Marcia Prescott
Psychologist | Clinical
1111 BAKERS BRIDGE RD DOUGLASVILLE GA, 30134About
Marcia "Annie" Prescott, PhD, CCS, CACII, CCJTS, HTCP, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Douglasville Psychotherapy Center at Oakhill in Douglasville, Georgia. Her credentials include Certified Clinical Supervisor, Certified Addiction Counselor; Level II, Clinically Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist and Healing Touch Certified Practitioner. Dr. Prescott has been a clinician since 1979, starting her career as a Recreational Therapist. She has extensive clinical experience working with Adults who have been challenged with mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Further understanding how these issues have impacted families, Dr. Prescott wanted to help children and adolescents who have been exposed to trauma, neglect, and/or abandonment as a result of mental illness, domestic violence and/or substance abuse. Dr. Prescottâ??s history with working in hospital settings, both inpatient and outpatient, along with her own private practice since 1993, has contributed to her expert clinical judgment by treating an array of stress related disorders impacting the human spirit. Because of her interest with helping children and adolescents who have been traumatized, it is her hope that she can provide guidance, support and inspiration, at an early age, before long term, acute mental health issues develop. Dr. Prescott is a graduate of The Union Institute and University is board certified by The Georgia Board of Psychology, and professional member of the American Psychological Association, the American Association of Psychotherapy, the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association, the National Association of Forensic Counselors, and the National Holistic Nurses Association.
Provider Details
Treatments
- Clinical Psychology/Psychoneuroimmunology/Energy Psychology/ Trauma
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychological Association, American Association of Psychotherapy, Georgia Addiction Counselors Association, National Association of Forensic Counselors, IAHCP, National Holistic Nurses Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Her dedication, education, and drive to make a difference.
Hobbies / Sports
- Horseback riding, trail riding,camping, hiking, traveling, meditation, Chi Gong
Favorite professional publications
- All major medical research & publications
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Marcia Anne Prescott PHD1111 BAKERS BRIDGE RD DOUGLASVILLE GA 30134
- Dr. Tina Marie Caudill PSY.D.6264 Hospital Way Douglasville GA 30134
- Dr. Rebecca S Blakeman PHD8442 Adair St Douglasville GA 30134
- Dr. Julie R Oliver PH.D.6130 Prestley Mill Rd Douglasville GA 30134
- Dr. Kylie Craine PSY.D.6264 Hospital Way Douglasville GA 30134
- Dr. Lindsay Danielle Kleiman PSY.D.6264 Hospital Way Douglasville GA 30134