Molly Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years’ experience. She is passionate about establishing relationships with clients so she can help them face the fears that keep them from thriving—and then make courageous changes. She loves watching people as they discover who they were made to be. Molly is especially skilled at—and greatly enjoys—working with preteens, adolescents, women of all ages, married couples, and families. Molly earned a bachelor’s degree in humanities at Bluefield State College in Bluefield, West Virginia, and she earned a master’s degree in professional counseling from Liberty University. She is licensed in the state of Georgia. Molly worked at a small nonprofit counseling center in Loganville, Georgia. Prior to joining the counseling staff at The Wings Center, she spent the last five years serving as the admissions counselor at Eagle Ranch, where she worked with hundreds of families in crisis and helped them find hope that life could be better. Molly conceptualizes the obstacles her clients face through the lens of family systems. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and a person-centered approach to journey with her clients toward their goals for healing.

As a newly licensed associate professional counselor, Jill is full of anticipation. She imagines that clients coming to counseling for the first time might feel the same way—a little nervous, but hoping for positive experiences. Jill has learned there is something powerful that happens when you find a listening ear belonging to someone who’s totally for you. Though no one wants to experience disappointment, depression, anxiety, the loss of a loved one, or moments of defeat, the hardships of life are inevitable. Sometimes we find ourselves in a situation where we need someone to walk along beside us, offering us hope and a helping hand. Just as this has been done for her, Jill desires to walk with someone else and help them find hope amid their trials. Jill believes God has given each person intrinsic worth, purpose, and identity. Her faith inspires her to counsel with excellence, using evidence-based theories and techniques. Most importantly, Jill believes God has a powerful, life-giving, life-changing love that has the ability to transform and restore broken hearts and relationships. She wants to hear your story and help you move beyond the struggles you’re facing.

Life can be hard, but it can be navigated with a sense of peace and fulfillment by continuously caring for and connecting with oneself. The therapeutic experience should be enjoyed, not another setting where one feels pressured to be perfect or cater to the needs of someone else. Dyimond's supports clients as they do the empowering work to grow into their most authentic self. She provides a compassionate experience that encourages personal healing and wellness. She starts from a person-centered orientation and has experience with CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, expressive arts, sand-tray, and solution-focused approaches. She is fluent in English and Spanish and has more than four years of work experience with the Hispanic/Latino population. Her approach is based in theory, inspired by experience, and creatively tailored to each client. Life is hard and the work must be done; however, it can be done with grace and in freedom. Dyimond wants to help you do the work. Connect with her and get started.

Natalie has a passion for calling out the gold in people. While working toward a bachelor’s degree in dance, Natalie discovered she enjoyed uplifting her fellow dancers even more than teaching classes or performing. She realized the artists she met needed encouragement just as much as technical training, and she sought to fill the gap by becoming a therapist. Before completing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University, Natalie gained experience at a children’s home, where she worked with adolescents with behavioral concerns and parents who needed support. She also worked with adolescents and adults with eating disorders at an inpatient program and in a private practice setting. Natalie’s goal is to create a supportive relationship where her clients can find wholeness and healing. She now works with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, disordered eating, and trauma. She is under the supervision of Lindsey Mart, LPC, CPCS.

Multidisciplinary Mental Health Practice serving the community for all ages and disorders

Lee Anne Dickerson, PsyD, was raised in a home that was very active in ministry to children and the poor. This fostered a special love in her heart and passion for children and families. She brings two generations of wisdom into her practice, which continues to help children and families foster healthy connections and repair broken relationships. When working with Dr. Dickerson, parents can expect to be welcomed into a warm, supportive, and collaborative working relationship. Children will find she delights in their individuality and will work toward solutions and growth in a fun and engaging way. Dr. Dickerson completed her Doctor of Psychology degree from Regent University in 2001 and has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. She is licensed as a clinical psychologist in both Georgia (#PSY004236) and her native state of Virginia (#0810003264). Dr. Dickerson has worked in various settings including in-patient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment center, and private practice. In addition, she has taught undergraduate and graduate level psychology courses. She views clients through the lenses of Attachment Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Dr. Dickerson is sensitive to the physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs of her clients. Her graduate training focused on integrating faith with psychology, and she is more than happy to incorporate faith into therapy when requested, while welcoming individuals from all faith, non-faith, and cultural backgrounds. Dr. Dickerson values continuing education and is trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (R) (TBRI), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Theraplay (R), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the EAGALA model of equine assisted therapy. Dr. Dickerson has extensive experience working with foster and adoptive families in both child welfare agencies and private practice. She recognizes the unique needs of the child, the parents, and additional siblings in the home. Seeing the need for social support for these families, Dr. Dickerson developed a day camp for adoptive families utilizing the TBRI model and equine assisted therapy. Dr. Dickerson also provides psychological testing for foster and adoptive children. Testing provides diagnostic clarification and practical recommendations for parents, care givers, and child care workers. Dr. Dickerson believes it is a privilege and honor to be a part of telling each child’s story and providing assistance for their care and healing.

As humans, our natural inclination is to move away from pain. But at a certain point, we may find that the strategies which once protected us are actually causing us even more pain. Through therapy, you can find ways to break old cycles that are keeping you stuck so you can move into the wholeness you desire. Emma obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and completed her master’s degree at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. After graduation, Emma spent over a year as the lead therapist in an intensive treatment day program with a focus on complex trauma and its co-occurring disorders. Her experience there gave her a deep understanding of the ways in which childhood wounds re-emerge in adolescence and adulthood, enabling her to help clients examine their pasts without dwelling on them too deeply. Emma believes that there is healing in connection, whether it is through shared laughter or shared pain. She values being authentic with her clients in order that they may feel the freedom to do the same with her. She is honest, compassionate, direct, and willing to go to whatever depths her clients feel ready for.

Rachel has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2008. She earned a master’s degree in professional counseling from Georgia State University in 2005. For the last 21 years, she worked with North Point Ministries and was a Director in the Care Network. Rachel now works with men, women, and couples navigating difficult seasons, including divorce or separation, adjusting to a stepfamily, co-parenting, or life transitions. She also focuses on premarital counseling; time management; and issues with anxiety, boundaries, codependency, self-worth; forgiveness, and grief.   Rachel has two children in middle school and lives in Forsyth County. After 13 years of marriage, Rachel journeyed through a difficult divorce. In the midst of devastating brokenness, Rachel's faith in God strengthened as she trusted in his grace and promises. Rachel is now happily remarried.

Dr. Rivers is a Georgia Licensed Psychologist in private practice with over 30 years of experience providing individual and group therapy, as well as workshops to numerous organizations. Her practice specialties are stress management, trauma and abuse, relationships (focusing on single women), and multicultural and racial identity issues. Additionally, one of the unique factors that she brings to her work is an ability to assist clients whose religious faith is instrumental in many of their life choices. She has found that combining evidenced based treatment along with the knowledge that comes from spiritual and religious faith is an approach that works for many of her clients. Dr. Rivers started her career in University Counseling Centers, and she served as the Director of the Counseling Center at Kennesaw State University before leaving in 2009 to pursue her dream of owning her own business and working in private practice. She started her business, Healing Hearts Psychology Consultants, Inc in 2008 and currently practices in Atlanta. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University of Chicago, her M.S. degree in Counseling from Georgia State University, and her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Georgia. In addition to her counseling work, she has served in leadership positions in several professional organizations including President of the Georgia College Counseling Association, Board member of the Georgia Psychological Association, and the Professional Development Chair of the American College Counseling Association.

Wendy’s journey to becoming a therapist began as a desire to help others through encouragement when she was very young. As an educator, mother, and minister's wife, she has been learning how to create and sustain a spiritually and emotionally healthy life, marriage, and family for more than 28 years. Her family spent more than 12 years living in a cross-cultural environment. Wendy knows what it feels like to be an outsider and misunderstood, facing circumstances beyond her control. Her compassion for others has grown as she has faced trials that have taught her to let go of fear and judgment. She strives to live daily in a spirit of grace toward herself and others, remembering the grace that she has been given throughout her lifetime. Wendy earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Valdosta State University in 1993. After returning from three separate tours as a cross-cultural worker in Central Asia, she attended Richmont Graduate University, earning a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and a certificate in marriage and family therapy. She worked with children, adolescents, and families under board-certified art therapist Teresa Woodruff's direction at Art It Out Therapy in East Cobb. There she learned to incorporate creative expression into various therapy modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and person-centered and group therapy. Wendy also worked with individual adults and couples at Hope Counseling Center in Marietta. To further her work with couples and families and gain a better understanding of the role of attachment in relationships, she studied emotionally focused therapy (EFT) under James Hawk, PhD., LPC. Wendy is in the certification process for EFT. Wendy receives strength and encouragement from her faith in Christ and believes it informs every area of her life. As a follower of Christ, she is compelled to love others as she has been loved. To Wendy, that includes respecting the personal beliefs of others, even if they differ from her own. She hopes that every person she is with experiences compassion and a nonjudgmental spirit from her. If incorporating your personal faith into therapy is something you want, Wendy will gladly do so. However, she will not force her beliefs on you. Wendy welcomes clients from any faith or with no faith background at all. Wendy loves working with school-aged children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families. She believes that play is the primary language of children and incorporates creative expression, play therapy, and games into her work with them. She also uses media and art therapy with adolescents—and adults! Wendy believes everyone can benefit from creative expression. She has a passion for working with couples and families and has chosen EFT as her primary therapy model. According to authors Candice C. Beasley and Richard Ager (2019), EFT is one of the most effective, researched-based, relational therapies for couples. Having experienced EFT as both a client and therapist, Wendy can vouch for its effectiveness. At Family Renewal Counseling in Woodstock, she is now under the direction and supervision of Christie Poole, MS, LMFT, and board-certified supervisor Erin Holcomb, MS, LPC.