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.

Dr. Lori is a clinical psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who specializes in the effects of anxiety on individuals as well as relationships. She helps clients find the ways that they are disconnected, which lead to depression and other health issues. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Lori has worked with hundreds of clients both domestically and internationally to improve the quality of their lives. Her clients include CEOs and high-level executives of multi-billion-dollar companies, foreign diplomats and royalty, professional athletes, and Emmy award-winning producers. As a therapist, Dr. Lori is dedicated to joining you on a journey to improve your life and relationships. She compassionately walks beside you and guides you to wellness. As you discover your unique truth, Dr. Lori helps you find ways to connect with your deep wish for belonging and happiness within yourself so you can function as you were meant to. Dr. Lori authored The Effects of Texting on the Marital Relationship and writes a weekly blog. In addition, she contributes to countless magazine articles and appears on podcasts to encourage others to be engaged and connect with others.

Theresa received her Master of Science from Mercer University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. She has received specialized training in trauma treatment including the use of brain spotting and progressive counting, which are therapeutic techniques designed to help children and adults deal with traumatic experiences and gain insight. In addition, she has received training in collaborative and proactive solutions (CPS). CPS is a model used to work with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral challenges and/or explosive outbursts. Family communication is strengthened and improved through this model. Theresa provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She is passionate about working in the areas of trauma, loss, social skills, communication difficulties, executive functioning, behavioral challenges, addictions, and anxiety.

Emmy strives to create a therapy environment where her clients feel heard and understood and are supported in the development of authenticity. She works with individual teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. Emmy uses person-centered therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work with clients. Together, Emmy and her clients work on reframing thought processes and building self-compassion.  Emmy earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Penfield College at Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia, and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Young Harris College in Young Harris, Georgia. Emmy is working under the supervision of Joel Baker, LMFT, and the clinical direction of Meg McLeroy, LMFT. Please don’t hesitate to give me a call or connect via email!

Heather graduated from the University of Georgia in 1998 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. After graduation, she worked in the corporate world as a manager in Human Resources and Training. She received her Master’s in Community Counseling from Argosy University in 2011. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Heather works with teenagers and adults who experience generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder. She also works with clients who engage in self-harm. Heather treats depression, grief, trauma, and anger. She enjoys working with clients on interpersonal skills, communication, and assertiveness. Heather approaches therapy from a holistic standpoint that integrates mind, body, and spirit. She finds that this provides the most clarity and helps clients transform their lives in the most powerful way. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, and she is trained in the Progressive Counting model for trauma recovery.

Through listening and the therapeutic relationship, Liza works with clients to highlight their strengths, resilience, and propensity for positive change in times of stress, challenge, and pain. Guided by the client’s needs and inclinations, Liza seeks to engage them in a process of healing and metamorphosis, whether small or large. She meets clients where they are, pairing her personal background with her training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, the expressive arts, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. She enjoys working with adults and children, individually or in groups. When needed, she provides family counseling for parents and children. Liza is experienced in working with clients with depression, anxiety, anger, or relationship issues. She encourages the use of healthy coping skills and mindfulness practices. With children, she uses art, books, and activities to engage children and help solidify therapeutic goals.  Liza has four children and enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and friends. She also enjoys making pottery, running, hiking, traveling, reading, and cooking.

Dr. Brian is a licensed psychologist who provides psychotherapy to adults, couples, college students, families, parents, adolescents, and children. He has valuable experience in addressing areas such as depression, anxiety and stress, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), relationships, family-of-origin issues, assertiveness, parenting, oppositional/disruptive behavior, social skills, self-esteem, anger management, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), conflict resolution, and difficulty with transitions.Brian specializes in working with couples who are dating, engaged, or married to improve their relationship through effective communication and conflict resolution skills, and he offers a relationship assessment through the PREPARE/ENRICH model. He also seeks to understand the role that faith plays in a client's life and aims to integrate it with psychological strategies. Dr. Brian believes that everyone can benefit from psychotherapy during different seasons of their lives, whether during times of great difficulty or during times of focus on personal growth. Clients often report that they enjoy his thoughtful, caring, down-to-earth nature and his sense of humor. Dr. Brian is only offering virtual services to his clients at this time and is most accessible by email.

Children and young adults have such unique issues to navigate in today’s world. As a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Ashleigh creates a space for them to process where they are, no matter what that looks like. Ashleigh specializes in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, life changes, and adjusting to different phases and stages of life. Young people are constantly growing and changing. She works with clients to process their growing pains through self-expression. As a former school counselor, Ashleigh has a heart for helping young people overcome challenges and realize their strengths. Expressive arts and creativity are often at the core of sessions. Whether it’s writing, drawing, or other forms of art, these can be used to help clients process and externalize even the most challenging emotions. Ashleigh’s biggest goal is for people to be able to utilize their passions in the healing process. She guides clients in taking ownership of their story and experiences.  When she’s not with clients, Ashleigh spends time supporting her alma mater, the University of Georgia! Go Dawgs! She is currently under the supervision of Catherine Baxter, CPCS 2069.

Savannah Self is a master’s level therapist and a graduate of Liberty University. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, life transitions, women’s issues, relationship issues, and identity issues. Savannah believes that every client who walks into her office has inherent worth and potential. She strives to cultivate a space where genuineness, authenticity, and acceptance flourish. With children and teens, her goal is to collaborate with them and their families on how to best help them reach their counseling goals.    Savannah has an integrative approach to counseling and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Before joining Legacy, Savannah worked as an ABA technician with children and teens with autism and their families. During her master’s program, she interned as a counselor for young adults and women during pregnancy and postpartum.  Savannah finds joy in her relationship with God, her fiancé, friends, and family. She enjoys baking goodies, reading, and exploring new places.

Finding your own path and becoming “the person you were meant to be” is exactly what Carol set out to do with the support of her family when she left the business world and enrolled in graduate school, earning two counseling degrees and becoming a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Before beginning her second career in counseling, she interned in an employee assistance program (EAP) environment and conducted a depression and alcohol screening program in conjunction with the National Institute of Mental Health. As the director of Hillside Counseling Center, she serves in a vibrant, faith-based community that reaches those in need, primarily in Cherokee, Cobb, and Fulton counties. Carol describes Hillside as a place that speaks peace, hope, and healing. It is the perfect spot to provide counseling to those who are hurting and struggling with real, everyday problems. She has developed a staff of other licensed clinicians to greater serve children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Carol is a good listener and a gifted diagnostician. She specializes in helping individuals and couples define what their problems are and creates an environment where strategies are defined so change can occur and goals can be achieved. Carol has specialized training in working with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, positive psychology, and couples work. When Carol is not in the office, she cherishes time with family and friends. She enjoys travel, exercise, the mountains, the beach, eating healthy, and learning something new every day.