SERVICES

Significant changes in eating or sleeping patterns Irritability, sadness, or moodiness Impaired focus or difficulty concentrating Conflict with peers or family Physical complaints that do not respond to medical treatment Oppositional behavior Excessive and sustained worry and tension Difficulties coping with stress, divorce, transitions, or trauma Learning difficulties Obsessive compulsive behaviors Social anxiety Selective mutism

The Clinic offers a variety of treatment interventions to address concerns commonly encountered by children, adolescents and families including

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Behavior therapy
• Family counseling
• Social skills training
• Parent training
• Parent Child Interaction Therapy

Check out our new Emotion Regulation Group for Children 

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If you are interested in scheduling an evaluation or in learning more about our testing and evaluation services, please call at 404-413-6229 and request to speak with an assessment counselor.

An assessment counselor will return your call usually by the next business day.  He/she will discuss your needs and determine whether we can provide the evaluation you need.  If we are unable to meet your current need, referral assistance will be provided.  Following the initial telephone call, a completed application, previous records and a nonrefundable deposit are required.  Due to the volume of requests for assessments, appointments are generally scheduled several months in advance.

An evaluation typically involves 2-4 appointments of a few hours each. The balance of the assessment is due at the first appointment. Youth are generally scheduled in the morning hours (an excuse for missing school can be provided). Appointment length is determined based on age and functioning of the client. Adults sometimes can complete the testing in two appointments. The complete process is typically completed 6-8 weeks from the initial interview session.

In addition to an interview, the evaluation includes various tests, including, but not limited to achievement, intellectual, processing, neuropsychological, behavioral and emotional testing.  Tests are chosen based on the specific nature of the presenting questions or referral concerns.  Evaluations include information from various sources, including family members and school personnel.  School records and previous treatment records are an important part of an evaluation.

Assessments are conducted by graduate students who are supervised by a licensed psychologist. The supervising psychologist closely reviews all steps of the assessment.

At the end of the assessment process, a final session is held to provide results and recommendations. Additionally, a written report will be provided within approximately three weeks of the final assessment session.  If the adult client or parent/legal guardian of the child client provides a written consent to release information, the evaluation findings can also be discussed with other family members, the school, and/or treatment providers in an effort to facilitate the most appropriate intervention.

The GSU Brain Health Clinic offers neuropsychological assessments and brief memory screenings for individuals concerned about age-related memory and cognitive difficulties. Services are provided for clients who noticed difficulties in their thinking abilities as well as those who have not noticed problems but are interested in receiving “check-ups” to chart their memory and cognitive changes over time. As part of the evaluation and feedback, all clients will receive educational information about brain-healthy behaviors that can help them preserve or improve their cognitive functioning as they age. If you are interested in scheduling an evaluation or have questions, please call 404-413-6229.For more information on Brain Health Clinic 

The Psychology Clinic now offers counseling services in Spanish within our specialty clinic Cuenta Conmigo.

**The photos of the children on this site are used for illustrative purposes only, and all persons depicted are models.

This group intervention is for children aged 7 to 10 who have difficulty controlling their emotions. Children who experience frequent or strong sadness, worry, anxiety, irritability or guilt would benefit from this group. Children will learn strategies for effectively managing emotions and how to apply the strategies to their day-to-day lives. Parents will have the opportunity to participate in a parent group. The groups will take place at the Georgia State University Psychology Clinic in downtown Atlanta. The next group will begin in April, 2018. The cost is $10/session. For more information, click here, or please call 404-413-6229. For more information. 

The Developmental Neuropsychology Lab at Georgia State is currently examining outcomes in survivors of childhood brain tumors, congenital heart disease, and other medical conditions across the lifespan. For more information or to see if you qualify for research opportunities, please call 404-413-6339.