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Juan Mejia

Juan Mejia

Path to Change, Cumming GA

Cumming, GA

Juan is a licensed professional counselor who works with couples and individuals. He specializes in a variety of areas, including depression, anxiety, trauma, faith issues, life transitions, and sexual brokenness. He also does premarital and couples counseling. Juan is a bilingual therapist, fluent in English and Spanish.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and history, a master’s degree in mental health counseling, and a Master of Divinity degree. Before working as a professional counselor, Juan served as a pastor for six years.    Juan seeks to counsel from a biblical perspective and utilizes a gospel-centered approach. In addition, he draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches according to the client’s specific needs. He mainly uses interventions and insights from Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method.    Juan is committed to being attuned to his clients and walking alongside them through their challenges and suffering. His goal is to create a safe environment where they can be vulnerable and he can extend kindness, grace, and the hope of Jesus to them.    Juan loves spending time with his wife and baby boy. He enjoys reading, traveling, drinking coffee, and playing and watching soccer.

Sexual Addiction Pastor's Family Spirituality Anxiety Marriage
Hannah Boos

Hannah Boos

Dwell Counseling Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

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. 

Anxiety Depression Trauma Infidelity Sexual Abuse
Antonio Cordero

Antonio Cordero

Therapeutic Recovery Network

Cumming, GA

Antonio is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a professional executive coach. Antonio earned an Ed.M. in counseling psychology with a specialization in sport psychology at Boston University. He provides therapy and performance coaching services for clients of all ages. He works with athletes, teams, performers, and professionals through evidence-based and cutting-edge modalities. Antonio also serves as a team therapist for the Philadelphia Phillies. Have you focused so hard on achieving success that you neglect to examine your own needs? Do you recognize that trauma from your childhood still impacts how you engage with the world today? Are you seeking a therapeutic space that acknowledges you as a whole, complex person while you work toward your goals? Antonio is passionate about empowering you with tools to live a full, cognizant, and rewarding life. He works with clients committed to both their wellbeing and performance optimization. Antonio’s extensive training in Brainspotting for trauma, CBT, DBT, and Polyvagal Theory gives him integrated tools to address performance, trauma, addiction, mood, and anxiety concerns.  While working with Antonio, you will develop an authentic relationship that balances challenge and support as you establish a collaborative partnership tailored to your goals and needs. Antonio works hard at building flexible, comfortable, and intentional plans of action to guide and encourage you. Antonio was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, and grew up in Costa Rica. He moved back to the United States for his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern Indiana and Franklin College, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree and became a four-year NCAA college athlete playing for the men’s soccer team. 

Trauma Anxiety Mood Disorders PTSD Sports Performance
Hannah Clark

Hannah Clark

Restoration Counseling of Atlanta/Georgia

Woodstock, GA

Hannah Clark is a counselor offering therapeutic help to people from all walks of life. Her philosophy is that counseling is for everyone. Just like we go to the doctor for check-ups and take our cars to get the oil changed, mental health works the same way. She enjoys helping individuals of all ages notice when their “check engine” lights are coming on. Then, they can take a look under the hood before any costly maintenance needs to be done. Hannah has experience counseling individuals with issues such as trauma, PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, career transitions, other life transitions, and shame.  With her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, she feels confident integrating faith and spirituality into counseling. She is also EMDR trained and would be honored to collaborate with you on trauma-informed therapy around the parts of life that are the most difficult to talk about. Hannah finds it beneficial to integrate theories having to do with early childhood experiences and caregiver attachment bonds, along with emotion-focused theories. Hannah sees clients in-person at Restoration's Woodstock location. She also sees clients virtually.

PTSD Trauma Missionary Re-entry Life Transitions Emotional Abuse
Victoria Griffin

Victoria Griffin

Atlanta, GA

My practice offers a path to help you heal and recover from emotional wounds and traumas; rebuild trust and intimacy connections ; and develop a healthier, more confident self-identity—all in a safe, affirming space. As a sex and trauma therapist, I am an EMDR and Somatic Attachment Practitioner with expertise in treating childhood and relationship trauma and PTSD. I also provide Christian-based sex therapy focused on developing sexual wholeness, deeper intimacy and connection, and emotional safety. I utilize Emotional Focused Therapy to help couples heal from infidelity traumas and resolve cycles of high stress conflicts. I am committed to helping my clients discover their paths to healing, recovery, and emotional wellness.

Trauma PTSD Sex Therapy Relationship Issues Single's Issues
Amanda Mayo

Amanda Mayo

Counseling Group LLC

Cumming, GA

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and holds her National Certified Counselor credential. She completed her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2018 and her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a concentration in substance abuse from Kaplan University in 2015. Amanda's clinical experience includes working at a treatment facility for substance use disorders and four years in a private practice setting where she provided counseling to adolescents, adults, and couples. Amanda has been trained in evidence-based psychotherapies including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also completed specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).  Amanda offers a unique, person-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapy that guides individuals to their own paths to happiness. Her philosophy emphasizes the importance of individual trauma and how it plays out in the client’s world today. Her knowledge of CBT, DBT, EMDR, Psychoeducation, and Solution-Focused therapy interventions allows her to serve adolescents, adults, couples, and groups in a variety of mental health-related areas.  Amanda’s clinical interests include, but are not limited to, individuals affected by trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, bereavement, marital problems, physical illnesses, and general life struggles. As a spouse of a veteran, she also has clinical interests of working with veterans and their families.

Trauma Anxiety Depression Grief Premarital
Paige Santmyer

Paige Santmyer

Restoration Counseling of Atlanta/Georgia

Roswell, GA

Paige is passionate about working with adults (college age and up) through life’s struggles, whether in their relationships, career, or personal lives. She values developing the therapeutic relationship and views the work as a collaborative effort to help clients better understand themselves to find purpose in their emotions, understand their self-worth, and make positive change. She is a client-centered therapist and uses a combination of techniques, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and strength-based techniques. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting and relationship conflicts, and separation/divorce.  Paige earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a certificate in trauma counseling from Richmont Graduate University. In 2021, she earned the Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) accreditation.

Anxiety Life Transitions Relationship Issues Divorce Recovery Boundaries
Christina Alston

Christina Alston

Eden River Counseling

Lawrenceville, GA

Feeling overwhelmed? Do you have trouble coping with the stress of everyday life? Are you feeling stuck? Have you lost connection and intimacy in your marriage? I’m here to help equip you with the tools and support you need to cope. I am passionate about serving others and helping them achieve wellness holistically. I tailor sessions to each client’s individual needs. I believe that having faith in something greater than oneself can lead to lasting change. Faith and spirituality can be an important tool in the counseling process. Although my Christian faith is important to me, I have respect for the individual and only incorporate faith and spirituality at the client’s request. I typically work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, boundary issues, relationship problems, codependency, negative body image, marital conflict, and life transitions. I am a certified PREPARE/ENRICH counselor for pre-marital and couples counseling. I am also Gottman Level 2 trained for marriage therapy.

Depression Anxiety Marital and Premarital Trauma Stress
Kami Legg

Kami Legg

Paraclete Counseling Center

Suwanee, GA

Kami enjoys walking alongside people who are hurting and helping them find healing, resolve past wounds, find solutions for problems, and strengthen or repair relationships. She enjoys working with a variety of clients from young children to adults. Kami's training in marriage and family therapy makes her uniquely qualified to provide counseling to couples for a range of issues, including affair recovery, communication and conflict resolution, and issues with intimacy and connection. Kami helps couples repair, reconnect, or strengthen their relationship and improve physical and emotional intimacy. Kami has advanced training in working with people who have experienced trauma such as abuse, combat trauma, or traumatic grief/loss, including training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Kami works with children from preschool age to teenagers and helps families navigate the challenges of life together. She received additional training in theology and faith-based counseling and likes to use Christian beliefs and practices for clients who desire to incorporate their faith in their counseling work.

Trauma Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues Marital and Premarital
Amber Sargent

Amber Sargent

Summit Counseling Center - Main Office

Johns Creek, GA

Therapy is one of those worthwhile challenges in life, but it should always help more than it hurts. Amber believes each person has the ability to meet their goals, and she partners with her clients to help them identify their strengths and put them into motion. Amber uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and a holistic approach to meet clients right where they are as they face various planned or unplanned life changes. Amber’s goal is to help her clients feel supported, safe, and empowered to achieve their goals. Amber is honored to provide individual counseling to teens and adults. Amber earned a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies at Auburn University. After working several years for the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) as a foster care case manager, she returned to school to obtain a master’s degree in social work from The University of Alabama. Amber has an extensive background in working in child welfare, abuse and neglect, and foster care and with individuals who have experienced significant trauma. Amber has worked within the public school system in various roles to support students. While at Auburn, Amber worked with the Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Initiative (AHMREI) to provide education to high school students to prevent dating abuse. Amber has become passionate about supporting teens in having healthy peer and dating relationships. Outside of work, Amber enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs. She loves exploring the North Georgia mountains, playing ping-pong, trying new activities like pickleball, or just going for a walk at the park. On a Saturday in the fall, you can find her yelling “War Eagle” as she cheers for her beloved Auburn Tigers. Amber Sargent is under the directed experience and clinical supervision of Dr. Mollie Innocent-Cupid, LCSW.

Trauma Postpartum Depression/Anxiety Family Conflict Anxiety Depression