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Ellen Atkeson, LPC, CPCS

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Accepting clients Last Updated 17 days ago

We all have experiences, feelings, and behaviors we cannot always explain, control, or understand about ourselves. I view therapy as a valuable opportunity to learn about our feelings, thoughts, behaviors, experiences, and develop healthier coping skills so that we can feel better about ourselves and interact more effectively in the world around us.

My Qualifications:
+Intensive Training from Behavioral Tech, LLC in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
+M.S. in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University
+Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia
+Intensively Trained in the Prolonged Exposure Therapy Protocol for DBT providers
+Trained in Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), level 1, 2, and 3
+20 years experience providing DBT and psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families
+Experience providing DBT services in Private Practice, Residential Treatment, and Inpatient Hospital settings
+Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS), able to provide supervision to other counselors
+Co-owner of Perimeter DBT
+Founding member of DBTGA, a cooperative network of adherent DBT therapists practicing in the state of Georgia https://www.dbtga.com/
+Telehealth Provider for the State of Florida (for more information please go to (https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/)


Specialties

Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Body Image Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) College adjustment Depression Dissociative Disorders Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Identity Development Impulse Control Life Transitions Perfectionism Personality Disorders Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality

In-Network Insurance Plans

Ellen Atkeson, LPC, CPCS is not an in-network provider for any insurance plans. Some insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that cover part of the cost of these visits.
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1609653641

Rates

First session $240
Ongoing sessions $240
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

1820 Independence Sq
Suite A
Dunwoody, GA 30338
(404) 836-0999
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday --
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Body positivity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Feminist Mindfulness Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO DBT) Supportive

Modalities

Groups Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 20
  • License(s): FL-TLHTLicensedMentalHealthCounselor, GA-LPC005953

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Religion(s): Agnostic

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