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Columbus, GA · Serving families since 2013

Helping children and families grow stronger.

A Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) accredited facility in Columbus, GA, serving vulnerable youth and families in social services and mental health since 2013.

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The whole team is superbly competent, and we get an appointment quickly.

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Call us or send a quick request and our team will reach out to schedule your first visit.

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For parents/guardians, doctors or facility referral

Refer a child or family

Parents, guardians, doctors and facilities can send us a secure online referral. Our team will follow up with the family.

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For DFCS caseworkers

DFCS specific services

Assessments, home evaluations, parent aide and supervised visits.

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Why choose us

You’ve taken the first step, whether for yourself, for a friend, or for a family member. Please call and allow us to help you begin your journey.

Licensed Professionals

LCSWs, LPCs, Masters and Bachelors level clinicians

HIPAA Compliant

Your information stays private and secure

Accredited

Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL)

Virtual/In-office

Meet with us in person or online

13+years serving youth and families

Welcome to Cedar Tree

Cedar Tree Family and Children Services, LLC is a Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) accredited facility located in Columbus GA. Since 2013, Cedar Tree has served vulnerable youth and families in social services and mental health.

Mr. Michael L. Milford, MSW founded Cedar Tree Family and Children Services because he recognized the need for resources in the West Georgia area. Mr. Milford was born in Columbus, GA. He was educated in the Columbus Public School System and graduated from Jordan Vocational High School. He went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Alabama State University, and later graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a Masters in Social Work.

Our clinical staff includes Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, as well as Masters and Bachelors level clinicians.

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Michael L. Milford, MSWFounder, Cedar Tree Family and Children Services

Our services

Supportive family counseling sessionCore Clinical Programs
Medicaid Services (CORE)

Direct, community-rooted behavioral rehabilitation programs funded through Georgia Medicaid, designed for sustainable recovery.

  • Behavioral Health Counseling
  • Family Training
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Community Support Individual
  • Intensive Family Intervention (IFI)
  • Family Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
Social worker and family meetingChild & Family Welfare
DFCS Specific Services

Specialized state-partner evaluations and supportive care aiding family reunification, parental stability, and child safety.

  • Parental Fitness
  • Substance Abuse
  • Trauma Assessment
  • CCFA
  • Domestic Violence
  • Home Evaluations
  • Parent Aide Programs
  • All Counseling (Family and Individual)
  • Supervised Visits
Front desk staff welcoming a clientAccessible Care
Insurance & Coverage

We eliminate barriers to quality mental healthcare by collaborating directly with prominent Georgia Medicaid and CMO networks.

  • Amerigroup Accepted
  • CareSource Accepted
  • Georgia Medicaid Accepted
  • Peach State Health Plan Accepted
  • Wellcare Accepted
TreeTalk Therapy App

Therapy that fits in your pocket.

TreeTalk Therapy is Cedar Tree's mobile telehealth app. Connect with licensed clinicians, manage your appointments, and attend sessions from your phone, anywhere in Georgia.

Get it on Google Play Download on the App Store
Learn more at treetalktherapy.com
TreeTalk Therapy video session on a phone

Refer a Child or Family

For parents/guardians, doctors or facility referrals. Send us a secure online referral and our team will follow up with the family directly.

  • Takes about 5 minutes
  • Secure, HIPAA-compliant form
  • We contact the family to schedule
Make a Referral Secure, HIPAA-compliant form

Insurance accepted

Not sure if your plan is covered? Call us and we’ll check for you.

Amerigroup
CareSource
Georgia Families
Peach State Health Plan
WellCare
AmerigroupCareSourceGeorgia MedicaidPeach State Health PlanWellcare

Telemedicine / eHealth services

"Now you can have access to care anytime on your smartphone, from anywhere in the U.S. Our doctors are on call 24 hours. See a doctor, therapist or psychiatrist safely and conveniently through your phone, computer, or our mobile app."

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Contact us

Call, email or send a request. Our team will reach out to schedule your first visit.

Request an appointment

We’ll call you back to find a time.

Please don’t include medical details here. In an emergency call 911 or 988.

For immediate access to services and crisis help

Georgia Crisis & Access Line, 24/71-800-715-4225
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988