Cindy is a pastoral counselor at Freedom Path Counseling with more than 10 years of counseling experience. She has spent the last 20 years helping hurting people through Celebrate Recovery, Prison Fellowship Ministries, the Georgia Aftercare Network, and Healing Grace Ministries. Cindy experienced personal transformation in her life that led her to freedom from fear, anxiety, financial issues, and depression. She discovered her God-given gifts of compassion and helping those who are struggling. Cindy has the daily privilege of working with individuals and couples and seeing them transformed as they experience the true freedom, peace, joy, and hope found in Christ. Cindy has been married to her husband, Ed, since 1978 and has two sons, two amazing daughters-in-law, and three beautiful grandchildren. She loves spending time with family and friends, walking, hiking, reading, scrapbooking, and travel.    

Raising children is one of the most rewarding jobs on the planet, but it is also one of the hardest. There are times parents understand that their child has experienced something adverse and that therapy services are needed. However, children most often show their parents they need help through their behaviors, and it is easy to misattribute those behaviors to a difficult phase the child will simply grow out of. It is okay to need help determining the extent of your child’s struggles and to utilize therapy services to help them (and you!) find relief. As a child, adolescent, and parenting therapist, Kristi partners with families to restore balance, correct troublesome behaviors, and promote resiliency throughout the family system. She is passionate about combining principles from neurological growth and development with play therapy, creative-expressive therapy, sand tray therapy, parent coaching, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children ages 4–18 and parents of all ages. She also provides faith-based interventions upon request. Reach out to Kristi directly at (770) 653-7849 to schedule a free phone consultation.

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.