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Angie Chini

Angie Chini

Path to Change, Cumming GA

Cumming, GA

Angie offers a nonjudgmental space for clients to share life’s struggles and victories. She has experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing relational and emotional issues, codependency and boundary challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Angie also journeys with those experiencing challenges with parenting, divorce, blended families, identity, and communication. Angie can provide faith-based counseling to those who seek it. Using a client-centered approach, Angie has specific training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy; holds certifications in critical incident stress management, the Flash Technique, and ACT; and is fully trained in EMDR. In addition, Angie holds the designation of being informed in Internal Family Systems (IFS). Angie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She regularly attends trainings to continue learning in order to help clients more effectively and she enjoys consultation with peers to gain additional insights.  In her free time, Angie enjoys exploring beach towns with her husband, spending time with her kids, or reading a good book with doggy, Mocha.  

Trauma Boundaries Codependency Anxiety Spirituality
Caitlin Kemeny

Caitlin Kemeny

Therapeutic Impressions

Cumming, GA

Caitlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling and a Master of Divinity in pastoral counseling. She now works in private practice and brings with her a multitude of experiences that include chaplaincy, assistant directorship at an inpatient residential substance abuse and mental health facility, and trauma counseling. Caitlin’s primary areas of focus include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, codependency, grief and loss, and low self-worth and spirituality/Christian counseling. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), and experiential therapies. She frequently works with veterans and first responders.    Caitlin’s client-centered therapy sessions integrate several modalities including CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapies, experiential, trauma-focused, and somatic practices. She provides compassion without criticism or judgment. Caitlin has experienced her own struggles with addiction, trauma, questioning her faith, and other life issues that not only give her firsthand experience, but also the ability to connect with her clients on a more personal level. When she is not in the office helping her clients find healing, you can find Caitlin outside or in the kitchen playing and baking with her daughter. 

Trauma Addiction Anxiety Depression Spirituality
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
Hayley Barden

Hayley Barden

Perspectives Psychological LLC

Marietta, GA

No matter what they’re facing, people of all ages deserve to be met where they are. Hayley seeks to support and champion every client she has the pleasure of working with. Though Hayley enjoys working with all clients, she specializes as a child and adolescent therapist.  She places value on understanding child development when treating young people. Hayley operates through a child-centered point of view and uses children’s natural language of play. In the words of Dr. Garry Landreth: “Toys are children’s words and play is their language.”  As adults, we often forget that children are innately different—from their brains to the way they see the world. Because of these natural differences, parents sometimes feel lost about how they can support their child. Hayley believes partnering with parents is an important part of the therapeutic process. A team is created whose sole focus is to provide space for each child to grow and be supported, understood, and heard. 

Anxiety Developmental Disorders Adjustment Parenting Trauma
Luke Durain

Luke Durain

Building Intimate Marriages, Inc.

Suwanee, GA

Dr. Luke has a passion for empowering couples, individuals, and adolescents who desire healing and growth. He strives to provide a safe and compassionate space to promote greater insight, resilience skills, interpersonal effectiveness, and recovery from emotional wounds. Dr. Luke is committed to honoring “the whole person” regardless of their past and present journey. This approach has allowed many people to feel comfortable with him as they explore faith, sexuality, race, or autism. Dr. Luke also has extensive experience helping couples navigate relationship difficulties and helping families or individuals on the autism spectrum. Dr. Luke has gone through rigorous doctoral training in clinical psychology, which included psychological assessments, testing, and scientific research. This experience created a passion for assessing and working with individuals with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Luke also holds a master’s degree in theology. He has years of youth ministry experience in a Korean church and with providing therapy to church members, seminary students, and pastors. He has walked alongside people in many different seasons of their spiritual journey and listened with an open heart to stories of people from diverse racial backgrounds. For many years, Dr. Luke provided in-home and in-class therapy to youth on the autism spectrum or with ADHD. He has walked alongside parents and youth as they encounter the day-to-day joys and struggles common for the autistic community. These experiences inform his current therapy, parenting skills, and psychological assessments for autism, ADHD, and beyond. As a marriage counselor, Dr. Luke draws from the emotionally focused therapy and imago relationship therapy approaches. His therapy style equips couples with healthy communication skills, addresses old conflict patterns, and fosters deeper levels of understanding and intimacy. Dr. Luke says, “Whether you are wrestling with relationship conflict, spiritual doubt, have had painful church experiences, or painful racial experiences, I believe your pain and voice matter. I also believe that healing and empowerment are possible, one gentle step at a time. I would be honored to walk alongside you.” Dr. Luke grew up in Texas, enjoying soccer and reading. He went to California to study psychology, theology, and filmmaking. He feels blessed to be married to a wife who shares his love for dogs and the show Survivor.

Marital and Premarital Psychological Testing and Evaluation Depression Anxiety Trauma
Kirsten Banks, LPC, CPCS, CAI, CIP

Kirsten Banks, LPC, CPCS, CAI, CIP

Therapeutic Recovery Network

Cumming, GA

Kirsten Banks is a Georgia State Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a nationally Certified Interventionist (CAI and CIP), and a Certified PC Trauma Therapist. She earned her BA and BS degrees in Sociology and a minor in Rehabilitative Services in Women’s Studies from the University of Florida in 1998. In 2005, she earned her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University.  Kirsten has worked in the addiction field for over 20 years and specializes in substance use disorders, mental health, codependency, and trauma, as well as families, couples, and individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. She is the founder of Therapeutic Recovery Network and offers counseling, intervention, and consulting services for mental health and substance abuse. Kirsten uses a network approach to facilitate the necessary services for each individual in the family. She has found that this collaborative approach is the most effective. It allows her to assess and develop a tailored plan for individuals and families to find their paths to healing. In addition to her work as a therapist and interventionist, Kirsten has extensive involvement in the local area to help combat the impact of drug addiction on the community. She developed and facilitates a local support group and an online support community called Parent Recovery Network (PRN) for parents and grandparents with loved ones struggling with addiction. 

Addiction Substance Abuse Trauma Codependency Alcohol Abuse
Sha Wortman

Sha Wortman

Beyond Today Counseling Center

Cumming, GA

Sha Wortman is an Associate Professional Counselor who has been working in the mental health field since 1994, serving in healthcare and hospice settings as well as elementary and high schools. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Education in School Counseling from Georgia State University. Sha served as a school counselor, working with students, families, and staff for 20 years. She has worked with diverse populations from a variety of backgrounds.  Life is challenging! Changes, both good and not so good, can be difficult to navigate. Sha feels blessed to help others explore feelings, identify and utilize strengths, and build skills like improving executive functioning. Her work is deeply rooted in faith, and she understands we all have unique stories and our backgrounds shape how we operate and heal. Sha has been married since 1996 and has four growing and grown sons. She and her husband have been foster and adoptive parents. When not working, Sha can usually be found gathered around a firepit with music and her favorite people.   

Life Transitions Spirituality Anxiety College and Student Affairs Relationship Issues
Hannah Jordan

Hannah Jordan

Atlanta Wellness Collective

Acworth, GA

Hannah Jordan is from Marietta, which she still calls home. She earned a bachelor’s degree in community health at Georgia College and State University and is working toward a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Richmont Graduate University.  Hannah enjoys working with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing concerns such as eating disorders, body-image and self-esteem issues, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and family issues. She uses a holistic approach in the process of helping clients reach their personalized goals. Hannah is under the supervision of Dr. Nicole Thaxton. Prior to counseling, Hannah worked as a director for a national nonprofit in the Atlanta area.  Hannah believes in the importance of wellness in every area of life. In addition to practicing at Atlanta Wellness Collective, Hannah enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, playing tennis, watching the Braves, and traveling.  

Body Image Eating Disorders Life Transitions Adjustment Anxiety
Lacadia Jones

Lacadia Jones

Thrive Forward Therapy

Suwanee, GA

Lacadia earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Georgia. She went on to earn a master’s degree in family therapy from Mercer University School of Medicine and a master’s degree in early childhood education from Mercer University. Lacadia enjoyed teaching elementary school students for many years. Through her teaching experience, she was inspired to continue her career in family therapy to serve individuals and families in the process of healing and growth.  Lacadia uses integrated theoretical approaches including narrative therapy, play therapy techniques, and emotionally focused therapy to create a safe space for clients to create change. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families and people who are parenting or facing life transitions. Lacadia lives in the Atlanta area with her husband. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, being in nature, and creating art in various forms. Her favorite part of life is new experiences. She is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Lacadia is under the supervision of Jennifer Wilmoth, LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Anxiety Depression Life Transitions Adjustment 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