The Link Counseling Center
348 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30328, USA · Get directions
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What people say
Builds strong therapeutic relationships and uses effective methods at affordable rates, though reviews don't address potential downsides.
- Caring and compassionate staff
- Effective therapy for anxiety and emotional processing
- Affordable sliding scale fees
- Long-term therapeutic relationships with consistent therapists
About
The Link provides affordable counseling, psychotherapy and support groups to people of all ages, helping them to heal and rebuild their lives. Our counseling services are provided on a sliding fee scale. Our support groups are offered free of charge.
In 1971 the metropolitan Atlanta community came together to address the emotional and mental health needs of adults, families, couples, youth and children who were experiencing difficulties in various aspects of their lives. Many could not afford mental health services. Clearly an affordable counseling center was needed and The Link Counseling Center, a non-profit charitable organization, was established. The Link was one of the first centers in the nation to become a family counseling center. Today, many of its staff members are considered pioneers in the field of marriage and family therapy as well as experiential psychotherapy.
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Specialties
individual therapycouples therapyfamily therapychildren and adolescent therapygrief counselingsuicide prevention and aftercareLGBTQ therapyexpressive art therapyaging and enriched livingmarriage and family therapy training
Insurance and payment
sliding fee scaleself-pay
Services
Individual Adult Therapy
Short, medium or long-term psychotherapy with trained, licensed therapists. Through dialogue, exploration of feelings and sharing of experiences, healing moments begin to occur.
sliding fee scale
Marriage & Couples Therapy
Addresses relationship distress and dissatisfaction. Couples explore present day patterns and past influences. Pre-marital counseling also available.
sliding fee scale
Family Therapy
Focuses on relationships between members of the whole family. Helps relieve stress and distress, improve communication, and resolve conflicts.
sliding fee scale
Children & Adolescent Individual Counseling
Uses art, sand play, dance and movement, or play therapy to help children explore and express feelings. Begins with a parent/caregiver consultation.
sliding fee scale
Children & Teen Grief Support Groups
Weekly grief support groups for ages 4-19 who have lost a parent, sibling, loved one, or caregiver. Groups have been meeting since 1992.
free
Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Support Groups
Support groups offered three times monthly for those experiencing a loss from suicide. No charge to attend.
free
Grief Consultations
Pro bono grief consultation for any individual or family who have experienced the death of a loved one. Offered at no charge.
free
Enriched Living Program
Services to address the complex issues of the aging, their families and caregivers including individual therapy, family therapy, support groups and community education.
sliding fee scale
Expressive Art Therapy Group
Ongoing therapy group using movement, drama, visual art and writing to explore personal growth issues. Thursdays 6:30pm-8:30pm.
sliding fee scale
LGBTQ Therapy Group
Weekly supportive group for LGBTQ individuals in a sensitive environment. Has been meeting since 1995. Tuesdays 8:30pm-10:00pm.
free
Women's Therapy Group – Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Ongoing group for adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse to explore healing and understand how current life issues may relate to past abuse. Third Mondays 5:45pm-7:15pm.
sliding fee scale
Marriage & Family Therapy Training Institute
3-year postmaster's residency program, post-graduate clinical supervision, and continuing education workshops for mental health professionals.
Providers
Janet Mainor, MS, LPC, NBCC, CPCS Approved Supervisor
Executive Director
Jeffrey Engberg, MS, LMFT
Associate Director
Elaine C. Gibson, M.Ed., LMFT, LPC, CPCS Approved Supervisor, AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Co-Director, Marriage & Family Training Institute
Derek Economy, MA, LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Co-Director, Marriage & Family Training Institute
Hours
Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Reviews
The Link Counseling Center has been a sanctuary for my daughter through different stages of her life. When she was just a few years old and struggling with anxiety due to my divorce, she found comfort in her play therapy sessions. To her, it felt like an art class where she could play with all the toys, and she cherish
Ela Badura · ★ 5
The Link Counseling Center has served as a sanctuary to me for the past 10 years. I started coming here when I was 7 and enjoyed doing art/play therapy. Years later as a 20 years old, I gained an internship there where I enjoy learning how to speak to clients and sympathize with them! This experience is preparing me fo
Victoria Dore · ★ 5
I have been seeing Jeff for many years. He has been wonderful working as my therapist. He has a good ear, but also gives great advice, when needed. Overall, the staff is very friendly and caring, as well. I highly recommend Link Counseling.
Joe · ★ 5