Ashley Skinner Counseling
2 locations
Ashley believes in the restorative power of being heard and approaches each person with curiosity. Her first goal always is to provide you with a welcoming space to tell your story and know that your story is worthy of being heard. In a world that can be awfully loud, she creates a space to be quiet – a place to be heard. She provides a non-judgmental atmosphere that allows you to candidly reflect on yourself, your circumstances, and your struggles. Ashley takes a multi-theory approach to psychotherapy. This allows her to take the whole person into account – mind, body, and soul. Her emphasis is on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. She works with individuals, ages 18 and up, who are dealing with anxiety and/or depression, postpartum anxiety and/or depression, trauma, abuse, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and grief.
Restoration Counseling of Atlanta - Woodstock Office
Woodstock, GA
William Palmer believes in a collaborative, compassionate, and honest approach to counseling. He has a passion for working with males ranging from early adolescence to late adulthood who experience issues involving anger, anxiety, career, community, depression, identity, pornography, relationships, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, shame, spirituality, and trauma. He is also passionate about working with couples. He welcomes the honor of walking alongside spouses to help foster the covenant that they have made. He is trained in implementing Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. He views individuals and their presenting issues through the lens of attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma-informed theories, all under the authority of God’s Word. His goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where his clients can be truly known without shame. His desire is for each client to leave counseling with more insight towards themselves, a stronger sense of identity, and a centered outlook on the communities they find themself in. William Palmer holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary where he learned to be a biblically based counselor who integrates the most helpful discoveries in psychology. He sees clients at Restoration's Woodstock and Roswell locations. He also sees clients virtually.
Weaving Hope Counseling, LLC
Holly Springs, GA
Kim Meredith is a therapist at Weaving Hope Counseling with nine years of experience. Her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy enables Kim to specialize in therapy with couples, families, blended families, adolescents, and preteens. She is motivated by her relationship with Jesus to come alongside others in encouraging, healing, and strengthening individuals, families, and relationships. Kim’s internship as a chaplain in a trauma hospital provided experience in blending spiritual and emotional healing that she has carried forward into her work as a counselor. She enjoys swimming, reading, and music.
Beyond Today Counseling Center
Cumming, GA
Kim is an associate marriage and family therapist who enjoys working with couples, families, and individuals. Her passion lies in helping people navigate life’s challenges and transitions with honesty, resilience, and hope. Kim’s journey to becoming a therapist has been shaped by a wide range of personal and professional experiences. She and her family spent several years serving overseas as missionaries, an experience that deepened her heart for those in full-time ministry. She’s especially passionate about supporting pastors, missionaries, and ministry families as they navigate the unique demands of their calling. Before entering the world of mental health, Kim worked as a registered nurse, caring for patients with HIV/AIDS, chronic illness, and those facing end-of-life issues. This background gives her a unique understanding and compassion for individuals and families dealing with chronic or terminal health conditions. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with seniors in the health care setting and believes their stories deserve to be honored and heard. Kim has been married for over 30 years and is a proud mother of two adult children. Throughout her life, she has navigated a variety of roles—nurse, office manager, stay-at-home and homeschooling mom, business owner, missionary, and now therapist. These transitions have given her a deep appreciation for the complexity of change and the resilience it requires. Kim believes in a collaborative therapeutic process—working alongside her clients to identify what’s no longer working, explore what meaningful change looks like, and take practical steps toward healing and growth.
Life Focus Counseling and Consulting Inc
Alpharetta, GA
Edward is a licensed professional counselor, a Georgia board-certified clinical advanced alcohol and drug counselor, and an internationally certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor. He received his master’s degree in Christian counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from National University in San Diego, California. Edward worked in law enforcement for 12 years, from which he retired in 2001. He has been a guest speaker on WAOK talk radio and has appeared on the Atlanta Live television show. Currently, Edward is in private practice in Alpharetta, Georgia, and provides consulting for recovery organizations. He has also been a featured speaker at various therapeutic seminars and workshops.
Maternally Mindful Counseling Center
Canton, GA
Angela Dixon is a mental health therapist at Maternally Mindful Counseling Center in Canton, Georgia. Although her physical location is in Canton, she counsels women via telehealth across the state of Georgia. Angela loves serving women who have maternal mental health concerns (pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, miscarriage, infant loss, birth trauma); women at any stage of life struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma; and those who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence situations. She is trained in Brainspotting, which can be a powerful tool when working through trauma; it can also be beneficial in working with depression and anxiety. Angela is passionate about empowering women to unlock their fullest potential. She approaches this transformative journey with a holistic, safe, and systematic method, fostering inclusivity every step of the way. Her goal is to help clients rediscover their true selves and thrive.
Path to Change
2 locations
Garrett serves as the director of Path to Change Alpharetta. He is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. He brings warmth, empathy, and professionalism to his work, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. Garrett holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling as well as a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a focus in counseling and human development. His journey in the mental health field began in community counseling. From 2017 to 2020, he gained rich experience working with a diverse range of individuals and concerns. Since 2020, he has been part of the team at Path to Change. Garrett works with children ages 8 and up, teens, and adults, with a special focus on treating anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He has extensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a gold-standard treatment for OCD. He is also trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), which focuses on teaching parents how to help their anxious children. He enjoys working closely with both children and their parents, helping families build stronger connections while equipping parents with practical skills to support their child’s growth at home. One of Garrett’s strengths is his ability to form strong, trusting relationships with clients of all ages. He has a calm, encouraging presence that helps clients feel safe and supported. Outside the therapy room, Garrett enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, drawing and painting, photography, camping, rock climbing, coffee, and playing video games. He loves connecting with people through their interests and makes efforts to tie them into the counseling process.
Atlanta Counseling Collective | Ashlyn Ellington, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Hannah Ashmore is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Counselor providing therapy to children, teens, young adults, and families. Hannah attended The University of South Carolina for her undergraduate degree and received her Master’s in Social Work from Georgia State University. Hannah provides support for children, adolescents and families through the complexities of trauma, depression and anxiety. Throughout her graduate program, Hannah discovered her passion for helping clients foster healthy relationships with themselves as well as within the family system. In individual therapy, Hannah creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can identify the origin of their beliefs and thought patterns that influence behaviors. Using a strengths-based approach, Hannah works empathetically alongside clients to find coping skills and build resilience. Equally passionate about family work, Hannah specializes in attachment-based family therapy, where she guides families to identify and repair attachment ruptures and deepen the emotional connections between children and their caregivers. She believes that families of all backgrounds and life experiences have the ability to improve communication, fostering healthier, more supportive relationships. Hannah is fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic technique that uses bilateral stimulation of the brain to reprocess traumatic memories. Her goal for clients going through EMDR is to alleviate distress associated with trauma and maladaptive cognitions and therefore have the confidence to move through their lives without feeling defined by their trauma. With a warm and empathetic approach, Hannah is dedicated to guiding clients and families through their healing journeys, empowering them to better understand themselves and the environments around them. Whether working with clients individually or with families together, the goal is always to create a comfortable, judgment-free environment where everyone can feel understood and find hope. Her approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), play therapy, family systems theory, and mindfulness techniques to meet each client’s unique needs.
FBC Woodstock Counseling Ministry
Woodstock, GA
Andrea is an associate professional counselor (APC) and has been a practicing clinician since 2023. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Southern Mississippi and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Richmont Graduate University. Andrea has worked with adults seeking help in areas including anxiety, depression, grief, infertility, season of life change, premarital mentoring, and spirituality. She aspires to connect the client’s life story with their desired goals in order to move toward healing and wholeness. She will integrate faith into counseling sessions as much as the client desires. In her free time, Andrea loves to spend time at the lake, read, and play with her golden doodle, Charlie. Andrea is happily married with one beautiful child.
Paraclete Counseling Center
Suwanee, GA
Terrence provides a safe, supportive space where clients can speak openly and feel heard—without fear of judgment. His approach is rooted in compassion and collaboration as he walks alongside clients to help them explore their story, uncover new perspectives, and work toward the future they envision. With over 20 years of experience as a community servant and local Christian ministry leader, Terrence brings a unique blend of practical insight and deep care to his work as a marriage and family therapist. He specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful change—not just for themselves but for those closest to them. His areas of focus include men’s issues, anxiety, depression, marital challenges, and parenting concerns. If you’re ready to embark on a journey of healing, growth, and renewed understanding, Terrence is here to offer hope, encouragement, and actionable guidance every step of the way.