Our Specialty

Cone Psychology specializes in Anxiety Disorders. This ranges from OCD (with or without tics), Panic Disorders, Generalized Anxiety, and trauma/trigger induced nervous system reactions. We also incorporate cognitive flexibility and brain development exercises for those with TBI (brain injuries, post concussion, etc) and developmental delays.

We use various modalities for psychotherapy dependent on the patient's initial assessment:

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is an evidenced based modality for pediatrics and adults. This focuses on cognitive distortions that lead to behaviors; this typically includes occasional homework assignments for the patient.

DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) for pediatrics and adults; this modality uses more skill based approaches for emotional regulation with patient charting/journaling of specific interventions provided by your therapist

Solution focused Therapy is used in sessions for life events that seem to have no answer. When we are overwhelmed, it can be helpful to get an unbiased viewpoint with practical solutions as feedback to reduce stressors.

Sensory integration is utilized within sessions as needed for everyone, but especially our neurodivergent patients. In session we use tools, sensory specific toys, and activities to help calm an overactive nervous system for best results in your therapy session.

ERP (Exposure Response Prevention) therapy is used for pediatrics and adults. This modality focuses on gradual exposures to safe triggers to decrease body responses/symptoms. We do not assist with the exposures in the community, however we provide exposure homework and in session. For pediatrics - parents are given guidance on how to support their child with exposures at home as well.

Frequently Asked Questions...

Divorce

Although many children experience divorce, this is not always a source of "trauma". We work with co-parents who have good communication, parenting plans, and visitation in place; please note we require consent for treatment from both legal guardians. We do not intervene with financial disputes between parents and will not mediate treatment info between two parents; it is the caregivers responsibility to relay treatment communication outside of sessions.

Our practice does not work with clients experiencing high conflict divorce or high conflict co-parenting.

Parent Check in Sessions

Cone Psychology provides parent check in sessions for pediatric patients 12 and under. These sessions are offered to the parents to process concerns at home, goals, and progress throughout treatment. Your child's therapist is not able to share what the patient shares in session, however we do provide at home recommendations and guidance for progress. Every client will have an individualized approach, your therapist can answer your questions directly.

Hours of Operation

Our business hours are:

Monday- Thursday 9am-6pm

Fridays 10am-5pm

We are not an emergency response agency and we do not have an on call staff. For emergencies please dial

911 - emergency response

#988 - Crisis line

1-800-273-8255 - National Suicide prevention

1-800-715-4225 - GA Crisis line

Confidentiality

Pediatric sessions are honored with the same confidentiality as adult sessions with the exception of safety concerns and feedback in parent sessions regarding goals. Parents will typically receive recommendations for at home interventions. We do not provide pediatric telehealth sessions to children while they are in the school building to honor their confidentiality, ensure quality care, and promote patient progress.

Adult sessions are strictly confidential and we do not incorporate parents into sessions for adults 18 and over. as we provide individual therapy only. For those wanting to incorporate family members into adult sessions; we recommend family therapy.

Telehealth & In Person Therapy

We provide telehealth and in person sessions. Children under the age of 12 are not appropriate for ongoing telehealth as we use play therapy for this age. We ask that all initial appointment are in person for pediatric sessions. For telehealth, we email you a one time secure video link that you can access from any phone, tablet, or computer.

We do not provide phone sessions (audio only).