Business Details
11 Years
experience
Expert Child & Adolescent Therapy in Athens
At Growth Therapy, we specialize in child and adolescent counseling, empowering families to navigate emotional, social, and academic challenges. With over 15 years of experience, our practice focuses on understanding the root causes of children's behaviors and equipping parents with tools to foster positive change. We believe parents are the primary agents of change, offering collaborative therapy models that integrate home environments. Our approach combines play therapy, parent coaching, and evidence-based strategies to address anxiety, family transitions, trauma, and behavioral issues.Founded in 2015 as part of Athens Center for Counseling and Play Therapy, we remain the only local practice dedicated exclusively to children and families. Our methodology emphasizes confidentiality while maintaining parental involvement, ensuring therapeutic progress extends beyond office visits. By prioritizing individualized care and family dynamics, we aim to create lasting improvements in children's well-being through a holistic, compassionate framework.
Services
Child Therapy
Play Therapy
Parent Coaching
Adolescent Counseling
Behavioral Assessment
Trauma Recovery
Family Therapy
School Collaboration
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- 15+ years specializing in child behavior analysis and family dynamics
- Collaborative approach integrating parents into therapeutic process
- Customized strategies for anxiety, trauma, and behavioral challenges
- Confidentiality maintained with appropriate parental involvement
- Founders of Athens' only child-focused therapy center
Services
Child Therapy
Specialized therapy for children aged 3-12 addressing emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, and social development. Our clinicians use play-based techniques to help children express themselves and develop coping skills. Sessions focus on building resilience and improving family communication through evidence-based interventions.
Play Therapy
Evidence-based approach using play to help children explore emotions and resolve psychological issues. Through carefully selected activities, children learn to communicate feelings and develop problem-solving skills in a safe, supportive environment tailored to their developmental needs.
Parent Coaching
Collaborative program teaching parents effective strategies for managing behavioral challenges and supporting emotional growth. Sessions focus on strengthening parent-child relationships and implementing consistent approaches across home and therapy environments to reinforce progress.
Adolescent Counseling
Targeted support for teens navigating anxiety, identity development, and social pressures. Our counselors provide a safe space for adolescents to explore challenges while maintaining appropriate family involvement to support healthy coping mechanisms and emotional regulation.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized interventions for children and teens recovering from traumatic experiences. Our trauma-informed approach helps process difficult events while building resilience and restoring feelings of safety through age-appropriate therapeutic techniques and family collaboration.
People
Leslie Schwartz
Co-Founder & Child Therapist
With 15+ years of experience in child psychology, Leslie specializes in play therapy and family systems approaches. She co-founded Athens Center for Counseling and Play Therapy to create a dedicated space for child-focused mental health services.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We specialize in therapy for children aged 3-12 and provide adolescent counseling for teens up to age 18.
How involved are parents in the therapy process?
Parents play a central role through collaborative sessions, home strategy implementation, and regular progress updates while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our practice combines play therapy techniques, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and family systems approaches tailored to each child's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and can provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45-60 minutes, with flexible scheduling options for both child and parent consultations.
