Kathleen Shack, M.S., LMFT, has been in private practice for 20 years. She is an experienced licensed marriage and family therapist, certified discernment counselor, certified Gottman therapist, divorce coach and registered divorce mediator. She helps individuals, couples, and families minimize the negative and find lasting solutions. Kathleen helps people find inner strength and gives them tools they can use to navigate their relationships and their world.  Using the Gottman Method, Kathleen guides couples on how to build and maintain healthy relationships. Discernment counseling helps couples on the brink of divorce to gain clarity and confidence about the direction of their relationship. In mediation, Kathleen leads divorcing individuals toward resolution of issues, works with parents to develop a parenting plan, and provides insight to parents regarding their child's needs before, during, and after divorce.  Kathleen earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Georgia and master’s degree in marriage and family therapy/family studies from the University of Kentucky. A native of Atlanta, Kathleen enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, extended family, and pets. Kathleen’s website is www.MFTGA.com, email is Kathleen@MFTGA.com, and her phone number is 678-220-0090. The office is located at 3534 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005.

Melissa Coats is a psychotherapist and sex therapist that specializes in helping individuals and couples resolve and manage issues regarding stress, sex, and self-esteem.

Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Wallace and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I specialize in working with children who struggle with anxiety and divorce recovery. Graduating from North Georgia College & State University (now University of North Georgia) with my undergraduate degree in Sociology, I loved the school and Dahlonega so much that I attained my Master’s degree in Community Counseling shortly thereafter. I have been a lifelong resident of Georgia, have been an active therapist in the state for 8 years, and an active supervisor for the last year and a half. I especially love working with children and discovering new ways to connect with each child’s needs. To best serve everyone’s fast paced lives and limited schedule, I mix a relaxed, accommodating therapy style with efficiently working through problems with a high quality of care. I work primarily within the Adlerian Play Therapy model as well as Child Centered Play Therapy. I am a nationally certified Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Georgia. I greatly enjoy providing play therapy supervision for new therapists working with children and adolescents. I am a member of the Association for Play Therapy and the Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia. I passionately enjoy working with children and helping them achieve their best selves!

William has a Doctor of Psychology and has been in practice for over 20 years. He specializes in couples and individual therapy with adults who present a wide range of issues and relationship problems. He enjoys working with men who struggle in their relationships, careers, and life in general. William sees clients of faith and clients who profess no faith. He has been married to his wife, Dr. Beverly Bird, since 1986, and they share a private practice in Alpharetta, GA.

Beverly is a Christian therapist and nationally licensed professional counselor specializing in individual, couples, family and group therapy. Beverly specializes in attachment, spiritual direction and growth as well as grief, loss, divorce, parenting and life transition therapies. She is welcoming to those of all faiths and backgrounds and committed to providing specialized quality of care in support of your unique situation, personal growth, and development. Beverly is honored to join you and together seek comfort, truth, and hope that comes only from the Lord. She works with you to find your freedom again, solve relationship difficulties, discover and improve your overall well-being, and develop a true foundation of self confidence. She comes alongside you to strengthen your personal authenticity, become a better parent, discover who you are and where you are going, as well as break through to a deeper loving relationship with Christ.

Kallie achieved her Master's of Social Work from Kennesaw State University in 2017. She has a passion for working with Teens and young adults navigate the growing complexities of life. Her desire is to equip her clients with the mental health tools they need using a person-centered, strengths-based approach so that her clients feel empowered to create a live they love.

Heather is a licensed clinical social worker in both the states of Georgia and Rhode Island. She has over 20 years of experience in the psychotherapy field, receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island and her Master of Social Work degree from Boston University. Heather specializes in the treatment of trauma/abuse/PTSD in children and adults. Other areas of expertise include adoption, anxiety, depression, loss, adjustment concerns, behavior management, and parenting. Heather has received certification as a Rhode Island DCYF Sexual Abuse Expert, and from the House of Hope Christian Counseling. Additionally she is a certified Relational Wisdom Presenter. Heather is an experienced play therapist and enjoys working with even the littlest clients to aid them in their paths toward healing and wholeness. When applicable, she integrates a family systems approach that encourages and supports the whole family in achieving their therapeutic goals.

Andy is a licensed psychologist who specializes in both clinical and neuropsychological services and consultation. He has over 18 years of experience as a licensed clinician and consultant to individuals, couples, and families, as well as business, non-profits, and ministry organizations. Professional services include counseling, psychological testing and assessment, and behavioral health consultation. He has specialized training in providing therapy from a faith-based perspective for those interested in that approach. As an engaging speaker and trainer, he is frequently sought after to speak about a variety of areas including relational skills, leadership, marriage, emotional health, and effective stress management at home and in the workplace. He has been married to his wife, who is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), for 18 years and they are the parents of three boys. They are active in their local church and together they enjoy leading marriage intensives at WinShape Retreat in Rome, GA.

David is the resident mental health therapist on the campus of Jacob's Ladder Neurodevelopmental School, in Roswell, Georgia. He has spent thousands of hours working with children, teenagers, and their families who experience special needs. He helps children and teens to learn to regulate their emotions and impulsivity more effectively, and helps families to identify and implement better ways of doing life together. He helps parents to find hope when parenting as usual doesn’t seem to be working — discovering insight into why family life isn’t what they want it to be. He provides practical tools and action plans to foster the peace, connection, and well-being we’ve all been created to experience. Please visit www.davidsherwoodcounseling.com to find out more about David, and how counseling can improve your relationships, marriage, and family life.

Having a passion to work with people to bring healing and resolution, Mike strives to encourage and equip others to reach their greatest potential and empower them with the necessary tools to guide them in this process. His approach to counseling is both collaborative and integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, and Family Systemic Theories. He has discovered that each person has a fascinating life story to share. Through one’s story, we discover how each person was influenced by past experiences, both positive and negative; interactions with family members and peers; and beliefs constructed around thoughts and feelings experienced during significant life events. Utilizing the above mentioned theories greatly assists him in better understanding each person, his/her story, and root causes that fuel patterns of behavior. In addition to addressing the issues that brings the client to seek relief, we will together acknowledge and augment the person’s strengths.