Business Details
Expert Psychological Services in Northeast Georgia
At Northeast Georgia Psychological Services, we recognize the profound trust you place in choosing mental health professionals for yourself and your loved ones. Our practice is built on maintaining the highest standards of confidential, personalized care within a warm and inviting environment. Each clinician in our team is professionally trained as an expert in behavioral medicine, with advanced expertise in clinical child, marital, individual, and family psychology. We utilize evidence-based treatments proven to deliver results, working collaboratively with clients to help them thrive and achieve their best possible lives. Our comprehensive services include psychological evaluations, psychotherapy (individual and family), parent consultations, and case management, often integrated with other health and educational professionals.We accept major insurance plans such as Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Tricare, and Aetna, ensuring accessibility to quality care. With decades of combined experience across our team, we bring specialized knowledge in treating conditions like ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain, while maintaining active involvement in professional organizations and community service. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous training backgrounds, including APA-accredited internships and postdoctoral fellowships, as well as our dedication to ongoing professional development and community engagement.
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Parent Consultations
Case Management
ADHD Assessments
Trauma Treatment
Behavioral Therapy
Marital Counseling
Forensic Assessments
Highlights and features
- Our clinicians have advanced expertise in clinical child, marital, and family psychology.
- We utilize evidence-based treatments proven to deliver measurable results.
- Our team includes psychologists with over 20 years of experience in forensic and clinical settings.
- We accept major insurance plans including Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare.
- Our providers have completed APA-accredited internships and postdoctoral training programs.
What people say
Compassionate care
Expert clinicians
Personalized approach
Proven treatments
Accessible services
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Our comprehensive psychological evaluations assess learning difficulties, attention problems, emotional distress, and other psychological challenges. We conduct IQ testing, ADHD assessments, personality evaluations, and forensic assessments using standardized tools. Our psychologists provide detailed reports to guide treatment planning and collaborate with schools or legal professionals when needed.
Individual Therapy
We offer evidence-based individual therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders. Our clinicians use cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and acceptance-based therapies tailored to each client's needs. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving relationships, and addressing specific mental health concerns across the lifespan.
Family Therapy
Our family therapy services address communication problems, parenting challenges, and relationship conflicts. We help families develop healthier interaction patterns and resolve conflicts through evidence-based approaches. Sessions may include parent-child interaction therapy and behavioral management training for children's behavioral issues.
ADHD Treatment
We specialize in ADHD assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. Our services include comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and personalized treatment plans combining behavioral interventions and evidence-based therapies. We work with families and schools to implement effective strategies for managing ADHD symptoms.
Trauma Recovery
Our trauma specialists use evidence-based approaches like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT to treat PTSD and complex trauma. We help clients process traumatic experiences, develop coping skills, and rebuild their lives. Services are available for individuals and families affected by various types of trauma.
People
Heather C. Futral
Clinical Director
Dr. Futral specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma recovery with expertise in complex cases and fitness for duty evaluations. She supervises psychologists and presents at conferences, maintaining active membership in the Georgia Psychological Association.
Shelby Byrd
Assessment Director
Dr. Byrd focuses on anxiety, OCD, and behavioral concerns in children and young adults. She utilizes evidence-based approaches including DBT and parent behavioral management training, with experience from Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health.
Debbie Gunnin
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Gunnin has over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy and forensic evaluations. She specializes in stress management, relationship issues, and substance abuse treatment using integrative cognitive approaches.
Julie LaPointe Pope
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Pope specializes in fitness for duty evaluations and therapy for anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict. With over 20 years of experience, she uses solution-focused cognitive-behavioral approaches to help clients achieve mental health goals.
Christina Charette
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Charette specializes in ADHD, conduct disorders, and trauma treatment for children and adolescents. With over a decade of experience in diverse settings, she provides assessment and counseling services tailored to youth needs.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychological evaluations, individual and family therapy, ADHD assessments, trauma recovery, and forensic assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept major insurance plans including Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Tricare, and Aetna.
What ages do you treat?
Our services cover all age groups from children and adolescents to adults and seniors, with specialized approaches for each developmental stage.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Please contact us directly through our website or phone number to schedule an initial consultation with one of our mental health professionals.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and solution-focused approaches tailored to each client's specific needs and treatment goals.
Are your psychologists licensed?
All our psychologists hold active state licenses and have completed rigorous training including APA-accredited internships and postdoctoral fellowships.
