Jim understands the thoughts and feelings that occur when stress, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges are inhibiting your decision-making and ability to take charge of your day. He will provide you with effective strategies from a Christian perspective to manage your concerns. He can assist you with understanding your relationship conflicts and provide techniques for you to create better communication and connection with those important to you. Jim can help you by listening to your story and evaluating which strategies and techniques may most benefit you. He uses recent, research-based methods to quickly move you on your path to meaning, purpose, and success at home, work, and play. Jim is an experienced licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Georgia and a nationally board-certified counselor with the National Board of Certified Counselors. He founded and currently directs Advent Counseling and Training Services, Inc., established in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area. At the beginning of his career, Jim worked as patient care coordinator, program therapist, and partial hospital director in area hospitals treating adolescents and their families.

Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); a National Certified Counselor (NCC); and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS). She earned a master’s degree in community counseling from the University of North Georgia and a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and special education from the University of North Georgia.  Erin has dedicated her career to helping children and adolescents overcome hardships, regardless of the severity of the issue. While working in the school system, she helped elementary-aged children meet their academic goals. Later she helped adolescents and their families achieve stability while working as the Assistant Director of Cottage A/Youth Services for both the inpatient and partial programs at Ridgeview Institute. Erin enjoys working with individuals, groups, and families. She has experience working with clients in crisis and with mood disorders including anxiety, depression, and anger. She also enjoys working with families in conflict, clients with behavioral difficulties, and resistant clients.  She uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help children and adolescents learn healthy coping skills. Erin has extensive training in DBT, which can be greatly beneficial for adolescents. The technique can help with issues, including but not limited to suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, anger or explosive emotional outbursts, isolation, anxiety, panic attacks, and disordered eating. DBT can also help adolescents more effectively communicate with their parents, handle difficult situations, and understand and navigate their emotions.  ​ ​Erin believes that behaviors are meaningful rather than random. Often when children act out, they are trying to get a need met or communicate with someone. Understanding the cause of behavior can help bring positive and lasting change. Erin believes that the use of art therapy allows children and adolescents to communicate in a natural manner so that the cause of behavior can be understood. She also feels that using creative expressive therapies can help bring positive change into children’s lives. 

Tracy has been a counselor in the Woodstock area for 16 years and greatly enjoys her work. In her practice, she sees adults, teenagers, and couples. Tracy helps clients who have varying issues and specializes in relationship issues but will work with most things outside of addiction and eating disorders.

My passion is helping couples and individuals understand their current story of shutdown or strife so healing can begin.  I started where you are. I was smart and competent in many ways, but I didn’t understand how my early relationships and experiences affected the choices I was making. I struggled the first few years of marriage and felt defeated. Almost three decades later, I find joy helping couples and individuals find a new way.  In sessions with couples, I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) to track the steps in the relationship's negative cycle, a cycle of disconnect that you’ve unconsciously fallen into over time. We step away from blame and discover that the vulnerable feelings of rejection and abandonment are fueling the cyclical fights. We see that under surface tensions are attachment cries: Are you there? Do I matter?  In individual sessions, I use Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) to help you explore how your default responses might be getting in the way of the love and the life you want. These default responses are related to your attachment style. Instead of feeling defeated by your repeated "failings" or “mistakes,” you’ll see that you make sense in the context of your life’s experience.  Read more about my approach and schedule a free consultation with me here: https://newstorycounselingatl.com/services

Alyssa is a graduate student at Richmont Graduate University, where she is working toward her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, set to graduate in May 2026. Prior to this, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art from the University of North Georgia. Alyssa specializes in Person-Centered Therapy, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Relational-Cultural theories, while also integrating art and play techniques into the therapeutic process. She is deeply committed to the belief that every client’s worldview is unique and valid, shaped by their individual experiences. Alyssa’s goal is to partner with clients in identifying and achieving their personal goals, while addressing any obstacles that arise on their path to healing and self-discovery. With a foundation of empathy and warmth, she creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly share their thoughts, emotions, and struggles. She aims to foster an environment where every client feels heard, respected, and supported on their journey toward wholeness. Alyssa’s areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, working with adolescents (ages 5+) and adults facing anxiety, stress, depression, suicidal ideation, life transitions, grief, Autism, disordered eating, and OCD. When she isn’t seeing clients, Alyssa is spending time taking photos, going to the gym, watching a good TV show, drinking coffee with friends, or spending time with her amazing husband, Caleb.  Under direct supervision: Michael Kanner, LPC

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.

Life can feel like a battlefield with greater demands than we feel equipped to handle. The pressures of work, relationships, and finding purpose can leave us feeling stuck or disconnected. As a U.S. Army combat veteran and Board-Certified Christian counselor, Jeremy understands the challenges of balancing your personal, professional, family, and spiritual life in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, overcoming past wounds, or seeking clarity and direction, Jeremy’s personalized sessions are designed to help you overcome anxiety, trauma, and identity struggles while stepping boldly into your God-given purpose. Jeremy’s unique approach blends biblical wisdom with actionable strategies to empower you to achieve emotional healing, spiritual growth, and peak performance in every area of your life. He offers personalized support to individuals and couples who want to break free from the weight of depression, stress, and unresolved pain. He also offers specialized services for veterans and first responders, drawing from his own experiences to provide compassionate support to those who serve. You’re not alone in this fight. Warriors in Christ is a trusted ally ready to walk alongside you, offering the hope, healing, and direction you need to thrive. Jeremy believes that through Christ, we are more than conquerors, and he’s here to help you claim that victory in every area of your life.

Anna Gould works with individual adults, couples, and families. She approaches each client with curiosity and compassion and seeks to understand each person’s story through their unique cultural, spiritual, and familial lens. Anna helps clients explore thoughts, beliefs, relational patterns, and coping strategies that may hinder a more fulfilling life. She has a strong calling to work with Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA), and those affected by substance abuse, generational trauma, and adverse childhood experiences. Anna supports couples seeking pre-engagement, pre-marital, and marital counseling. Whether clients are seeking to strengthen a healthy marriage with regular couple check-ups– or seeking guidance after loss or betrayal– Anna understands the power of relationships– as it is within relationships that we encounter both our deepest wounds and our greatest healing. Anna works with women in all stages of life, with a special focus on mid-life transitions. She helps women process the physical, emotional, physiological, and relational challenges of this unique season and supports them in regaining clarity, confidence, and connection. Anna uses evidence-based methods, including Prepare/Enrich and the Gottman Method for couples. She is a Gottman Level 1 trained clinician, a member of the Gottman Relationship Check-Up Network, and a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator. Her work with individuals integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT), EMDR, Attachment-Based Therapy, Inner Child Healing/Reparenting, and other trauma-informed approaches. Anna is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University with additional certifications in Addictions Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. Anna has lived in the Kennesaw area for almost 30 years. Outside of her work with clients, Anna enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, hiking, and listening to a wide variety of music and podcasts. She loves her church family and has the privilege of working closely with (and learning from) middle and high school students each week.

Above and Beyond Counseling Services was designed to incorporate God (Above) and clinical therapeutic techniques (Beyond) into counseling services. Our staff all have different clinical treatment modality training, but all have a core belief that without God our treatment is limited. We offer individual, marriage, and family counseling. We also serve children as young as 5 in our office. Most children come into our office with behavioral issues that the whole family needs support with. We offer classes to help families with parenting skills and therapists to help parents with the stress. Our hope is that when one family member comes into our office with the "symptom," the whole family considers treatment. Most mental health symptoms are a part of a system, not isolated to one person. We also offer several support groups because life is hard! It's our hope that when you come into a group here you'll feel comfortable and realize others are in the boat with you. Depression Support Group, Wounded by Infidelity, Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Positive Discipline Class, and Bible studies are here to support our community.

Ashley believes in the restorative power of being heard and approaches each person with curiosity. Her first goal always is to provide you with a welcoming space to tell your story and know that your story is worthy of being heard. In a world that can be awfully loud, she creates a space to be quiet – a place to be heard. She provides a non-judgmental atmosphere that allows you to candidly reflect on yourself, your circumstances, and your struggles. Ashley takes a multi-theory approach to psychotherapy. This allows her to take the whole person into account – mind, body, and soul. Her emphasis is on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. She works with individuals, ages 18 and up, who are dealing with anxiety and/or depression, postpartum anxiety and/or depression, trauma, abuse, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and grief.