Helping children, teens, and adults build connection and confidence.

Strong social skills support healthy relationships, self-esteem, and success at school, work, and home. We offer supportive counseling to navigate social challenges, improve communication, and build meaningful connections across ages and stages.

Are Social Challenges Getting in the Way?

Counseling may help if you or your child:

  • Have difficulty making or keeping friends
  • Feel anxious or awkward in social settings
  • Struggle with communication, eye contact, or social cues
  • Experience bullying, isolation, or peer conflict
  • Want to build confidence and self-advocacy skills

Our Approach

We tailor evidence-based interventions to age, development, and goals — from friendship skills to group participation. Your care may include the methods listed below.

Whether the goal is to foster friendships or feel more confident in groups, we’re here to help.

Connection Can Grow

With practice and support, social situations can feel easier — and relationships more rewarding.

Therapists for Social Skills and Peer Relationships

Will Atkins , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Director of Operations & Clinical Services
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Allison Bates , M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist

Korina Calbay , M.S.

Licensed Associated Professional Counselor

Kara Cunningham , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Milton Site Lead

Alexis Durham , M.S.

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Janet Fluker , M.Ed., M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Brittany Glaser , M.A., M.Div.

Licensed Professional Counselor
DBT Team Lead
Johns Creek (Old Alabama Rd.) Site Lead

Will Goodwin , M.A

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor

Patrick Haley , M.S.

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist

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