Clinical Stories

Judy Spira, LCSW, JF&CS Clinician, shares how to tell the difference between a temporary funk and depression. Plus, practical strategies for lifting your mood. Read More

October is ADHD Awareness Month, a time to recognize the unique ways ADHD affects children and families. Here is a story from a grateful parent of clients at the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center. Read More

JF&CS is proud to offer QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training to the greater community. Read More

At the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center, our team of experts is dedicated to supporting your child’s success both in and out of the classroom. As the ’25–’26 school year begins, they’ve shared practical tips and guidance to help families start… Read More

Our comprehensive team of specialists are ready to meet your child where they are and help them move forward with confidence. Read More

Kids fighting more than usual this summer? Our Parent Coach has a few tips. Read More

As world, national and local events – from a rise in global antisemitism to natural disasters – continue to affect Jewish communities locally and globally, JF&CS Atlanta remains committed to providing timely, compassionate mental health support. Read More

Expert-led peer support for life’s challenges. Read More

Each month, our BeWellATL clinicians address a question related to adolescent and teen mental health, submitted by someone in the community. Here’s this month's question: Read More

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting one of our inventive approaches to group therapy for kids: Slime Social Club. Read More

Each month, our BeWellATL clinicians address a question related to adolescent and teen mental health, submitted by someone in the community. Here’s this month's question: Read More

Kids today need mentors more than ever, and our PAL Program is here to support you. Read More

Each month, our BeWellATL clinicians address a question related to adolescent and teen mental health, submitted by someone in the community. Here’s this month's question: Read More

In the spring of 2025, our clinicians will offer a new way to help clients build resilience and lessen harmful behaviors through DBT Skills Groups. Read More

We’re excited to announce our new blog series, Ask the Experts! Stay tuned here on our blog or subscribe to our monthly clinical newsletter, the Feel Better Letter, to hear advice from our skilled clinicians on all your mental health questions. Read More

According to a recent Surgeon General's advisory, 41% of parents in the U.S. are "so stressed they can't function." Our team of clinical professionals provide some advice. Read More

September is Suicide Prevention Month and serves as an important reminder to prioritize the mental health of those around us. Read More

The BeWellATL Teen Roundtable kicked off the year of peer-to-peer support on August 25. Read More

We spoke with Dr. Howard Schub to learn about the lesser-known symptoms of ADHD, which affects upwards of 11% of kids in the U.S.A. Read More

Our clinical services at JF&CS use a variety of therapy modalities to help everyone from young kids to older adults. When it comes to couples therapy, many of our clinicians utilize the Gottman Method to help couples learn to fight fairly,… Read More