Peter C. Thomas Phd.
Education:
1978 Doctor of Philosophy (School Psychology), Georgia State University,
Atlanta, Georgia
1970 Master of Education (School Psychology), Georgia State University,
Atlanta, Georgia
1969 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
After a fulfilling career spanning over 50 years, I am announcing my retirement.
My journey has been one of immense joy because of the experiences I have had working with my patients and colleagues. Each of you has broadened my understanding of the challenges we humans face daily. The courage you have shown as you confront your “dragons” has taught and inspired me over these many years. I have discovered that all challenges truly have a treasure that can instruct and sustain us, if we are willing to look for them.
It is my hope that I have been able to help you in your journey with a sense of humor that has contributed to a greater understanding of your strengths that will sustain you as you face the new challenges that will be coming your way.
Should you need my help in retrieving your psychological file, or with a referral, please feel free to contact me at: 404-909-2453.
To my colleagues, thank you for your support and friendship over all these years.
You can't help what you feel, but you can control what you do about your feelings. --Margaret Atwood
What is a Psychologist?
Psychologists are the most highly trained mental health professionals. A licensed psychologist is a doctoral level mental health specialist who has approximately seven years of educational training after graduating from college. 
Psychologists must hold a doctoral degree, complete a post-doctoral year of training and pass a national exam before they can be licensed. They are required to continue pursuing education for the duration of the licensure.
Psychology is the only non-medical mental health profession that requires a doctoral level of education in order to be licensed.
Psychologists have many areas of specialty including, but not limited to helping clients with life problems, with serious mental health problems, performing evaluation assessments, psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing
Psychologists are doctors who listen.
What is a Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is not easily described in general statements. It varies depending on the personalities of the psychologist and patient, and the particular problems you are experiencing. There are many different methods I may use to deal with the problems that you hope to have addressed. Psychotherapy is not like a medical doctor visit. Instead, it calls for a very active effort on your part. In order for the therapy to be most successful, you will have to work on things we talk about both during our sessions and at home. Psychotherapy can have benefits and risks. Since therapy often involves discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, loneliness, and helplessness. On the other hand, psychotherapy has also been shown to have many benefits. Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, and significant reductions in feelings of distress. But there are no guarantees of what you will experience.
Services
- - Psychoeducational evaluations for children adolescents and young adults
- - Psychological evaluations for children adolescents and adults
- - Psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults
- - Family therapy
- - Parent training
- - Couples therapy
- - Evaluations for AD/HD
- - Organizational coaching for individuals with ADHD
- - Mindfulness training
- - Mindfulness groups for children ages 7 to 12 years old
- - Custody evaluations
- - Parent coordination for divorcing parents
- - Reunification therapy between children and parents
- - School consultations
- - Career counseling for young adults