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Karen Barnes

Karen Barnes

IntimateMatters LLC

2 locations

Karen desires to create a safe, compassionate environment where clients can explore difficulties knowing they will be cared for and heard. She considers it an honor to walk alongside individuals and couples to help them navigate life's challenges and restore a sense of hope. With specialized training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and sex therapy, her passion is to help clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, intimacy, sexual concerns, and sexual traumas. Karen is PREPARE/ENRICH certified and enjoys working with couples considering marriage. Karen is a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC), a licensed associate marriage and family therapist (LAMFT), and an associate member of the American Board of Christian Sex Therapists. Her undergraduate degree is from Wheaton College, and her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy with a certificate in Christian sex counseling is from Richmont Graduate University. Karen works under the direction and supervision of Linda Merrion and Vickie George.

Sexual Addiction Trauma Sex Therapy Relationship Issues Women's Issues
Jennifer McClellan

Jennifer McClellan

Jennifer McClellan Counseling

2 locations

Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the Georgia Composite Medical Board and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Jennifer works with young adults and adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, mood disorders, relationships, trauma complications, life transitions, eating disorders, and women’s issues.  She helps individuals explore how their past and present experiences shape who they are and discover how to move forward with purpose. Jennifer offers treatment tailored with interventions that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, mindfulness, and Solution Focus Therapy. She offers marriage counseling and utilizes the Prepare and Enrich curriculum for premarital counseling. Before becoming a therapist, Jennifer’s career of 27 years consisted of operations management and human resources. Jennifer also served in a regional leadership role for a Georgia-based community service organization providing mental health therapy working with clientele from the Division of Family and Children Services, school systems, and rural communities.  Jennifer is often found volunteering with children and adults with various needs and teaching yoga to all populations. Jennifer and her husband spend their leisure time hiking, traveling, enjoying a good beach day, and doing home renovations.​

Anxiety Depression Women's Issues Trauma Life Transitions
Olga A. Attebery

Olga A. Attebery

Tranquil Hope Psychotherapy

Decatur, GA

Olga considers her time with clients sacred; it’s essential to her that clients enter a space where they feel safe, understood, and supported. She strongly aligns with a person-centered approach to therapy. Olga collaborates with clients to set and work toward their goals. Her therapeutic perspective relies heavily on family systems, which considers one's family dynamic and how it has shaped them. As a first-generation American, she is especially sensitive to the complexities of a multicultural existence. Including the client’s faith perspective in therapy is welcome as much or as little as desired. Olga earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in marriage and family therapy from Richmont Graduate University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology with a certificate in Latin American studies and global studies certification from Georgia Gwinnett College.

Grief Relationship Issues Marriage Life Transitions Infidelity
Rhonda Foxworthy

Rhonda Foxworthy

Inner Compass Counseling Alpharetta Location

Alpharetta, GA

Rhonda is a skilled and compassionate mental health counselor providing telehealth services for individuals and couples from college age through late adulthood. Her patient-centered approach emphasizes meeting clients where they are and tailoring care to their unique needs. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, Rhonda holds extensive training in Gottman Method, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She specializes in life transitions, grief, aging, perinatal mood disorders, fertility struggles, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, and relationship dynamics. Rhonda is particularly passionate about helping clients explore their lives to identify patterns that may no longer serve them, empowering them to break free from unhelpful cycles and step into their best selves. Her work is grounded in empathy, non-judgment, and a commitment to helping others heal and grow. Originally earning a degree in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Rhonda later returned to college to pursue her true calling, earning a degree in Mental Health Counseling from Columbus State University. This career change reflects her dedication to personal growth and serving others. At 59, Rhonda brings not only professional expertise but also a wealth of life experience to her practice. Married for 26 years and a mother of three adult daughters, she understands the complexities of life transitions and relationships firsthand. Guided by her Christian faith, she strives to create a safe, supportive space where clients can navigate challenges, embrace change, and find fulfillment.

Life Transitions Affair Recovery Trauma Postpartum Depression/Anxiety Grief
Molly Halbrooks

Molly Halbrooks

Molly holds a master’s degree in family therapy from Mercer University and has been licensed since 2014. Her extensive training and clinical experience have equipped her to work with adults of all ages through in-person and virtual therapy. Molly is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and she is accepting clients from Georgia for virtual sessions. During sessions, Molly creates a comfortable, safe, and accepting atmosphere where her clients can explore the challenges they face. Her clients have described her as down to earth, easy to talk to, and direct. The clients who find Molly to be the best fit include those facing life transitions such as divorce, new parenting, and career changes; individuals struggling with anxiety, grief, or relationships; and those who want to make sense of and heal from past traumatic experiences. She uses a combination of techniques, drawing from attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and client-centered, strength-based techniques to meet clients where they are and walk with them through the process of creating positive change. She has been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and utilizes this to address a variety of concerns, including trauma, mood disorders, and phobias. Molly grew up outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has lived in the Southeast for the last decade. She lives in the Charlotte area with her husband and son. When she is not seeing clients, she enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, spending time outdoors, and traveling.

Women's Issues Anxiety Trauma Relationship Issues Divorce Recovery
Mariah Dantzler McFetridge

Mariah Dantzler McFetridge

Mariah Dantzler Psychotherapy

Atlanta, GA

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Mariah D. (Dantzler) McFetridge, M.S., graduated from Mercer University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is an LAPC and NCC. Mariah's goal as a counselor is to provide a space where clients can be fully themselves and be celebrated for who they are while being motivated to learn and grow. Mariah practices counseling from a client-centered approach, taking note that each client's journey is their own. Mariah also incorporates mindfulness-based techniques as well as creative play in sessions. Her promise is to allow clients and their families to feel valued and heard while motivating them to become the best versions of themselves! She is dedicated to celebrating clients' individualities and allowing clients the space to explore their stories and gain confidence, awareness, and self-acceptance.  Mariah has previously interned at a private practice where she worked with children and adolescents addressing issues relating but not limited to: anxiety, depression, social skills, sensory processing, LGBTQ, self-esteem, divorce, trauma, grief, terminal illness, self-injury, ADHD, mood disorders, eating disorders, and attachment disorders.

Anxiety Trauma Autism Anger Management ADHD
Kate Kim

Kate Kim

Kate strives to help individuals, couples, and families find hope and healing through the therapeutic process. Kate earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. She is currently under the supervision of Heather Cobb. Kate brings several different approaches to her counseling, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Family Systems Theory. Kate's Christian faith plays a large role in her life and her therapeutic process; however, she loves working with people of all faith backgrounds.  Prior to counseling, Kate worked in student ministry and various nonprofit settings serving poor and marginalized populations. When Kate is not counseling, she is trying new restaurants in Atlanta with her husband, practicing yoga, or cooking. She has two stepchildren—and a cat that she adores. 

Anxiety Relationship Issues Life Transitions Spirituality Trauma
Sanona Williams

Sanona Williams

Path to Change

2 locations

My passion is to provide healing, help and restoration to individuals, couples and families. My work in marriage ministry and with families and couples enables me to walk with you through the challenges life brings. Providing a safe, supportive and confidential environment for my clients to explore and process past and present issues is my goal in therapy. Promoting healing of the individual and the family unit is my heart's work and I dedicate myself to helping my clients reach their potential. It is my heart to work with couple in all stages of relationship: Premarital Counseling, Marriage Enrichment, Affair Recovery, Conflict Resolution. I also enjoy working with young people struggling with life challenges including depression, self esteem, anxiety and self harm.  I practice from a Christian perspective, however my services are open to all regardless of race, ethnicity, disability or religious affiliation. Faith-based counseling is offered to those who wish to receive it.

Anxiety Depression Self Harm Infidelity Premarital
Ashlyn Ayres Ellington

Ashlyn Ayres Ellington

Ashlyn Ellington Counseling

Atlanta, GA

Ashlyn specializes in individual treatment, family therapy, and parent coaching, utilizing her training in behavioral and exposure therapy. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Furman University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Georgia. In addition, she received certification in marriage and family therapy from the University of Georgia. Ashlyn helps child, adolescent, and young adult clients learn the skills necessary to manage anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, OCD, and personality disorders. She enjoys working with clients to increase their emotion regulation—the ability to find freedom from difficult emotions and the behaviors that accompany them. She believes there is more to life than merely surviving and wants to help her clients thrive.

Anxiety Parenting Relationship Issues Family Conflict Suicide
Jon Hunt

Jon Hunt

Restoration Counseling of Atlanta - Individuals, Family, Teen, Marital

Roswell, GA

Jon's heart is to serve Christians who need an empathetic and trusted guide for navigating emotional and relational struggles. He enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and couples on issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and marital/premarital needs. He is currently pursuing a specialization in sexual addiction treatment in order to be a solid resource for clients struggling with pornography use or other unwanted sexual behaviors. Jon has experience working in crisis hospitalization, addiction treatment, and ministry settings, addressing everyday problems, spiritual issues, and significant mental illness. His approach is informed by evidence-based therapeutic approaches but is always grounded in the truth of God’s word.

Sexual Addiction Anxiety Depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Stress