Remain Connected LLC
Marietta, GA
Mayra is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health from Richmont Graduate University. Her clinical experience includes an emphasis on depression and anxiety disorders, addiction, spiritual growth, life transitions, emotional intelligence, and building healthy relationships. In her practice, Mayra utilizes attachment theory, cognitive behavioral theory (CBT), family systems, and emotionally focused therapy, among others. She is currently PREPARE/ENRICH certified, trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and telemental health. She will soon be a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional (CCATP) and is completing certifications in the Gottman Method and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).Mayra values the impact of childhood and adolescent experiences on adult identity, relationships, and behavior. Consequently, her heart as a therapist is to help people connect with God, themselves, and others so they can find fulfillment and purpose. She believes that a strong, therapeutic relationship provides a safe environment, which allows the individual to explore and discover who they are created to be. Mayra was born in Lima, Peru, and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ruach Restoration LLC
Watkinsville, GA
Jennie is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families. She graduated with a Doctor of Ministry in spiritual formation and leadership from Portland Seminary of George Fox University. She holds a Master of Arts in professional counseling and received a Christian sex therapy certification and a spirituality and counseling certification from Richmont Graduate University. She also received a certification in spiritual formation with the London Cohort of the Renovaré Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation. Jennie is a certified facilitator for the PREPARE/ENRICH Premarital Counseling Program and is certified in Christian sex education from the Christian Association of Sexual Educators. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the University of Georgia. Jennie is devoted to using the tools of Christian psychotherapy, prayer ministry, and spiritual formational resources to help individuals discover a deeper relationship with God in the midst of their life struggles. She is dedicated to the continual development of excellent, individualized, clinical services for her clients.
Brizendine Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Brad cares deeply for those who are in distress. Whether a client is experiencing anxiety, stress, uncertainty, depression, grief, relational conflict—or something just feels "off," Brad offers a supportive environment for clients to explore and name the root causes of their experience. Brad also equips clients with the skills, tools, and resources necessary to feel a sense of relief and find a better way forward. As a former lawyer and educator, Brad brings a unique perspective to counseling and is able to connect with a wide range of clients, including those who remain somewhat skeptical of the benefits of counseling.
Cheryl Fordham, MS, LPC
Cumming, GA
Cheryl is a licensed professional counselor and clinical hypnotherapist who has been in private practice for over 25 years. Her goal is to help her clients become their best self, the way God intended. She believes the intimate connection created in a therapy relationship is an ideal place to problem-solve, try new behaviors, change negative beliefs, let go of unhealthy patterns and habits, grieve past losses and heal unresolved trauma. With experience in several counseling approaches, Cheryl has many therapy tools in her "toolbox" she has perfected over the years, and experienced herself in her own healing work. Her specialties include anxiety disorders/ panic disorders, post-traumatic stress, (PTSD), relational issues, childhood trauma, grief and adoptive parenting. In addition, Cheryl also offers womens' groups for those who wish to deepen their connections with, and get support from, other women. As a mother of an adopted teenager, she brings a unique perspective to parenting. When a client enters her office, they enter a "non-judgmental zone" where they can be free to be themselves. All are welcome!
Arbor Cove Therapy
Roswell, GA
Barroso Counseling
Cumming, GA
Janna Barroso is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked for more than 20 years in social work settings, including mental health, trauma, sexual assault, family preservation, and school social work. She believes in a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation of counseling. Janna utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy, including solution-focused and strength-based perspectives along with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. Her goal is to guide each individual toward reaching their self-defined goals.
Anchor Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Cumming, GA
Anchor Counseling and Wellness, LLC seeks to provide a professional, healthy, and safe environment where clients can heal and grow. Dawn's desire is to help people on their journeys toward living a fulfilled, beautiful life. Dawn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years’ experience in a variety of social work settings, including community and individual mental health, family preservation, infants and children with developmental delays, and school social work. Utilizing an eclectic therapeutic approach, Dawn focus on solution-focused perspectives with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral strategies. She observes a Christian belief system for those who choose to incorporate their faith into session work. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work from the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs! She is the married mother of three beautiful children. Dawn has been a foster parent, and she enjoys working with families involved in the fostering process. She treasures the time with her family and loves being outdoors, playing sports and gardening. She also enjoys boating, reading, and doing volunteer work.
Relate Counseling
Atlanta, GA
Through listening and the therapeutic relationship, Liza works with clients to highlight their strengths, resilience, and propensity for positive change in times of stress, challenge, and pain. Guided by the client’s needs and inclinations, Liza seeks to engage them in a process of healing and metamorphosis, whether small or large. She meets clients where they are, pairing her personal background with her training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, the expressive arts, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. She enjoys working with adults and children, individually or in groups. When needed, she provides family counseling for parents and children. Liza is experienced in working with clients with depression, anxiety, anger, or relationship issues. She encourages the use of healthy coping skills and mindfulness practices. With children, she uses art, books, and activities to engage children and help solidify therapeutic goals. Liza has four children and enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and friends. She also enjoys making pottery, running, hiking, traveling, reading, and cooking.
Exhale Counseling
Acworth, GA
Laura Baker is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a national certified counselor (NCC). She works extensively with all types of trauma-related disorders, dissociative disorders, self-harm, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and sports performance anxiety. Laura is passionate about empowering females of all ages to understand and embrace their unique selves and not to let their past define them. Her goal is to create a trusting counseling environment where open, honest communication is explored, so it can be transferred to personal relationships outside of the counseling setting. Laura enjoys equipping adults, adolescents, and families with tools as they navigate through unexpected life transitions such as divorce or sudden loss. Laura believes it is imperative that we aim to provide holistic emotional health for individuals and families so that the generations to come have the best chance for success. This holistic approach will have an eternal impact on families and the world in which we live.
Exhale Counseling
Acworth, GA
Denise is a licensed professional counselor and a national certified counselor. She also pursues empirical-based training and research in her counseling approach. Denise has a special interest in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and learning differences. She understands how ADHD and learning differences not only impact the individual who is facing challenges but also the family unit as a whole. Using her strengths-based philosophy, Denise provides life coaching, study skills, and organizational training to promote self-efficacy. Additionally, she works with those facing anxiety, depression, college guidance, career development, adoption, infertility, marital discord, single parenting adjustment, blended families, co-dependency, emotional abuse, grief, and mood disorders. Her desire is to instill a legacy that encourages and empowers clients to face and overcome the challenges of life. Denise is trained in the DISC personality styles and assessment for strengths coaching as well as PREPARE/ENRICH (the leading relationship skill-building program for premarital and married couples)and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).