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About Sheritta Carmichael
Sheritta Carmichael, M.D. is a Black child & adolescent therapy practicing in ATLANTA, GA. Sheritta offers in-person visits and is currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Child & Adolescent Therapy
Black child and adolescent therapists. Black youth suicide rates have doubled since 2007, so early, culturally attuned therapy matters most here.
Suicide rates among Black youth ages 10 to 19 have doubled since 2007 (CDC, 2023), yet Black children are less likely than white children to receive mental health services. When they do, they are more likely to be medicated and less likely to receive therapy. Black youth are also more often misdiagnosed with conduct disorder when they present with depression or trauma. Child and adolescent therapists work with clients ages 3 to roughly 21 using play therapy (younger), CBT, family therapy, and trauma-focused modalities.
Common reasons to book
- School refusal or anxiety
- Bullying or racial incidents at school
- Sudden mood, behavior, or academic changes
- Grief (family or community)
- ADHD evaluation and behavior plans
- Identity work for LGBTQ+ youth
When to book
- Statements of hopelessness or self-harm
- Two-plus weeks of withdrawal, sleep changes, or rage
- Traumatic event at school or in family
- Transition stress: divorce, new sibling, move
Advocacy prompts
- Do you meet kids where they are, with play, art, games, not just talk?
- How do you involve parents versus keep child confidentiality?
- Will you coordinate with the school counselor?
Frequently asked questions
Is Sheritta Carmichael accepting new patients? ▾
Yes, Sheritta Carmichael is accepting new patients.
Where is Sheritta Carmichael's practice located? ▾
Sheritta Carmichael practices at 720 WESTVIEW DR SW, ATLANTA, GA 30310. Phone: 404-756-1451.
Does Sheritta Carmichael offer telehealth? ▾
Sheritta Carmichael sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Child & Adolescent Therapy treat? ▾
Black child and adolescent therapists. Black youth suicide rates have doubled since 2007, so early, culturally attuned therapy matters most here.
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