Anne Marie Cook, M.Ed. /Ed.S., L.P.C.

My counseling practice focuses on the following areas for ages 6 and up:

• Anxiety Disorders
  Obsessive- Compulsive Disorders
  Phobias
  Panic Disorder
• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Medical and Learning disabilities and Educational issues
  Attention Disorders (ADD/ADHD)
  Social Skills
  Aspergers
  Developmental stages
• Family Relations

My counseling tools include cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, behavioral therapy
and play therapy (for younger children). It is my experience that the entire family is affected by
the struggles of one child or parent. Therefore, I often request that the family participate in the
counseling plans.

With my education degrees and knowledge of education law, I have experience addressing
children’s needs and rights in the classroom. I frequently consult and coordinate with parents
and professionals to prepare appropriate educational plans for children with special needs.

I work directly with parents and attorneys to prepare the parent plan for divorcing couples. The
parent plan is a necessary document included in most divorce settlements that provides for the
safety and care of the children. When a family is going through divorce, parent education and
the parenting plan are the most important tools for the stability and healing of the children. I
am trained as both a divorce coach and child specialist for families who are going through the
trauma of divorce, separation or custody issues.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelor of Science Degree, Master’s Degree and
Education Specialist Degree in Education and Community Counseling. I have been in practice
for over 15 years and have been a member of the staff of A New Start Counseling Center for
over a decade. I am a wife, a mother and a grandmother who travels, hikes, and/or kayaks as
often as is possible.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (770) 461-9944.