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Elaine Eassa, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 22 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.

Martin Fleet, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 23 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.

Christina Hall, Psy.D. 770-953-4744 ext. 28 Dr. Hall is committed to providing a safe and open environment where individuals can explore the challenges they are facing and build on their strengths. She offers individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Because young children do not usually have the language skills to discuss their feelings, Dr. Hall utilizes play therapy when working with children so that their experiences and anxieties can be communicated and processed through their play. Dr. Hall also believes that family therapy and supporting parenting skills while providing teens a safe place to discuss their insecurities is essential when treating adolescents. She strives to improve communication between family members and to help both the child and the parents understand the developmental challenges of adolescence. Dr. Hall also has an interest in working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, and stress management issues. She has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which addresses how a person’s thoughts affect their mood and behaviors and Exposure Response Prevention. Dr. Hall also offers psychological assessments in order to assess for ADHD, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. Dr. Hall obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She then went on to earn her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University (formerly known as California School of Professional Psychology) in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hall is a licensed psychologist and a member of the Georgia Psychological Association. She see clients at the Canton office.

Amy Redd, Psy.D. 770-953-4744 Ext. 27 Dr. Redd works with children, adolescents, and adults and provides individual, couples, and family therapy.  While her training focused extensively on child development and family systems therapy, Dr. Redd’s approach to psychotherapy is varied, including family systems, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic theoretical models.  Her work with clients is highly collaborative, practical, and insight-oriented.  It is growth-oriented as well, a resilience-based approach which goes beyond coping, adaptation, or competence in managing difficulties.  This approach recognizes that seeking help is a sign of emotional health and seizes opportunities for transformation and growth that can emerge from crises.  Dr. Redd works with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, stress management, attention deficit, and behavior problems.  She conducts psychological evaluations for ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities, as well as mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Redd received a masters degree in religious education and developmental psychology from Princeton University and enjoys helping clients understand their psychological life in the context of their religious/spiritual beliefs. Originally from Alabama, Dr. Redd graduated from Samford University (Birmingham, AL) with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.  She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at the Georgia School of Professional Psychology (Atlanta, GA).  She is available to see clients at the Canton and Buckhead offices.

Jennifer Swales, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 41 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.