Dr. Penny Hays is a licensed psychologist who specializes in school-related problems with children. She conducts psychoeducational evaluations to diagnose learning disabilities including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and attention deficit disorders.

Erica approaches working with each client, whether an individual, couple, or family, through the lens of Family Systems. This allows her to view each person and problem in the context of their relationships and the world around them. She enjoys bringing an eclectic and holistic approach to sessions, gravitating to the Psychodynamic and Experiential theories through an attachment and trauma-informed/trained lens. This might look like exploring past relationships and experiences, connecting relational and behavioral patterns, learning to hold space for yourself and your individual truths, and finding ways to work through these themes in order to have a more peaceful future. Erica enjoys a collaborative relationship with her clients and hopes to encourage each person to find their own voice.

Connie is the Founder and Director of New Hope Counseling Center. She has been practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia since 2004. Connie and her husband, Danny, have been married for 38 years. She has a passion for helping couples, individuals, and families renew their strength and commitment to each other and live life more abundantly. She has treated survivors of trauma (childhood trauma, adult emotional and physical abuse, and PTSD). Connie believes that men and women are created in the image of God, that there is a need for an intimate connection with Him, and oftentimes deep emotional pain causes a disconnect from Him and others. Connie's desire is to help people find hope and healing through the therapy process. She believes therapy is a way to facilitate change, but ultimately the change comes from within—from the client. Her commitment is to meet clients where they are and to motivate them and help them achieve their ultimate life goals.

A licensed psychologist, Dr. Aycock received both her Ph.D. in counseling psychology and her M.S. in professional counseling from Georgia State University. Her approach is integrative, drawing from Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapy to meet the needs of a diverse clientele. When faced with difficult situations, we often feel discouraged. Dr. Aycock believes that a safe, supportive environment is key to growth, and she offers plenty of encouragement. She helps clients gain perspective through empathic exploration. We’re all doing the best we can in life, but sometimes we get in our own way. As much as she feels comfortable with deep emotions, she also believes in the importance of bringing laughter and humor into the room!

Robert is a licensed associate professional counselor at Paraclete Counseling Center in Suwanee, Georgia. He received an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University and a BS in psychology from Georgia College and State University. He enjoys helping adolescents and adults gain insight into how to better manage their life stressors in the areas of anxiety, depression, work, relationships, and spiritual direction.  He also enjoys working with premarital and married couples in building better communication skills, stronger relationship bonds, and shared-life meaning. He has had training in dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. These areas of training have helped Robert learn how to help clients build better habits of self-care and mental health so they can be more available to serve and love others that God has placed in their community.  As a result of benefiting from personal counseling, Robert’s heart is especially called to help men experience freedom and healing. As a man, he understands how difficult it can be for men to open up about insecurities and to let their guards down, but he also knows the power of forgiveness and healing waiting for these men who are willing to step out in faith to be made more complete in the image of God. To further support clients, Paraclete Counseling Center offers to file out-of-network insurance.

Rise and Renew is a professional counseling practice specializing in couples/marriage therapy, mental health, anxiety, depression, families, addiction, and the integration of faith with psychological well-being. Counseling is provided utilizing evidenced-based approaches of humanistic, cognitive, and family systems; narrative therapy; and emotionally focused therapy. Christian counseling is provided upon request. Jack graduated with a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Mercer University in 2020. He is a licensed professional counselor, certified professional counselor supervisor, and national certified counselor. Jack is also an assistant professor for Richmont Graduate University, where he teaches counselor education. For his dissertation, he conducted original research that established a scientific definition of self-love. His clinical experience has informed his belief that counseling is often about coming to terms with who individuals are without judgment, armed with compassion and understanding as a pathway to improved health. Therapy can be effective in a safe, unconditional, and accepting environment. Counseling is treated as a sacred space in which Jack seeks to stand beside his clients in what they are bravely confronting as a pathway to freedom, healing, and reconciliation. Counseling services are provided both in person and online. Jack has offices in the North Buckhead/Atlanta area and Norcross.