Jon's heart is to serve Christians who need an empathetic and trusted guide for navigating emotional and relational struggles. He enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and couples on issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and marital/premarital needs. He is currently pursuing a specialization in sexual addiction treatment in order to be a solid resource for clients struggling with pornography use or other unwanted sexual behaviors. Jon has experience working in crisis hospitalization, addiction treatment, and ministry settings, addressing everyday problems, spiritual issues, and significant mental illness. His approach is informed by evidence-based therapeutic approaches but is always grounded in the truth of God’s word.

Casey is passionate about people's stories and providing a space that fosters help, hope, and healing. She understands that life is difficult and complex, and she’s dedicated to providing a safe and nonjudgmental space where every part of you is welcome. Casey’s compassionate approach allows people to unburden the parts of them that have felt stuck, and she helps them get to the root of their struggles. She loves to work with children, teens, young adults, and families, and she uses several different modalities depending on the client’s needs. Casey is IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed and drawn toward doing the deeper healing work with clients. With this, she is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, which helps clients "keep the knowledge and lose the pain" of trauma. Casey also integrates modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and anxiety.

Since 1998, Tatiana Matthews has been sharing hope, humor, and professionalism with her clients. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) in Georgia and North Carolina. She is the clinical director of Atlanta Specialized Care. Mrs. Matthews obtained her master of science from East Carolina University, where she majored in clinical rehabilitation counseling with a specialty in addiction and mental health. While acting as a consult liaison in the main medical hospital, she completed her clinical internship in the alcohol and addiction program and the psychiatric unit at Duke University Medical Hospital. Following her internship, Mrs. Matthews practiced privately with East Coast Counseling in Greenville, North Carolina. In addition, she served as research director for a “Brief Intervention” study conducted through the East Carolina Injury Prevention Program at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. In 2000, Mrs. Matthews moved to north Georgia and worked on a contractual basis for Ridgeview Institute’s mobile assessment team in Smyrna. She was one of the founding partners of North View Counseling & Recovery, Inc., where she practiced for almost 10 years. After retiring from North View in August 2010, Mrs. Matthews began practicing independently in Alpharetta. Mrs. Matthews addresses the mind, body, spirituality, family systems, vocation, and hobbies. When requested by a client, she can integrate a Christian perspective into the therapy process. She is client-centered and develops a series of interventions that are challenging without being shaming. Mrs. Matthews provides individual, family, and group therapy to adults and adolescents. She has extensive experience in the areas of addictions, co-dependency, trauma, mood regulation, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disabilities. Mrs. Matthews has specialized training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), as well as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). EMDR is a therapeutic technique used to address trauma, while DBT teaches emotional regulation. Mrs. Matthews is also the author of Fred the Fox Shouts “NO!”, an adult’s guide to speaking to children about sexual abuse prevention. Fred the Fox helps parents and caregivers introduce the concepts of “private parts” and safety with people we know. With the help of illustrations by Allison Fears, Fred the Fox helps children learn to recognize and avoid sexual abuse and helps protect them by teaching them what to do. Fred the Fox Shouts “NO!” is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

Melinda is a native Californian who moved to Dallas, Texas in 1998 where she met her husband, Brook. They have been happily married for almost 23 years and have two college-aged sons. She completed her graduate work at the University of North Texas at Dallas in December 2016.  Melinda and her family moved to Atlanta six years ago where she pursues counseling in private practice. She enjoys building and cultivating relationships with each person. She understands the importance of the individual designing their own therapeutic experience, so they can be the best version of themselves while creating healthy habits. Melinda's goals in counseling include creating a safe and nurturing environment for each person in order to establish trust. She values listening to the needs of individuals while reminding them of their value and allowing them to write the narrative for their life. She emphasizes that each client is responsible for their choices as these affect their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.  After many years of seeing teenagers, adults, couples, and families, Melinda believes the relationship between the client and the counselor is paramount to the client’s success in counseling. It takes courage, commitment, collaboration, and connection to heal through the therapeutic journey.

Jo-Anne T. Liakakos, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board-Certified Counselor with a strong foundation in mental health and nutrition. She holds a master's degree in professional counseling and a bachelor's degree in dietetics and nutrition.  Bringing an extensive background across a wide range of clinical settings, Jo-Anne provides therapy to teens, adults, couples, and families. She offers a safe, supportive space where clients can explore challenges, deepen self-awareness, and foster meaningful change through a compassionate, collaborative approach tailored to their unique needs. Her additional training includes certifications in Prepare/Enrich for couples, The Marriage Breakthrough, the Nurturing Parenting Programs, Cooperative Parenting and Divorce, and the Reaching Difficult Kids and Families program. Jo-Anne is also trained as a Parent Coordinator through the Cooperative Parenting Institute in Atlanta and verified by the ADA. She is committed to ongoing professional development and continuously seeks advanced training to better serve her clients with empathy, skill, and a holistic perspective. Further information can be found at www.majorcounseling.com.

Heather is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Alpharetta, Georgia, and earned her master’s degree in community counseling from Georgia State University. She has a passion for helping clients bounce back from disappointment, anxiety, and depression. Licensed for more than 20 years, Heather has tremendous experience teaching teens and adults to better navigate the complexities of their lives that have prevented them from getting to where they want to be. Over the years, Heather has collaborated with several physicians, school counselors, and other specialists to foster a multi-disciplinary and collaborative network in order to provide comprehensive care to her clients. Utilizing a practical approach along with her ability to meaningfully connect with her clients, Heather builds on strengths and identifies the obstacles that halt growth and forward movement. Whether it’s an overwhelmed parent, an anxious teen worried about their future, or a high-achieving executive wanting more balance in life, everyone’s situation is unique. Heather's friendly and approachable style combined with her skill in meeting each person where they are creates a positive atmosphere of clarity, growth, and change.

Will is drawn toward working with families, couples, and individuals. He views his work with clients through a mixture of therapeutic lenses, including family systems, cognitive behavioral, and existential. He typically works with clients 12 years old and older. Will’s main areas of interest are anxiety, depression, life transitions, men’s issues, family dynamics, and relationship challenges such as couples/marriage counseling and pre-marital counseling. Will’s aim is to help people to better understand their experience and to identify and develop tools and skills that would empower them to navigate their experience in healthier and more fulfilling ways. He seeks to accomplish this by collaboratively working with clients to create a safe and open space where clients can heal and grow. Will earned his Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. Prior to attending Richmont, Will served on staff at the UGA Wesley Foundation helping college students to explore and develop their faith and navigate the challenges of college life. He also attended and graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Will enjoys spending his free time traveling, cycling, rock climbing, and hanging out with friends and loved ones. He loves to learn and be challenged. He is continually looking for ways to grow and develop a healthier understanding of himself, others, and the world.

I bring over 15 years of experience to my work. I completed my Master’s in Professional Counseling at Richmont Graduate University in 2004 after obtaining a Bachelor in Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion at Furman University in 2002. I am trained in DBT and EMDR. If your faith is important to you, we can certainly incorporate that into our therapy. My approach integrates more concrete aspects of cognitive behavior therapy and more abstract and integrative components of faith and mindfulness. Being a person-centered therapist, I know that each of us has the desire and capacity for growth and change and I bring that knowledge to each session.

Katie's guiding principle is that we are designed for relationship. When we are disconnected within our body, mind, or spirit, cut off from meaningful relationships with significant others, separated from purpose in our larger community, or spiritually isolated, we miss the wholeness of life that we were intended to enjoy. Therapy can provide a supportive space where people are free to explore areas of disconnection, experience healing and reconnection, and move forward with confidence that while their past has shaped them, it no longer defines them. Katie works with children, adolescents, and adult women. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who obtained her Master of Social Work from University of Georgia in 2001 and her clinical license in 2003. Katie uses frameworks of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory and evidence-based/informed therapies with her clients. She uses these frameworks to treat anxiety, depression, and emotional and behavioral challenges rooted in various forms of trauma; help people involved in adoption to navigate issues related to attachment, grief and loss, trauma, and identity; counsel women who are navigating life transitions and developing renewed purpose; and provide parents with neurobiologically informed strategies.

Dr. Staci Bolton is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in psychological and psychoeducational testing of children, adolescents, and adults. She also provides therapy for children, teens, and families with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior problems, learning disabilities, life transitions, adjustment issues, illness, and religious/spiritual concerns. When requested, Dr. Bolton intentionally integrates biblical theology and psychology to provide spiritually-oriented treatment interventions from a Christian counseling perspective. Dr. Bolton seeks to provide comprehensive care for children, adolescents, and their families by offering diagnostic assessments, treatment planning and referrals, and ongoing therapy services. Evaluations include objective, scientific tests to assess personal strengths and weaknesses related to intellectual potential, academic achievement, emotions, behavior, and interpersonal relationship skills. Once difficulties are identified and solutions are recommended, Dr. Bolton connects her clients with a range of multidisciplinary professionals to provide the appropriate resources and support to address any concerns.