Stanley Hoover is a licensed professional counselor, board certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors. He earned a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Mercer University and a master's degree in counseling from Richmont Graduate University. In addition to receiving specialized training in trauma counseling and spiritually integrated psychotherapy, Dr. Hoover is certified in Relationally Focused Psychodynamic Therapy by the Contemporary Psychodynamic Institute. Dr. Hoover's clinical practice is affiliated with the Hope Counseling Center at Richmont, where he serves as associate professor in the School of Counseling. 

Kara is passionate about offering grace and hope to those who are hurting. During her time at Richmont Graduate University (where she completed a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling), she pursued a certificate in trauma counseling, gaining valuable skills and a focused passion for walking alongside those who are hurting from the impact of traumatic events.  For her graduate internship training, she worked in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, gaining broad experience in a variety of mental health challenges. She also had the experience of co-leading a group for female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. She is certified in Prepare-Enrich premarital therapy, trained in Gottman-style couples therapy, and loves working with couples. She is also trained and experienced in addressing addiction.  Kara works with a broad range of clients, including adults (individuals and couples), teens, and families on a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships, addiction, and life stress. She is integrative in her theoretical approach and employs a variety of theories and techniques, often drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamics, emotion-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. 

Stacey believes our souls long for harmony through a healthy balance of mind, body, and spirit. She takes a holistic approach in her clinical work. Believing we all have a story that matters, she focuses on helping each client find what they need by understanding and owning their life story. She utilizes somatic work to connect the body and the mind, along with attachment work and Emotionally Focused Therapy to explore how and why we move in our relationships—and to create a path of learning how to do something different. Through the power of self-awareness, healing relationships, and the truth of one’s identity in Christ, Stacey believes restoration can be found.

Amanda Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in the Buckhead community. She specializes in working with couples and individuals that have relationship issues, anxiety, and depression, and also with young adults (20s and 30s) navigating the stresses that accompany their age group. Amanda is skilled at helping clients find true connection in their relationships by helping to improve their communication and conflict resolution skills. Additionally, she helps clients navigate issues of infidelity, rebuilding trust, grief, and forgiveness.  Amanda uses a clear, collaborative, and emotionally focused approach to help clients navigate their struggles. She balances being straightforward with humor and empathy. In addition to private practice, Amanda is passionate about relationship and mental health education in the community. She also enjoys leading premarital therapy and education groups.

Dr. Corey Carlisle believes that many men are disconnected from their inner worlds. And while they might learn all the right things to do to maintain stable lives, unresolved soul issues can still take men out. Dr. Corey helps men better understand themselves and live with greater freedom, power, and love throughout their lives and relationships.  Dr. Corey believes in the long game of soul work and inner growth. He offers no magic formulas or quick answers to the challenges clients face. His main goal is not to fix a problem per se, but to join each client on their road to becoming all God created them to be. Dr. Corey is professionally trained and equipped to walk with clients in understanding their inner worlds, freeing and empowering them to bring more life and goodness into the world and be a blessing to all those around.

Growing up near the water, Kristen has always been drawn to the rhythm of the tides and the possibility of what lies ahead. The mysterious communion of sand and sea brings her back to the simple truth that everyone is on a journey discovering their path toward home. Inspired by the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit, Kristen believes in fostering a space of rest and belonging for those on the journey. For those who have felt tossed about by the waves of life, Kristen understands the value of diving in together and remaining committed to curiosity over fear in the voyage ahead. Kristen is a graduate of Richmont Graduate University with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and a certificate in trauma therapy. Over the past six years she has worked with children, teens, adults, and families at the inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization level of care treating trauma and eating disorders. She is now in private practice where she specializes in treating individuals 16 and older who face issues with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, spirituality, trauma, and women's issues. She utilizes talk therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic interventions with her clients and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is considered the gold standard for trauma recovery. Kristen’s personal interests include hiking, finding local restaurants with great ambiance, spending time with her golden retriever Shiloh, and traveling anywhere a plane, train, car, or boat can take her. 

Brian K. Cunningham is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Christian counselor, and a Licensed Counselor (LAPC) in the state of Georgia. Brian earned a master’s degree in counseling and has expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, pastoral counseling, and marriage and family therapy. Brian uses holistic approaches to help individuals of all ages deal with life adjustments and overcome stressors,  boosting overall life satisfaction and self-esteem. Brian specializes in helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. He also helps clients strengthen premarital, martial, and family relationships. Brian is a transformational life coach and mentor, author, and motivational speaker. He is an advocate for youth and young adults, empowering them to make healthy choices.

Shay is a marriage and family counselor and licensed professional counselor with a special interest in group, individual, couples, and family therapy. She offers therapeutic services in downtown Decatur, Vinings, Suwanee, and Duluth at Enduring Connections Counseling Group. Shay has over 20 years of experience in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, and theology and is a graduate of Richmont Graduate University with a Master of Arts in marriage and family therapy, specializing in Christian sex therapy. She is currently serving as a practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of focus are sexual trauma, sexual dysfunctions, addictions, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and spiritual struggles.

Randy is an emotion-focused relationship therapist. He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia and specializes in three areas: men and men's issues, couples, and spiritual direction. We live in a time when what it means to be a man is being questioned. Randy enjoys coming alongside another man and creating what he calls a "no shame zone" for open and honest exploration of the questions and the implications for current relationships. Randy has advanced training and supervision in emotionally focused therapy for couples––a warm, respectful, and empirically validated method for helping couples enrich the quality of their relationship through the development of a secure, emotional bond. His focus is on dealing with the couple's unique history and present realities. Spiritual health and emotional health go hand in hand. Randy draws upon many years of pastoral ministry coupled with a master’s degree in counseling psychology to assist his clients in the exploration and integration of these two important dimensions of personhood. Randy only sees patients virtually. 

Anxiety, worry, and stress can cripple anyone’s life to the point of fatigue, social isolation, depression, and the avoidance of valued activities and goals. People are often left feeling lonely, inadequate, socially anxious—even panicky. Ignoring anxiety or self-medicating with alcohol or drugs makes matters worse. Hector helps people grow and expand into a state of freedom, self-confidence, and empowerment so they can embrace life. Hector himself has recovered from crippling symptoms of anxiety disorders; he truly understands anxiety from the inside out! Traumatic experiences such as childhood abuse and neglect can haunt people for a lifetime. Reliving distressing memories or having nightmares or negative thoughts can make the past seem real when, in reality, it is not. Despite the best self-help efforts, after a short time some people return to the "same old, same old" without getting the results and symptom relief they long for. That's discouraging, isn't it? But long-lasting, personal change is possible. Relief is real; don't lose hope. You’re too important! As a psychotherapist, Hector has been helping people for over 12 years. Using scientifically proven, effective approaches such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based therapy, Hector assists people in developing coping skills they can implement naturally. Through quicker yet still effective methods like EMDR interlaced with hypnosis, Hector helps rewrite negative stories and memories stored in the subconscious mind, where distressing memories, irrational fears, and anxiety reside. In using these methods, people achieve a more thorough and long-lasting renovation of mind, body, spirit, and soul. Hector has also spent several years helping people overcome addictions. Late afternoon and Saturday appointments are available. Visit Hector’s website and call today for a free, confidential 15-minute phone consultation! Hector is only offering virtual services to his clients at this time, which can have the same treatment effect as in-person services.