Sometimes psychological problems can include matters that can be best
addressed in a context that includes psychological and spiritual
counseling. Drs. Amy Redd and Jennifer Gale are psychologists with specialized graduate school training in
religious and psychological aspects of problems of living. They work with clients
who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties,
stress management, attention deficit, and behavior problems.
They
conduct psychological evaluations for ADD/ADHD and
learning disabilities, as well as mood and anxiety disorders.
Please read their biographies below and feel free to contact either one.
Amy Redd, Psy.D.
770-953-4744 Ext. 27
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).
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.
She is available to see clients at the Canton and Buckhead offices. 770-953-4744 Ext. 27
Jennifer Gale, Psy.D.
770-953-4744 ext. 29
Dr. Gale specializes in providing psychological and neuropsychological assessment for infants, children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of presenting problems, including Autism, Asperger’s Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning difficulties, communication problems, depression, anxiety, dementia, and behavioral disorders. She also specializes in working with families who are seeking a deeming waiver (DM-6A or Katie Beckett) and provides comprehensive psychological evaluations for these children with disabilities. Dr. Gale’s comprehensive evaluations are extremely helpful in that each report includes specific, client-tailored recommendations for improvement in their area of difficulty.
Dr. Gale sees children and adolescents for individual and family therapy as well as social skills training. Her perspective includes Positive Youth Development approach, which views individuals as “assets to be developed, not problems to be managed.” She believes that by increasing the protective factors and decreasing risk factors, they are equipped to live as thriving adults. Additionally, she provides interpersonal solution-focused therapy, specifically parent training, and pre-marital counseling.
Many clients find her additional training in the integration of theology and psychology helpful when they are seeking a spiritual perspective on their issues.
Dr. Gale completed her D in Clinical Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary Graduate School of Psychology (APA-approved). She is available to see clients at the Marietta office.
Spiritual Counseling
