You've been trying to hold everything together all on your own -your marriage, your relationship with your teenager, or your battle with anxiety and depression. You are trying as hard as you possibly can but you're losing hope. If you feel like your relationship is in trouble, your teen is driving you crazy and keeps you awake at night with worry, or you just feel like nobody really understands what you're going through, then now is the time to take action! Matthew Quick is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified with over a decade of experience primarily treating men, teens, and couples. He holds a Master of Divinity from McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University. Matthew's approach is straight forward. When you come into therapy, he will sit with you and listen carefully to provide the best help that is specific to your particular circumstance. He believes effective therapy doesn't involve just simply staring at you with a smile and a nod. Clinically sound therapy combines making you feel comfortable, safe, and open as well as providing feedback, observations, and scientifically-backed strategies. Call or email today and begin to move forward.

Terrace earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University. She has provided service to those in foster care, substance abuse treatment programs, homeless shelters, residential facilities, and juvenile offenders through individual and group therapy. In addition, Terrace worked with students in special education creating programs, providing service, and educating others to aid those with emotional behavior disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, dual diagnosis, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and ADHD. Terrace has assisted youth in changing their trajectory through the development and implementation of programs that utilize the support of caregivers and school staff to nurture the whole child. As a School Social Worker, she has developed curriculums and programs to teach social skills; train staff on best practices for effective classroom management strategies; develop resources and support for parents and caregivers; in addition to creating and facilitating trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning strategies.

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.   

Dr. Staci Bolton is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in psychological and psychoeducational testing of children, adolescents, and adults. She also provides therapy for children, teens, and families with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior problems, learning disabilities, life transitions, adjustment issues, illness, and religious/spiritual concerns. When requested, Dr. Bolton intentionally integrates biblical theology and psychology to provide spiritually-oriented treatment interventions from a Christian counseling perspective. Dr. Bolton seeks to provide comprehensive care for children, adolescents, and their families by offering diagnostic assessments, treatment planning and referrals, and ongoing therapy services. Evaluations include objective, scientific tests to assess personal strengths and weaknesses related to intellectual potential, academic achievement, emotions, behavior, and interpersonal relationship skills. Once difficulties are identified and solutions are recommended, Dr. Bolton connects her clients with a range of multidisciplinary professionals to provide the appropriate resources and support to address any concerns.

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.

Laura Baker is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a national certified counselor (NCC). She works extensively with all types of trauma-related disorders, dissociative disorders, self-harm, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and sports performance anxiety. Laura is passionate about empowering females of all ages to understand and embrace their unique selves and not to let their past define them. Her goal is to create a trusting counseling environment where open, honest communication is explored, so it can be transferred to personal relationships outside of the counseling setting. Laura enjoys equipping adults, adolescents, and families with tools as they navigate through unexpected life transitions such as divorce or sudden loss. Laura believes it is imperative that we aim to provide holistic emotional health for individuals and families so that the generations to come have the best chance for success. This holistic approach will have an eternal impact on families and the world in which we live.

Tiffany's passion is to foster an understanding of the fears, perceptions, and assumptions her clients have relied on throughout their lives. Often, these thought patterns and fears prevent individuals from discovering their true purpose and self-worth. She works with clients to create an awareness of their deepest desires and passions and an understanding of the perspective from which they view their experiences and challenges. Tiffany strives to help clients take steps to change their lives, regardless of past fears, erroneous perceptions, stresses, and challenges found in everyday life. She believes that acknowledging vulnerabilities and fears while still acting and living courageously from a place of balance, intention, and purpose allows her clients to achieve wellness and their highest potential. Tiffany's counseling focus is rooted in integrative health and wellness as well as career, personal, spiritual, and relationship fulfillment. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), positive psychology, and other theoretical approaches are utilized to help clients heal and experience life transformation.

I have a passion for working with children (ages 6+), adolescents and adults navigating challenges such as addiction, anxiety, stress and relationship or family conflict. I enjoy working directly with parents to set goals and better understand their teen's challenges as well as with couples who want the most from their marriage. I am specializing and continuing my training in bipolar/mood disorders, addictions, couple's therapy, and human sexuality. I became a therapist because I knew from a young age that I wanted to help other people. My own history, family, and journey influence me as a therapist. This makes me real. One does not get to the therapy chair without experiences and struggles in life. I have found that hope and grace have anchored me and this is what I seek for my clients. Because my life has been impacted by the very challenges and issues I strive to help others conquer, it is my intent to make sure you feel safe and deeply understood. I have overcome and you can too.

Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Wallace and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I specialize in working with children who struggle with anxiety and divorce recovery. Graduating from North Georgia College & State University (now University of North Georgia) with my undergraduate degree in Sociology, I loved the school and Dahlonega so much that I attained my Master’s degree in Community Counseling shortly thereafter. I have been a lifelong resident of Georgia, have been an active therapist in the state for 8 years, and an active supervisor for the last year and a half. I especially love working with children and discovering new ways to connect with each child’s needs. To best serve everyone’s fast paced lives and limited schedule, I mix a relaxed, accommodating therapy style with efficiently working through problems with a high quality of care. I work primarily within the Adlerian Play Therapy model as well as Child Centered Play Therapy. I am a nationally certified Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Georgia. I greatly enjoy providing play therapy supervision for new therapists working with children and adolescents. I am a member of the Association for Play Therapy and the Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia. I passionately enjoy working with children and helping them achieve their best selves!

Daniel is a licensed marriage and family therapist who received his master’s degree from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. Daniel has a collaborative style; he meets his clients where they’re at and lets them walk at their own pace. It is understood that the things discussed in session are of immense importance to his clients, and Daniel holds that with the highest regard. Daniel's goal in life was always to help people, but his journey took a global path (literally) for over a decade. Prior to graduate school, he was an undergraduate student at Mississippi State University, where he spent most of his time getting to know students from all over the world. He spent over four years living outside of the United States. Daniel has learned over the years what his wife knew all along: that he can relate to a lot of people. Daniel believes that building a strong relationship with each client is one of the most important contributors to successful therapy. His ultimate desire for his clients is that they become more self-aware while achieving their goals.