Mayra is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health from Richmont Graduate University. Her clinical experience includes an emphasis on depression and anxiety disorders, addiction, spiritual growth, life transitions, emotional intelligence, and building healthy relationships. In her practice, Mayra utilizes attachment theory, cognitive behavioral theory (CBT), family systems, and emotionally focused therapy, among others. She is currently PREPARE/ENRICH certified, trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and telemental health. She will soon be a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional (CCATP) and is completing certifications in the Gottman Method and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).Mayra values the impact of childhood and adolescent experiences on adult identity, relationships, and behavior. Consequently, her heart as a therapist is to help people connect with God, themselves, and others so they can find fulfillment and purpose. She believes that a strong, therapeutic relationship provides a safe environment, which allows the individual to explore and discover who they are created to be. Mayra was born in Lima, Peru, and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

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.

Are you easily angered? Are you anxious or often unable to stop crying? Are you frequently irritable to the point that it affects your relationships? Are your emotions difficult to manage? Are you uncertain about why you feel the way you do?Dr. Harding is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who is here to walk through this with you. Her 15 years of experience and her Doctor of Philosophy in counseling allow her to combine an understanding of real-world practicality with a depth of knowledge. She is a wife and a mom of two, juggling life right alongside you––and even winging motherhood with you!She will meet you where you are and assist you with various issues such as anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, postpartum depression, self-esteem, life transitions, suicidal ideation, marital issues, school issues, and more. Dr. Harding understands that reaching out for help can be difficult, but she is passionate about helping others and about helping you.We aren't meant to do life alone, especially during challenging seasons. Let Dr. Harding sit with you, listen to you, create a plan, explore your strengths, and develop strategies to help you move toward a better tomorrow.

Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been a practicing clinician since 2015. Emily earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Mississippi and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in trauma from Richmont Graduate University.  Her experience includes working with adolescents, teenagers, young adults, and adults. She’s worked with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, family of origin issues, grief, and spirituality. She is equipped to have family or joint sessions as needed for her client’s well-being.  In the counseling office, Emily aspires to see healing in the midst of broken stories through the redemptive, saving power of Jesus Christ. She is trained in the integration of psychology and Christianity, and these tools can be utilized at the client’s request.  Emily is happily married with one beautiful daughter. In her free time she loves to be in nature, read books, and spend time with family. 

Everyone possesses a desire to be known and loved, but due to a compassion deficit in one’s past, belief systems can develop which contribute to an instinct of self-protection that blocks life-giving relationships from forming. When light is shown in the dark burrows of one's hiding, freedom ensues, and healthy relationship and attachment are possible. Kendall is passionate about joining men and women on their journey toward healing and freedom. He works with individuals, families, and groups who long to live a full life, free from the shackles that have haunted them throughout their lives. Kendall has a master’s degree in professional counseling from Denver Seminary. He is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and is an emotion-focused couples therapist. Kendall enjoys fishing, hiking, snowboarding, and playing softball as often as possible. He loves a good campfire and holds his family and friends within the fabric of his heart.

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.

Finding your own path and becoming “the person you were meant to be” is exactly what Carol set out to do with the support of her family when she left the business world and enrolled in graduate school, earning two counseling degrees and becoming a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Before beginning her second career in counseling, she interned in an employee assistance program (EAP) environment and conducted a depression and alcohol screening program in conjunction with the National Institute of Mental Health. As the director of Hillside Counseling Center, she serves in a vibrant, faith-based community that reaches those in need, primarily in Cherokee, Cobb, and Fulton counties. Carol describes Hillside as a place that speaks peace, hope, and healing. It is the perfect spot to provide counseling to those who are hurting and struggling with real, everyday problems. She has developed a staff of other licensed clinicians to greater serve children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Carol is a good listener and a gifted diagnostician. She specializes in helping individuals and couples define what their problems are and creates an environment where strategies are defined so change can occur and goals can be achieved. Carol has specialized training in working with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, positive psychology, and couples work. When Carol is not in the office, she cherishes time with family and friends. She enjoys travel, exercise, the mountains, the beach, eating healthy, and learning something new every day.

Emily is an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) working in private practice at Grow Counseling. Emily specializes in working with adults and teens with clinical issues including anxiety, depression, difficulty with life transitions, disabilities, and chronic illness. Her certification reflects her passion for improving the quality of life for individuals with mental health concerns impacted by disabilities and chronic health conditions. Believing that each client is a unique individual, Emily uses a collaborative approach to determine a specific treatment plan and techniques best suited to help her client’s reach their goals. She strives to equip her clients with the tools needed to address the unique, ongoing challenges of living with mental health concerns. Emily addresses both the mental, physical, and spiritual components of wellness to help clients improve both their daily functioning and their overall quality of life. Emily’s passion for working with these populations was fostered by her experience working with traumatic brain injury survivors and her work with transplant patients. Her focus on rehabilitation provided Emily with the opportunity to integrate her own passion for athletics into her work with athletes at both the collegiate and professional level. An Atlanta native, Emily earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to that, she received her undergraduate degree in psychology and nonprofit studies from Auburn University.

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.

Erin (Pridgen) Nicolas, M.S. is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Her interests include working with children and their parents. Her areas of specialty include working with children struggling with anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, divorce, grief, behavioral issues, and self-esteem. As a play therapist, Erin makes use of both directive and non-directive approaches with her child-clients based on their individual needs. She utilizes the creative and playful nature of children to enhance their resiliency and coping abilities with whatever struggles they may face in a welcoming and supportive environment. She is also extremely passionate about working with parents on strengthening the parent-child relationship and developing sound parenting skills. When parents are involved in the therapy, children can experience more growth.