We provide comprehensive outpatient behavioral health care for children, adolescents, and families. Our clinicians offer compassionate, evidence-based support to strengthen emotional well-being and family stability.
Our Approach
At Wellroot, we offer comprehensive outpatient behavioral health care designed to meet clients where they are. Our compassionate team uses evidence-based approaches to help develop the skills and confidence to live the life you desire.
How We Support Individuals & Families
Wellroot’s Behavioral Health Center provides coordinated, evidence-based services for children, adolescents, and families, including outpatient therapy and Medicaid-funded care as a Child & Adolescent Core Tier 2 Provider. Services are delivered through flexible modalities, including in-office, in-home, and telehealth options, connecting families to care that meets clinical needs and reduces barriers to access.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions focused on emotional awareness, coping skills, and personal well-being.
Group Therapy
Structured therapeutic groups that help participants learn new strategies, build confidence, and connect with peers who share similar experiences.
Family Therapy
Wellroot offers both in-office counseling and Functional Family Therapy, an evidence-based model that works with a family in their home and engages the entire family over the course of four to six months.
What We Support
Our clinicians help individuals navigate a variety of behavioral and emotional health concerns, including:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Life Transitions
Behavioral & Mental Health Challenges
Who We Serve
Children (3–12)
Developmentally appropriate therapy focused on emotional expression, behavioral regulation, and early social skills.
Adolescents (13–17)
Therapeutic services addressing identity, academic pressures, emotional regulation, and healthy peer and family relationships.
Young Adults (18–21)
Therapeutic services supporting the transition to adulthood, including identity development, independence, life stressors, and emotional well-being.
Parents/Caregivers
Therapy and support addressing mental health symptoms, trauma, life transitions, and relational well-being that impact the parenting or caregiving of the child.
Child and Adolescent CORE Services
Wellroot is a trusted provider of CORE Services, Georgia’s Medicaid-funded behavioral health program for children and youth. Through CORE, families can access counseling, psychiatric support, nursing care, and community services in one coordinated system that simplifies getting the right help at the right time.
Wellroot’s CORE Services focus on understanding each individual’s needs, strengthening family and community supports, and offering integrated care that promotes long-term well-being.
Mental Health Assessments
A comprehensive initial evaluation conducted by a master’s-level clinician to understand presenting symptoms, environmental factors, and support needs. This assessment helps determine the most appropriate level of care and clinical recommendations.
Diagnostic Assessments
A structured, formal evaluation completed by a licensed clinician to examine symptoms, history, and functional impacts. Diagnostic assessments identify whether a behavioral health disorder is present and form the foundation for an individualized treatment plan.
Service Plan Development
A personalized, collaborative plan outlining treatment goals, recommended services, and needed supports. The service plan guides the overall course of care and ensures alignment with the individual’s strengths and needs.
Services Provided
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions designed to help individuals process emotions, build coping skills, and work toward positive change. Sessions typically last 30–60 minutes.
Group Therapy
Skill-building and therapeutic groups that provide a structured environment for learning, practicing new strategies, and gaining support from peers with similar experiences. Groups typically last 45 to 60 minutes and are led by a master’s-level clinician.
Family Support
Services designed to strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and support healthy relationships within the family system.
Psychiatric Treatment & Management
Psychiatric care is coordinated through Wellroot’s community partners. Through this collaboration, families can access licensed psychiatric providers who complete diagnostic reviews, assess medication needs, prescribe when appropriate, and monitor progress. Wellroot helps ensure that psychiatric care is seamlessly integrated with the child’s overall treatment plan.
Nursing Assessment & Management
Nursing staff provide health monitoring, medication support, and care coordination to address physical and behavioral health needs as part of a holistic treatment approach.
Community Support
Community Support Services help individuals connect with local resources, build essential life skills, and strengthen natural support networks. These services offer practical assistance, guidance, and advocacy to promote stability and increased independence.
Access & Locations
Tucker
1967 Lakeside Parkway, Ste 400
Tucker, GA 30084
Gainesville
430 Prior Street SE
Gainesville, GA 30501
Telehealth services available when appropriate.
Insurance & Financial Information
We accept many major insurance plans, including Medicaid. Sliding fee scale and self-pay options are available. You will receive a good-faith estimate during intake. Contact us at 404-327-5820 for more information.
Meet Cassandra Royal, MA, LPC, CPCS
Clinical Director
Cassandra is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in Georgia, with 20 years of experience across nonprofit behavioral health systems in Georgia and Ohio. Her expertise includes adult and child therapy, crisis intervention, family systems, forensic populations, trauma, and substance-related disorders.
Are You Ready to Make a Behavioral Health Referral?
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support. In an emergency, call 911.
