Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who earned a bachelor’s degree in childhood and family development from the University of Georgia in 2011. She then moved to California and earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Pepperdine University in 2015. In graduate school, she was selected to work in the university counseling center to provide therapy to college students. At the same time, she worked with patients with Alzheimer’s disease and their families at an adult daycare program.   After graduating and moving home to Georgia, Kelly worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient mental health hospitals, residential and outpatient eating disorder treatment centers, outpatient substance abuse treatment centers, corporate career environments, and private practice offices.    She enjoys working with a wide range of client circumstances. Kelly works with individuals, couples, and families from an eclectic and person-centered approach, pulling from a variety of therapeutic modalities and theories to best suit each client’s needs and personality. She does not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach and tailors therapy toward each individual. To learn more about Kelly visit her website at www.freedomfoundcounselingservices.com

Dr. Chelsea Moodie specializes in treating children and adolescents who are experiencing challenges with focus, organization, time management, and procrastination. Dr. Moodie collaborates with parents and encourages their involvement; homework is assigned to both parents and children to enhance family communication. She equips parents with practical tools so they can set their child up for success at school and home. Treatment plans are tailored to the needs of each child. She offers social skills groups for kids and teens, as they learn tremendously from their peers. Many clients benefit from the combination of individual therapy and social skills groups. Dr. Moodie is passionate about serving children who have ADHD or autism. She received her Ph.D. in developmental psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Please email to confirm Dr. Moodie is accepting new clients at scheduling@moodycounseling.com.

Dr. Montes is a licensed psychologist and has experience in treating clients of all ages. He received his PhD from the University of Akron in 1998 and specializes in children & adolescents with learning weaknesses. He speaks English and ASL for the hearing impaired. In addition to his extensive skills as a psychologist, he is a professor, author, and father of four. He is certified in neurofeedback by the BCIA and has been featured on CBS 46 news.

You want to keep moving on with your life, but something is in the way. You may feel stuck, unmotivated, depressed, anxious, scared, and so much more. Life can be so challenging, and it isn't fair that you don't get instructions. At GROW, we understand that life can throw some unexpected curveballs that you were never prepared to handle. We want to help equip you with the tools to manage the challenges and wounds life can bring to move towards healing. Courtney Salter loves helping people move forward. She is passionate about the potential that you have in your life, and works diligently to become a safe place to find and develop the tools within yourself and heal past wounds. Courtney earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and has extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Courtney has worked in a psychiatric hospital with a range of disorders in the inpatient and outpatient units. Her experience extends to working with adults, teens, women, trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, boundaries, communication, career, codependency, and relationships. You are not broken in need of fixing; you may be healing and in need of care. Caring for yourself and your emotional/mental health is often a difficult thing to do. Yet unattended, the wounds and destructive coping mechanisms tear away the chance of healthy relationships, life-giving work, daily functioning, and effective parenting. As your therapist, Courtney is determined to help you find your place in the healing process. You may wonder if you need counseling or if it will make a difference. Here at GROW, we have seen things get better. We are passionate about the potential that you have in your life. Life happens, but together we can find the next steps forward.

I understand how debilitating and scary social anxiety, depression, and loneliness can feel. Struggling to get out of bed in the morning, fear of what others will think, or feeling like the only person who doesn't fit in can make somebody want to hide and never come out. I also offer walking sessions to help clients get outdoors. I believe isolation and negative thinking are key components in depression. Part of my goal in therapy is to help clients raise awareness of their behaviors and recognize the lies they tell themselves. I want clients to feel comfortable working at their own pace.  I also have a teen processing and hiking group that meets throughout the year for 10 weeks at a time.   This group meets once a week for 10 weeks to process what’s happening in group members’ lives and learn new skills to deal with anxiety, stress, depression, family issues, and more. Once a month, we go on a hike or do something fun outdoors. Who: Eight maximum high school guys. Where: My office for weekly sessions and TBD for monthly outings. When: Once a week for skills and processing group and once a month for outdoor hiking or fun activity. Cost: $50 per group session and $60 per outdoor activity.

Neal is a pastoral counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. He has a private practice in Johns Creek, Georgia. With over 20 years of experience as a pastoral counselor, marriage and family therapist, and certified Imago Relationship Therapist, he is currently working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise is relationship counseling. In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, Neal has presented at national conferences and to general audiences on the topic of relationship growth. He is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. His approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, he works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

A proud HBCU alum, Dr. Fortuchang earned her BA (with honors) from Hampton University, and earned her medical doctorate from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 2006. She completed General Psychiatry residency training at The University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2009. Dr. Fortuchang completed sub-specialty fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine in 2011, where she also had the privilege of serving as Chief Fellow. In 2012, Dr. Fortuchang completed sub-specialty fellowship training in Forensic Psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a Diplomate of and is triple-board certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Fortuchang is a teacher at heart and harbors a deep passion for education, both professionally and within the community. She has been a guest speaker on several talk radio shows; a keynote speaker for mental health seminars at several churches including Dogwood Church in Tyrone, GA, Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta and Mount Welcome Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur, GA; has lectured for The Reynolds Ministries United Methodist Foundation and Richmont Graduate University, and she has been a repeat speaker at various national conferences for Christian counselors. Throughout her career, she has participated in workshops to enlighten the community about mental disorders to help diminish the paralyzing stigma and shame. Dr. Fortuchang is an active member of various professional organizations, she is a Fellow of The American Psychiatric Association, she is an Adjunct Professor at Richmont Graduate University, she is the Medical Director of The Fort Christian Psychiatric Center, which she and her husband co-founded and co-own, and she has been blessed with the privilege of helping to raise two step-children. She and her husband, Dr. Joseph Fortuchang, are covenant members of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Austell, GA, under the leadership of Bishop Dale C. Bronner. Dr. Fortuchang received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at 9 years of age. To God be all the glory, honor and praise!

Brittany is passionate about creating a safe place for people to find connection, hope, and holistic wellness. She believes that all people have the ability to grow and thrive. Using primarily non-directive humanistic approaches, Brittany works alongside people to help them discover their inner strengths. Her areas of interest include grief, relationship health, spirituality, anxiety, trauma, transitions, LGBTQ, and depression.

"It is my desire to supply individuals, couples, and families with the needed tools and support to help facilitate peace and structure in the family and marriage dynamic that provides for successful, long-lasting relationships." Troy Law is a graduate of the Master of Arts Program in marriage and family therapy at Liberty University. His areas of focus include family issues, relationship distress and marital issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, life transitions, financial issues, and spiritual issues. He also has a passion for helping adolescents navigate the tough phases and decision-making difficulties that occur during this formidable stage of their life. He addresses areas of anger management, depression, anxiety and stress, structure and organization, ADHD, and suicide ideation. Troy was born in Jersey City, NJ, has lived in Charleston, SC, and now resides in Fayetteville, GA, with his wife, Salindra, their son, Jace, and their daughter, Makayla.

Aleisha provides individual therapy for children and adolescents who struggle with interpersonal skills, self-esteem, anxiety, ADHD, behavior, anger management, bullying, depression, and major life transitions. She has worked with children of many different cultures and a wide range of presenting issues. Aleisha recognizes the importance of teaching children how to cope with big emotions, unwanted thoughts, and feelings while they’re young in order to have a solid foundation for dealing with life’s inevitable challenges of the future. She believes maintaining a strong, therapeutic relationship that is transparent, collaborative, and unconditional is crucial for building trust and will also facilitate the healing process. Therapy is about providing a safe space where people can be themselves and not be judged for it. Aleisha utilizes an integrative approach to counseling including a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and play therapy. This approach allows children to learn problem-solving skills, fosters growth, and empowers them to know they are capable of thriving and accomplishing their goals. Aleisha has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Hispanic Studies from East Carolina University. She has studied abroad in Granada, Spain, and enjoys immersing herself in other cultures.  Upon graduation from ECU, Aleisha went to the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) to complete her master's degree in Community Counseling. She has since worked with children in the school setting as well as adults in outpatient services. Aleisha has also spent some time conducting crisis assessments and providing counseling services to individuals who struggled with suicidal thoughts, psychosis, and substance use. Aleisha has a three-year-old daughter and loves being a mom. She also enjoys binge watching shows, dance, yoga, listening to music/podcasts, shopping and reading books in her spare time.