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/.

Emily is an Associate Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. Prior to attending Richmont, Emily earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Georgia (GO DAWGS!). Emily has worked with children, teens, adults, and families in both hospital and private practice settings. Emily has specific experience working with children and teens with eating disorders. Emily provides evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, including working closely with families and collaborating with additional providers as needed. Emily also works with clients with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma. When she’s not in the office, Emily enjoys painting, reading, and walking her dog Shiloh!

Nina received a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. Prior to her time at Richmont, she attended and graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences. Nina has worked with multiple populations, and her areas of focus include adults, adolescents, relationships, trauma, DBT, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and premarital counseling. During her Master’s program at Richmont, she held internships at both Skyland Trail and the Hope Counseling Center, where she worked with individuals, couples, and groups, utilizing DBT and other modalities. When she is not counseling, Nina can be found traveling around various states or exploring other countries. She is incredibly outgoing and loves adventure. In the same way that she encourages her clients, she likes to look at her life from a holistic viewpoint. She is continually challenging herself to be the healthiest she can be physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually. Nina loves learning and looks for opportunities to continue to expand her knowledge in a wide variety of areas.

The desire to help others, modeled by my parents, took me to Wartburg College, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in social work in 2010. Afterward, I advanced to the position of program director at a community-based agency providing mental health support services to adults with chronic mental illness. In 2013, I earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Northern Iowa. I then became a medical social worker for a large home healthcare provider. From 2017 to 2021, I worked for the Veterans Health Administration, serving veterans and their spouses and caregivers. While at the VA, I counseled those living with PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse disorders, and physical disabilities, providing them with patient advocacy, group therapy, individual therapy, and couples’ therapy. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and in the treatment of addictions. I am currently pursuing training and certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). As a therapist, I am grateful to come alongside people in their journey for change while applying interventions to support their recovery, restoration, and healing. Being raised in a Christian household laid the foundation of my relationship with Jesus Christ. Still, it was not until college that I truly depended on the Lord for my mental, physical, and spiritual strength and experienced the healing power of his grace. Scripture reminds me that all relationships with self and others improve through faith and love. Self-love and loving others are navigational tools we can use amid any storm we face. My hope is that every person I encounter experiences a caring, empathetic, nonjudgmental spirit from me, no matter their individual faith background. I welcome all clients from any faith or with no faith background at all.  My goal is to encourage children, adolescents, adults, and couples by focusing on their strengths while empowering them to build upon interventions and coping skills. With a warm and attentive approach, I encourage mutual feedback, believing this keeps the therapeutic relationship honest and helpful. I realize that reaching out for counseling is difficult, but the fact that you are reading this indicates you are ready to make a change. Call me at Family Renewal Counseling at 678-631-7639 to schedule an initial consultation.

After high school Scott Bonk joined the Marines. It was during his time in the Marines that he learned about Christ and began to have a relationship with Jesus. Scott was active in church while stationed in Hawaii.   After spending four enlightening years in the Marines, Scott went to seminary at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Scott earned a bachelor's degree in Biblical studies in 1991. During his time in college, Scott went on several missions trips to London, Hungary, and throughout the Soviet Union.    In 1992, Scott traveled to Lithuania where he taught at the university. After returning home from Lithuania, Scott was accepted into the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Harding University.      After earning a master's degree in marriage and family therapy Scott worked for the Christian Counseling Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Scott has also practiced in Alabama and Arkansas, working mostly with teenagers struggling with substance abuse issues.    In 2003, Scott moved to Georgia. He worked for Creative Consulting Services helping individuals with developmental disabilities.      Scott also worked for the state of Georgia as a supervisor and social worker, again serving individuals with disabilities. Scott worked for the state of Georgia for almost 10 years.    In 1996, Scott also opened up his own private practice at Heritage Baptist Church, serving individuals in his community. Scott's primary focus has been working with couples in crisis.

Burke is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. He received his Bachelor of Arts in business marketing at Auburn University and his Master of Science in professional counseling from Richmont Graduate University. His therapy focuses include but are not limited to life transitions, couples (dating, married, and engaged), depression, adolescent males, grief, and anxiety. He does not work with clients struggling with autism. Burke is trained in the PREPARE/ENRICH method and also completed an emotionally focused therapy (EFT) externship. In addition to his work in restoration therapy, he has also attended the Healing the Wounded Heart conference at the Allender Center. Burke served as a therapist at the Atlanta Mission: Shepherds Inn and the Hope Counseling Center from 2014 to 2015. He also served as the access center clinician at the Ridgeview Institute from 2015 to 2017. Since 2015, Burke has served as a therapist and Marriage Intensive Co-Facilitator at Lifegate Group.

Dr. Lori is a clinical psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who specializes in the effects of anxiety on individuals as well as relationships. She helps clients find the ways that they are disconnected, which lead to depression and other health issues. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Lori has worked with hundreds of clients both domestically and internationally to improve the quality of their lives. Her clients include CEOs and high-level executives of multi-billion-dollar companies, foreign diplomats and royalty, professional athletes, and Emmy award-winning producers. As a therapist, Dr. Lori is dedicated to joining you on a journey to improve your life and relationships. She compassionately walks beside you and guides you to wellness. As you discover your unique truth, Dr. Lori helps you find ways to connect with your deep wish for belonging and happiness within yourself so you can function as you were meant to. Dr. Lori authored The Effects of Texting on the Marital Relationship and writes a weekly blog. In addition, she contributes to countless magazine articles and appears on podcasts to encourage others to be engaged and connect with others.

Monica specializes in working with adult individuals and couples, including dating, premarital, and married couples. She received her BA from Davidson College and her MA from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She helps individuals gain freedom from past and present unproductive patterns and assists couples in reestablishing emotional safety and connection in their relationships. Since she entered the counseling profession over a decade ago, she has worked to bring both passion and a commitment to professional excellence to the therapy room. She believes in the power of psychotherapy to transform lives and heal hearts. She offers up-to-date knowledge and skills as she helps her clients have the lives and relationships they deserve. Research shows that the power of the therapeutic relationship is the greatest indicator of a positive outcome for clients. Her counseling style reflects this truth, as her work is rooted in the relationship and trust established between therapist and client. This unique relationship allows her to work collaboratively with each of her clients as she hears their concerns and aids them in reaching their goals.

Jennie is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families. She graduated with a Doctor of Ministry in spiritual formation and leadership from Portland Seminary of George Fox University. She holds a Master of Arts in professional counseling and received a Christian sex therapy certification and a spirituality and counseling certification from Richmont Graduate University. She also received a certification in spiritual formation with the London Cohort of the Renovaré Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation. Jennie is a certified facilitator for the PREPARE/ENRICH Premarital Counseling Program and is certified in Christian sex education from the Christian Association of Sexual Educators. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the University of Georgia. Jennie is devoted to using the tools of Christian psychotherapy, prayer ministry, and spiritual formational resources to help individuals discover a deeper relationship with God in the midst of their life struggles. She is dedicated to the continual development of excellent, individualized, clinical services for her clients.

Sharon is the owner and therapist at Renewed You Counseling Services, LLC. To Sharon, counseling is not just a job but a passion and part of her life's purpose. She feels blessed and honored to be able to come alongside people and give them tools they need to find hope, purpose, and healing from their pain. The truth is, we all experience challenges in life and have a choice whether to allow challenges to push us down or raise us up. Sharon will be a champion for your growth and a support through the adversity. She loves to help adults and kids who have experienced trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship issues to not just go through their challenges but to grow through them as well. As a result, Sharon's clients gain self-awareness and confidence while feeling both empowered and renewed! Sharon specializes in the treatment of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, codependency, child and adolescent mood and behavior problems, parenting skills, divorce and breakup recovery, life coaching, and Christian integration. She is also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which has a high degree of effectiveness.