Connie is the Founder and Director of New Hope Counseling Center. She has been practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia since 2004. Connie and her husband, Danny, have been married for 38 years. She has a passion for helping couples, individuals, and families renew their strength and commitment to each other and live life more abundantly. She has treated survivors of trauma (childhood trauma, adult emotional and physical abuse, and PTSD). Connie believes that men and women are created in the image of God, that there is a need for an intimate connection with Him, and oftentimes deep emotional pain causes a disconnect from Him and others. Connie's desire is to help people find hope and healing through the therapy process. She believes therapy is a way to facilitate change, but ultimately the change comes from within—from the client. Her commitment is to meet clients where they are and to motivate them and help them achieve their ultimate life goals.

Ann is a licensed professional counselor and has received specialized training in eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR). Her experience includes assisting clients who are dealing with trauma, varying mood disorders, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and transitions. Ann is passionate about equipping her clients to live happier, healthier lives. She accomplishes this by listening to each individual's unique story and creating a plan to address concerns while walking alongside the client throughout the process. My goals include helping clients address thought processes or behaviors that pose obstacles to wellbeing, equipping individuals for problem solving and interpersonal effectiveness, assisting clients with emotional regulation, and providing strategies for distress tolerance. She earned a Master of Arts in professional counseling, with a concentration in trauma counseling, from Richmont Graduate University and a Bachelor of Science from University of Tennessee. Ann sees clients at GROW Counseling offices in Buckhead and Peachtree City.

25 years Navigator staff; Diploma Christian Counseling/Psychological Studies Institute; MS Community Counseling/Georgia State U; MS Conflict Management/Kennesaw State U; DPhil Society and Religion/Oxford Graduate School. 17 years Men's Senior Baseball; 5 children/3 granddaughters.

Becky is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has been in practice for over 18 years. Because she believes we were made for connection, she views pain and struggle through a relational lens. She enjoys helping individual adults and couples grow within the context of their primary relationships (with themselves, others, and God), often shifting from a "survive" mindset to a "thrive" mindset. She works with a variety of presenting concerns, including marital conflict, premarital preparation, parenting, stress/anxiety, depression, self-worth, life transitions, family of origin concerns, shame/guilt, codependency, personal growth, spiritual concerns, etc. She is a Certified Restoration Therapist, DISC Facilitator, and PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator. She has spoken at many churches, schools, and organizations around Atlanta on various topics of well-being and healthy relationships. She lives in Atlanta with her husband of 15 years and their two children.

Drew is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been working in the field of relationship health for over eight years. He believes in the power of a safe, connected, and honest relationship. Incorporating one's own personal strengths, support systems, and/or spiritual resources can be part of the process of healing and growth. He sees children (6 years old and up), families, couples, and adult men. In his work with children and families, he addresses issues including depression, anxiety, anger, family conflict, screen time, social skills, emotional dysregulation, self-destructive behaviors, learning disorders, and more. For couples and adult men, he sees those with issues including difficulty with intimacy/closeness with others, anger, depression, anxiety, too low or high self-esteem, perfectionism, knowing and expressing needs and wants, childhood abuse, addictions, codependency, communication, and/or couples conflict. Some male clients especially seek support after a big life event such as a new child, retirement, aging parents, grief, divorce, career change, job loss, or a change in "identity." A message from Drew: "If you are hurting, please keep seeking help; it will come."

Angela has been in private practice for 16 years. She specializes in treating those with PTSD, trauma and EMDR therapy. She holds within a Christian framework for those who desire but offers everyone the freedom to choose how to incorporate their faith into therapy. Her clients range in age from 13-adult.

Courtney is a licensed professional counselor and an intensively-trained dialectical behavior therapist who practices individual, couples, and family therapy. She holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Richmont Graduate University and a bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University. Courtney specializes in the support of both adolescents and adults who may struggle with mood instability, interpersonal problems, behavioral dysregulation, or difficult life circumstances. Courtney often integrates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills into therapy with the goal of empowering individuals to manage the inherent challenges of life, decreasing personal suffering, and creating a fulfilling "life worth living." Her therapeutic approach is strength-based, collaborative, relational, and authentic.

Are you an overachiever or high performer? Would you call yourself a perfectionist, or do you worry about not being “enough” despite knowing that you're doing well at work or at home? Mikela is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who loves helping people release judgment and shame to increase their ability to fully experience their lives, embracing their humanity and imperfections while still going after their goals. Sometimes this takes working on relationships, healing from trauma, shifting unhealthy thinking patterns, managing anxiety, setting boundaries, releasing unrealistic expectations of self, and/or accepting yourself. She has training and background in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gottman Method (couples work), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma work, and more. She has been a therapist for about eight years and worked in business prior to becoming a counselor. Mikela is known for gently nudging her clients to release the judgment and shame they hold toward themselves. She helps them learn to set boundaries and enjoy being in the moment as opposed to living in the past or worrying about the future.

"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do." – Brené Brown With these words from Brené Brown in mind, Chelsey works to create an open, caring, and safe space where clients can explore their life story and the challenges that they are facing. She specializes in clinical issues, including addictions, eating disorders, bullying, health concerns, anxiety, and depression. She has experience working with clients ranging from late adolescence to late adulthood. Additionally, she conducts substance and family violence evaluations. Chelsey attended Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in sociology with a concentration in interpersonal counseling. Following her undergraduate degree, she obtained a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Mercer University. As a former collegiate tennis player, Chelsey understands the demands that athletes undergo. She enjoys supporting middle school through college level athletes in their journey. Therapeutically, her goal is to walk alongside clients in their difficult times and enable them to feel a sense of hope.

Eyrika believes in a holistic approach to healing. She spent 10 years as a pediatric nurse in a hospital setting, is a certified Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. coach, and specializes in holistic allergy elimination. She became a counselor to complete her training in healing through the mind, body, and soul. Eyrika is trained in treating complex trauma in children and adults and is honored to be a part of each client’s journey toward wholeness. She is culturally sensitive and enjoys working with a diverse population. Eyrika’s person-centered or child-centered approach offers empathy, unconditional acceptance, and walking alongside her clients to discover the strength and resilience that lies within them. Eyrika earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Colorado Christian University. She has obtained certificates in trauma counseling, Gottman levels 1 and 2 marriage counseling, Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Nutritional Counseling, and NAET (holistic allergy elimination). She is working toward certification to become a registered play therapist and is under clinical supervision with Trudy Post Sprunk.  Eyrika’s passion for healing and empowering people has led her to work with a variety of populations, including foster-care children and foster parents and survivors of human trafficking. She is a wife, mother, beach lover, and yogi. Eyrika loves a good story, whether fictional or the stories of peoples’ lives.