Karen desires to create a safe, compassionate environment where clients can explore difficulties knowing they will be cared for and heard. She considers it an honor to walk alongside individuals and couples to help them navigate life's challenges and restore a sense of hope. With specialized training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and sex therapy, her passion is to help clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, intimacy, sexual concerns, and sexual traumas. Karen is PREPARE/ENRICH certified and enjoys working with couples considering marriage. Karen is a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC), a licensed associate marriage and family therapist (LAMFT), and an associate member of the American Board of Christian Sex Therapists. Her undergraduate degree is from Wheaton College, and her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy with a certificate in Christian sex counseling is from Richmont Graduate University. Karen works under the direction and supervision of Linda Merrion and Vickie George.

Kathy believes people are unique, complex, and deeply impacted by their early relationships and experiences. Therefore, she desires to connect and journey with people as they pursue healing and wholeness in their lives through processing their past and coming to understand how it shows up in the present.   Kathy works from a strong attachment mindset and views the world through a trauma-informed lens. She primarily utilizes relational psychodynamic and attachment theories. Kathy has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, specializing in trauma, relationships, and self-esteem. To honor the uniqueness of each client, Kathy often employs other theories to meet specific needs. She is EMDR certified and utilizes aspects of polyvagal theory, ACT, and CBT.  In her spare time, Kathy enjoys spending time with her husband of 20 years and their four children at the beach or watching one of their children's sporting events.

Do you often find yourself questioning your worth or feeling like you're not enough? Are you struggling with comparison and want to finally feel comfortable in your own skin? Maybe you're wanting to heal your relationship with food and accept your body. I've been there, and you don't have to continue feeling this way. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of The Grove Counseling & Consulting, my specialty is helping teen girls and women in the areas of anxiety, self-esteem, perfectionism, and eating disorders. I am certain that you can be equipped with the tools you need to meet your goals, learn to be kinder to yourself, build confidence, and begin to thrive in this season of your life.  It is a great passion of mine to provide a safe, genuine, and welcoming space for my clients. I will meet you exactly where you are, so that you can grow and heal in the way that makes the most sense for you. I believe that you are the expert on yourself, so we will collaborate to determine which approaches and techniques are best for your needs. My style is warm and caring, and my goal is for you to feel free to be yourself in therapy- maybe even laugh along the way! You deserve to feel calm, empowered, and in control of your life. I'm so glad you're here. If you are ready to start feeling better and take your power back, send me a message. It would be an honor to partner with you on your journey!

Kellie considers it an honor to walk with her clients through the difficulties they face. In her work with adults, couples, and families, she strives to provide a warm, safe, non-judgmental environment for her clients as they move toward healing and wholeness. Her practice focuses on relationship issues, sexual dysfunctions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family of origin issues, and life transitions. She specializes in Christian sex therapy and enjoys working with individuals and couples to enhance healthy sexuality and diminish relational distress. Kellie’s specialization focuses on topics including low sexual desire, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, sexual trauma and abuse, and sex after childbirth and menopause. She has completed Level 2 training in Gottman method couples therapy and can provide couples/marital assessments based on the research and work of Dr. John Gottman. Kellie also enjoys working with engaged couples and is a certified PREPARE/ENRICH counselor.

Regardless of what's happening in your life, you deserve to feel understood, supported, and equipped. Maybe you've noticed you're anxious more than you're not, or you just don't enjoy life the way you used to. Maybe you've been through something awful or are grieving the loss of someone you love. I can help. I love working with people from all stages of life, including, teens, young adults, and couples. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I would love to help you navigate life's challenges and pursue growth and wellness.

A native of Atlanta, Rebecca has been counseling for more than 10 years. She has a wide range of experience that led her to counseling, including serving in a college ministry, studying overseas, working in human resources, and helping with leadership development. She believes it is a privilege to be a part of someone’s journey toward healing. “You will be secure because there is hope,”(Job 11:18) has been a significant verse in her life and healing. As a therapist, Rebecca has a heart to help people regain that sense of hope. She wants to walk alongside her clients to provide support and encouragement as they explore more about God, themselves, others, and the world so they are able to thrive.  Rebecca has a specialization and experience working with many clients with all levels of trauma. She believes that all kinds of trauma deserve recognition and healing… from “little” to “big.” A strong believer that relationships and connection, both past and present, have a huge impact on our lives, Rebecca strives to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client in order to partner with them. This partnership will enable an individual to feel secure enough to be able to explore different aspects and issues in their lives.

Amanda enjoys working with young adults and college students experiencing a variety of concerns such as anxiety and stress, procrastination, self-esteem and motivation issues, “adulting” and “launching” as a young adult, trauma, boundary setting, perfectionism, and adjusting to life transitions. She also deeply understands the unique challenges of students and adults with ADHD/ADD and learning differences. Amanda offers a combination of an empathetic ear and life skills and tools for focus, effective communication, life direction, and mental health struggles. Each treatment plan is unique and focused on your goals, depending on what will work best for you. Amanda also has specific, advanced training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), providing an evidence-based framework to help individuals experience healing from traumatic events. Amanda received a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta with a certificate in Trauma Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and board-certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). She has worked with individuals, groups, and families in inpatient hospital settings, outpatient settings, and in private practice.

Rachel has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2008. She earned a master’s degree in professional counseling from Georgia State University in 2005. For the last 21 years, she worked with North Point Ministries and was a Director in the Care Network. Rachel now works with men, women, and couples navigating difficult seasons, including divorce or separation, adjusting to a stepfamily, co-parenting, or life transitions. She also focuses on premarital counseling; time management; and issues with anxiety, boundaries, codependency, self-worth; forgiveness, and grief.  Rachel has two teenagers and lives in Forsyth County. After 13 years of marriage, Rachel journeyed through a difficult divorce. In the midst of devastating brokenness, Rachel's faith in God strengthened as she trusted in his grace and promises. Rachel is now happily remarried.

Celeste is a licensed professional counselor and received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and a certificate in marriage and family therapy from Richmont Graduate University. Celeste has also pursued training through the Gottman Institute and Prepare/Enrich to facilitate her work with couples. Additionally, Celeste is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic technique designed to help people struggling to process trauma. Celeste has a holistic and systemic approach to therapy with the goal of helping clients achieve both mental and physical wellness. She believes strongly in incorporating the client’s beliefs, value systems, and cultural identity into therapy. Celeste’s experience in both hospital outpatient and private practice settings has provided her with a broad range of experience that is reflected in her eclectic therapeutic approach, allowing her to draw from a number of theoretical perspectives to accommodate the diverse needs of her clients. Celeste works with teens, adults, and couples to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, communication skills, conflict resolution, and stress management.

Courtney is a Licensed Professional Counselor who creates a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges and discover new ways forward. She understands that beginning therapy takes courage and is passionate about walking alongside clients as they build healthier coping strategies, improve relationships, and heal from past experiences. She works with teens and adults navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, codependency, trauma, and difficulties with communication and boundaries. Her work often focuses on helping clients uncover the underlying reasons for their emotions and behaviors, creating space for compassion, confidence, and the capacity to thrive.  With advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Courtney draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients restore balance, manage crises, and process trauma. A graduate of Liberty University with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, Courtney is also a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS). Her experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings has equipped her to support diverse populations on their journeys toward healing and growth.