Path to Change
Cumming, GA
Kelsey approaches therapy from a client-led perspective. She hopes to create a safe space for individuals, leading with empathy, authenticity, and care as she carefully walks beside her clients. She has a deep passion for helping others and strives to maintain a people-first mindset. Kelsey has an array of experience working with anxiety, life transitions, trauma, grief, and chronic illnesses. She focuses on ages 6–18 as well as helping individuals as they navigate the transitions of young adulthood. Kelsey loves to integrate non-traditional ways of therapy into her sessions. She firmly believes the mind and body are connected; our brains are powerhouses of our bodies. Consequently, it is important for individuals to take care of their minds, and she has a passion for helping others figure out how to do that. As a Christian, Kelsey is eager to introduce faith into her sessions. Kelsey is currently an associate professional counselor under the supervision of Heather Cobb. Kelsey earned a BS in psychology from the University of North Georgia. She continued her education and received a Masters and Education Specialist in professional counseling with an emphasis on school counseling from the University of Georgia (go dawgs!). When Kelsey is not in session, she enjoys hiking, baking, quality time with her boyfriend, and spending time in nature.
Atlanta Wellness Collective
Marietta, GA
“My goal is to create a safe, nurturing space where families and individuals can explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and build stronger, more resilient relationships.” Andrew Wallace is deeply committed to supporting school-aged children (4+), parents, family units, and adults on their journey towards healing and growth. He specializes in Oppositional Defiant Disorder and behavioral difficulties, complex trauma and PTSD including abuse, anxiety, parental empowerment, family dynamics and communication, mood disorders including depression and Bipolar Disorder, identity difficulties, and suicidal ideations. He is highly effective in working directly with parents on helping them better understand their children’s issues and what they are going through. Andrew also works with adult males experiencing depression, anxiety, sexual addiction, relationship issues, and career transitions. Andrew firmly believes in the inherent worth and potential of every individual. He values the strengths and uniqueness of all cultures and backgrounds and engages in faith-based interventions at the individual’s discretion. His practice is guided by the following principles: Every person has the capacity for self-directed growth. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most powerful catalysts for change. Play is the natural language of children and a vital tool for healing. Families are interconnected systems with the power to support and nurture each other. Andrew received a Master of Social Work from Kennesaw State University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia. He has extensive practice and training in child-centered play therapy, trauma-focused play therapy, child parent relational therapy, trust based relational interventions, and is currently becoming nationally certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Prior to working with children and adults in private practice, Andrew was a lead, school-based therapist in Cherokee County and worked in the Juvenile Court system. Andrew’s personal passions are rock climbing, reading, cooking, and spending time with family.
Legacy Strategy
Kennesaw, GA
Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked in the mental health field since 2004 and wants to see her clients live holistic, full, integrated lives and thus in collaboration with the client attempts to address all concerns in a way that is customized to each individual person's needs and wants. For some individuals this will mean homework outside of sessions (CBT), for others it may mean the use of a specialized technique (like EMDR), and for some individuals this may mean traditional talk therapy (perhaps in conjunction with walking during therapy). Amanda sees adults for individual and group therapy for varying concerns including but not limited to grief, trauma, sexual addictions, depression, and anxiety.
Niche Counseling & Wellness
Lawrenceville, GA
Dr. Mollie is a licensed therapist with a doctorate in the sociology of mental health. She is the eldest daughter of Haitian immigrants, and she is a mom to three beautiful children. Mollie found herself drawn to the mental health field during her teen years after learning about the power of therapy and its ability to help others overcome mental and emotional pain. In her journey to become a licensed therapist, she found herself in her own therapist’s office, processing her own trauma. Having experienced firsthand the life-changing impact of therapy, Mollie developed a passion for trauma work. Over the past decade, she has sharpened her skills in treating children, adolescents, and adults who have suffered various traumas in their lives. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Mollie works with individuals from all walks of life and takes a culturally responsive approach to treatment. She values the unique lived experiences of her clients, the weight of intergenerational patterns, and the power to make intentional changes to effectively write a new chapter in one's life.
GROW Counseling - Suwanee
Suwanee, GA
After working internationally with nonprofits and churches for several years, Alyssa (Aly) realized her greatest passion was helping people process their stories and reach their unique potential, prompting her to pursue a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Richmont Graduate University. During her training, Aly worked with an agency serving children who had experienced sexual abuse and in private practice with adults experiencing an array of mental health challenges. Aly has an integrative approach to counseling that allows her to serve teens, adults, and couples with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and seasons of transition. She seeks to create a relaxed and supportive environment where her clients are heard and valued as they understand patterns of behavior and process emotions to face life’s challenges. Aly uses treatment methods that consider a client’s physical, relational, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Cultivate Counseling
Atlanta, GA
Elizabeth is an associate professional counselor who specializes in empowering women to overcome challenges including anxiety, mood disorders, perfectionism, and self-doubt. She is passionate about supporting young professional women and moms in the middle years with identity formation, burnout, and the pressures of modern life. Whether her patients are navigating relationship concerns, recovering from a breakup, or feeling overwhelmed by societal expectations, Elizabeth is committed to helping women reconnect with their authentic selves. Her compassionate approach is focused on helping patients find balance, joy, and fulfillment as they chart their own unique path. Elizabeth views anxiety, depression, and other types of distress as messengers pointing to areas in need of healing. Through creating a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space, Elizabeth helps women explore and heal the roots of their symptoms. Her therapeutic approach blends person-centered, narrative, and cognitive-behavioral therapies, along with a strong emphasis on the client-therapist relationship. Elizabeth desires to help women feel seen and comfortable in their own skin. Through gaining insight and acceptance of themselves, Elizabeth helps women achieve greater peace, clarity, and confidence. Elizabeth’s background in business gives her a unique perspective on the professional and personal challenges her clients encounter. After nearly two decades of a successful career in the corporate world, including senior-level roles in consulting, marketing, and HR for Fortune 500 companies as well as fast-growing technology companies, Elizabeth followed her true calling to become a therapist. Elizabeth understands the traps of perfectionism and the pressure of societal expectations; she desires to empower other women to courageously break free and discover their own path as well. Outside of her practice, Elizabeth enjoys being outdoors, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family (including her husband, three children, and four cats).
Steady Hope
Decatur, GA
Creating an environment of warmth and safety, Jessica encourages her clients to draw on their strengths to navigate the issues they face. You might find yourself overwhelmed with anxious thoughts or fatigued with making life decisions. Perhaps you struggle with ADHD, burnout, or keeping up with your responsibilities. Jessica extends a compassionate approach with the goal of helping her clients reach a point of clarity about their current situations and an understanding of themselves as individuals. Jessica integrates different therapeutic modalities to meet the specific needs of each client. She believes in her clients’ abilities to creatively approach their problems with meaningful solutions. With her experience in various service-based roles, Jessica uses her skills to teach clients how to effectively identify their needs, manage and cope with daily stressors, and implement boundaries. She acknowledges the complexities of how a person’s values, experiences, and beliefs shape the person they are becoming, and she guides clients into embracing the fullness of their story.
Courtney Hintermeyer Counseling + Consulting
Roswell, GA
Courtney is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who received her Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling from Richmont Graduate University and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Courtney has served in a wide range of clinical settings, including an inpatient unit for trauma and eating disorders; residential programs for sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and addictions; and private practice.Courtney works primarily with individual women, men, and teens. She specializes in complex trauma: sexual, physical, and emotional abuse; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking; addictions (both substance and process); life transitions; family of origin issues; eating disorders; and co-dependency.Being an artist herself, Courtney has an affinity for the pressure unique to artists and people whose livelihoods are based on their creative endeavors. Working from an eclectic perspective enables her to address the unique needs of each client. Courtney thinks holistically and systemically and is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Her approach is compassionate, genuine, and direct.
Acworth, GA
For the last 15 years, Phil has worked in clinical psychotherapy with adolescents, adults, and couples through private practice work and as the director of counseling at The HopeQuest Ministry Group, Inc. He is one of the few in the state to be both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Phil has received master-level professional certifications as a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS). He also holds a Master of Divinity degree and is a licensed and ordained minister. He served previously for 10 years as a youth pastor, pastor, and church consultant. These ministry experiences give Phil a unique perspective as an integrated therapist with dual areas of professionalism as a Christian counselor. Using a collaborative approach, Phil incorporates several techniques to help clients reach their counseling goals, including family systems theory and cognitive behavioral approaches. Phil is married with four children. You can reach him via Google Voice at 404-458-7523.
Cultivate Counseling
Atlanta, GA
Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with people facing anxiety of all kinds, mood disorders, perfectionism, rumination, spiritual concerns, and life transitions. Nicole also has experience supporting individuals or families impacted by substance misuse, divorce, grief and loss, aging, work stress, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Nicole is honored to empower clients to reclaim a sense of worthiness, self-compassion, and peace. Nicole works with adult women of all ages. Nicole earned a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Richmont Graduate University. Nicole has worked at Skyland Trail in Atlanta since 2018, where she most recently served as assistant director of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Recovery Track. In this role, Nicole worked with individual patients, led daily group therapy, supported families in crisis, and provided supervision to interns and other therapists. Nicole has worked with individuals with presenting concerns including grief, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, substance use disorders, disordered eating, codependency, people-pleasing, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and on the autism spectrum. Through her role at Skyland Trail, Nicole received training or gained experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Rumination-Focused ERP, etc. Nicole was inspired by her foundational training for depression and suicide from the Beck Institute, and she’s passionate about helping clients build insight around which narratives and behaviors are no longer working for them. Through creating a safe and respectful space, Nicole hopes to encourage clients to clarify their values, explore their identity, and use their voice to cultivate a life of meaning, connection, and joy. Nicole loves calling Atlanta home. When she is not being a therapist, she enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, and cuddling with her cat, Lady.