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Andrea Ferenchik

Andrea Ferenchik

Path to Change, Cumming GA

Cumming, GA

Andrea is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. Whether you are processing past traumas, healing from emotional wounds, navigating the complexities of parenthood, experiencing relationship changes, mid-life career shifts, or the mixed emotions of empty nesting, Andrea will walk with you on your journey to healing and transformation. Through empathy, wisdom, and professional expertise, she guides her clients to embrace change and healing as opportunities for growth. Deeply committed to the belief that each person is uniquely crafted in the image of God and deserving of unconditional respect and love, Andrea’s therapeutic approach is open, nonjudgmental, and trauma-informed. She strives to foster healing, build self-awareness, and cultivate self-compassion, providing a safe space for clients to explore their inner world and recover from difficult experiences.     Andrea has dedicated extensive time to training in therapeutic approaches that promote trauma resolution. As a therapist trained in accelerated resolution therapy (ART), she helps individuals rapidly process and resolve traumatic memories. She is also an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapist and has completed specialized coursework in relational trauma, parenting, and recovering from narcissistic abuse and gaslighting.     Married since 1994, Andrea is an empty nester with two adult children and enjoys walking alongside others as they navigate the ups and downs of life. Andrea holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Mercer University and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington. She is an associate professional counselor under the supervision of Heather Cobb, LPC, CPCS.     In her free time, Andrea enjoys hiking with her husband, playing tennis and pickleball, taking photos, meeting friends for lunch, and sharing cat pictures in her family group chat.

Women's Issues Emotional Abuse Parenting Relationship Issues Trauma
Andrea Cole

Andrea Cole

Freely & Lightly Counseling, LLC

Cumming,, GA

Andrea is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and has been practicing since 2021. Andrea earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Truett McConnell University and a bachelor’s degree in physical activity and health from Auburn University. Her passion lies in uncovering the frustrating barriers that can hold us back from embracing who we are truly meant to be. Instead of chasing perfection, Andrea believes in working toward wholeness, offering practical insights and tools to help. Faith plays a significant role in Andrea's approach, both in counseling and in life, as she sees it as a key ingredient for meaningful and lasting change. Whether you're grappling with the adjustments in motherhood, anxiety, carrying the weight of grief, moving through life transitions, exploring spiritual formation, or addressing issues related to identity and relationships, Andrea is here for you.  When she’s not in her counseling role, you’ll likely find Andrea recharging in nature, tucked away at a coffee shop, or hiking and camping with her husband, Andrew, and son, Charlie. She loves to travel, connect with friends, spend quality time outdoors, and delight in good food and coffee. For her, these moments of joy help nurture that sense of wholeness she’s so passionate about helping others realize.  

Grief Anxiety Relationship Issues Spirituality Women's Issues
Elizabeth Elsbury

Elizabeth Elsbury

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).

Relationship Issues Anxiety Boundaries Stress Life Transitions
Jillian Meek

Jillian Meek

Dunwoody Counseling Associates

Atlanta, GA

Jillian is an associate licensed professional under the training and supervision of Jenny Reynolds. Her education includes a bachelor’s degree from Georgia College & State University and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Mercer University. She works primarily with teenagers, college students, and adults with a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, childhood wounds, stage of life issues, relationship and communication issues, self-worth, grief/loss, and spirituality from a Christian perspective. Jillian grew up in Gwinnett County and loves being at the beach or anywhere warm. When she’s not in the office, you can find her spending quality time with her husband, family, and friends.

Anxiety College and Student Affairs Dating Depression Family Conflict
Lindsey Dasher

Lindsey Dasher

Refuel Counseling

Cumming, GA

Lindsey has a passion for helping people build happy, healthy lives and relationships. She believes in taking a holistic approach to counseling, incorporating spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical well-being. She works with couples experiencing marriage difficulties, including navigating finances, parenting, communication, and betrayal. She also has a passion for helping women who are experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety. Having experienced it herself, she understands the darkness that can come in a time that is supposed to be so joyful. She has experience working with adults facing many difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief, loss of identity, and divorce. Lindsey can provide a faith-based approach to those who seek it.     Lindsey has completed Level 2 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy and continues to learn best practices in the field of couples counseling. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Georgia and a master's in clinical mental health counseling from the University of North Georgia. She uses a cognitive behavioral approach and incorporates mindfulness and DBT skills in therapy. She is a licensed associate professional counselor and works under the supervision of Rachel Menzoian at Refuel Counseling in Cumming, GA.     In her free time, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, playing pickleball with her neighbors, and visiting family. She loves baking and watching her favorite shows on repeat. 

Marital and Premarital Postpartum Depression/Anxiety Anxiety Women's Issues Stress
Gloria Huang

Gloria Huang

Thrive Forward Therapy

Suwanee, GA

Gloria is an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who completed her master’s degree in family therapy at Mercer University School of Medicine. Prior to pursuing her calling as a therapist, she received her Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law and worked in the federal sector for over a decade. Gloria's passions include helping couples, teens, and those struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficult life changes. She uses a collaborative, strength-based approach to therapy that helps clients understand inner processes, build security in vital relationships, and overcome barriers toward healing and balance. She is also trained in Gottman Level 1 & 2 and PREPARE-Enrich to help people move forward with healthier lives and stronger relationships. Gloria lives in the Atlanta area with her husband and three children. She enjoys catching up with friends over bubble tea, competitive family game nights, being outdoors, and curling up with a good book. Gloria is under the supervision of Jennifer Wilmoth, LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Marital and Premarital Family Conflict Anxiety Depression Trauma
Caroline Harper

Caroline Harper

Path for Peace

Woodstock, GA

Caroline enjoys working with individuals and families and has experience working with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Caroline integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Art Therapy to help clients develop effective coping strategies and express themselves in meaningful ways. Art Therapy can be particularly beneficial for individuals who struggle with verbal communication or emotional regulation, providing a creative outlet for self-exploration and healing. Caroline's goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where clients can build confidence, gain self-awareness, and prioritize their well-being. Caroline has MA in Art Therapy and is under supervision of Erin Holcomb, LPC, CPCS, MS.

Anxiety ADHD Chronic Illness Depression Autism
Kim North

Kim North

Beyond Today Counseling Center

Cumming, GA

Kim is an associate marriage and family therapist who enjoys working with couples, families, and individuals. Her passion lies in helping people navigate life’s challenges and transitions with honesty, resilience, and hope. Kim’s journey to becoming a therapist has been shaped by a wide range of personal and professional experiences. She and her family spent several years serving overseas as missionaries, an experience that deepened her heart for those in full-time ministry. She’s especially passionate about supporting pastors, missionaries, and ministry families as they navigate the unique demands of their calling. Before entering the world of mental health, Kim worked as a registered nurse, caring for patients with HIV/AIDS, chronic illness, and those facing end-of-life issues. This background gives her a unique understanding and compassion for individuals and families dealing with chronic or terminal health conditions. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with seniors in the health care setting and believes their stories deserve to be honored and heard.  Kim has been married for over 30 years and is a proud mother of two adult children. Throughout her life, she has navigated a variety of roles—nurse, office manager, stay-at-home and homeschooling mom, business owner, missionary, and now therapist. These transitions have given her a deep appreciation for the complexity of change and the resilience it requires.     Kim believes in a collaborative therapeutic process—working alongside her clients to identify what’s no longer working, explore what meaningful change looks like, and take practical steps toward healing and growth.

Marital and Premarital Missionary Re-entry Chronic Illness Anxiety Blended Family Issues
Andrea Honea

Andrea Honea

FBC Woodstock Counseling Ministry

Woodstock, GA

Andrea is an associate professional counselor (APC) and has been a practicing clinician since 2023. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Southern Mississippi and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Richmont Graduate University.  Andrea has worked with adults seeking help in areas including anxiety, depression, grief, infertility, season of life change, premarital mentoring, and spirituality. She aspires to connect the client’s life story with their desired goals in order to move toward healing and wholeness. She will integrate faith into counseling sessions as much as the client desires. In her free time, Andrea loves to spend time at the lake, read, and play with her golden doodle, Charlie. Andrea is happily married with one beautiful child.

Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues Premarital Grief
Jeremy Gronau

Jeremy Gronau

Warriors In Christ

CANTON, GA

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.

Trauma PTSD Spiritual Warfare Marital and Premarital Leadership