The Summit Receives $70,000 Funding to Expand Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program

Summit Counseling Center is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding through the 2023 Fulton County Community Service Program (CSP) for the fifth consecutive year. These funds will be instrumental in expanding the Summit's Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program, helping provide intensive DBT training for two Summit therapists in order to deliver high-quality care to individuals in need. Furthermore, the funding will support direct client services, including individual and group DBT counseling sessions, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate treatment for individuals and their families.

4 Tips for Parents of College-Bound Freshmen

by Brittany Glaser, MA, MDiv, LPC

Graduation has finally happened; celebrations have occurred, caps have flown in the air, and many speeches have been heard. All of the sudden, high school is over and college is on the horizon for many of our students. College is an exciting and wonderful time, but it can also be a terrifying transition. College freshmen nervously wonder what will it be like and whether they can find a new home and friends. They will also have to adapt their study habits. College campuses offer a wide array of things to be involved in but students can slip through the cracks. They will have to figure out how to get involved and find their place in their new surroundings..

Alyssa Kiss Joins Summit Counseling Center as Associate Therapist

Summit Counseling Center is pleased to announce the addition of Alyssa Kiss as a full-time Associate Therapist, marking an exciting milestone for The Summit as it expands its team of dedicated professionals!

Having begun her journey with Summit Counseling Center as an intern in June 2022, Alyssa has showcased exceptional talent and commitment to providing compassionate care to those she serves. During her time as an intern, she successfully completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. 

Save The Date: The 17th Annual Summit Golf Classic

Monday, September 25th

Country Club of The South

4100 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek

Save the date and join us at the beautiful Country Club of The South for our highly anticipated 17th Annual Golf Classic! Tee up for a worthy cause as we come together to raise funds to support our vital nonprofit mission. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of golf, networking, and giving back - sponsorship opportunities are available, offering exclusive perks for those looking to make an even greater impact!

Setting Screen Time for Your Kids and Teens

by Maddie McGarrah, MEd, LPC

Screens are now an essential part of our daily lives whether you are an adult or child. Children and teens now must use either computers or tablets while at school to get work done, do learning activities, and turn assignments in. It can be hard to figure out how much time to give your children and what limits to impose, and the hard answer is it’s going to be a little different for every family. One quote that I have found to be helpful is by Dr. David Anderson, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, “If the worry is that your child is having too much screen time, it’s not about how much time that actually is, it’s about what it infringes on.”

The state of our mental health has an impact on everyone, from our own individual mental well-being to its impact on relationships, workplace, and our community as a whole. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey to help us get a pulse on the needs of our community, plan our North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative programming for the upcoming year, and collect current resources that are available for our community!

Take A Free Mental Health Screening!

Behavioral health – which includes mental health, substance use, and more – is a key part of your overall well-being. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional.

Think of these as a checkup from your neck up! This program is completely anonymous and confidential, and immediately following the brief questionnaire you will see your results, recommendations, and key resources.