Healing & Growth: Your Path to Emotional Well-being

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Compassionate Counseling & Therapy

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    Individual Therapy

    Goals of Individual Therapy

    Self-Exploration: Helping individuals understand their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

    Coping Strategies: Equipping clients with tools to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.

    Personal Growth: Encouraging personal development and self-awareness.

    Problem-Solving: Assisting clients in finding solutions to specific life challenges or obstacles.

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    Family Therapy

    What we do

    We use evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the unique needs of your family. Our approach focuses on:

    Open Communication: Encouraging honest dialogue among family members to foster understanding and connection.

    Conflict Resolution: Helping families navigate disagreements through structured discussions and mediation.

    Strengthening Bonds: Developing strategies to enhance family unity, empathy, and support.

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  • Couples Therapy

    Our Approach

    We utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each couple's unique needs. Our approach focuses on:

    Effective Communication: Developing active listening skills and constructive expression of emotions.

    Conflict Resolution: Navigating disagreements and fostering mutual understanding.

    Emotional Bonding: Rebuilding and strengthening intimate connections.

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    Adolescent Therapy

    We use evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each child's individual needs. Our approach focuses on:

    Emotional Expression: Encouraging children to safely express their feelings and understand their emotions.

    Coping Skills: Teaching age-appropriate strategies to help children manage stress, anxiety, and behavioral challenges.

    Social Development: Supporting the development of positive relationships and effective communication with peers and family.

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Expert Psychological Evaluations and Home Studies for Legal Cases

At Community Counseling and Intervention Services, we specialize in providing attorneys with professional, court-ready psychological evaluations and home studies that strengthen legal cases. Whether it’s a family law matter requiring in-depth custody assessments, home studies to evaluate living environments, or a personal injury case demonstrating the emotional toll of trauma, our evidence-based services are designed to support your clients and deliver impactful results.

With expertise in clinical assessment, home evaluations, and legal documentation, we deliver clear, actionable insights, compelling reports, and confident expert testimony. From assessing family dynamics to quantifying emotional distress, we help attorneys advocate for their clients with precision and professionalism.

Discover how our evaluations and home studies can make a difference—contact us today at (706) 804-8874.

Forensic Psychological Services

Dr. Sanchez provides state-of-the-art psychological assessment services utilizing advanced evidence-based methodologies and sophisticated analysis tools to deliver actionable insights for:

âś“  Specialized Assessments

·      Biopsychosocial Assessments

·      Veteran-Focused Assessments

·      Psychological Evaluations/Mental Health

·      Home Evaluations/Home Study for Custody and Adoptions

·      Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC)

·      Child Abuse Potential Inventory, Second Edition - CAPI

·      BASC 3 Assessments -Child/Adolescent Emotional Functioning

·      RCADS Revised Child/ Adolescent Anxiety and Depression Scale

·      The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

·      Parent Interviews/Assessments

·      Collateral Interviews – (schools, medical personnel, employment, background checks,  extended family interviews, friends and associations)

 

âś“  Professional Documentation

â—Ź      Court-Admissible Reports

â—Ź      VA Disability Assessments

â—Ź      Clinical Documentation

â—Ź      Comprehensive Nexus Letters

â—Ź      Expert Opinions

âś“  Evidence-Based Approach

â—Ź      Biopsychosocial Interviews

â—Ź      Standardized Assessments

â—Ź      Clinical Observations

â—Ź      Medical Record Review

Research-Based Analysis

Advanced Assessment Features

Our comprehensive evaluations include:

1.     Thorough Documentation

â—‹      Detailed Clinical Findings

                  â—‹    Evidence-Based Diagnoses

                  â—‹    Clear Professional Opinions

                  â—‹    Research-Supported Conclusions

2.     Professional Analysis

â—‹      DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria

â—‹   Standardized Assessments 

                  â—‹    Functional Impact Assessment

3.     Clinical Integration

                      Family Systems Theory Perspective

                      Military Systems Theory          

                  â—‹    Treatment Recommendations

                  â—‹    Follow-up Planning

Professional Standards

All evaluations meet:

â—Ź      American Psychological Association Guidelines

â—Ź      State Licensing Requirements

â—Ź      VA Documentation Standards

â—Ź      HIPAA Compliance Requirements

 

Professional Certifications

â—Ź      Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

â—Ź      Certified Clinical Anxiety Professional (CCAP)

â—Ź      Neuropsychotherapy Certification

â—Ź      Reunification Certificate of Completion

â—Ź      Educational Psychology Doctorate (EdDPsy)

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Dr. Charlotte M. Sanchez

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdDPsy, LPC, CAMS, NBCC

Your well-being is my ultimate concern and helping you to find solutions is my passion. Since 2002, I have provided patients in the Columbus, Georgia area counseling services to suit their needs. Whether you’re an individual, a couple, perhaps an adolescent, or a family looking for help - my therapy sessions are designed to strengthen your confidence, and assist you in finding positive outcomes. Take a look at the services I offer, and get in touch with me today.

Sanchez Support Team

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Specializes in adolescent counseling and teen girl issues.

Adolescent Mental Health Counselor

Katrina Grady

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Provides in-person/virtual services, under the direct supervision of Dr. Charlotte Sanchez and under the clinical supervision of Christian Brown, LCSW, CAADC to adults dealing with substance abuse and/or dual diagnosis, womens issues, trauma, or general life stressors and transitions.

Pre- Licensed Professional, MSW

Christi Gregory

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Virtual Operations Manager, Veterans Success Specialist, Certified Life Coach, Addiction Specialist

Brittni Cole