Do you feel stuck in areas of your life, unable to move forward? Are you seeking guidance as you try to balance meeting the needs of others with your own? Have you tried counseling in the past and didn't get the results you wanted? As a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist in practice for over 30 years, Cheryl utilizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help her clients with the inevitable disappointments, losses, and ruptured relationships of life.  Her specialties include anxiety and panic disorders, depression, PTSD/trauma, relationship issues, and grief. Often, the issues people seek therapy for are rooted in unresolved childhood complex trauma, and as a certified EMDR practitioner and board certified clinical hypnotherapist, Cheryl understands the importance of changing the brain in order to heal trauma. She utilizes EMDR and hypnotherapy to create change rather than simply helping clients cope. With experience in several counseling approaches, Cheryl teaches her adult male and female clients therapy tools she has refined over the years and experienced in her own healing journey. She integrates mindfulness and breathing techniques into all of her therapeutic work to help clients manage distress and ease tension in the body. She believes the supportive connection created in a therapy relationship should be a collaborative one where clients can change negative beliefs and let go of unhealthy patterns/habits in order to experience more peace and joy in their lives.  Cheryl has a special interest in working with women newly diagnosed with breast cancer as well as young adults in their 20s setting out on their life's journey. In addition, Cheryl offers women's groups for those who wish to deepen their connections with other women. As a mother of an adopted adult child, she brings a unique perspective to parenting. In her spare time, Cheryl enjoys hiking, mountain biking, reading, and spending time with her golden doodle, Loki. 

Suzannah is a licensed professional counselor at LiveWell Cherokee. She has been married for over 30 years and has eight grown children, four biological and four adopted. Suzannah enjoys working with individuals 16 and up as well as couples. She desires to help those going through difficult seasons in life. Every person is unique and valuable, and she believes that change is always possible. Whether it’s working through anxiety, depression, or a relationship problem, she joins with each person to help them reach their personal goals and to find peace and joy in their journey.

After all your hard work, do you still feel frustrated, overwhelmed and like you are not enough? It's exhausting! Do you want to stop feeling guilt about past mistakes? You deserve peace. I've been there and I can help you break free too. I primarily work with people struggling with perfectionism, anxiety, helping them embrace their imperfections and authentically be themselves. I help clients work through concerns of self-worth, unhealthy relationships, identity, creating healthy boundaries and feeling overwhelmed. In addition, I am an EMDR Therapist. EMDR Therapy is an extensively researched psychotherapy approach that helps people recover from trauma and other life distressing experiences including, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and unhealed memories. My clients welcome my direct but open approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are, providing you the freedom to change when you're ready. If your faith is an important part of your life that you want to integrate into counseling, I will incorporate it into our sessions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I practice in person in Dunwoody and provide online telemental health sessions.

Abby is a Licensed Professional Counselor originally from South Africa, now serving clients in the United States. Abby has a Masters of Science degree in Mental Health Psychology from the University of Liverpool, coupled with a BPSYCH Equivalent Honors degree obtained in South Africa.  Abby’s approach is rooted in the principles of person-centered care, blending traditional talk therapy with evidence-based neuro-experiential modalities. She is passionate about guiding individuals towards recognizing and addressing maladaptive relational patterns, while empowering them to rewire their brains to heal deeply entrenched traumas and attachment issues. Abby enjoys working with all populations and ages and has recently discovered great fulfillment in supporting Deeply Feeling Kids (DFK), recognizing them as a distinct and newly acknowledged segment within childhood psychology. With their families, she advocates for a specialized approach to caregiving and parenting, tailored to the unique needs of these empathetic young people. Within her work, she also assists deeply feeling teens and adults, many of whom have never been fully recognized or supported, find healing and growth through self-discovery. Another great interest for Abby is woman in their late 30’s and 40’s navigating motherhood, purpose, hormonal transitions and life transitions that happens during these years. When Abby is not working, you can usually find her enjoying a grand coffee, with a book that smells of new pages, lifting children to and from school and sporting events, all the while with an unequivocal desire to discover life’s convergence of chaos and beauty in being a mom, a wife, and a person of this earthly world.  “GROWTH IS CHANGE. When everything is easy, we have no reason to change. The most painful moments in life expand us. And when the pain leaves, space remains. Space we can fill with life itself!”    

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.

Do you find yourself feeling down, more overwhelmed than usual, or perhaps worried about every little thing? Are you going through a significant life transition or experiencing some form of loss? At some point, we will all face an unexpected change, some form of trauma, or will need a listening ear.  Leola D’Aversa is the founder of Healing at the Source, LLC where her passion is to help young adults heal and navigate life's challenges. Leola is a licensed professional counselor and grief-informed professional in GA. The Colorado native holds a master’s degree from Argosy University and a BA from Spelman College. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, and grief. Leola believes that therapy is collaborative. She will work with you to process your feelings, change unproductive thoughts and behaviors, and build upon your strengths so that you can live a happier, more fulfilling life. 

Brokenness and disillusionment in marriage saddens me because I know there is a better way. As a counselor trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Couples Therapy, my passion is to assist in building extraordinary connection between partners who have lost their way to each other's hearts. My practice is all about relationships. In addition to counseling married couples, I help singles understand the importance of discovering and bringing their authentic selves to relationships and the divorced rediscover their voices and significance in the midst of their grief. I also help prepare premarital couples for the uncharted but rewarding journey of marriage. Relationship starts with authentically sharing one's inner world with another person. I seek to come alongside my clients to tackle relational hindrances, such as difficulty truly knowing and accepting one’s self, communication-skill deficits, and distrust related to past traumatic events. I see exploring emotions—past and present—as foundational for growth in individuals as well as couples. My view of the correlation of Biblical truths and sound psychological and communication principles provides an opportunity for progress in life on many levels.

Your mind races with thoughts that begin with What if? Your anxiety gets in the way of your relationships, steals your joy, and limits your potential for happiness at home and at work. Worrying about things you cannot control has become a habit, which is hard to break because you believe that the worry prevents the thing from happening. You worry about your relationships, your family, your kids, and your work. Worry turns to guilt about not doing enough and not being enough. You long to quiet the inner critic, let go of the anxiety, feel like you are enough, and live a more fully engaged and balanced life. Through our collaborative efforts, you will learn the skills you need to conquer your worries and unwanted negative, anxious thoughts, communicate your needs effectively, and overcome feelings of guilt and self-doubt. We will work together to help you enjoy your life and relationships again, live fully in the present, and look forward to your future. As a licensed psychologist for over 15 years, I utilize research-supported interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Using a positive psychology approach, we will identify your strengths and uncover ones you may not even recognize. When nurtured and channeled in the best way, these strengths will help you cope with the past, conquer current fears, and overcome future obstacles on your path. My job is to give you the tools you need to be your own therapist. I am also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is considered a best practice in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

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!

Hannah graduated from Richmont Graduate University with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and a certificate in trauma counseling. She has a passion for working with adolescents (16+) and adults on an individual basis who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity development, life transitions, and spirituality. She also has a desire to help those who have experienced infidelity and sexual betrayal heal from their experiences.  Hannah utilizes trauma-informed, psychodynamic, mindfulness, interpersonal, and EMDR approaches to therapy. First and foremost, her goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can begin your journey of healing, progress, and growth. In creating that environment, she hopes to build a relationship with which her clients feel supported and collaborated in their healing journey. She believes that the experiences and relationships in childhood and adolescence profoundly impact our lives as adults, including our thoughts, emotions, values, identity, and worldview.