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Casey Shoppy

Casey Shoppy

Path to Change, Cumming GA

2 locations

Casey is passionate about people's stories and providing a space that fosters help, hope, and healing. She understands that life is difficult and complex, and she’s dedicated to providing a safe and nonjudgmental space where every part of you is welcome. Casey’s compassionate approach allows people to unburden the parts of them that have felt stuck, and she helps them get to the root of their struggles. She loves to work with children, teens, young adults, and families, and she uses several different modalities depending on the client’s needs. Casey is IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed and drawn toward doing the deeper healing work with clients. With this, she is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, which helps clients "keep the knowledge and lose the pain" of trauma. Casey also integrates modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and anxiety.

Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Trauma Grief Spirituality
Heather Wheeler

Heather Wheeler

The Attached Counseling Collective

Marietta, GA

Heather is a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC) in the state of Georgia. Her specialties include couples counseling through an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy lens, counseling addicted individuals in recovery (substance-related) and their loved ones, and integrating Christian spirituality and faith for those clients who are seeking a faith perspective. On top of these specialties, Heather is glad to work with individual adult men, women, or teens wherever they find themselves in life—trying to maintain well-being in a hard season or needing assistance during a major life change. Heather is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) as recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and trained for in-person and telehealth client sessions, utilizing trauma-informed care. She has experience working in private practice and outpatient centers as well as residential and PHP/IOP level addiction treatment. Heather sees clients through an attachment-based, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and person-centered lens.

Relationship Issues Addiction Family Conflict Marriage Spirituality
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
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
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
Shaw Wendi Fortuchang

Shaw Wendi Fortuchang

The Fort Christian Psychiatric Center

Fayetteville, GA

A proud HBCU alum, Dr. Fortuchang earned her BA (with honors) from Hampton University, and earned her medical doctorate from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 2006. She completed General Psychiatry residency training at The University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2009. Dr. Fortuchang completed sub-specialty fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine in 2011, where she also had the privilege of serving as Chief Fellow. In 2012, Dr. Fortuchang completed sub-specialty fellowship training in Forensic Psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a Diplomate of and is triple-board certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Fortuchang is a teacher at heart and harbors a deep passion for education, both professionally and within the community. She has been a guest speaker on several talk radio shows; a keynote speaker for mental health seminars at several churches including Dogwood Church in Tyrone, GA, Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta and Mount Welcome Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur, GA; has lectured for The Reynolds Ministries United Methodist Foundation and Richmont Graduate University, and she has been a repeat speaker at various national conferences for Christian counselors. Throughout her career, she has participated in workshops to enlighten the community about mental disorders to help diminish the paralyzing stigma and shame. Dr. Fortuchang is an active member of various professional organizations, she is a Fellow of The American Psychiatric Association, she is an Adjunct Professor at Richmont Graduate University, she is the Medical Director of The Fort Christian Psychiatric Center, which she and her husband co-founded and co-own, and she has been blessed with the privilege of helping to raise two step-children. She and her husband, Dr. Joseph Fortuchang, are covenant members of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Austell, GA, under the leadership of Bishop Dale C. Bronner. Dr. Fortuchang received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at 9 years of age. To God be all the glory, honor and praise!

Anxiety Depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Social Anxiety Medication Management
Monica Barney

Monica Barney

Alpharetta EMDR/ATLneuro

Alpharetta, GA

Monica believes that taking the leap into therapy can be really scary, and wants you to know she will be there to receive you with compassion and a sincere desire to hear and understand you. She believes that life experiences shape the way we see and feel about ourselves, others, and the world. Trauma, or any disturbing event, can significantly distort these perceptions. This includes humiliation or betrayal; abuse; accidents; witnessing or experiencing natural disasters; or any other event that has been hurtful or disturbing, either from the distant or recent past. When life experiences are harmful or traumatic, we can feel stuck, and unable to move on. This can be overwhelming and defeating, and can often lead to a sense of hopelessness and despair. She believes in empathetically walking alongside others on their journey to hope, healing, and love.  Monica treats adults who are struggling with: trauma, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. She uses several different modalities focused on the needs and strengths of each individual client or couple and has received specialized training in EMDR to help process complex trauma. She treats children with behavioral issues using play therapy and works with couples going through divorce on co-parenting skills. Prior to private practice Monica spent fifteen years working with complex trauma survivors in an International Christian non-profit organization where she specialized in working with survivors of intimate partner violence, survivors of sex trafficking, at-risk children, refugees and those struggling with substance abuse and homelessness.

Trauma Anxiety Depression Personality Disorders Divorce Recovery
Drew Cleary

Drew Cleary

Daniel Walters Counseling

alpharetta, GA

Drew has been working with youth for nearly 10 years. He has experience as a teacher and taught English in South Korea for 7 years and taught middle school and high school in Georgia for 2 years. He recently made the transition to mental health as a therapist and works with teenagers in the Alpharetta area. Drew focuses on anxiety and depression in teenagers. He also focuses on the LGBT population, especially those teenagers and families who are also Christian and struggling with the two identities. 

Anxiety LGBTQ+ Depression ADHD
Aly Carver

Aly Carver

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.

Trauma Depression Emotional Abuse PTSD Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
Emily Giattina

Emily Giattina

Cultivate Counseling

Atlanta, GA

Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with women of all ages on concerns related to identity development, relationship challenges, recovery from substance use disorders, shame, perfectionism, high-demand jobs, relational or vicarious trauma, or life transitions. She also has experience working with individuals navigating the recovery process of a partner or adult child with a substance use disorder or mental health concern. Additionally, Emily works with clients grieving the loss of a loved one from suicide or unintentional drug overdose. Following her desire to serve others, Emily graduated from the University of Georgia with a master’s degree in social work and has worked in a variety of clinical settings in the Atlanta area. Upon graduation, Emily worked at the Ridgeview Institute as an admissions counselor. She then transitioned to Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences (MARR) and worked as a primary counselor with addiction and recovery. Before transitioning to private practice, Emily served as the Dual Diagnosis assistant director at Skyland Trail, where she worked with individuals who have a substance use disorder as well as a co-occurring diagnosis like major depression, generalized anxiety, schizophrenia, complex trauma, or disordered eating. At Skyland, Emily also provided supervision to therapists. Emily’s goal in therapy is to help create a safe place where clients can show up authentically and explore parts of themselves they’ve kept hidden. It is her hope that through values exploration, mindfulness, meaning making, and cognitive exercises, clients will begin to experience freedom from old cognitive and behavioral patterns that have kept them stuck and feeling unfulfilled.  Emily considers herself a lifelong learner; in her free time she is often exploring new interests and hobbies—or going on adventures with her pup, Lucy.

Addiction Codependency Grief Women's Issues Life Transitions