Psychological Problems:

Coaching:

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind for Kids and Teens:

Jennifer Swales, PhD

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.

List of PFPA Therapists:
Susan Berel, PhD
Gerald S. Drose, Ph.D.
Elaine Eassa, PhD
Martin Fleet, PhD
Michael Frazier, MS Ed, LPC
Abby Friedman, PhD
Jennifer Gale, PsyD
Amanda Lorenz, PhD
Steven Perlow, PhD
Carla Santiago-Barbosa, PsyDAllyn St. Lifer, LCSW
David M. Schwartz, PhD
Kimberly Smiley, PsyD
Jennifer Spring, PhD
Jennifer Swales, PhD
Linda Foltz, PhD
Dina Zeckhausen, PhD

Buckhead Location

Marietta Location

Canton Location