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.

Heidi does some of her best work as a therapist with young adults and adults who are facing a life transition and are motivated to make changes. Together we will explore the roadblocks and thinking patterns that may be holding you back from achieving your goals. With a rich background in career counseling, Heidi recognizes the value of seeking and defining your God-given identity and purpose in life. Through knowing who you are more clearly, you can take steps to plan out the life you want to create for yourself. Her goal in counseling, using a holistic and psychoeducational approach, is to help you gain insight and empower you to take steps to reach your fullest potential.  As a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator, she works with couples, helping them better prepare for their marriage. As a career development facilitator, Heidi is passionate and equipped to assist high school and college-age students and adults who are exploring and/or pivoting in their career path.  Heidi believes that some of our greatest growth comes out of our hardest seasons in life. If you’re experiencing a challenging season, she considers it a privilege to hear your story and walk alongside you on your journey. Heidi is accepting clients at the Roswell location or virtually for Georgia and Texas residents. 

Caitlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling and a Master of Divinity in pastoral counseling. She now works in private practice and brings with her a multitude of experiences that include chaplaincy, assistant directorship at an inpatient residential substance abuse and mental health facility, and trauma counseling. Caitlin’s primary areas of focus include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, codependency, grief and loss, and low self-worth and spirituality/Christian counseling. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), and experiential therapies. She frequently works with veterans and first responders.    Caitlin’s client-centered therapy sessions integrate several modalities including CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapies, experiential, trauma-focused, and somatic practices. She provides compassion without criticism or judgment. Caitlin has experienced her own struggles with addiction, trauma, questioning her faith, and other life issues that not only give her firsthand experience, but also the ability to connect with her clients on a more personal level. When she is not in the office helping her clients find healing, you can find Caitlin outside or in the kitchen playing and baking with her daughter. 

Louise offers counseling for adult individuals and couples who have found themselves struggling with unexpected difficulties such as job loss, anxiety, and loving relationships that have grown painful. She enjoys joining clients as they work to clarify the beliefs and patterns that are feeding current struggles. Her clients can expect an individualized approach that will pull from cognitive behavioral theory, Gottman's relational theories, the Knowdell Career Transition Model, and more. Since 2017, Louise has offered neurofeedback via the Othmer method. Holding a Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University and a Master of Arts from Richmont Graduate University, Louise is also a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. Her counseling experience has included both private practice and partial hospitalization settings. Louise also worked for several years in human resources and developed a heart for helping individuals manage the challenges of work and life. While she enjoyed that work, she wanted even greater freedom to assist individuals with finding healing and help in their daily lives, which led to her entering the counseling field. Louise practices near the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs area in Georgia.

Through listening and the therapeutic relationship, Liza works with clients to highlight their strengths, resilience, and propensity for positive change in times of stress, challenge, and pain. Guided by the client’s needs and inclinations, Liza seeks to engage them in a process of healing and metamorphosis, whether small or large. She meets clients where they are, pairing her personal background with her training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, the expressive arts, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. She enjoys working with adults and children, individually or in groups. When needed, she provides family counseling for parents and children. Liza is experienced in working with clients with depression, anxiety, anger, or relationship issues. She encourages the use of healthy coping skills and mindfulness practices. With children, she uses art, books, and activities to engage children and help solidify therapeutic goals.  Liza has four children and enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and friends. She also enjoys making pottery, running, hiking, traveling, reading, and cooking.

Jo-Anne is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and is certified through the National Board of Certified Counselors. She holds a master's degree in professional counseling and her undergraduate degree in family and consumer sciences with a specialization in foods and nutrition. Prior to becoming a licensed counselor, Jo-Anne was a practicing nutritionist. She holds her certification as a certified professional counselor supervisor. Jo-Anne's clinical experience includes community mental health, psychiatric residential treatment, adolescent day treatment facility, private practice, and community and private nutritionist services. She utilizes and is experienced in individual, group, and family methodologies. Jo-Anne is trained as a parent coordinator through the Cooperative Parenting Institute in Atlanta. In addition, she has extended training in various areas including certifications with PREPARE/ENRICH for couples, The Marriage Breakthrough, The Nurturing Parenting Program, Cooperative Parenting and Divorce, and Reaching Difficult Kids and Families Program. Jo-Anne values and continues to seek education and training in all areas of interest in order to best serve her clients.

Noushine Navabi is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Sandy Springs who specializes in trauma and anxiety. Noushine also has extensive experience working with clients who struggle with depression, substance abuse, life transitions, and much more. Outside of private practice, she has worked as a clinician in crisis stabilization and long-term residential treatment for survivors of sex trafficking and at an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility. Noushine likes to provide a nonjudgmental and compassionate environment. She is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and also utilizes a combination of evidenced-based therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), somatic psychotherapy, and mindfulness. She works collaboratively with clients to find and target root issues. Noushine has an empathetic and calm approach. She provides individualized treatment by honoring clients’ needs and goals at their preferred pace, in order to facilitate the most meaningful change. She understands that the past can’t be undone but that reparative experiences can be healing. Noushine is determined to help her clients connect with the best versions of themselves so they can be present for the people and things they love most in life.

Joy in the Journey Counseling was started by owner and therapist Jennifer Cooper LPC in efforts to create a safe therapeutic space for all who are walking through life's toughest journeys. A space full of warmth, acceptance and playfulness. Jennifer specializes in working with some of the most resistant clients in need of a positive therapeutic experience. As a Registered Play Therapist she is able to utilize play techniques and interventions as a safe medium for expression for children and teens. Jennifer is always honored that God allows her to be a part of her client's journey in finding joy!

Holly is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She finds deep joy in working with people as they find healing and wholeness in their lives. She works with adults and specializes in trauma and marriage counseling. Holly also has experience working with clients facing anxiety, depression, OCD, family of origin issues, faith struggles, and codependency. Holly has a rooted belief that the work of Jesus fosters healing, and she prioritizes a safe and nurturing environment to support that process.    Holly earned her undergraduate degree from Corban College in psychology with a specialization in family studies. She went on to earn her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Grace College and Seminary. Holly is certified in Brainspotting and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has been trained in Emotion Focused Therapy for marriage counseling and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for anxiety and OCD. She is also certified in Prepare/Enrich for pre-marital and married couples.    Holly has been married to Jordan for 15 years, and together they have three kids. Jordan has been in pastoral ministry for 20 years, and Holly has worked alongside him for 15 of those years.    When she isn’t working, Holly is playing with her kids, cheering for her beloved Indiana University basketball, and spending time with friends.

Dr. Marks is a highly skilled, experienced psychiatrist treating patients in Atlanta, Georgia, and the surrounding communities. Her goal is to help her patients restore balance and joy in their lives through the application of the most up-to-date treatment strategies. Her areas of focus are depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and interpersonal/life-transition issues. She also helps people with stress and lifestyle-related issues. Because she is trained to do psychotherapy, the minimum appointment time for medication management is 25 minutes; she does not carry out rushed, 10-minute appointments. Dr. Marks offers video sessions for established patients. To further help her patients and others, Dr. Marks maintains a mental health education YouTube channel. She produces videos to help people understand depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and how the mind works in general.