Teen Counseling & Therapy in Atlanta

Supporting Teens and Families with Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care

Helping Atlanta Teens Thrive in Today’s World

Adolescence can be an overwhelming time. Between academic pressure, social changes, identity development, and emotional ups and downs, many teens struggle to manage stress and big feelings on their own. Our teen therapy services in Atlanta provide a safe, supportive space where adolescents can feel heard, understood, and empowered.

We work collaboratively with teens and families to build emotional resilience, strengthen coping skills, and support healthy development.

Issues We Commonly Support:

Anxiety • Depression • OCD • Phobias • Low Self-Esteem • Identity Exploration • Peer Conflict • Family Tension • Sensory Sensitivities • School Stress • Trauma • Grief • Technology Overuse • Gender & Sexuality Support • Emotional Regulation • Divorce • Adoption And More

Our Approach to Teen Therapy

We believe therapy is most effective when teens feel respected, understood, and actively involved in the process.

Our therapists use developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual.

Depending on your teen’s needs, therapy may include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Mindfulness-based strategies

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • Emotion regulation skills

  • Strengths-based support

  • Attachment-informed care

  • Collaborative goal setting

  • Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)

What to Expect in Therapy

For teens, the first session is a standard intake appointment focused on building rapport, understanding concerns, and setting goals for treatment. From there, sessions are typically scheduled weekly or biweekly, depending on your teen’s needs.

Therapy is always paced according to your teen’s comfort level and progress. We regularly review goals and adjust treatment as needed.

Meet our teen therapists in Atlanta, GA

Get to know the teen therapists who will be supporting you and your family!

Matthew Robb, Therapist Atlanta, GA

Matthew Robb, MS, LPC, CCSP | Atlanta Director & Therapist

Matt holds a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University and brings strong clinical training and experience working with teens, adults, and families. He is also a Certified Clinical Service Provider for ADHD, with extensive experience supporting both teens and parents through education and skill-building.

Matt is known for building warm, collaborative relationships and creating a space where teens feel comfortable being themselves. His engaging personality and authentic style help clients feel understood and supported. He tailors his approach to each individual while using evidence-based, gold-standard treatments. Through motivational and cognitive-behavioral strategies, Matt helps teens understand their thoughts and behaviors, build confidence, and develop practical coping skills.

He specializes in working with adolescents experiencing OCD, ADHD, sports and performance anxiety, depression, general anxiety, phobias, excessive screen use, addiction, and major life transitions. Matt’s creative, interactive style makes therapy both effective and enjoyable, and many clients look forward to their sessions.

As a father, Matt understands the importance of family involvement and works closely with parents to reinforce skills and strengthen the parent-teen relationship. His goal is to help teens feel empowered, capable, and supported as they grow.

Sundi Crosswhite Shelton, LMSW, RYT-200, RYCT | Therapist

Sundi is an empathetic therapist with over eight years of experience supporting teens, families, and individuals in mental health and social work. She combines evidence-based approaches—including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and mind-body techniques—to create personalized, holistic plans that meet each teen’s unique needs.

Sundi earned her Master of Social Work from Fordham University and holds a BA in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) and has advanced training in Integrative Somatic Parts Work, EMDR, and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Her background as a certified yoga instructor also informs her approach, blending emotional and physical wellness to support lasting growth.

Sundi is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where teens can work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and other challenges. Her compassionate, creative approach helps teens build resilience, develop coping skills, and feel empowered in their growth. She values collaboration with families to reinforce skills and support lasting positive change.

Jamie Lee Ward, LMSW, RBT | Therapist

Jamie brings a grounded, strengths-based approach to her work with teens, honoring each teen’s pace, personality, and preferences. She has a special gift for connecting with sensitive and neurodiverse adolescents, creating a safe space where they feel understood and empowered to express themselves authentically. Using play, creativity, and co-regulation strategies, Jamie helps teens build emotional growth, curiosity, and self-confidence.

Jamie holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia, where she also earned a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership. With over nine years of experience in children’s services—including three years providing direct therapeutic support to neurodiverse youth—her practice is rooted in play-based, somatic, and relational approaches. She also has training in social-emotional learning and de-escalation strategies.

Jamie is passionate about partnering with teens, families, and care teams to provide consistent, compassionate support. She focuses on meeting teens where they are, helping them build on their natural strengths, interests, and connections to thrive.

Therapy Logistics

Location:
In-person sessions in Atlanta, GA

3355 Lenox Road, Suite 1000 | Atlanta, GA 30326
and
1720 Peachtree St NE UNIT 510, Atlanta, GA 30309

Virtual sessions available throughout Georgia

Private Pay:
$175-$250 per session depending on therapist
Superbills provided for potential out of network reimbursement

Consultation:
Free 15-minute consultation available

  • "Working with Matt has been incredibly life changing. He provided a safe space for me to vent my frustrations, grieve my losses, and celebrate my progress while gently challenging thoughts and ideals that were no longer serving my higher self. His approach to therapy is always rooted in kindness, patience, curiosity, and warmth. His interventions were thoughtful, research based, and deeply aligned with my personal growth. Matt empowered me to shine my light again, and I will forever be immensely grateful for the work he and I tackled in therapy together."

    - Client

  • “As a therapist and colleague, I regularly refer clients to Rooted Rhythm for both parent coaching and therapy. I trust them completely. They are trauma-informed, highly skilled, and compassionate therapists who create real change in their clients’ lives.”

    - Kirsten Hartz LPC, Somatic Therapist

  • “Matt's warm, authentic style builds trust with clients in a way that feels natural and genuine. Blending creativity with gold-standard treatments, he tailors care to each client's needs, making therapy both highly effective and truly enjoyable.”

  • “What sets this practice apart from others is their focus on supporting parents just as much as their children on the learning and healing journey....which ensures a big step towards more wellness for the whole family. I absolutely trust and recommend this team to any family looking for emotional support.”

    -Client’s Mother


  • "Rooted Rhythm changed everything for our family. We went from daily meltdowns and power struggles to feeling connected and in sync. The tools were simple but so powerful—and the support was unwavering."

    - Parent

  • "As a parent of a neurodivergent child, I often felt lost. Rooted Rhythm gave me a language of connection and a framework that honors who my child is—and who I am as a parent."

    - Parent


Where Teens Find Strength, Safety, and Support

Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation with our intake team to see if our therapy program is the right fit for your family.