Brad has recently started his business, Brad Erlandson LLC, and is looking forward to utilizing the qualities and concepts that he knows will be helpful to clients. He has been counseling for seven years, beginning as an intern in 2011. Upon graduation in 2012, he began using his education and experience fulltime at Oakland Psychiatric Associates in Clarkston, MI. In 2016 Bradley moved to Georgia, where he has been active in a group practice. He uses a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), logotherapy, and integration. Bradley has a master’s in religion as well as a master’s in counseling. In addition, he has a professional specialization in mental health that included testing and psychopathology with an additional 400 hours of internship. Bradley has seen people heal and grow as they resolve conflict, face oppressive thoughts, find meaning, and if they have a faith base, find it confirmed. Bradley is married and has two sons.

Laurie is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Alpharetta who specializes in helping individuals discover their true voices as they navigate self-worth and self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, life-stage transitions, and recovery issues.  She graduated from Liberty University with a master's degree in professional counseling. Laurie integrates multiple therapeutic methods into her therapy work to help individuals address their struggles, learn new skills, and practice new behaviors. Laurie is the founder and director of Boerman Consulting, an organization and counseling center that helps individuals cultivate joy, courage, and freedom in their lives. Her private practice is currently located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Ash Blanton is passionate about helping teens/adolescents, college students, and men thrive in all areas of life! Specializing in helping clients with anxiety, depression, addictions, and self-esteem, Ash believes that counseling is for anyone who has a problem and wants to see improvement in their life. He works with parents to find the best care for their sons and wants to see young men empowered to be all they can be.   Ash earned an education specialist degree in professional counseling from the University of West Georgia. He is a national board certified counselor and a guide for Onsite Workshops. Ash is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate (CSAT-C). He is trained in experiential therapy, psychodrama, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and is internal family systems (IFS) informed.

Michael and his wife, Kristen, co-founded Anchored Mind Counseling + Nutrition—a multidisciplinary private practice that seeks to invest in the lives of their clients and community. Located in historic downtown Roswell, they aim to establish roots by partnering with local organizations, offering group experiences, and building a culture of growth and generosity. Michael received a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Richmont Graduate University. He is certificated in marriage and family therapy and trauma counseling. Michael has pursued additional relationally focused training through the highly regarded Gottman Institute and is a certified facilitator of Prepare/Enrich relationship assessments. Michael works with adults and couples to address a wide range of concerns, including men’s issues, relationship dynamics, life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, spiritual formation, and career counseling. He seeks to create a safe and collaborative space for clients to move toward hope and healing. Michael’s approach to the therapeutic process is best expressed by the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn: “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.” Before his career in counseling, Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Kennesaw State University and spent several years working for Apple Inc. as a manager and trainer. Throughout high school and college, he worked as a martial arts instructor, a pursuit he credits with cultivating an appreciation for mindfulness and a continued enthusiasm for physical fitness.

Tanya is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who is passionate about helping her clients understand how their family of origin, culture, and faith have impacted how they see the world. By discovering these often unspoken rules about life, Tanya helps both families and individuals use this insight to empower them to choose their paths with greater understanding and freedom. She uses techniques from structural family therapy (SFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to work with adolescents, families, and individuals. She focuses on anxiety, depression, parenting, family conflict, identity formation, and relationship challenges. It is her goal to help foster personal healing and growth while also establishing a safe environment to support lasting change. Tanya grew up speaking both English and Spanish and has lived a total of 14 years overseas. Her experiences in ministry, education, and counseling have given her a broad perspective with which to better understand people from a variety of backgrounds.

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.

Emily is an Associate Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. Prior to attending Richmont, Emily earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Georgia (GO DAWGS!). Emily has worked with children, teens, adults, and families in both hospital and private practice settings. Emily has specific experience working with children and teens with eating disorders. Emily provides evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, including working closely with families and collaborating with additional providers as needed. Emily also works with clients with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma. When she’s not in the office, Emily enjoys painting, reading, and walking her dog Shiloh!

Cally earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of North Georgia and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She is a licensed associate professional counselor. Cally believes people are holistic beings with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. She aims to work collaboratively with individuals to help them develop life-long coping skills and healthy thought processes. She believes change starts from within, and she works to empower clients to take steps to create the change they wish to see for themselves. Cally is passionate about working with adolescents and adults who are living with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, anger, trauma, and life transitions. Cally has experience serving in various mental health roles and environments, including adolescent crisis stabilization units, trauma-focused centers, outpatient settings, community service boards,  and school-based mental health. Cally joined InnerCompass Counseling in July 2021. Prior to joining InnerCompass, she served as a school-based counselor through The Summit Counseling Center. She also has experience working in a nonprofit setting serving sexual abuse survivors of all ages. She is enthusiastic about creating a meaningful connection with each client. In her free time, Cally enjoys traveling, hiking, music, and spending time with family.

Melanie completed her bachelor’s degree in photojournalism through the University of Georgia. While completing her BA, she discovered that what she enjoyed most about photojournalism was meeting people and helping them tell their stories. Her newly found passion led her to complete her master’s in clinical mental health counseling at Denver Seminary. As part of her studies, Melanie worked in a college setting to counsel young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and relational issues. After moving back to Georgia, she has worked extensively to help both adolescents and adults manage a range of mental health problems. Melanie is passionate about working with individuals on issues of grief and loss, career concerns, and relationship issues. She has years of experience working with teens and young adults with identity development, family and peer relationships, and anxiety related to school. She also enjoys helping premarital couples create a strong foundation for their relationships to flourish. In addition, Melanie understands the unique stressors faced by individuals working in the helping and medical professions. She desires to help these individuals develop mindsets and strategies to prevent and manage compassion fatigue.  Melanie seeks to create a warm, supportive environment where her clients feel heard and valued as they develop skills and process emotions to face life’s challenges. Melanie helps her clients pursue their goals through a holistic approach, using a variety of treatment methods that take into consideration a client’s physical, relational, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, baking, and spending time outdoors. She is a member of the LPCA of Georgia.