Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Dalton, GA
Family and Friends Counseling has been dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services since 2006. Our team of clinically trained and licensed professionals specializes in evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness approaches. We serve Northwest Georgia with a commitment to creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment for clients to explore emotional challenges and develop coping strategies. The practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues while fostering community well-being. Our Dalton-based office, located in the historic Crawford House, offers private sessions in a comfortable setting designed to promote healing and personal growth.We work with clients across the lifespan, addressing concerns such as ADHD, domestic violence recovery, and pre-marital counseling. Our therapists maintain professional expertise through ongoing education and practical experience in diverse clinical settings, including community and hospice environments. By combining technical knowledge with compassionate care, we aim to help clients achieve measurable goals related to self-esteem, behavioral changes, and overall life satisfaction. The practice plays a vital role in enhancing mental health access for Dalton's diverse population, contributing to stronger families and a more resilient community through both direct services and educational outreach initiatives.
Services
Couples Therapy
ADHD Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Family Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Grief Counseling
Teen Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Mindfulness Training
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of professional counseling experience in Northwest Georgia
- Our team includes licensed clinical social workers and trained mental health counselors
- We utilize research-validated therapeutic techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- We maintain a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment for all clients
- Our customized therapeutic process adapts to individual client needs and goals
Services
Couples/Marital Therapy
Specialized counseling for couples navigating relationship challenges. Our licensed therapists help partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust through evidence-based approaches like Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on enhancing emotional connection and developing healthy relationship patterns for both pre-marital and married couples seeking to strengthen their partnership.
Anxiety Treatment
Targeted therapy for anxiety disorders and stress-related concerns. We employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients identify thought patterns contributing to anxiety while teaching practical coping strategies. Our approaches include mindfulness practices and behavioral interventions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning for clients experiencing generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or specific phobias.
Trauma and PTSD Therapy
Specialized trauma-informed care for individuals processing distressing life experiences. Our clinicians use Trauma-Focused CBT and other evidence-based modalities to address symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, and grief. Treatment focuses on creating safety, processing traumatic memories, and developing healthy coping mechanisms to restore emotional stability and improve quality of life.
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Developmentally appropriate mental health support for children and teenagers facing emotional challenges. Our therapists work with youth on issues including behavioral concerns, academic stress, family changes, and social difficulties. We utilize play therapy techniques for younger clients and talk therapy approaches for adolescents, while incorporating family involvement when appropriate to support positive outcomes.
Depression Management
Structured treatment programs for depressive disorders using proven therapeutic techniques. We help clients understand depression symptoms, develop coping strategies, and implement behavioral changes to improve mood. Our approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with lifestyle modifications and emotional support to address persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other symptoms affecting daily functioning.
People
Brittney Potter
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma, grief, and life transitions. Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused CBT approaches. Holds Master of Social Work from University of Georgia. Provides compassionate care in community-based and hospice settings.
Tatum Thompson
Mental Health Counselor
Pre-licensed Professional Counselor with focus on anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Holds Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Committed to creating safe spaces for client growth and development.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, domestic violence recovery, relationship issues, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
Our team includes licensed clinical social workers and pre-licensed counselors with university credentials in psychology and mental health counseling.
Do you accept clients with insurance?
Please contact our office directly for the most current information about accepted insurance providers and payment options for counseling sessions.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 706-313-5677 to schedule your first session or discuss whether our counseling services might be a good fit for your needs.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our therapists utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT tailored to each client's specific needs.
Is counseling confidential?
Yes, our therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical professional standards for mental health practitioners.
Reviews (2)
Lyrica Solomon
Dec 31, 2019
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Family and Friends is amazing practice. Cindy is a great therapist and is passionate about the work she does with her clients.
Jackie Davis
Nov 26, 2017
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I was fortunate to attend a Christmas session that was put on by the staff and counselors at Family and Friends and was amazed at the time and energy that was put into this event. I was able to take away many life skills that were presented.
