Dr. Terry Samuels

Portrait of Dr. Terry Samuels, a licensed holistic therapist specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and trauma care. Dr. Samuels provides compassionate mental health support with a focus on personalized, holistic approaches.

Psychologist/Therapist

Hi there! As a therapist, I am eclectic in my use of modalities. I utilize whatever works for my clients. I am certified in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).

I have completed my doctorate in psychology and will ensure that my entire staff is trained in psychological testing. I am motivated to upgrade all the services at Samuels Holistic Counseling Services to meet the needs of our community.

Terry has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on the individual and family levels. These experiences include being a senior-level probation officer in the Henry County, Georgia, juvenile court for approximately two years. In addition, he has experience working with those who have suffered from domestic violence, relationship problems, anxiety, grief/ loss, and depression. Terry has 18 years of experience in mental health, including six years of crisis-level work with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, he has six years of experience providing Intensive Family Intervention Services (IFI) to children and adolescents and two years of experience providing Assertive Community Treatment Services (ACT) to adults. He also has a 20-year history of working with children in the foster care system.

Terry Samuels earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in December 1994 from Armstrong Atlantic University. Terry obtained his Master of Public Administration degree in December 1996 from Georgia State University. Terry received his Master of Professional Counseling degree in December 2015 from Grand Canyon University. Terry is a fully licensed therapist in the state of Georgia (LPC011391). Terry has defended his dissertation and completed the academic requirements at Grand Canyon University to receive his doctorate in psychology. Terry is focused on servicing the people within his community and finding new and innovative ways to elevate the quality of life of the people in Georgia.

About Dr. Samuels

Dr. Samuel’s Approach

Terry’s approach is a combination of different theories that emphasize addressing each client’s needs. For example, Terry believes creating a strong therapeutic relationship is vital in counseling. Theories that will be applied include Person-Centered, Family Systems, Transgenerational, Psychodynamic, DBT, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

Areas of Expertise

  • ADHD

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Attachment/Separation Issues

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Career Counseling

  • Child & Adolescent Issues (4 & Up)

  • Depression

  • Domestic Violence

  • Foster Care Placement

  • Learning Disabilities

  • LGBTQ Issues

  • Male Related Issues

  • Relationship Problems

  • Self-Esteem

  • Trauma/ PTSD