Nicole is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Sandy Springs. Nicole works with career professionals and entrepreneurs to provide career-related therapeutic support that includes addressing work-related anxieties and stress management tools, developing work-life balance, creating effective professional boundaries, exploring career transitions, as well as honing leadership development skills.  Nicole’s approach to career counseling is unique, as she helps clients create long-term emotional wellbeing in their professional lives by utilizing evidenced-based, solution-focused interventions and assessment tools to activate professional satisfaction and exponential personal growth.  Clients share that they appreciate Nicole’s direct manner of communication and down-to-earth nature. Additionally, while Nicole is comfortable dealing with complex and deep emotions, she also values the use of humor and laughter in her work when appropriate. 

Do you find yourself feeling down, more overwhelmed than usual, or perhaps worried about every little thing? Are you going through a significant life transition or experiencing some form of loss? At some point, we will all face an unexpected change, some form of trauma, or will need a listening ear.  Leola D’Aversa is the founder of Healing at the Source, LLC where her passion is to help young adults heal and navigate life's challenges. Leola is a licensed professional counselor and grief-informed professional in GA. The Colorado native holds a master’s degree from Argosy University and a BA from Spelman College. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, and grief. Leola believes that therapy is collaborative. She will work with you to process your feelings, change unproductive thoughts and behaviors, and build upon your strengths so that you can live a happier, more fulfilling life. 

With over 29 years of experience, Lisa brings a distinctive level of expertise to counseling with her clients. Whether it's providing guidance to parents of difficult children or teaching depressed clients how to change their negative thinking and behavior, Lisa demonstrates compassion toward her clients. She has a particular interest in seeing people change instead of just learning to cope better. She walks alongside clients and guides them as they work on areas that cause them to feel stuck and limit their ability to live an abundant life. She provides a safe space, not only for clients to find solutions to life challenges but also to wrestle with God on these issues so that they can ultimately experience the love and power of God, which leads to true freedom. Lisa offers a unique opportunity for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) clients by providing exposure therapy inside and outside the office. She has been trained in biofeedback to treat migraines, chronic pain, stress, and other health issues. She provides cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for insomnia and works with people of all ages who struggle with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She is the founder and director of Paraclete Counseling Center and sees clients in the Johns Creek, Cumming, Buford, and Lawrenceville areas.

Do you sometimes feel like no matter how much you try to make things better, there’s just no breaking free from the negative cycles your relationship seems stuck in? Rachel's passion is working with couples across a variety of stages in their relationship, particularly couples who are dating, engaged, newly married, or transitioning into parenthood. Couples in these stages may struggle with communication issues, life transitions, complex family dynamics, trauma, betrayal, or infidelity. Together, you and Rachel will work to understand where each partner is coming from and collaborate on a plan to establish a more unified dynamic within your relationship. Rachel also sees high schoolers, college students, or young adults (Gen-Z and millennials) experiencing difficult life transitions, relationship issues, loneliness, issues of faith or spirituality, complicated family dynamics, etc.   Rachel believes that therapy should not only provide a space to talk about what’s on your mind, but it should also be a place where you receive unbiased support, direct feedback when appropriate, and helpful resources. Rachel is committed to being a lifelong learner, so she is always on the lookout for books, articles, or podcasts that may be helpful to your unique situation. Additionally, because she understands how spiritual and religious beliefs can shape our lives in vitally important ways, she specializes in integrating this element of clients’ lives into the counseling relationship if they wish. Rachel gladly welcome clients from all spiritual, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Bryan Stickney is a dedicated therapist in Atlanta who specializes in helping clients with depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and addiction. His deep commitment to guiding others on their transformative journey toward healing and personal growth began with his own struggles with addiction and mental health. During his recovery, he experienced the immense value of therapy, which led him to realize his own calling to make a direct and meaningful impact on people’s wellbeing. Driven by this purpose, he earned a master’s degree in social work from Kennesaw State University. He also holds an undergraduate business degree from The University of Alabama and spent several years in the corporate world prior to becoming a licensed therapist. Those formative years taught him invaluable skills in leadership and effective communication and provided him with a unique perspective on how to view human interactions. Bryan's comprehensive academic journey has equipped him with an understanding of the human psyche, the intricacies of mental health, and a diverse range of therapeutic approaches. Throughout his career, Bryan has had the privilege of working in various clinical settings, from residential treatment at Skyland Trail to being a lead therapist with Caron Treatment Centers, where he focused on addiction and dual diagnosis treatment. Most recently, he's been dedicated to private practice, where he's meticulously honed his clinical skills, leveraging Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  If you're seeking therapy for addiction, substance use disorders, depression, and/or anxiety, Bryan's expertise and personal experiences uniquely equip him to guide you toward the life you deserve. His mission is to empower you to navigate life's complexities, attain self-awareness, and cultivate the resilience necessary for a fulfilling life. 

Nicole is passionate about partnering with adults, adolescents, and couples in achieving their personal goals and on their journey toward healing in an emotionally safe and accepting environment. She works in areas including substance use, personal identity, spirituality, adult autism, anxiety, depression, adult ADD and ADHD, childhood trauma, chronic pain, grief and loss, social anxiety, relationship difficulties and conflict, difficulties with communication and assertiveness, and blended family dynamics. Nicole teaches skills for communication and conflict resolution and, while incorporating empathy and compassion, utilizes various interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Nicole is an associate professional counselor who earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Richmont Graduate University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Auburn University. She has worked in long-term residential treatment for substance use disorder and in private practice. She is under the supervision of Heather Cobb, LPC, CPCS.

Juan is a licensed professional counselor who works with couples and individuals. He specializes in a variety of areas, including depression, anxiety, trauma, faith issues, life transitions, and sexual brokenness. He also does premarital and couples counseling. Juan is a bilingual therapist, fluent in English and Spanish.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and history, a master’s degree in mental health counseling, and a Master of Divinity degree. Before working as a professional counselor, Juan served as a pastor for six years.    Juan seeks to counsel from a biblical perspective and utilizes a gospel-centered approach. In addition, he draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches according to the client’s specific needs. He mainly uses interventions and insights from Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method.    Juan is committed to being attuned to his clients and walking alongside them through their challenges and suffering. His goal is to create a safe environment where they can be vulnerable and he can extend kindness, grace, and the hope of Jesus to them.    Juan loves spending time with his wife and baby boy. He enjoys reading, traveling, drinking coffee, and playing and watching soccer.

Karla has been working in mental health for more than 30 years. In the beginning years, she worked in hospital settings and had a part-time private practice. She launched a full-time practice in 2003 and loves working with all ages. Through conversation, experience, clinical training, and godly wisdom, she strives to understand each client and what specific technique is needed to reach their goals. Though she’s had the privilege to help with many pressing issues, many clients have come to therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, OCD, and relational concerns. Karla has specific training in trauma and crisis intervention as well as expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, and Ecotherapy. Her passion for animals and being in nature has allowed her to recognize the therapeutic benefits  of treating the whole person—emotionally, mentally, spiritually, physically, and socially. Karla will meet with her clients at the office—or outdoors if this proves to be helpful for their healing and growth.  Most recently, Karla created Navigating Thru Nature, an outdoor opportunity where an individual, family, couple, or friend group can experience a deeper level of therapy if desired. This might include going on a day hike, overnight, or a several-day backpacking trip. Being in nature has a way of promoting healing and transformation.  Karla loves the Lord and seeks to help those who have like faith to grow closer in their relationship with him. When not seeing clients, she is either helping with a critical incident, backpacking a trail, traveling, going to church, or enjoying time with her friends or grown children and their families.

Courtney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of children of all ages and their caregivers and families. She provides outpatient, telehealth, and in-home clinical services. She has been in practice since 1995. For Courtney, the best part of being a counselor is being with her clients and watching families grow stronger, knowing they will impact future generations. She respects the gradual nature of the child and adolescent’s process in therapy, and she wants them to have a positive experience in hopes they will utilize therapy their entire life!  

Robert specializes in men's issues and couples counseling. He is passionate about helping men find their voices by learning to communicate without anger and by focusing on becoming the husbands and fathers they desire to be. Robert believes that the foundation of a strong marriage starts with authentic communication. Replacing the dysfunctional behavior, harsh words, and anger with authentic communication opens the door for healing. Robert is a licensed counselor and has a successful private practice in Cumming, Georgia, where he lives with his wife of 21 years and their son. In 2009, he received his master’s degree in counseling from Richmont Graduate University. Robert gained real world experience working in a business environment before following his passion and pursuing counseling. Robert believes the skills he developed while working in a challenging business environment, solving difficult problems and coming up with creative solutions, has helped him become a successful counselor.