Christine Townsend

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LCSW,  ACSW,  Owner

Phone Number 770 985 2050

Email: christine@sunrisecounselingga.com

Children, Teens, Women and Parent Coaching 

Currently providing In-Office and Telehealth Therapy Sessions

I love helping people find creative, realistic and sensible ways to cope with challenges. I have don’t have one technique that I use – my work with you will be tailored to your counseling needs – whether it’s traditional talk therapy, play therapy, group therapy, trauma, journaling, art/expressive, etc.  We will work together to find the best way help you or your child/teen to make the changes necessary to relieve the stressor(s) and KEEP MOVING FORWARD!

I particularly like working with parents to help them find the best ways to support their children, teens or young adults.

I have extensive training in Play Therapy (using toys or games to help children express themselves), EMDR – which supports people in psychological distress (see EMDRIA.org for additional information), ExRP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and Scream Free Parenting techniques -learning how to take the screaming out of your parenting and parent in a calm manner. 

I provide assessment/diagnosis for Attention Deficit Disorders in children/adults.

 I work with many concerns, including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety/Phobias
  • ADHD Evaluation/Assessment/Diagnosis
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression/Mood Disorder
  • Child/Teen Challenges
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Coaching
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues and Avoidance
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women’s Issues

Education/Degrees:

  • Masters in Social Work (MSW) Adelphi University, NY (1990)
  • Bachelors of Arts (BA) St. Bonaventure University, NY (1988)

Licenses and Certifications:

  • LCSW – Licensed in Georgia
  • ACSW – Academy of Certified Social Worker (Advanced Credential)

Rates:

  • Counseling session 50 minutes- $130
  • Initial Appointment 60 minutes – $160
  • Family Counseling session – $175
  • Group sessions – $40

Office Location:

2795 Main Street, West Suite 18 A/B
Snellville, GA 30078