Meet Our Therapists
Powers Ferry Psychological Associates is a private
practice with 19 independent psychologists in Buckhead, Marietta,
and Canton Georgia, specializing in
anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depression,
ADD/ADHD, child and adolescent
psychology, and couples and family counseling.
Dr. Eassa has been
a practicing psychologist for over twenty years. She worked in private practice in Texas until
moving to Atlanta in 1998 to be closer to her extended family.
Dr. Eassa works
with older children, adolescents, and adults helping them resolve
symptoms of Depression and Anxiety. She helps clients improve
their relationship through individual, couples and family therapy.
She has a particular interest in working with women’s issues
especially as they relate to the transitions in a woman’s life. She
also works with individuals and couples experiencing issues related
to infertility.
Dr. Eassa describes
her approach to therapy as being “influenced by many theoretical
orientations therapy,” while centered on developing “a safe,
supportive environment to allow my clients to begin to better
understand their patterns of thinking and feeling.” She strives to
help her clients “find new ways of perceiving and relating in
important situations and ultimately become more psychologically and
physically healthy.”
Dr. Eassa
completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of
Southern Mississippi in 1983. She sees
clients at the
Marietta and Canton offices.
Dr. Fleet moved to Georgia and has
been practicing here since 1986. He conducts Individual Psychotherapy
for Anxiety Disorders, including Panic Disorder, Phobias,
PTSD, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Dr. Fleet has worked for
several years with “Power Over Panic,” assisting group members
achieve freedom from debilitating Anxiety. He helps his clients
learn to manage stress more effectively. He uses
Cognitive-Behavioral therapy to help clients struggling with Anxiety
and Depression find relief from self-defeating thoughts and
behaviors.
“My primary goal
with clients” Dr. Fleet says, “is to provide a safe, collaborative
relationship within which they can learn to develop and achieve
obtainable therapy goals. I help clients learn the skills to help
athem cope more effectively with the difficulties of life and to
build a sense of Self that is strong, resilient and ultimately more
effective in the world.”
Dr. Fleet has been
an athlete throughout his life and has developed a specialty in
Sports and Performance Psychology. He has been a tennis pro and
works with athletes in many sports to use psychological principles
to improve their performance.
Dr. Fleet
received his Doctoral training in Clinical Psychology from Florida
State University. He sees
clients at the Marietta and Canton offices.
Dr. Santiago provides assessment and therapy for children, adolescents and adults. She provides couples therapy, also. Dr. Santiago describes her approach as a Cognitive-Behavioral; the goal of her therapeutic work is to help the clients in a constant and healthy improvement of their quality of life.
(La Dra. Santiago ofrece terapias a menores, adolescentes y adultos; y trabaja en terapias individuales, grupales y de parejas. La Dra. Santiago describe su acercamiento como Cognitivo-Conductual. La meta de su trabajo terapéutico es ayudar al cliente en una constante y saludable búsqueda de mejorar su calidad de vida).
Dr. Santiago’s areas of interest include Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Elderly Issues, and Racial/Ethnic/Cultural Diversity Issues. She is aware that the Latin population in this country is growing fast, which encourages her to have an interest in multicultural issues, especially in Spanish speaking people.
(Las áreas de interés de la Dra. Santiago incluyen Depresión, Ansiedad, procesos de Duelo y Pérdidas, Asuntos de la Vejez, y Asuntos relacionados a la Diversidad Racial/Étnica/Cultural. Ella entiende que el hecho de que la población Latina está en aumento en este país, es de suma importancia mantener un interés en asuntos multiculturales, especialmente en la población de habla hispana).
Dr. Santiago is a Clinical Psychologist, who received her doctoral degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. She’s a Licensed Psychologist in Puerto Rico, and is in the process of completing her Postdoctoral Fellowship in Powers Ferry Psychological Associates, LLC., in order to be licensed by the state of Georgia. She sees clients in the Marietta and Canton offices and is supervised by a Licensed Psychologist.
(La Dra. Santiago es una psicóloga clínica, y recibió su grado doctoral de la Escuela de Medicina de Ponce, en Puerto Rico. La Dra. Santiago posee licencia de psicóloga en Puerto Rico, no obstante, está en el proceso de completar su experiencia postdoctoral en Powers Ferry Psychological Associates, LLC, con el objetivo de obtener la licencia de Psicólogos del estado de Georgia. Ella atiende clientes en la oficinas de Marietta y and Canton y su trabajo es supervisado por Psicólogos Licenciados).
Dr. Swales is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in providing
therapy and assessment services with
children, adolescents and adults. Common reasons for seeking an assessment include problems with
attention and concentration, learning difficulties and academic concerns,
delays in attaining developmental milestones, emotional and behavioral problems, and relationship difficulties. Dr. Swales provides comprehensive evaluations specifically tailored to address an individual’s concerns and utilizes information from collateral sources, such as teachers, parents, and significant others. She provides the client with an assessment report that includes specific recommendations for improvement, and these reports are appropriate for application in
academic, medical, and forensic settings.
In her therapy practice, Dr. Swales provides both individual and group services, as well as
family-based interventions. Common reasons for seeking therapy include
difficulty adjusting to life changes and transitions, coping with traumatic life experiences, and difficulty managing feelings, such as
depression, stress, anxiety and anger. Other common issues include
dissatisfaction in significant relationships, parenting challenges, and issues related to body image and unhealthy eating patterns. Dr. Swales focuses on increasing a client’s self-awareness and assists them in establishing new ways to cope with their difficulties that are consistent with the client’s personal values and beliefs. Dr. Swales also leads
social skills and parenting groups, as well as
workshops for individuals (children and adults) who have been diagnosed with attention problems.
Dr. Swales received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University. She has been in private practice in Texas since 2004, and recently relocated to the Atlanta area. Dr. Swales is in the process of becoming a preferred provider for several insurance companies. In the interim, she is willing to provide services on a
sliding-fee schedule, such that psychological services are more accessible and affordable for those seeking assistance. Dr. Swales is available to see clients in the
Marietta, Buckhead, and Canton offices.
Dr. Schwartz enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. He has extensive experience in the areas of assessment and treatment. Dr. Schwartz specializes in those areas which impact learning and performance. These areas include ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Executive Function Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome, and Sports Neuropsychology. He utilizes a “consensus building” approach when working with individuals, families, professionals, teams and community resources. He is known for his practical recommendations and his easy accessibility.
Dr. Schwartz consults on local, national and international levels with school districts, state departments of education, provincial school boards, and many clinical settings. He does education and training for educators, administrations, and service providers to improve their effectiveness and abilities. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Kennesaw State University and currently serves as a professor for the School Neuropsychology Diplomate program.
Dr. Schwartz received a joint doctorate in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. He completed his predoctoral internship at the University of Kentucky Medical Center and Lexington Veterans Administration Hospitals. Dr. Schwartz completed his postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology at Braintree Hospital and the Harvard Teaching Hospitals, where he had the opportunity to study with outstanding leaders of the fields of Clinical Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology.
Dr. Schwartz is available to see clients in the Marietta and Canton offices and he does offer a sliding fee scale.
Carla Santiago-Barbosa, PsyD
