Hello Srockrae,
Pafalafa-ga is correct? a child?s pediatrician usually refers a
child to a therapist if the parents suspect their child has ADD/ADHD.
In fact, most insurance providers require a referral and approval.
However, I have compiled a list of therapists your child could see.
Perhaps you could take along the names when you visit your child?s
pediatrician, and see if s/he recommends any on my list.
Specialists who are able to treat ADHD and ADD include child
psychiatrists and psychologists, developmental/behavioral
pediatricians, or behavioral neurologists and clinical social workers.
If medication is needed, then the best professional would be a
psychiatrist, pediatrician or neurologists. Psychologists and social
workers are unable to prescribe medication, although some work in
conjunction with professionals that can.
?The family can start by talking with the child's pediatrician or
their family doctor. Some pediatricians may do the assessment
themselves, but often they refer the family to an appropriate mental
health specialist they know and trust. In addition, state and local
agencies that serve families and children, as well as some of the
volunteer organizations listed at the end of this document, can help
identify appropriate specialists.?
Specialty Can Diagnose ADHD Can prescribe medication, if
needed Provides counseling or training
Psychiatrists yes yes yes
Psychologists yes no yes
Pediatricians or Family Physicians yes yes no
Neurologists yes yes no
Clinical Social workers yes no yes
?There are several types of specialists qualified to diagnose and
treat ADHD. Child psychiatrists are doctors who specialize in
diagnosing and treating childhood mental and behavioral disorders. A
psychiatrist can provide therapy and prescribe any needed medications.
Child psychologists are also qualified to diagnose and treat ADHD.
They can provide therapy for the child and help the family develop
ways to deal with the disorder. But psychologists are not medical
doctors and must rely on the child's physician to do medical exams and
prescribe medication. Neurologists, doctors who work with disorders of
the brain and nervous system, can also diagnose ADHD and prescribe
medicines. But unlike psychiatrists and psychologists, neurologists
usually do not provide therapy for the emotional aspects of the
disorder.?
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm#diag
Choosing a doctor
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?One of the most important decisions parents make is which doctor to
choose for their child. This doctor will have a long relationship with
and a lasting impact on your child and your family. It is important to
choose a doctor you feel comfortable with ? someone you can trust when
it comes to your child's health.?
http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=545
Emory Child and Adolescent Psychiatric
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?Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston has Child and Adolescent
Psychiatric Fellows. These are trained psychiatrists who specialize in
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. They complete clinical rotations and
provide after-hours service with attending physician coverage through
the Department of Psychiatry at Emory University.? Children?s at
Egleston 404-785-6000
http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=2584
?Egleston, a part of the recently merged Egleston and Scottish Rite
Children?s Hospitals now called Children?s Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA),
is a 230 bed private teaching hospital that serves as one of the
primary inpatient facilities for the Emory Department of Pediatrics.
Egleston provides both primary care for children, adolescents, and
their families in metropolitan Atlanta and tertiary care for patients
throughout the Southeast. At this time the only child psychiatric
service at Egleston is an active consultation/liaison service highly
focused on children with chronic illnesses.?
http://www.psychiatry.emory.edu/clinicalsiteschildrenhospitalofatlantaategleston.htm
There are several choices on this site
http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=993
Dr. Gore
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?Kids - I treat children, and have seen children as young as sisters
who were four and two years old. But I don't see kids alone. I see
children as a function of where they are within their family. It's not
OK to have parents in the waiting room while I "cure" their child.
Parents need to be in the therapy room with us, contributing solutions
to the problems, and working on changing their contributions to the
difficulties. If a child improves, but his or her home life remains
the same because there was no parental involvement in the therapy,
then the child will regress back to the previous negative behaviors.
I don't do much play therapy, and don't believe in play therapy as a
primary form of treatment for children, unless, of course, the
children are orphans and have no living relatives. Then, break out the
toys and board games and let's start playing. I believe the No. 1
problem with children today is that parents are reluctant to be fully
in charge, instead preferring to treat their children as peers and
equals. I've seen many families in which the children are in charge of
their parents when therapy begins. That soon changes!?
http://www.drgore.com/about/
404-237-4300
3131 East Shadowlawn Ave (in Buckhead)
http://www.drgore.com/contact/
?Dr. Gore chose to obtain his Master's and Doctoral Degree at Georgia
State University, graduating in 1988. His advanced degrees are in
clinical psychology, specializing in family therapy. Dr. Gore has been
in private practice in Atlanta since 1989 and has been running his own
practice since 1991. Although families are his focus, Dr. Gore's
expertise extends to individual therapy for all age groups, as well as
marital/couples' therapy.?
http://www.drgore.com/biography/
Diagnosable Problems: Dysfunctional Families
Addictions/Substance Abuse
Depression/Mood
Anxiety/Phobia
Eating Disorders
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Thinking Disorder
Impulse Control
Adjustment Disorder
Child/Adolescent Disorders
Relationship issues
http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_detail.php?profid=34127&sid=1126339845.5328_26358&city=Atlanta&state=Georgia
Gregory P. Wynot, Ph.D., Th.M., CISM, LICC
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7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Building 9, Suite 150
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
Phone: 770-673-0290
?Our clinicians are Nationally Licensed and Certified Counselors, Life
Innovations Certified Counselors, Critical Incident Stress Certified
Counselors, and members of the American Counseling Association, North
American Society of Adlerian Psychology, American Association of
Christian Counselors, and American Association of Christian
Therapists. Clinicians of the ACPA provide counseling for the mind,
body, and spirit of their patients through established approaches that
work.
Call today for a free initial phone consultation to see if Atlanta
Counseling Psychology Associates will be able to assist you and/or
your family. You may call our office today at (770) 673-0290. If you
get our voice mail, messages are returned immediately. Usually within
45 minutes!?
http://4therapists.com/profiles/wynot.htm
http://www.atlantacounselingpsychology.com/
?To say that this has become a booming area in the mental health field
over the last decade would be a gross understatement. In our practice
alone, pediatrics and adults with ADD/ADHD now make up over fifty
(50%) percent of our patient load. There is no possible way we could
do justice to listing all of the relevant articles, medical findings,
etc. on our website for our patients and future patients. We realize
this shortcoming, and hope that you understand it. However, we hope
that you will go to our "LINKS" page and select "ADD/ADHD RESOURCES"
where ACPA is featured as a provider to the Metro-Atlanta area, and
the Clinical Director as an instructor to their telecourses. This is
the ADD Resources website, and their link directly is
www.addresources.org. Thank you very much, and we hope you find their
website as beneficial as we have!?
http://www.atlantacounselingpsychology.com/
Mary G. Gresham, Ph.D.
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Atlanta, GA
(404) 320-6510
Practice: adult children of alcoholics, adult attention deficit,
depressive disorders, career counseling and work-related difficulties,
divorce, parenting consultations, women's issues.
http://www.psychology.com/therapist/gresham.htm
Dr. Yvonne V. Pennington
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?Dr. Yvonne V. Pennington is a licensed psychologist, ADHD and
Depression Therapy Specialist, licensed marriage and family therapist,
licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist /
supervisor, and certified sandplay therapist. With 30 years
experience she is able to assist couples, families and individuals to
effectively change behavior. Particularly skilled with ADD / ADHD
(attention deficit disorder / attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder) children and adults, she works with both kids groups and
ADHD adult individuals to facilitate behavior management changes and
positive role modeling. Her diverse background as a mental health
professional in schools, family guidance centers, mental health
centers, hospitals (both general and psychiatric), and private
psychology practice has enabled her to tailor her therapy to client
needs.
http://www.psychology.am/
Yvonne V. Pennington, PhD, RPT-S
Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Clinical Teaching Member
2760 Timberline Road NE
Marietta, GA 30062
Office Phone 404-255-6967 FAX 770-971-8602
Email Ypennington@doctor.com
Second Office Location: 300 W. Wieuca Rd. Blg 2, Ste. 314 Atlanta, GA 30342
http://www.sandplay.org/contact_info.htm
Marietta
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Donald W. Bowling, Ph.D.
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6205 Barfield Road, Suite 140
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404) 231-KIDS or toll free 1-888-588-KIDS
Practice: children and adolescents
http://www.kidspsych.com/about.php
http://www.kidspsych.com/
EAST COBB CENTER FOR FAMILY AND PLAY THERAPY
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NICHOLAS HUME, PH.D.
is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, in practice since 1974. He
received his undergraduate degree from Duke University, and his
Masters and Doctoral Degrees from the University of Kansas.
Dr. Hume specializes in the areas of marriage, family, and children's
problems. He works in individual, couples, and family counseling and
therapy. In addition to individual therapy, his special interests
include anxiety and depression, pre-marital & marriage counseling,
divorce adjustment, blended marriages & families, male mid-life
issues, and child and adolescent school related problems.
Dr. Hume is currently a member of both the Georgia Mental Health
Coalition on Managed Care and Chairman of the Psychotherapy Guild
Networking Committee. His research has been published in "The Journal
of Clinical Psychology" and in "Psychiatric Annals." Dr. Hume is
listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in
Psychology.
2809 Lassiter Rd suite 250
Marietta
770 992-8727
4994 Lower Roswell Road
Suite 29
Marietta, Georgia 30068
770-977-2987
http://www.mindspring.com/~ecobbfamilycnslg/
Additional Therapists in the Atlanta area:
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http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/state/Georgia/Atlanta.html
http://www.birf.info/home/directory/resource_cat.php?cat_id=40
I hope this helps you locate some assistance for your child. If any
part of my answer is unclear, please request an Answer Clarification,
before you rate. I wil be glad to assist you further on this question.
Sincerely, Crabcakes
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