Angela is a licensed psychologist and the author of Revealed: What the Bible Can Teach You About Yourself, published in February 2019. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. Angela is a third degree black belt in Taekwondo. Her therapeutic style is warm and collaborative, and she works to build upon existing strengths to empower clients toward change.

Michael mainly works from advanced interpersonal skills, clinical knowledge, pastoral insight, and cognitive behaviorism for adults and adolescents. He counsels people experiencing anxiety, fear, depression, anger, sadness, relationship issues, difficulties adjusting to major life transitions, and challenging parent/child relationships. Telling your story is often complex and difficult. Listening, reflecting, and responding accurately helps. You can find the wisdom and understanding needed to make your problems solvable. And, in time, you can find rest, insight, and hope.  Professor (10+ years), counselor (15+ years), and pastor (20+ years)

Lisa is an Associate Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor who has more than ten years of experience specializing in working with children, teens, and families in private, public, and charter schools in metro Atlanta. She encompasses a unique perspective stemming from her years as a teacher, school counselor, and school-based therapist providing a proactive approach to wellness. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mississippi, Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education from Reinhardt University, and Master of Science in School Counseling from Mercer University. Lisa is well versed in working with families from different backgrounds and clients who are diagnosed with various learning disabilities. She is passionate about bridging the gap between home and school in order for clients to reach their full potential and for stakeholders to be mindful and sensitive to the necessary accommodations to ensure emotional, social, and academic success. During her time within the school setting and clinical experience with a local agency, Lisa has worked extensively with families who have experienced life stage transitions such as: adoption, grief, and divorce. She utilizes mindfulness, play therapy, and sand-tray techniques in order to empower clients to experience reflection and personal growth. Lisa is certified with Connection Coalition, a non-profit organization that provides trauma-informed yoga programing and is a member of the Association of Play Therapy and the American Counseling Association. Lisa’s specializations include: Learning Disabilities: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in all forms, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Communication Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Specific Learning Disorders with impairment in reading, written expression, and mathematics Trauma: Grief and loss, domestic violence, human trafficking, neglect, sexual abuse, natural disasters Children & Teens: Anxiety, bullying, career counseling, college acceptance, depression, developmental transitions, executive functioning, identity development, self-esteem, social skills, testing anxiety, perfectionism, athletic performance anxiety, peer relationships, suicidal and homicidal ideation, self harm, mood dysregulation and psychotic disorders Families: Communication, boundary setting, blended families, foster care and adoption, conflict resolution, life-stage transitions, stress management, limit setting, parent-child relationship development Lisa’s therapeutic style includes holistic psychotherapy, cultural competence, and empathetic understanding with unconditional positive regard to all clients. In addition to providing services to clients, Lisa is passionate about spending time outdoors, running and yoga, as well as prioritizing quality time with her family, friends, and Golden Retriever. Supervisors: Kim DeRamus Lareau, LPC, CPCS; Yolanda Fountain, Ph.D., LPC, ACS, RPT-S, NCC

Mindy Pierce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in private practice with GROW Counseling. She received her MA in Counseling Psychology from Indiana Wesleyan University and her BA from Asbury University. Her clinical experience includes working with men's and women's issues; couples with various relationship issues; pornography and infidelity; substance and process addictions; depression; anxiety; grief; OCD; PTSD; personality disorders; parenting stress; and survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse, complex trauma, secondary trauma, and commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking. She is also trained in PREPARE/ENRICH and EMDR. Mindy has led short-term teams and/or facilitated counseling seminars in Mexico, Uganda, Ukraine, and Sri Lanka. She and her husband spent 18 months living in Sri Lanka and working for a post-tsunami recovery project, where she also began her involvement in anti-human trafficking work. Upon returning to the US, she has worked in a private, residential setting and in private practice. Mindy also understands the challenges faced by those working on the front lines of law enforcement, fire and rescue, and EMS.

“Children don’t say, ‘I had a hard day, can we talk?’ They say, ‘will you come play with me?’” Working with children requires knowing how children feel seen and heard. Play therapy offers therapists the chance to explore thoughts and feelings a child may be having in a non-threatening and age-appropriate way. Catherine has years of experience in providing play therapy, along with CBT and mindfulness, to children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. She understands the importance of managing family systems and, therefore, aims to include parents so that skills practiced in treatment can be reinforced in the home. Common areas of concern include anxiety, depression, trauma, social skills building, behavioral concerns, and parent coaching. Catherine received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame. Following graduation, she lived in Boston teaching math to high school ELL students. While she enjoyed teaching, Catherine enjoyed spending time with students one on one and working with them from a therapeutic lens. Catherine then moved to New York and attended Columbia University School of Social Work where she received her MSW. Catherine went on to join the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice as a clinician offering therapy for both those affected by substance abuse and those in recovery. She focused her work on providing therapy to children and teens, implementing a wide range of interventions, including play therapy, mindfulness, TF-CBT, and motivational interviewing. After growing up in the northeast, Catherine is excited to settle and put roots down in Georgia. A mother to two young kids, Catherine tries to make the most of her free time, which includes watching new movies, puzzling, reading, and dreaming of places she’ll travel one day. Catherine is under the directed experience and clinical supervision of Nathan Butzen, Psy.D.

Megan Barfield is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works to help each client reach their full potential and feel confident in every area of their lives. Megan works with individuals, couples, and families, and she specializes in the areas of anxiety, family systems and dynamics, women’s and young female issues, self-worth and life's transitions. Megan creates a compassionate, therapeutic space for clients to be vulnerable.  All of life's transitions come with obstacles, both new and old, that can be difficult to navigate: the transition to college, moving to a new town, marriage & divorce, relationships beginning & ending. Megan can work with you in each of these seasons to move forward with confidence and to strengthen decision-making skills & relationships. She has worked at Summit Counseling Center as an office-based and school-based therapist for four years. Megan is a trained Prepare Enrich facilitator for premarital therapy and couples counseling.  Megan earned a bachelor’s degree in human development and family sciences from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Marcel helps adults heal, learn, and grow from the challenges of life such as broken relationships, loss, burnout, workaholism, transitions, anger, disappointment, and lack of fulfillment. Her business experience and psychotherapy training position her to help clients address both personal and professional issues. She brings a combination of warmth, pragmatism, humor, and truth-telling to help her clients improve their well-being and performance.   Being brought up in the church, Marcel felt the principles of Christianity to be true but wasn't always certain on how to apply them in everyday life. After two decades of research and personal development, Marcel helps clients align their behaviors with their faith practice. She does this by merging faith-based principles with neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness to help clients break out of limiting behaviors to make lasting change. Marcel is trained on several sophisticated personality instruments such as the Enneagram, the Hogan, MBTI, DiSC, and others.

Mayra is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health from Richmont Graduate University. Her clinical experience includes an emphasis on depression and anxiety disorders, addiction, spiritual growth, life transitions, emotional intelligence, and building healthy relationships. In her practice, Mayra utilizes attachment theory, cognitive behavioral theory (CBT), family systems, and emotionally focused therapy, among others. She is currently PREPARE/ENRICH certified, trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and telemental health. She will soon be a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional (CCATP) and is completing certifications in the Gottman Method and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).Mayra values the impact of childhood and adolescent experiences on adult identity, relationships, and behavior. Consequently, her heart as a therapist is to help people connect with God, themselves, and others so they can find fulfillment and purpose. She believes that a strong, therapeutic relationship provides a safe environment, which allows the individual to explore and discover who they are created to be. Mayra was born in Lima, Peru, and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Kayla is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. She earned a Master of Education in professional counseling from the University of Georgia and has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Berry College. Kayla believes that everyone deserves love, and when love is shown, it creates an environment of acceptance and authenticity.  This is how people can be truly honest and implement change that is long-lasting.  Kayla approaches every person's circumstances  uniquely in order to provide the best care for her clients.  She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.  Kayla is experienced in helping clients who are suffering with depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, substance abuse, anxiety, identity, grief and loss, and self-worth. Kayla was inspired to pursue her counseling career because she understands that though everyone has difficulties in life, it is easier to walk through those difficulties with someone by your side. Kayla is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia.  She earned a Master of Education in professional counseling from the University of Georgia and has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Berry College. When she is out of the office, Kayla enjoys time in the great outdoors with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.  She also enjoys baking and hosting friends for meals and porch hangs.  

Nichole Walker is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and National Board-Certified Counselor who has worked for 12 years with children, teens, and adults. She earned her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of South Carolina, a master of education degree in guidance counseling from Cambridge College, and a post-graduate certificate in marriage and family therapy from Argosy University. Nichole is well-versed in working with a diverse socioeconomic population and with people from different backgrounds. Her work with clients is guided by these core principles: simplify, believe, grow! As a virtual therapist who delivers healing and wellness, Nichole partners with clients so they leave their sessions feeling empowered, confident in their abilities to face life's challenges, and able to facilitate overall balance and healing from within. In essence, clients learn to live their best lives. Virtual counseling sessions are customized in a safe space for teens and adults seeking support with anxiety, stress management, setting boundaries, and establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. Nichole welcomes the opportunity to begin your journey toward growth and healing—and a better you! Schedule your free consultation at simplifylife.clientsecure.me/.