Stephen M. Mathis, Psy.D., A.A.P.T.A, I.C.A.D.C., M.A.C., C.R.A.T., C.C.S., C.G.P., B.C.F.E., B.C.F.M., D.A.B.P.P., F.A.C.F.E., C.C.J.S., C.R.S.T., F.P.P.R., is a licensed psychologist in four states. In addition to earning two Undergraduate degrees, a Master's degree, and a Doctorate degree, Dr. Mathis possesses a Post-Doctoral in Clinical Psychology, a Diplomate in Addictionology, three Diplomates in Forensics (Forensic Examination, Forensic Medicine, and Psychological Specialties), a Diplomate in Psychopharmacology, a board certification in substance abuse treatment from the American Psychological Association, an international board certification in addictions, and a national board certification in group psychotherapy. Further he is a Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners, a Fellow of the Prescribing Psychologists' Register, a Certified Criminal Justice Specialist, a Master Addiction Counselor, a Certified Rational Addictions Therapist, a Certified Rational Sex Therapist, and a Certified Clinical Supervisor of other counselors treating additions. Dr. Mathis has also been certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
For the past 14 years, Dr. Mathis has specialized in treating adolescents, adults, families/couples, athletes, gays/lesbians, and trauma survivors. Treatment areas include addictions, destructive "cults", gang involvement, alternative religious expressions, existential issues, "new age" matters, disruptive behaviors, attention deficits, learning disorders, pain management, suicide, interpersonal conflict, relationships, academic, and/or occupational dysfunction or impairment, sexual orientation issues, identity concerns, eating disorders, social skills deficits, stress-related disorders and/or management, sport and/or athletic competition matters, survivors of dysfunctional or abusive families and/or relationships, forensic evaluations and related issues, and coping with death, grief, or significant loss.
In addition to providing psychological assessment, individual pyschotherapy, and group therapy, Dr. Mathis is an adjunct/part-time faculty at several local colleges, conducts seminars and workshops nationwide on a variety of topics, supervises other therapists, and has pioneered a new form of music-assisted therapy. Currently, he is a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Psychologists Treating Addictions, the American College of Forensic Examiners, the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, the Prescribing Psychologists' Register, the Georgia Psychological Association, the Georgia Addiction Counselors' Association, and the Executive Board of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium--Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse.
Persons wishing more information, to speak with Dr. Mathis, or to make an appointment should call (770) 645 - 1800.