Couples Therapy Book Club
A Book Club for the licensed couples therapist who loves learning...
Sometimes emergencies happen. Mental health agencies with many clinicians often provide 24 hour, “on call” coverage after hours and on weekends. Because I am a solo practitioner, unfortunately I cannot provide this kind of emergency coverage for my clients. However, sometimes urgent mental health issues arise and you may wish to speak with someone immediately; if this happens, I recommend that you call the Georgia Crisis & Access line (1-800-715-4225 ) which is staffed 24 hours per day every day of the week with counselors. If you live outside of Georgia, I encourage you to call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
About our Book Club
Read (or re-read) some of the most relevant books related to couples therapy
Be part of lively discussion among therapists about the book and similar cases
Earn CEUs! Licensed masters level Georgia clinicians who have read and are able to pass a quiz on each book (must achieve 80% or more) will earn 2 CEUs. This book club has been approved by the Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work for 2 continuing education credits per book club meeting (for LCSW/LMFT/LPC).
Connect with other clinicians to grow their professional skills, network, and learn from their peers
Hold yourself accountable to your own professional growth!
Come to one or come to all!
We will meet in the Poncey-Highlands area of Atlanta, either at my office if the group is smaller, or at a nearby coffee shop or restaurant if the interest is large enough.
Location
Cost
The cost is $25 to participate in each book club meeting. No refunds will be given. You will need to purchase, rent or borrow your book to read (see online links below).
How to Join
If you are a licensed therapist who has an interest in learning more about couples therapy and would like to meet regularly with other couples therapists to discuss the book and case studies, please consider signing up!
Buy your book (see links below) and start reading!
Register and pay for to participate in each book club meeting (see below)
2018 Book Club Registration
Sign up for each book club CEU event below. Last book club meeting before Stephanie takes a leave this summer is Dan Wile's "After the Fight":
Past Book Club Selections:
6/20/17 Principia Amoris, by Dr. John Gottman
7/25/17 Hold me Tight, by Sue Johnson
8/22/17 The Marriage Clinic: A Casebook by Julie Schwartz Gottman
9/26/17 What Makes Love Last: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal, by John Gottman
10/24/1 7 The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection, by Sue Johnson
1/23/18 Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship by Stan Tatkin PsyD MFT
Frequently Asked Questions
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We have a range of fees based on clinician experience levels, ranging from $130 - 400 per 45 minute individual session or 80 minute couples session, to several thousand dollars for multi-day “marathon” style intensives for couples. Please click on the link below to schedule a free call with any of our therapists to answer your questions and decide which therapist would work best for you.
Likewise, feel free to email us at info@CounselingATL.com and we will get back to you asap!
Payment is due at time of service, and online storage of credit card information for automatic, recurring processing is the required payment method. We accept debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express) and many HSA cards are accepted, but you will need to verify that your account has sufficient funds prior to meeting with us.
Please note that 48 hour advance cancellation of scheduled appointments is required in order to avoid being charged for the full session fee.
We believe that therapy is an important decision and investment of time and money; you want to make sure you are making the right choice. Having a "good fit" between a client and therapist is critical for a successful outcome. This is why we offer a free 30 minute initial phone or video consultation if you would like to meet any of us before deciding whether or not you would like to work with us. Here are some tips for choosing the right therapist.
Also, if you cannot afford our services, are not able to see a counselor in-network with your insurance company, or need low fee counseling services, please consider contacting one of the training facilities, community counseling centers or educational institutions in Georgia we’ve compiled on this list. Although we are not able to see every couple at a reduced cost, your ability to afford treatment should never be a barrier to getting help, and thankfully there are many privately and publicly funded agencies that can help!
LEARN MORE ABOUT LOW-COST COUNSELING SERVICES FROM PRIVATE AND PUBLICLY FUNDED AGENCIES
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YOUR INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE PLAN DETERMINES WHAT YOU MAY BE REIMBURSED
You will need to call your insurance and provide them with the license / degree of your chosen therapist and to ask if they will reimburse you for couples therapy.
Click on the following to see this helpful worksheet; when calling your insurance company to see about the possible costs of working with us:
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To view our current workshops, please click HERE.
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To learn more about Gottman Couples Therapy, please check out our page.
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Yes, we offer premarital counseling! Visit our page to see if it’s right for you.
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We offer individual counseling to support you on your journey.
Learn more about our services by visiting our page.
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Here is a list of our current support groups that we offer.
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Discernment counseling can help you on the right path in making this decision. Learn more about whether this type of counseling is right for you.
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We offer two convenient locations in Poncey Highlands and Buckhead.
Learn more about our locations here.