Healing Through Connection
A Look Into Us
Johns Creek and Alpharetta Counseling (JCAC) is a warm and caring counseling center with licensed therapists and counselors that provide counseling services in our Alpharetta office and virtual counseling services in Georgia for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We are a family of counselors that support each other as we support you.
Our Mission
JCAC's mission is to offer a caring community of counselors that support each other as we serve our clients to help them heal and grow. Our goal is to provide a warm and welcoming environment where individuals, children, and families can feel comfortable sharing their struggles and working through their challenges.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of counseling services, including:
Counseling for Children
- Play Therapy: We offer play therapy, a fun and interactive way to help children express their emotions and work through their challenges.
- Behavioral Counseling for Autism: Our experienced therapists use evidence-based practices to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) improve their social skills and behaviors.
- Home School Counseling and Support: We provide individual and group counseling sessions for home-schooled children to help them with academic and social issues.
Counseling for Adolescents
- Anxiety and Depression: We help adolescents manage their anxiety and depression, and develop coping mechanisms to overcome their struggles.
- Self-Harm and Trauma: Our experienced therapists work with adolescents who have experienced trauma and are struggling with self-harm.
- Grief and Loss: We offer support to adolescents who have experienced a significant loss and are struggling to cope.
Counseling for Adults
- Depression and Anxiety Counseling: We provide individual and group counseling sessions to help adults manage their depression and anxiety.
- Counseling for Professionals: Our experienced therapists offer individual and group counseling sessions to help professionals manage their work-related stress and challenges.
Couples Counseling
- Increased Emotional Connection: Our experienced therapists help couples build a stronger emotional connection and improve their communication skills.
- Affair Recovery: We provide counseling services to help couples recover from infidelity and rebuild their relationship.
EMDR and Trauma Counseling
- We offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a highly effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma.
Our Office
Our office is designed to feel like an extension of your home, with toys for children in the waiting room and therapeutic play therapy rooms. Our counseling rooms are equipped with tools to improve relaxation techniques and assist you in processing difficult emotions. We are located off of North Point Parkway close to North Point Mall with easy access to Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Cumming, and Milton.
Schedule a Phone Consultation
If you are interested in learning more about our services and how we can help you, please schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation with one of our experienced therapists. We are happy to answer your questions and match you with the right therapist.
Positive Assessments
The reviews for John's Creek and Alpharetta Counseling (JCAC) are overwhelmingly positive. The practice is described as a place of warmth and acceptance, with counselors providing excellent care and knowledge to their clients. The director, Erica, is praised for her dedication, passion, and leadership. Many reviewers highlight the practice's commitment to supporting both clients and counselors, and the excellent services offered to clients of all ages.
The reviews also mention the practice's top-notch leadership, citing Erica's ability to create a supportive environment and provide up-to-date resources and tools to her team. Many reviewers have referred friends, family, and colleagues to JCAC, and have had positive experiences themselves.
Overall, JCAC is described as a place that provides exceptional care, compassionate and knowledgeable therapists, and a supportive environment for both clients and staff.
Challenges and Concerns
However, one reviewer had a negative experience with the practice, citing poor communication, lack of support, and a focus on making money over client needs. The reviewer claims that the director, Erica, is disrespectful and unhelpful.
Another reviewer reported feeling lied to and dropped by the practice after only a few sessions, citing a lack of understanding and support for mental health issues such as bipolar disorder and early onset schizophrenia.
Verdict
Upon reviewing the comments, it appears that JCAC is a well-regarded practice with a strong reputation for providing excellent care and support to clients. However, there are concerns about communication, support, and the practice's ability to work with clients with complex mental health needs.
