Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in working with women on identity formation and development, building healthy relationships with others and self, life-stage transitions, spiritual concerns, and grief and loss. Sarah’s work with clients centers around exploring and strengthening the foundational relationship with the self, to include: identity formation and personal growth, building self-trust, and the integration of faith/spirituality as desired. Sarah supports her clients in bringing their lives into greater alignment with their personal values so they may feel more at home within themselves and more empowered to express themselves authentically. She listens for the wisdom in her clients’ experiences and empowers them as active participants in their growth process. Sarah assists clients with values clarification, identifying and expressing emotions, establishing and maintaining boundaries, exploring purpose and meaning, self-esteem/self-worth, living and communicating authentically, codependence recovery, and developing personal agency.  Sarah’s personal and professional identity has been shaped by her dual training in mental/emotional health and spiritual health. She earned a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Sarah previously worked as a Board-Certified Chaplain (BCC) in the fields of palliative care, hospice, and mental health. She earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Mercer University. Sarah gained experience in acute mental health treatment, substance abuse recovery, and group counseling prior to transitioning into private practice at Cultivate Counseling in Buckhead. 

It is my honor and privilege to walk alongside my clients in a supportive, non-judgmental relationship, giving them a safe space for developing self-awareness, learning healthy coping skills, and improving their quality of life. I work best with adults and adolescents ages 16+. I have been in practice since 2011 and earned a master’s degree in community counseling from University of North Georgia. I have worked at Eagle Ranch children’s home in Flowery Branch, Georgia and at Still Waters, a nonprofit Christian counseling center in Gainesville, Georgia. In my own private practice, I currently see clients virtually.    I combine cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems to help my clients who are dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, codependency, anger, grief, and loss as well as marriage, parenting, and spiritual concerns. For clients seeking Christian counseling, I am able to offer a Christ-centered, Biblical approach. I believe that renewing of the mind through the truth of God‘s word and renewing of the heart through experiencing his love are the foundations for peace and joy, regardless of life circumstances. No matter our struggles, Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life and have it abundantly.” I love helping my clients on their journey to find this abundant life. Currently, I am only seeing clients virtually.

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. 

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.   

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.

Brittany is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, and a National Certified Counselor in Georgia. Her passion is helping children, age 3 up to young people age 25 and their families restore and rebuild the peace they’ve lost in their lives. She believes humans are designed to be intimately connected with others in loving and secure relationships. When that connection and safety become absent or broken because of life’s difficulties, emotional pain and behavioral issues often arise that are difficult to navigate alone. Brittany’s focus is on providing individuals (ages 3–25) with the tools they need to overcome their inner struggles, navigate challenges, and develop resiliency. Some of her specialties include working with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation, ADHD, low self-esteem, divorce, grief, social skills/peer relationships, behavioral issues, transitional issues, and parent-child attachment work (helping parents connect with their children to build more meaningful relationships). She loves partnering with parents and other important professionals to help children reach their goals and succeed! Brittany has worked as a counselor in a variety of settings, such as nonprofit organizations, animal-assisted therapy programs (utilizing dogs, horses, and dolphins), private practice, and the school system. She primarily uses play therapy and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help her clients achieve self-awareness and emotional healing. In her free time, Brittany enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, traveling, and playing sports.

Meet Chelsea King, a dedicated mental health advocate and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in private practice. Chelsea earned a master's degree in psychology and counseling from Troy University and a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology from Albany State University. She holds the esteemed National Certified Counselor (NCC) certificate. Chelsea's specializes in treating clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. She also specializes in adolescent therapy and premarital support.  Chelsea's passion for mental health extends beyond her work in private practice, Therapeutic Impressions Counseling. Chelsea serves as a clinical assessor for Clayton County, where she conducts comprehensive assessments to diagnose clients and facilitate appropriate clinical treatments. This work reflects her deep commitment to helping others achieve mental and emotional well-being. Chelsea's dedication to serving the Lord through helping others extends to her entrepreneurial endeavors. She founded The Yoni Company, a small business dedicated to feminine health products. Her products can be found in small businesses across Atlanta, Georgia, and Columbus, Mississippi. Demonstrating her heart for missions and charitable initiatives, Chelsea donates reusable pads to communities in Uganda, Africa, in an effort to positively impact women's health globally. In her free time, Chelsea indulges her creative side with pottery, tends to her beloved plants, and explores nature trails with her faithful canine companion, Ghost.  

Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your day-to-day life? Do you feel overwhelmed by your relationship and worry you’ll make the wrong decision? Have you had life changes that have been difficult to accept? You’re not alone. While you may feel isolated, you’re not the only one experiencing anxiety and uncertainty. And things can get better. I help clients learn healthy coping skills to explore and manage anxiety, life changes, and relationship issues. I use mindfulness techniques (breathing skills), CBT, and narrative therapy. For every session, I seek to create a warm and inviting space where clients feel at ease to be vulnerable and discuss and explore change. It’s important to me to provide a safe place for cultural diversity and differences in gender and sexual orientation.  I believe that anxiety doesn’t have to control your life or change your dreams. If you’re ready to take the next step, reach out today for your first appointment!

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. 

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.