Elaine G. Federico, MA, NCC, LPC

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I am a licensed professional counselor working in a clinical setting in Canton, GA. I serve a variety of clients, from children and adolescents to older, more mature clients with lots of “life experiences.” I work with some individuals who have had a long history of mental illness and who have been treated in hospital settings for their condition. I also work with people who have never been diagnosed with a mental illness or hospitalized, but who are looking to work on particular issues in their lives and set goals to improve their relationships with others.

Sometimes I work with clients who have a deep spiritual belief system; at other times, I work with those who prefer to leave their spiritual beliefs outside of our sessions. Some of my clients have identified counseling treatment modalities that work very well for them. Others come to me with very little knowledge of how counseling works, and we discover a path to wellness together.

In the beginning of our relationship, sessions are spent gathering information and learning about each other. You will learn that I like to ask a few questions and then allow my clients to “fill in the blanks” in their own individual ways. As we get to know one another and you grow more comfortable with the process, I will encourage you to share your thoughts and feelings a little more deeply so that we can gain insights together and being to heal some past hurts. I usually ask my clients to set some personal goals for the therapeutic process so that we have a way of checking your “progress” as we meet on a regular basis. At all times, YOU are in charge of the goal-setting and YOU are in charge of your progress. I will facilitate the therapeutic process by creating a safe environment in which mutual trust allows you to explore some sensitive areas in your life. But YOU will be doing most of the work!

I do my best to “de-mystify” the therapeutic process. When an insight occurs to me about your situation, I will share it with you during the session. At any point, you may feel free to ask me what I am thinking. My position is that the therapy session should be one in which you feel comfortable and relaxed, not fearful and anxious. Even when it is necessary to discuss painful or uncomfortable issues, I hope to create a safe and calming atmosphere.

Thomas J. Federico, MD, Family Medicine

Born and raised in Rhode Island, and educated in San Francisco, St. Louis, and Milwaukee, our Medical Consultant likes to draw upon his diverse geographic and cultural exposures in understanding and taking care of his patients’ needs. Dr. Federico graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and followed that with getting his MD degree from Saint Louis University.

Following his dream to be a Family Doctor, he completed a three year residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and then continued his geographic adventures by starting his professional career in Orlando, Florida, where he practiced for 25 years , during which time he was elected Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at Orlando regional Medical Center three times.

In 2011, Dr. Federico brought his experience and knowledge to the Greater Atlanta area, and now joins our center to assist in the care of our clients’ psychological health. Some of the services our Doctor will provide include:

• Medical evaluations and investigations into possible biological causes of psychological issues
• Medication recommendations for treatment if deemed necessary
• Consideration of concurrent medical conditions and their effect on psychological health

We look forward to helping you with the improvement of the psychological part of your health care.

Services

Riverstone Counseling Center serves a variety of clients, including, but not limited to, aviation professionals; bisexual, gay, heterosexual, lesbian, and transgendered clients; couples, individuals, groups, or families; and children, preteens, teens, and adults. We focus on many common client concerns such as:

Academic Underachievement Adoption Anxiety or Fears Chronic Pain or Illness Depression Emotional Disturbance Loss or Grief Peer Relationships Self-Harming Substance Abuse

Addiction Alcohol Abuse Child or Adolescent Coping Skills Divorce Infertility Parenting Self Esteem Spirituality