Cindy is married with 5 children. She loves God, her family, people, running, learning and having fun.

Janice has experience helping people struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and marital, verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. She also helps people process divorce, spiritual direction, and mid-life issues. She is passionate about helping clients explore their issues and discover their strengths. Janice works with male and female individuals (ages 17 and over), couples, and families. Janice does not take insurance, so therapy is on a self-pay basis. While trying to keep her fees low and affordable, she accepts cash, check, credit cards, or health savings accounts (HSA) and can provide super bills for out-of-network clients. Janice is a Christian but works with all faiths and orientations. She likes to have a first session that allows the client to decide if there is a good counselor/client fit before they move forward with therapy. Her office is a comfortable, private, and safe environment.

Dr. Tumeh is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with board certification in adult psychiatry. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the College of William and Mary, followed by his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He subsequently completed residency in General Adult Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh's Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. He has vast experience treating the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including but not limited to mood (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, personality disorders, addiction, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, geriatric psychiatry, dementia, and more. Dr. Tumeh has extensive experience in various forms of psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, and family therapies in addition to motivational interviewing and couples therapy. Dr. Tumeh meets people in whatever psychological state they are in. He listens to their problems and asks questions to further delve into their struggles and to arrive at root issues and sources of conflict.

Heather graduated from the University of Georgia in 1998 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. After graduation, she worked in the corporate world as a manager in Human Resources and Training. She received her Master’s in Community Counseling from Argosy University in 2011. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Heather works with teenagers and adults who experience generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder. She also works with clients who engage in self-harm. Heather treats depression, grief, trauma, and anger. She enjoys working with clients on interpersonal skills, communication, and assertiveness. Heather approaches therapy from a holistic standpoint that integrates mind, body, and spirit. She finds that this provides the most clarity and helps clients transform their lives in the most powerful way. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, and she is trained in the Progressive Counting model for trauma recovery.

Katherine is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) located adjacent to Johns Creek Emory Hospital. She has worked with adults, adolescents, and couples for over 18 years. A graduate of East Carolina University and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at the Citadel in Charleston, SC, Katherine and her family moved to the Atlanta area in 2012. Shortly thereafter, she was involved with the C.S. Lewis Institute and later served as a mentor to new fellows. Early in her career, she worked at a Child Advocacy Center providing forensic assessments to children at risk for abuse. She continues to use her experience in trauma work to serve others who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), developmental trauma, and grief. She is trained in trauma focused cognitive therapy (TF-CBT) as well as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Katherine’s areas of expertise include anxiety, transitions, couples work, codependence, and more. She especially loves to walk alongside mothers who are attempting to balance life, marriage, and parenting issues.

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.

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!

Theresa received her Master of Science from Mercer University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. She has received specialized training in trauma treatment including the use of brain spotting and progressive counting, which are therapeutic techniques designed to help children and adults deal with traumatic experiences and gain insight. In addition, she has received training in collaborative and proactive solutions (CPS). CPS is a model used to work with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral challenges and/or explosive outbursts. Family communication is strengthened and improved through this model. Theresa provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She is passionate about working in the areas of trauma, loss, social skills, communication difficulties, executive functioning, behavioral challenges, addictions, and anxiety.

Marian has counseled individuals, couples, and families in different settings with a variety of concerns since she entered the field in 1980. Both her professional and personal life experiences over these years have added depth of experience, insight, and compassion to her counseling. Through years of experience, Marian has realized that building a strong and safe relationship with clients is the foundation for hope and change. She states that counseling is about finding a trusted relationship with a therapist who can walk with you through the emotional concerns, traumas, and relationships that cause you pain and overwhelm you in order to find healing and resolution. Marian creates safety for individuals as they address a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma as well as relationship distress. As an emotionally focused therapist (EFT) and a couple’s therapist, Marian applies her experience and training to individuals as well as couples. She is also a certified parenting coach. The goal of parent coaching is to assist parents in navigating emotional and behavioral concerns while establishing a solid sense of what to do and how to create a healthy family life.

Tracy is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in helping adult and adolescent females overcome depression, anxiety, rejection, grief, relational/marital difficulties, spiritual issues, difficulty in setting boundaries, burnout, identifying lies and replacing them with God's truth, and more. Tracy began counseling in 2000 after first studying at Richmont University and then graduating from Argosy University with a master's degree in professional counseling. Tracy did her internship at Ridgeview Institute and was asked to oversee the inpatient and outpatient program for New Life Clinics. She later joined AlphaCare and in 2010 started her own private practice in the Smyrna area. Tracy continues to witness tremendous results with her clients as she invites the Holy Spirit into each session. Tracy was appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue to serve on the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists with the task of evaluating ethical standards and approving the licensure of counselors in the state of Georgia. Tracy is also an author, conference speaker, and frequent radio and podcast guest.