"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Mariah D. (Dantzler) McFetridge, M.S., graduated from Mercer University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is an LAPC and NCC. Mariah's goal as a counselor is to provide a space where clients can be fully themselves and be celebrated for who they are while being motivated to learn and grow. Mariah practices counseling from a client-centered approach, taking note that each client's journey is their own. Mariah also incorporates mindfulness-based techniques as well as creative play in sessions. Her promise is to allow clients and their families to feel valued and heard while motivating them to become the best versions of themselves! She is dedicated to celebrating clients' individualities and allowing clients the space to explore their stories and gain confidence, awareness, and self-acceptance.  Mariah has previously interned at a private practice where she worked with children and adolescents addressing issues relating but not limited to: anxiety, depression, social skills, sensory processing, LGBTQ, self-esteem, divorce, trauma, grief, terminal illness, self-injury, ADHD, mood disorders, eating disorders, and attachment disorders.

Kate strives to help individuals, couples, and families find hope and healing through the therapeutic process. Kate earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. She is currently under the supervision of Heather Cobb. Kate brings several different approaches to her counseling, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Family Systems Theory. Kate's Christian faith plays a large role in her life and her therapeutic process; however, she loves working with people of all faith backgrounds.  Prior to counseling, Kate worked in student ministry and various nonprofit settings serving poor and marginalized populations. When Kate is not counseling, she is trying new restaurants in Atlanta with her husband, practicing yoga, or cooking. She has two stepchildren—and a cat that she adores. 

My passion is to provide healing, help and restoration to individuals, couples and families. My work in marriage ministry and with families and couples enables me to walk with you through the challenges life brings. Providing a safe, supportive and confidential environment for my clients to explore and process past and present issues is my goal in therapy. Promoting healing of the individual and the family unit is my heart's work and I dedicate myself to helping my clients reach their potential. It is my heart to work with couple in all stages of relationship: Premarital Counseling, Marriage Enrichment, Affair Recovery, Conflict Resolution. I also enjoy working with young people struggling with life challenges including depression, self esteem, anxiety and self harm.  I practice from a Christian perspective, however my services are open to all regardless of race, ethnicity, disability or religious affiliation. Faith-based counseling is offered to those who wish to receive it.

Ashlyn specializes in individual treatment, family therapy, and parent coaching, utilizing her training in behavioral and exposure therapy. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Furman University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Georgia. In addition, she received certification in marriage and family therapy from the University of Georgia. Ashlyn helps child, adolescent, and young adult clients learn the skills necessary to manage anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, OCD, and personality disorders. She enjoys working with clients to increase their emotion regulation—the ability to find freedom from difficult emotions and the behaviors that accompany them. She believes there is more to life than merely surviving and wants to help her clients thrive.

Stephen believes that everyone can make a difference in this world, but sometimes life and personal struggles can prevent people from doing it. Stephen wants to work with clients who are struggling to bring change to the world because something in their life is holding them back: trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, or future concerns. In addition, he works with couples before and during marriage to help make relationships strong. In his work with adolescents, adults, and couples, Stephen specializes in trauma counseling, anxiety disorders, depression, spiritual integration, future and career discernment, premarital concerns, and marriage counseling. He also has experience in adoption-based concerns. Stephen utilizes a variety of interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with an interpersonal style. In addition to his clinical work, Stephen is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church with local church experience since 2000.

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.