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Orrin Swayze

Orrin Swayze

Tapestry Associates

Marietta, GA

Orrin believes that telling your story is transformative. An unexamined story hinders our abilities to tend to our own inner worlds, contributing to a range of issues such as anxiety/depression, shame, anger, compulsive/addictive behaviors, and difficult relationship patterns. Without realizing it, we can spend so much of our energy avoiding and managing our pain, that we have little left over to pursue the lives we were made for. Orrin’s own story bears this truth out. Growing up in Atlanta, Orrin played the “good Christian boy" role well, learning to reject parts of himself that didn’t fit into this model—and assuming God and others would as well. It wasn’t until he began to practice vulnerability that he opened himself to being loved and embraced exactly as he is—not as he should be. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Orrin spent some time in college ministry before becoming a high school English teacher, where he aimed to help students find threads of their own stories within the characters, worlds, and language of novels and poems. Orrin eventually felt a pull towards counseling and earned his M.A. from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. Orrin’s early clinical experience included private practice therapy with adults, adolescents, and families, as well as group therapy and assessments in psychiatric hospital and non-profit settings. In therapy, Orrin draws primarily from attachment science and family systems theory in order to help individuals and families move out of “stuckness” into connection, healing, and growth. When he’s not at the office, Orrin enjoys reading fiction, watching the Braves, cooking, and being outside. Most of all, Orrin loves spending time with his wife, his two daughters, and his friends.

Sexual Addiction Anxiety Depression Spirituality Men's Issues
Mary Ellis

Mary Ellis

Beyond Today Counseling Center

Cumming, GA

Mary earned her master of arts in counseling from Liberty University and spent two years in community mental health working with the chronically and severely mentally ill. Since then, she has been in private practice. Mary works with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, life transitions, family of origin pain, and parenting issues, as well as trauma-focused therapy through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). She primarily counsels adults and also works with older adolescents.  Mary is a former Air Force wife and has a deep appreciation for the military community. She especially enjoys working with veterans and military spouses. She has been married for over 50 years and has raised four children. Mary earned her undergraduate degree in education and taught middle school before pursuing her counseling degree. Before that, she did considerable volunteer counseling at a pro-life counseling center.  She has been a follower of Jesus for most of her life and tries to live and counsel with his grace and love. She considers it a sacred privilege to be a part of each client’s journey to healing.  

Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Depression Grief Adjustment
Elizabeth Allison

Elizabeth Allison

Allison Counseling

Roswell, GA

Are you frustrated and exhausted with your current relationships? Do you feel confused and lost in your attempts to feel joy or connection? Elizabeth has been counseling for over 20 years, working with couples and individuals to bring clarity and wisdom to life's challenges. She partners with clients to work through the mental, emotional, and spiritual obstacles that keep them from healing and equips them with knowledge and tools to help them experience healthy relationships. Elizabeth has significant experience dealing with marital conflict arising from infidelity, addiction, past trauma, communication breakdowns, and financial tension. She has worked with many individuals coping with anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and family of origin complications. She earned her master's degree in counseling from Georgia State University and a diploma in Christian counseling from Psychological Studies Institute. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at Wheaton College. Elizabeth is known for the balance of speaking truth with a compassionate and caring heart. She passionately fights alongside the wounded heart to rediscover the love they long for.

Marital and Premarital Anxiety Codependency Addiction Infidelity
Jonathan Smith

Jonathan Smith

Logos Counseling Initiative

Woodstock, GA

Jonathan  is deeply passionate about walking with individuals through the complexity of life—the seasons of joy and fulfillment, as well as the seasons of pain and uncertainty. He believes that every person is created with inherent dignity, value, and purpose, and that healing often begins when we rediscover meaning in the midst of struggle. Jonathan considers it an honor to walk alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges and seek restoration. His counseling approach is relational, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that change is possible for everyone. He works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, high stress, relational difficulties, spiritual concerns, or major life transitions. When desired, Jonathan thoughtfully integrates Christian faith into the counseling process. Jonathan is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)—an evidence-based method for addressing trauma and distressing experiences. He views EMDR as a powerful tool that complements the deeper work of meaning-making, allowing clients to move beyond painful memories and begin living more freely in the present. Jonathan earned a master of arts in biblical counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and a bachelor of arts in psychology from Biola University. He is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. Over the course of his career, he has worked with individuals, groups, and families across inpatient hospital programs, outpatient settings, and private practice. 

Depression Spirituality Mood Disorders Relationship Issues Life Transitions
Kim Ostrander

Kim Ostrander

Abiding Hope Counseling

2 locations

Kim has a Master of Arts in professional counseling from Richmont Graduate University and is a licensed professional counselor. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families who desire stronger and healthier relationships. Kim has a heart for integrating Christ into the counseling process while meeting individuals where they are in life. It is her desire to help people lean into their faith and community in the midst of critical circumstances. Kim has worked previously in private practice and inpatient settings. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, life transitions, women's issues, pre-engagement, premarital, marital distress, and parenting. She has specific training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and provides an evidenced-based framework to help individuals experience hope and healing from traumatic events. Kim is certified as a PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator and includes this structure as a helpful tool when working with couples. When she is not in the office, Kim loves spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys being outdoors in nature and going on hikes.

Women's Issues Marital and Premarital Parenting Life Transitions Spirituality
Anna Gould

Anna Gould

Abiding Hope Counseling

2 locations

Anna Gould works with individual adults, couples, and families. She approaches each client with curiosity and compassion and seeks to understand each person’s story through their unique cultural, spiritual, and familial lens. Anna helps clients explore thoughts, beliefs, relational patterns, and coping strategies that may hinder a more fulfilling life. She has a strong calling to work with Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA), and those affected by substance abuse, generational trauma, and adverse childhood experiences. Anna supports couples seeking pre-engagement, pre-marital, and marital counseling. Whether clients are seeking to strengthen a healthy marriage with regular couple check-ups– or seeking guidance after loss or betrayal– Anna understands the power of relationships– as it is within relationships that we encounter both our deepest wounds and our greatest healing. Anna works with women in all stages of life, with a special focus on mid-life transitions. She helps women process the physical, emotional, physiological, and relational challenges of this unique season and supports them in regaining clarity, confidence, and connection. Anna uses evidence-based methods, including Prepare/Enrich and the Gottman Method for couples. She is a Gottman Level 1 trained clinician, a member of the Gottman Relationship Check-Up Network, and a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator. Her work with individuals integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT), EMDR, Attachment-Based Therapy, Inner Child Healing/Reparenting, and other trauma-informed approaches. Anna is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University with additional certifications in Addictions Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. Anna has lived in the Kennesaw area for almost 30 years. Outside of her work with clients, Anna enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, hiking, and listening to a wide variety of music and podcasts. She loves her church family and has the privilege of working closely with (and learning from) middle and high school students each week.

Infidelity Anxiety Marital and Premarital Prepare-Enrich Inventory Women's Issues
William Palmer

William Palmer

Restoration Counseling of Atlanta

Roswell, GA

William Palmer believes in a collaborative, compassionate, and honest approach to counseling. He has a passion for working with males ranging from early adolescence to late adulthood who experience issues involving anger, anxiety, career, community, depression, identity, pornography, relationships, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, shame, spirituality, and trauma. He is also passionate about working with couples. He welcomes the honor of walking alongside spouses to help foster the covenant that they have made. He is trained in implementing Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. He views individuals and their presenting issues through the lens of attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma-informed theories, all under the authority of God’s Word. His goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where his clients can be truly known without shame. His desire is for each client to leave counseling with more insight towards themselves, a stronger sense of identity, and a centered outlook on the communities they find themself in.  William Palmer holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary where he learned to be a biblically based counselor who integrates the most helpful discoveries in psychology. He sees clients at Restoration's Woodstock and Roswell locations. He also sees clients virtually. 

Men's Issues Relationship Issues Anxiety Spirituality Sexual Addiction
Kristi Schwegman

Kristi Schwegman

Connect and Thrive Psychotherapy

Alpharetta, GA

Kristi has been passionate about helping others as long as she can remember. Her career began as a hospice social worker, which was incredibly rewarding and radically changed her perspective on life. Later, Kristi pivoted to private practice after her own life-changing experiences in therapy. She is trained in several modalities, including Gottman Method, Relational Life Therapy, and Brainspotting. Kristi was selected as one of only 16 therapists to be in the first training cohort of the Relationship Theory Model (RTM) with Jourdan Blue. RTM is revolutionizing the way individuals and couples approach relationship-focused therapy and relationship coaching.    Kristi's approach to counseling is direct, results-focused, and collaborative. She has high expectations for her clients, giving them the compassion and accountability they need for success, growth, and change. Kristi emphasizes that the process requires work and correspondence outside of sessions, and she guides her clients to "immerse and rehearse" what they are learning, ultimately retraining their brain for secure, healthy connections.   Kristi understands if you are skeptical about counseling or have tried it and were unsuccessful. However, she encourages you to reach out to her so she can explain how her approach is different and how she can help you thrive!

Relationship Issues Marital and Premarital Dating Women's Issues Life Transitions
Antonio Cordero

Antonio Cordero

Therapeutic Recovery Network

Cumming, GA

Antonio is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a professional executive coach. Antonio earned an Ed.M. in counseling psychology with a specialization in sport psychology at Boston University. He provides therapy and performance coaching services for clients of all ages. He works with athletes, teams, performers, and professionals through evidence-based and cutting-edge modalities. Antonio also serves as a team therapist for the Philadelphia Phillies. Have you focused so hard on achieving success that you neglect to examine your own needs? Do you recognize that trauma from your childhood still impacts how you engage with the world today? Are you seeking a therapeutic space that acknowledges you as a whole, complex person while you work toward your goals? Antonio is passionate about empowering you with tools to live a full, cognizant, and rewarding life. He works with clients committed to both their wellbeing and performance optimization. Antonio’s extensive training in Brainspotting for trauma, CBT, DBT, and Polyvagal Theory gives him integrated tools to address performance, trauma, addiction, mood, and anxiety concerns.  While working with Antonio, you will develop an authentic relationship that balances challenge and support as you establish a collaborative partnership tailored to your goals and needs. Antonio works hard at building flexible, comfortable, and intentional plans of action to guide and encourage you. Antonio was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, and grew up in Costa Rica. He moved back to the United States for his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern Indiana and Franklin College, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree and became a four-year NCAA college athlete playing for the men’s soccer team. 

Trauma Anxiety Mood Disorders PTSD Sports Performance
Kirsten Banks, LPC, CPCS, CAI, CIP

Kirsten Banks, LPC, CPCS, CAI, CIP

Therapeutic Recovery Network

Cumming, GA

Kirsten Banks is a Georgia State Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a nationally Certified Interventionist (CAI and CIP), and a Certified PC Trauma Therapist. She earned her BA and BS degrees in Sociology and a minor in Rehabilitative Services in Women’s Studies from the University of Florida in 1998. In 2005, she earned her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University.  Kirsten has worked in the addiction field for over 20 years and specializes in substance use disorders, mental health, codependency, and trauma, as well as families, couples, and individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. She is the founder of Therapeutic Recovery Network and offers counseling, intervention, and consulting services for mental health and substance abuse. Kirsten uses a network approach to facilitate the necessary services for each individual in the family. She has found that this collaborative approach is the most effective. It allows her to assess and develop a tailored plan for individuals and families to find their paths to healing. In addition to her work as a therapist and interventionist, Kirsten has extensive involvement in the local area to help combat the impact of drug addiction on the community. She developed and facilitates a local support group and an online support community called Parent Recovery Network (PRN) for parents and grandparents with loved ones struggling with addiction. 

Addiction Substance Abuse Trauma Codependency Alcohol Abuse