Madelon enjoys walking alongside people to help resolve trauma and a deep sense of shame due to experiences in life.  She specializes in EMDR, adults, adolescents, sexual trauma, sexual addiction, spouses of sex addicts, anxiety, depression, and intimacy concerns.  She is an LPC, Certified Sex Addiction Specialist and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist.  Madelon received her undergraduate degree from Randolph-Macon Woman's College , her Master's in Community Counseling from Georgia State University, and a diploma in Christian Counseling from the Psychological Studies Institute (now known as Richmont Graduate University). 

Jennifer graduated from Florida State University in 1991 with a degree in psychology and a minor in child development. After graduation, she worked in the business world, then shifted her focus toward family. She enjoyed supporting an entrepreneurial husband and launching three children into college and careers. This season gave Jennifer a deep understanding of the stresses and joys life can bring. Having navigated the social and educational challenges of raising children with diagnosed learning differences, Jennifer has a unique perspective on the stressors surrounding those realities.     Jennifer earned a master’s degree in counseling at Richmont Graduate University in 2021. She has a heart for families with children facing educational and emotional challenges. During her final year at Richmont, she gained experience working in school counseling with middle schoolers as well as supporting adolescents and adults in a private practice setting. She currently serves the community in private practice at Freeman Counseling and Consulting.

Sue believes reaching out for help is a sign of courage and strength. With gentleness and patience, she seeks to create a safe place for people to tell their stories. She works with clients to help them better understand themselves and see new ways of looking at issues. Sue considers it an honor to work with people through the rough patches of life. Sue is a licensed professional counselor with a Master of Science degree and an Education Specialist degree in community counseling from Georgia State University. She also studied the integration of psychology and theology, earning a diploma in Christian counseling at the Psychological Studies Institute, which is now Richmont Graduate University. She is PREPARE/ENRICH certified and enjoys working with couples as well as individuals, families, and adolescents.

Jacob Hicks is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist working in the north metro Atlanta area. Jacob works with individuals struggling with sex and pornography addiction as well as couples seeking to establish a more secure connection. Jacob has experience in both private practice and inpatient levels of care. 

Are you someone suffering relational distress resulting from problematic sexual behaviors and betrayal? Are you dealing with trauma, stress, or unwanted patterns of behavior that interfere with your individual, relational, and career aspirations? Lori can help with experienced and compassionate counseling. In addition to personal sessions, she facilitates therapeutic disclosures and leads betrayal trauma groups. And if you are an older adolescent or adult suffering with body image issues and disordered eating, you can find support and hope with Lori. She is a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor and earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Richmont Graduate University. Lori’s therapeutic approach is tailored to the needs of clients and draws from cognitive and dialectic behavior therapies, as well as client-centered, interpersonal therapies that are insight-oriented. She is a fully trained EMDR therapist and certified Gottman Level 1 couples counselor. Lori is amazed at how resilient the human spirit is, and she strives to honor it in everyone she encounters. She enjoys helping her clients identify, access, and build on their innate strengths and would love an opportunity to work with you toward the goal of having a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Please reach out to her for a free 15-minute consultation. 

Bailey’s therapy style is relaxed and collaborative, with a high value placed on humor and hope. She is primarily informed by person-centered theory, which emphasizes authenticity and empathy as essential parts of the therapeutic relationship. She works with clients to identify their goals, strengths, and values and uses these to help guide the therapeutic process. Bailey utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in an integrative approach, depending on the needs and personality of the client. She enjoys working with adolescents ages 12–18, adults, and older adults. Bailey earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from The College of William & Mary. She earned a bachelor’s degree, with a major in psychology and a minor in religious studies, at the University of Richmond. She completed her clinical internship at an adolescent residential treatment facility in Newport News, Virginia, where she provided individual and group therapy for adolescents ages 12–18. Prior to joining the Summit team, Bailey worked in an intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization program, where she provided individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents struggling with mood and anxiety disorders. She also has experience working in an outpatient substance use facility, an inpatient hospital setting, and an outpatient mental health practice. In her free time, Bailey enjoys going out for Mexican food, doing puzzles with her husband, and starting her next book club read. She also loves serving in kids’ ministry at her church.

It’s a fact of life that our journeys involve highs and lows, mountaintops and valleys. While we cannot always prevent some of the challenges, the losses, and the tragedies that come our way, we can find meaning and purpose in the hardships we face. As a licensed professional counselor, Kara considers it an honor to come alongside you in your journey toward healing, restoration, and growth. Kara uses a variety of treatment modalities, depending on the individual’s needs and goals, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy. As a practitioner of Trust-Based Relational Intervention, Kara also values being trauma-informed and strengths-based in her work. Kara received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Gardner-Webb University and completed her master’s in marriage and family counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to joining the Summit, Kara worked in private practice and nonprofit residential and outpatient settings, giving her an extensive background serving individuals and families with many different needs. When she isn’t working, Kara enjoys being outside with her family, whether it’s enjoying a cup of coffee on the back porch, playing a game of pickleball, or taking a family walk. Kara also enjoys reading a good book, cooking new meals with her husband, or trying to figure out the day’s Wordle.

  Kim Meredith is a therapist at Weaving Hope Counseling with nine years of experience. Her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy enables Kim to specialize in therapy with couples, families, blended families, adolescents, and preteens. She is motivated by her relationship with Jesus to come alongside others in encouraging, healing, and strengthening individuals, families, and relationships. Kim’s internship as a chaplain in a trauma hospital provided experience in blending spiritual and emotional healing that she has carried forward into her work as a counselor. She enjoys swimming, reading, and music. 

Angela Dixon is a mental health therapist at Maternally Mindful Counseling Center in Canton, Georgia. Although her physical location is in Canton, she counsels women via telehealth across the state of Georgia. Angela loves serving women who have maternal mental health concerns (pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, miscarriage, infant loss, birth trauma); women at any stage of life struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma; and those who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence situations. She is trained in Brainspotting, which can be a powerful tool when working through trauma; it can also be beneficial in working with depression and anxiety. Angela is passionate about empowering women to unlock their fullest potential. She approaches this transformative journey with a holistic, safe, and systematic method, fostering inclusivity every step of the way. Her goal is to help clients rediscover their true selves and thrive.

Hannah Ashmore is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Counselor providing therapy to children, teens, young adults, and families. Hannah attended The University of South Carolina for her undergraduate degree and received her Master’s in Social Work from Georgia State University. Hannah provides support for children, adolescents and families through the complexities of trauma, depression and anxiety. Throughout her graduate program, Hannah discovered her passion for helping clients foster healthy relationships with themselves as well as within the family system. In individual therapy, Hannah creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can identify the origin of their beliefs and thought patterns that influence behaviors. Using a strengths-based approach, Hannah works empathetically alongside clients to find coping skills and build resilience. Equally passionate about family work, Hannah specializes in attachment-based family therapy, where she guides families to identify and repair attachment ruptures and deepen the emotional connections between children and their caregivers. She believes that families of all backgrounds and life experiences have the ability to improve communication, fostering healthier, more supportive relationships. Hannah is fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic technique that uses bilateral stimulation of the brain to reprocess traumatic memories. Her goal for clients going through EMDR is to alleviate distress associated with trauma and maladaptive cognitions and therefore have the confidence to move through their lives without feeling defined by their trauma. With a warm and empathetic approach, Hannah is dedicated to guiding clients and families through their healing journeys, empowering them to better understand themselves and the environments around them. Whether working with clients individually or with families together, the goal is always to create a comfortable, judgment-free environment where everyone can feel understood and find hope. Her approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), play therapy, family systems theory, and mindfulness techniques to meet each client’s unique needs.