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Sarah Brant Rajahn

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What is your go-to approach for child therapy?

My go-to approach for helping kids in child therapy is art-based narrative therapy and CBT. I find art-based narrative therapy and CBT to be empowering and natural ways for children to express themselves, explore experiences and emotions through storytelling, reduce anxiety, process trauma, and develop healthy coping skills, because this approach gives children agency and reduces shame by externalizing the issues.

What tools do you teach in child therapy?

I teach the following tools in child therapy:

  • Grounding techniques
  • Communication strategies and emotion vocabulary
  • Self-regulation and mindfulness
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Coping skills
  • Self-awareness
  • Social skills

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when they are able to recognize changes in their emotions, articulate their emotions and physiological responses, and use a strategy to self-regulate, cope, or problem-solve.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement child therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in child therapy by writing or drawing their feelings and experiences each day, practicing breathing techniques, maintaining a sense of security through a consistent routine, and engaging in creative and physical activities.

What should someone do to prepare for starting child therapy?

To prepare for their first child therapy session, a trusted adult can describe the purpose of therapy, normalize therapy, encourage the child to be open and honest, ask them what they would like help with, and suggest they bring a comfort item to the session if they feel nervous.

Starting Child therapy

What is child therapy?

Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Marietta.

How does child therapy work?

Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Marietta, GA have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.

Play therapy vs. child therapy

Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.

How to tell if my child needs counseling

It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.

What type of therapy is best for children?

Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Marietta, GA is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.

Is child therapy conducted in person or online?

Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child therapy last?

The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.

How much does child therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Need more help deciding?

Child and Teen Therapy in Marietta, GA—Cobb Therapists and Counselors

You’ve probably heard the adage: “Parenting is never easy.” Well, that’s both true… and it’s a bit of a lie. The truth is that parenting some kids is like being at bat and having someone lob you underhand pitches. You can hit them out of the park and look like a superstar! However, other kids (perhaps your child) are much better pitchers. They can throw curve balls, knuckle balls and fastballs. You swing for the fences, but it’s: Strike one, Strike Two, STRIKE THREE—YOU’RE OUT! Those parents, the ones at the grocery store mumbling about “controlling your child” it’s likely—if they have kids at all—that their kids don’t know how to throw knuckle balls!

Our point is that you never know what you might experience in parenting. But it’s normal to experience some challenges. If you need help working through these challenges, reach out to Thriveworks Marietta in Cobb County. Our child counselors and therapists want to help.

Understanding Your Child

At Thriveworks Marietta Counseling, we’ve worked with parents and children of many different types, facing many varied challenges. While we don’t know what’s going on with you and your child (or adolescent), here are a few things that are common among parents who are having a hard time:

  1. Strong-Willed Kids: A strong-willed child knows what he or she wants, and he or she thinks he/she should be in charge of themselves! This is actually a great trait to have (especially in adult life), but can put a parent through the ringer. Everything can feel like a negotiation — or a battle.
  2. Kids with Sensitivities: Do you have a child who complains that the tag on his/her clothes itches them? Or perhaps your child acts out when their environment is too loud, or chaotic or frenzied? It could be that your child is very sensitive to touch, sound or their environment at large. For these kids, just being carted through the isles of the grocery store could be a trigger for a melt down.
  3. Other Issues: And there are many other struggles your child could be dealing with, from ADHD, to anxiety, to autism spectrum disorder, to a learning disability, to trauma. We don’t mean to scare you by listing these things. Truth be told, these (later) issues are much less common than the former.

How Can Thriveworks Marietta Help?

At Thriveworks Marietta in Cobb County, we understand the how hectic family life and be, and because of this we know the importance of finding a child or family therapist who is available soon and can meet at a time of day that works for you and your family.

Thriveworks Marietta Counseling focuses on providing the highest level of care. Our licensed mental health professionals have been chosen for their expertise and ability to provide the highest quality care to children and parents.

Schedule a Child Therapy Appointment Today

Here is our promise to you: Call our office to schedule an appointment and we will do everything we can to connect you and your child with a licensed, caring, counselor as soon as possible, and at a time that works for you and your family’s schedule. We want you to find the help and support you need to be the parent you’ve always wanted to be. Reach out to Thriveworks Marietta as soon as you’re ready to so we can set you up with a child therapist or psychologist.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Marietta therapists and counselors accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

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Self-pay costs at Marietta
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.5 Learn about verified reviews
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Having him as an unbiased, professional ear to listen to my situations has proven to be invaluable. So, many people in my life have tried to convince me to act in their interest and not my own.
Read more Having him as an unbiased, professional ear to listen to my situations has proven to be invaluable. So, many people in my life have tried to convince me to act in their interest and not my own.
Marcus Sep 2024
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★★★★
My child is a little more relaxed and happy after 5 sessions with Andrew. He will continue the therapy and we are confident he will getting better every day
Read more My child is a little more relaxed and happy after 5 sessions with Andrew. He will continue the therapy and we are confident he will getting better every day
Qingqing Feb 2024
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★★★★★
My therapist has been one of the best! He has been attentive and has provided great actionable steps to helping me be my best self.
Read more My therapist has been one of the best! He has been attentive and has provided great actionable steps to helping me be my best self.
Keon Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I could not be happier with my psychiatric nurse she’s very thorough, responsible, and caring individual. I appreciate that if I fail to reach out to her on the minute, she takes the time to reach out to me to get our meeting started, and is very attentive to any notice that I give her And I appreciate her recommendations
Read more I could not be happier with my psychiatric nurse she’s very thorough, responsible, and caring individual. I appreciate that if I fail to reach out to her on the minute, she takes the time to reach out to me to get our meeting started, and is very attentive to any notice that I give her And I appreciate her recommendations
Gregory Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I have had a wonderful experience He is kind and listens.
Heather Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Don’t feel judged and receive encouragement
Amberly Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Jill is very understanding, listens very well and offers reasonable and easy to do exercises and things to try. I feel very comfortable with her.
Read more Jill is very understanding, listens very well and offers reasonable and easy to do exercises and things to try. I feel very comfortable with her.
Eileen Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I enjoy my visits w Mrs.Walters. She seems to really care, and she’s easy to talk to.
Amberly Jan 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Marietta is located at 25 Whitlock Pl SW UNIT 101, Marietta, GA 30064, just off Whitlock Ave. NW

Phone number

(404) 905-1064

Languages spoken by GA providers

  • English
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