Karen Poynor, LPC, Tucker, GA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Karen Poynor

Focus areas

Anger Management

Stress

Anxiety

Therapy

Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Play Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karen Poynor

Karen Poynor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). Karen earned her undergraduate degree, Bachelors in Psychology, graduating Summa Cum Laude, at Nyack College in Nyack, New York. She went on to earn her Masters in Professional Counseling at Georgia State University in 2001. She has worked with families in crisis and completed intensive clinical reports, helping the Department of Family and Children Services with high-risk children that have been placed in foster care. In 2004, Karen began doing play therapy with young children under the supervision of a renowned Registered Play Therapy Supervisor and has now earned her own title as Registered Play Therapist (RPT). Karen is skilled with the ability to help the most challenging of children with the research-supported non-directive Play Therapy, in which the child takes the lead in the session healing at their needed pace, while the therapist closely follows and examines his or her play. Karen believes that children know what they need to work on and that their play will take them to where they need to go for healing. Karen has successfully worked with children with a wide variety of diagnoses that includes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, and Grief and Loss.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Play therapy is to children what counseling is to adults. Play therapy utilizes play, children’s natural medium of expression, to help them express their feelings more easily through toys instead of words. Play therapists often use the phrase, “Toys are the child’s words, play is their language.” Play therapy sessions are 60 minutes. 90 minutes are scheduled to allow me 30 minutes to clean up after session. you are billed only for 60 minutes. Only see clients between ages 3 years old to 11 years old.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

When a child is participating in play therapy, the play therapist will also meet with the parent(s) and/or caregiver(s). Effective intervention is a joint effort between the child’s family and the play therapist. This will include suggestions for parenting and other components of the child’s needs for the joint goal of a successful outcome.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Renewed Journey

1479 Brockett Rd, Ste 101, Tucker, GA 30084

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Education and background

Practice names

Renewed Journey

Education and training

Georgia State University, Master's in Professional Counseling
Nyack College and Alliance Theological Seminary (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1457523771

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Karen Poynor?

Generally, Karen Poynor has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Karen Poynor's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Karen Poynor accepting new patients?

Karen Poynor generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Karen Poynor's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Karen Poynor accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Karen Poynor online?

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What practice does Karen Poynor work with?

Karen Poynor works with Renewed Journey.

Where is Karen Poynor's office located?

Karen Poynor's office is located at 1479 Brockett Rd, Tucker, GA 30084.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Poynor?

Karen Poynor frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Karen Poynor on their profile.

What languages does Karen Poynor speak?

Karen Poynor speaks English.

How do patients rate Karen Poynor in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Karen Poynor. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.