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Heather Wheeler

Heather Wheeler

Foundation Counseling

Marietta, GA

Heather is a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC) in the state of Georgia. Her specialties include couples counseling through an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy lens, counseling addicted individuals in recovery (substance-related) and their loved ones, and integrating Christian spirituality and faith for those clients who are seeking a faith perspective. On top of these specialties, Heather is glad to work with individual adult men, women, or teens wherever they find themselves in life—trying to maintain well-being in a hard season or needing assistance during a major life change. Heather is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) as recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and trained for in-person and telehealth client sessions, utilizing trauma-informed care. She has experience working in private practice and outpatient centers as well as residential and PHP/IOP level addiction treatment. Heather sees clients through an attachment-based, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and person-centered lens.

Relationship Issues Addiction Family Conflict Marriage Spirituality
William Palmer

William Palmer

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. 

Men's Issues Relationship Issues Anxiety Spirituality Sexual Addiction
Terrence James

Terrence James

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.

Men's Issues Marital and Premarital Infertility Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities Family Conflict
Rachel Cardona

Rachel Cardona

Niche Counseling & Wellness

Lawrenceville, GA

Rachel brings a unique perspective and a deep passion for helping individuals process, cope with, and recover from trauma and attachment disorders. They utilize evidence-based practices in individual, group, and family sessions, integrating a trauma-informed approach that includes client-centered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. Their specialties include working with people experiencing trauma, PTSD, bereavement, parental challenges, anxiety, and depression. Committed to providing empathic and holistic care, Rachel believes in the power of an empowering and collaborative process as essential for fostering healing and transformation. They work closely with clients to improve their quality of life, helping them gain new insights, heal old wounds and patterns, and uncover their hidden resources and strengths. Rachel offers a safe and affirming space that welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals, embraces gender diversity, and is conscious of the needs of neurodivergent and disabled clients. Their practice is also respectful of each person’s cultural background and the unique relationship they have with it.

Trauma Anxiety Depression PTSD Rape Recovery
Kendall Martin

Kendall Martin

Path to Change, Cumming GA

Cumming, GA

Kendall Martin received her master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University and is currently an associate professional counselor under the supervision of Heather Cobb, LPC, CPCS. Kendall received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia with a minor in human development and family sciences. She grew up in the Cumming, GA area and is excited to serve the community that raised her. Kendall has previously held mentorship roles, mostly with middle and high school students, through ministry (Transit Leader, Young Life volunteer) and coaching sports. She loves encouraging young people to embrace their full potential in school, work, and relationships with others. Kendall has a deep interest and heart for those struggling with identity and relational issues, especially within families. Kendall has acquired specific training in the following areas: ADHD, SPACE, ERP, and IFS techniques.  Kendall hopes to walk alongside her clients with empathy, warmth, and authenticity, fostering healing and connection in a safe space. Although she has experience in ministry and holds her personal faith in high importance, Kendall is passionate about meeting people where they are, in any circumstance or state and from any background. She is encouraged by others' stories and hopes to partner with her clients in their journey through this messy but wonderful life!

Anxiety ADHD Life Transitions Social Anxiety Relationship Issues
Casey Shoppy

Casey Shoppy

Path to Change, Cumming GA

2 locations

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.

Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Trauma Grief Spirituality
Marina Meisner

Marina Meisner

Refuel Counseling

Cumming, GA

Marina is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. With a deep commitment to supporting her clients through life’s challenges, Marina offers a safe and nonjudgmental space for teens and young adults to explore their emotions and navigate their mental health struggles. She works with individuals dealing with a variety of issues, including anxiety, life transitions, and identity questions. Marina also provides guidance to teens whose parents are going through a divorce, helping them process the emotional impact and adjust to new family dynamics. As a Christian, Marina integrates faith into her therapeutic approach, offering spiritual support alongside traditional therapeutic techniques. She believes that faith can be an important source of strength and resilience in the healing process and gently weaves it into her work when clients are open to it. Marina is passionate about helping young people develop a strong sense of self and find peace amid life’s uncertainties. Through her compassionate approach, Marina empowers her clients to grow, heal, and move forward with confidence.

College and Student Affairs Anxiety Body Image Adjustment Boundaries
Katherine Yates

Katherine Yates

Atlanta Wellness Collective

Roswell, GA

Katherine enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing a variety of concerns such as perfectionism, anxiety and stress, eating disorders and disordered eating, body image and self-esteem issues, trauma and PTSD, OCD, difficult life transitions, and relationship issues. She desires the counseling relationship to invite peace and safety, encourage bold self-reflection, and bring about helpful change. Katherine is grateful for the opportunity to sit with clients in the realities of whatever they are experiencing, whether it’s tears, questions, anxiety, laughter, anger, or simply a desire to know oneself better. Katherine grew up in metro Atlanta and understands performance-oriented culture and pressure well. She is especially passionate about working with those struggling with perfectionism, whether in work, academics, sports, people pleasing, high achievement, or other areas of life. She is encouraged by opportunities to integrate one’s faith into counseling when desired. She seeks to maintain a space characterized by respect, openness, and curiosity.  Katherine earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta and a bachelor’s degree in human development and family science from the University of Georgia. She has specific, advanced training in trauma-focused CBT, providing an evidenced-based framework to help individuals experience healing from traumatic events.  Outside work, Katherine enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends, being outdoors, practicing yoga, reading, rock climbing, sipping on iced lattes, and watching movies. She is a pre-licensed counselor under direction and supervision. A note from Katherine — “In a world that feels increasingly characterized by hurry, distraction, and stress, it can be daunting to decide to pause and take stock of how you might really be doing. I consider it an honor to witness my clients' stories and navigate the counseling space with delicate yet sure care.”

Anxiety Eating Disorders Trauma Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Depression
Sarah Dino

Sarah Dino

Anchored Mind Counseling + Nutrition

Roswell, GA

Sarah is a graduate of the University of North Georgia where she received her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in College Populations and Student Affairs. Prior to the University of North Georgia, Sarah attended Georgia College and State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Creative Art Therapies.  Sarah utilizes multiple counseling theories but at her core she is a Person-Centered therapist with influences from Existential, Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral, and Internal Family Systems.  Sarah believes each client is the expert on their own experience. Therefore, she is coming into their world and their experience to understand, support and walk alongside clients as they navigate their concerns. She aims to create a non-judgmental and empowering environment where clients feel comfortable and supported. Sarah believes in a collaborative therapeutic relationship where the client’s best interests are the focus.  Sarah’s specialties include but are not limited to: adolescents (10+), young adults, and adults with concerns regarding anxiety, addiction, trauma, executive functioning, interpersonal effectiveness, LGBTQIA+ informed, ADHD, Autism and life transitions (going to college, job changes, divorce, etc.).    When she isn’t seeing clients, Sarah is often spending time with her husband, daughter and their dog, reading a book, spending time outside or taking a pottery class!

Trauma LGBTQ+ Eating Disorders Anxiety College and Student Affairs
Katrina Keebler

Katrina Keebler

Atlanta Wellness Collective

Roswell, GA

Katrina Keebler is most passionate about helping people have healthy relationships and empowering people to be their authentic selves. Beginning counseling can be overwhelming, so Katrina aims to provide an inclusive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for clients to process and explore challenges. She helps her clients thrive and grow by engaging their strengths, processing difficult emotions, connecting their minds and bodies, and navigating relational hurts and traumas through critical circumstances and seasons of life. Katrina enjoys working with a diverse population, including adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her areas of focus include anxiety and worry; grief and loss; pregnancy; postpartum; mental health of moms; life transitions, including divorce or parenting; complex trauma and PTSD; spiritual issues; family issues; and relationship issues, including couples’ counseling. Katrina believes in the importance of tailoring counseling to each individual or couple’s unique needs, using evidence-based practices to facilitate meaningful progress. She values being trauma-informed and multiculturally responsive to meet her clients’ needs. She enjoys working with clients who wish to incorporate their faith into counseling when appropriate.  Katrina earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a marriage and family therapy certificate from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. She is board certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and is licensed as an Associate Professional Counselor under direction and supervision.  Katrina is an Alpharetta native. In addition to practicing at Atlanta Wellness Collective, she enjoys days on the lake, game nights, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her family. Katrina loves to travel and is always dreaming of her next overseas adventure.

Divorce Recovery Grief Postpartum Depression/Anxiety Anxiety Relationship Issues