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.

Heather is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Alpharetta, Georgia, and earned her master’s degree in community counseling from Georgia State University. She has a passion for helping clients bounce back from disappointment, anxiety, and depression. Licensed for more than 20 years, Heather has tremendous experience teaching teens and adults to better navigate the complexities of their lives that have prevented them from getting to where they want to be. Over the years, Heather has collaborated with several physicians, school counselors, and other specialists to foster a multi-disciplinary and collaborative network in order to provide comprehensive care to her clients. Utilizing a practical approach along with her ability to meaningfully connect with her clients, Heather builds on strengths and identifies the obstacles that halt growth and forward movement. Whether it’s an overwhelmed parent, an anxious teen worried about their future, or a high-achieving executive wanting more balance in life, everyone’s situation is unique. Heather's friendly and approachable style combined with her skill in meeting each person where they are creates a positive atmosphere of clarity, growth, and change.

I bring over 15 years of experience to my work. I completed my Master’s in Professional Counseling at Richmont Graduate University in 2004 after obtaining a Bachelor in Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion at Furman University in 2002. I am trained in DBT and EMDR. If your faith is important to you, we can certainly incorporate that into our therapy. My approach integrates more concrete aspects of cognitive behavior therapy and more abstract and integrative components of faith and mindfulness. Being a person-centered therapist, I know that each of us has the desire and capacity for growth and change and I bring that knowledge to each session.

Katie's guiding principle is that we are designed for relationship. When we are disconnected within our body, mind, or spirit, cut off from meaningful relationships with significant others, separated from purpose in our larger community, or spiritually isolated, we miss the wholeness of life that we were intended to enjoy. Therapy can provide a supportive space where people are free to explore areas of disconnection, experience healing and reconnection, and move forward with confidence that while their past has shaped them, it no longer defines them. Katie works with children, adolescents, and adult women. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who obtained her Master of Social Work from University of Georgia in 2001 and her clinical license in 2003. Katie uses frameworks of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory and evidence-based/informed therapies with her clients. She uses these frameworks to treat anxiety, depression, and emotional and behavioral challenges rooted in various forms of trauma; help people involved in adoption to navigate issues related to attachment, grief and loss, trauma, and identity; counsel women who are navigating life transitions and developing renewed purpose; and provide parents with neurobiologically informed strategies.

Dr. Staci Bolton is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in psychological and psychoeducational testing of children, adolescents, and adults. She also provides therapy for children, teens, and families with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior problems, learning disabilities, life transitions, adjustment issues, illness, and religious/spiritual concerns. When requested, Dr. Bolton intentionally integrates biblical theology and psychology to provide spiritually-oriented treatment interventions from a Christian counseling perspective. Dr. Bolton seeks to provide comprehensive care for children, adolescents, and their families by offering diagnostic assessments, treatment planning and referrals, and ongoing therapy services. Evaluations include objective, scientific tests to assess personal strengths and weaknesses related to intellectual potential, academic achievement, emotions, behavior, and interpersonal relationship skills. Once difficulties are identified and solutions are recommended, Dr. Bolton connects her clients with a range of multidisciplinary professionals to provide the appropriate resources and support to address any concerns.

Amelia specializes in working with women on anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, self-esteem, identity development, young adulthood transition, and relationship concerns (including unhealthy patterns and covert narcissistic abuse). She is inspired by helping women recognize their worthiness by healing past wounds and strengthening their authentic selves. Amelia enjoys working with college-aged and young adult women to navigate the challenges that come along with burgeoning independence, changing relationships, and major life transitions.

LeeAnna believes that all humans have intrinsic value and desire love and acceptance. She considers it a precious gift to be invited to walk alongside her clients on their journeys to rediscover joy and healing. Taking into account how a client's past experiences, emotions, and patterns in relationships have shaped their beliefs about themselves and the rest of the world, she works with clients to help them become the experts in their own lives. LeeAnna takes an integrative approach to therapy and feels that one of the most important catalysts for change is found in the strength of the therapeutic alliance. Within that alliance is a collaboration and an agreement on a client's goals and treatment tasks.

Cally earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of North Georgia and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She is a licensed associate professional counselor. Cally believes people are holistic beings with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. She aims to work collaboratively with individuals to help them develop life-long coping skills and healthy thought processes. She believes change starts from within, and she works to empower clients to take steps to create the change they wish to see for themselves. Cally is passionate about working with adolescents and adults who are living with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, anger, trauma, and life transitions. Cally has experience serving in various mental health roles and environments, including adolescent crisis stabilization units, trauma-focused centers, outpatient settings, community service boards,  and school-based mental health. Cally joined InnerCompass Counseling in July 2021. Prior to joining InnerCompass, she served as a school-based counselor through The Summit Counseling Center. She also has experience working in a nonprofit setting serving sexual abuse survivors of all ages. She is enthusiastic about creating a meaningful connection with each client. In her free time, Cally enjoys traveling, hiking, music, and spending time with family.

Shannon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over seven years of experience and specializes in anxiety and OCD. She is passionate about helping women who feel overwhelmed by overthinking, self-doubt, and fear—struggles that can deeply impact relationships, daily life, and overall well-being. Shannon understands how anxiety and OCD can create obstacles to living a life filled with joy and peace, and she is here to help clients find freedom from what’s holding them back. Using evidence-based strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Shannon helps clients recognize unhelpful patterns and work toward real, lasting change and healing. Taking a whole-person approach, she also guides clients in exploring the powerful connection between physical and emotional health—addressing imbalances that contribute to stress, low energy, and mental fog. Her goal is to help you build resilience, restore balance, and step into the life you were designed to live.

Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been a practicing clinician since 2015. Emily earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Mississippi and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in trauma from Richmont Graduate University.  Her experience includes working with adolescents, teenagers, young adults, and adults. She’s worked with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, family of origin issues, grief, and spirituality. She is equipped to have family or joint sessions as needed for her client’s well-being.  In the counseling office, Emily aspires to see healing in the midst of broken stories through the redemptive, saving power of Jesus Christ. She is trained in the integration of psychology and Christianity, and these tools can be utilized at the client’s request.  Emily is happily married with one beautiful daughter. In her free time she loves to be in nature, read books, and spend time with family.