Michael and his wife, Kristen, co-founded Anchored Mind Counseling + Nutrition—a multidisciplinary private practice that seeks to invest in the lives of their clients and community. Located in historic downtown Roswell, they aim to establish roots by partnering with local organizations, offering group experiences, and building a culture of growth and generosity. Michael received a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Richmont Graduate University. He is certificated in marriage and family therapy and trauma counseling. Michael has pursued additional relationally focused training through the highly regarded Gottman Institute and is a certified facilitator of Prepare/Enrich relationship assessments. Michael works with adults and couples to address a wide range of concerns, including men’s issues, relationship dynamics, life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, spiritual formation, and career counseling. He seeks to create a safe and collaborative space for clients to move toward hope and healing. Michael’s approach to the therapeutic process is best expressed by the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn: “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.” Before his career in counseling, Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Kennesaw State University and spent several years working for Apple Inc. as a manager and trainer. Throughout high school and college, he worked as a martial arts instructor, a pursuit he credits with cultivating an appreciation for mindfulness and a continued enthusiasm for physical fitness.

Alexandra enjoys working with children (ages 10+), teens, adults, and families as they no longer allow anxiety, upbringing, trauma, and difficult life experiences define their day-to-day living. Her areas of focus include play therapy, family therapy, family conflict, separation and divorce, parenting, communication, trauma and PTSD, EMDR, neurodiversity and ADHD, anxiety and stress, self-esteem, self-compassion, and identity work.   Alexandra also has specific, advanced training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), providing an evidenced-based framework to help individuals experience healing from traumatic events, and AutPlay, a specific modality of counseling for neurodivergent children and teens. Alexandra believes humans are designed to intimately connect with others in loving and secure relationships. When connection and safety become broken, behavioral and relational issues and emotional pain can occur. The counseling relationship can provide a safe support to help you or your family restore and rebuild peace and stronger relationships. Alexandra allows a space for children (and often their parents) to play, be active and creative, and feel confident and empowered to express themselves to find healing. She is highly effective in working directly with parents to set goals and better understand their child’s challenges and what they are going through. Alexandra earned a master’s degree in clinical mental counseling with a focus on addiction counseling from the University of North Georgia and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in applied statistics. She is board-certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and is licensed as an associate professional counselor under direction and supervision.  In addition to practicing at Atlanta Wellness Collective, Alexandra enjoys weightlifting and connecting with nature through hiking, cooking, and running. You can often find her outside with a cup of coffee and a book or catching the next plane on a new adventure. A note from Alexandra —   “My goal is to create a safe and empathetic environment where you, your child, or your family feel encouraged to heal, learn, and grow. Taking that first step toward healing can feel daunting and stressful. Counseling is a collaborative relationship that can help you transform and gain confidence. You are not alone. I’m excited to work alongside you to grow!”

Ruth is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in multicultural counseling as well as individual, couples, and family therapy.  She has maintained a private practice in Sandy Springs, and Alpharetta, Georgia. Now she is seeing clients using telemental health across the state of Georgia. In addition to over 20 years of experience as a pastoral counselor, Ruth has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. She also has seven years of experience working as an individual, marriage, and family therapist in the Latino community settings in Metro Atlanta. Ruth is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build onto their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. Ruth currently serves as a private practitioner and works with a broad spectrum of clients. She is trained in PREPARE/ENRICH and the Gottman Method, and she is certified in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). Among her areas of expertise are individual counseling, premarital counseling, couples/marital counseling, family counseling, pastoral counseling, and children and adolescents. She also specializes in mindfulness, depression group counseling, behavioral problems, addictions, substance abuse, parenting, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, grief and loss, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), women's issues, postpartum depression, phase-of-life problems, and spirituality issues. In addition to being a well-known relationship therapist, Ruth has presented at national and international conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of women’s issues.

Madelon enjoys walking alongside people to help resolve trauma and a deep sense of shame due to experiences in life.  She specializes in EMDR, adults, adolescents, sexual trauma, sexual addiction, spouses of sex addicts, anxiety, depression, and intimacy concerns.  She is an LPC, Certified Sex Addiction Specialist and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist.  Madelon received her undergraduate degree from Randolph-Macon Woman's College , her Master's in Community Counseling from Georgia State University, and a diploma in Christian Counseling from the Psychological Studies Institute (now known as Richmont Graduate University). 

Drew has been working with youth for nearly 10 years. He has experience as a teacher and taught English in South Korea for 7 years and taught middle school and high school in Georgia for 2 years. He recently made the transition to mental health as a therapist and works with teenagers in the Alpharetta area. Drew focuses on anxiety and depression in teenagers. He also focuses on the LGBT population, especially those teenagers and families who are also Christian and struggling with the two identities. 

Mead loves working with children, adolescents, couples, and families. She is passionate about helping people discover what’s causing them anxiety and pain. Her areas of specialty include ADHD, anxiety, depression, and premarital counseling. She loves seeing clients have breakthroughs so they can experience God's healing. She likes to incorporate prayer in her sessions if clients are interested, and she also uses walking and movement during therapy.

If you are in the midst of uncertainty, pain, apathy, confusion, life transition, or feeling disconnected and numb and you sense there is more than your current situation is offering, Julie would be honored to walk with you into a process of growth and transformation. She offers a non-judgmental presence coupled with tangible, actionable skills that can make all the difference in helping you move from surviving to thriving. She has over a decade of experience offering individual, group, and family therapy. She provides therapeutically sound interventions for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, spiritual formation, emotional regulation, eating disorders, trauma, postpartum mood disorders, and familial struggles. Additionally, she teaches parenting support training for parents of children ages 3–12. She integrates prayer counseling upon request. She offers evening appointments. Julie is grateful you courageously took the first step by researching opportunities for support. Whether you are a firm believer in the counseling process or view counseling as a last resort, she is confident you can work together to bring peace to your inner world and hope into your relationships.

Aleksandra offers individual, couples, and sex therapy to help people get the life and relationships they want. Her practice focuses on intimacy and sexual difficulties, relationship issues, LGBTQ+ specific challenges, self-care, life transitions, stress & anxiety, anger management, work-life balance, addiction, and grief. As a licensed professional counselor (LPC), Aleksandra provides strength and evidence-based counseling. Each of her services is individually tailored to meet her clients' specific needs. People of all lifestyles, experiences, and backgrounds are welcome. Aleksandra has a special interest in helping people work through sex and intimacy-related difficulties such as low desire, painful intercourse, erectile issues, premature/delayed ejaculation, infertility, mismatched libidos, orgasm and porn problems, performance anxiety, sexless marriage, post-childbirth and post-illness issues, orientation/gender expression, coming out, etc.  Aleksandra looks forward to supporting people to thrive, create a new equilibrium, and live a fulfilled life.

Lori Windham is a licensed professional counselor who received her undergraduate degree in Biblical Education from Florida Bible College. Her master’s degree is in community counseling, which she received from Georgia State University. She also received a diploma from the Psychological Studies Institute in Christian counseling. Lori works with many clients who struggle with eating disorders, and she knows the complexity of this issue personally as well as professionally. She also works with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking, and women's issues.

Do you often find yourself questioning your worth or feeling like you're not enough? Are you struggling with comparison and want to finally feel comfortable in your own skin? Maybe you're wanting to heal your relationship with food and accept your body. I've been there, and you don't have to continue feeling this way. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of The Grove Counseling & Consulting, my specialty is helping teen girls and women in the areas of anxiety, self-esteem, perfectionism, and eating disorders. I am certain that you can be equipped with the tools you need to meet your goals, learn to be kinder to yourself, build confidence, and begin to thrive in this season of your life.  It is a great passion of mine to provide a safe, genuine, and welcoming space for my clients. I will meet you exactly where you are, so that you can grow and heal in the way that makes the most sense for you. I believe that you are the expert on yourself, so we will collaborate to determine which approaches and techniques are best for your needs. My style is warm and caring, and my goal is for you to feel free to be yourself in therapy- maybe even laugh along the way! You deserve to feel calm, empowered, and in control of your life. I'm so glad you're here. If you are ready to start feeling better and take your power back, send me a message. It would be an honor to partner with you on your journey!