Mike has been a pastoral counselor and life coach for over 10 years. His passion for an individual's story and his desire for their freedom is what drives his work at Hidden River Counseling. Mike provides a safe and inviting environment for people of all walks of life and faith backgrounds. Walking with individuals and couples in their time of deep distress and need is something Mike believes he is made to do. Nothing brings him more satisfaction than helping individuals and couples find and live from their true identity. In particular, helping men discover authentic masculinity and their potential as husbands and fathers is his wheelhouse. He sincerely loves what he does.

Dr. Crawford is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing in the Atlanta area for 30 years. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in clinical psychology at St. Louis University and completed his internship at Emory University School of Medicine. He served as the clinical director of both an adolescent and adult inpatient treatment program at West Paces Ferry Hospital before transitioning into private practice. Dr. Crawford has been in practice with Michael Lyles, M.D. since 1997, and they see patients in their Roswell office. Dr. Crawford works with children (ages 10 and older), adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), behavioral problems, and relationship problems. He also performs psychoeducational evaluations to assess for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning issues, etc. Dr. Crawford consults one day a week at Pace Academy in Atlanta and has served as their consulting psychologist since 2003. He was the team psychologist for the Atlanta Hawks from 2004 until 2008. Dr. Crawford has written two books: The Obsessive-Compulsive Trap: Real Help for a Real Disorder and When Two Become Three: Nurturing Your Marriage After Baby Arrives as well as numerous articles and book chapters. He has been featured as an expert guest on "ABC’s World News This Morning,” “House Call with Dr. Sanjay Gupta,” “CNN Headline News,” and several other local television and radio programs. Dr. Crawford also speaks regularly on a variety of topics for churches, parent groups, and schools.

After all your hard work, do you still feel frustrated, overwhelmed and like you are not enough? It's exhausting! Do you want to stop feeling guilt about past mistakes? You deserve peace. I've been there and I can help you break free too. I primarily work with people struggling with perfectionism, anxiety, helping them embrace their imperfections and authentically be themselves. I help clients work through concerns of self-worth, unhealthy relationships, identity, creating healthy boundaries and feeling overwhelmed. In addition, I am an EMDR Therapist. EMDR Therapy is an extensively researched psychotherapy approach that helps people recover from trauma and other life distressing experiences including, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and unhealed memories. My clients welcome my direct but open approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are, providing you the freedom to change when you're ready. If your faith is an important part of your life that you want to integrate into counseling, I will incorporate it into our sessions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I practice in person in Dunwoody and provide online telemental health sessions.

Edward is a licensed professional counselor, a Georgia board-certified clinical advanced alcohol and drug counselor, and an internationally certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor. He received his master’s degree in Christian counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from National University in San Diego, California. Edward worked in law enforcement for 12 years, from which he retired in 2001. He has been a guest speaker on WAOK talk radio and has appeared on the Atlanta Live television show. Currently, Edward is in private practice in Alpharetta, Georgia, and provides consulting for recovery organizations. He has also been a featured speaker at various therapeutic seminars and workshops.

Shelley believes that, at the core, all people desire relationship. Unfortunately, things happen in life that can make it difficult for them to connect with others in healthy ways. In the attempt to avoid pain, people protect themselves in ways that leave them feeling isolated and alone—the exact opposite of what they want. Shelley believes good therapy helps people gain a deeper understanding of themselves and inspires them to grow in ways that make it possible to experience fulfilling relationships and live a happier life. She applies this philosophy in her work with men, women, and families who are affected by addiction. Her desire is to help people discover and resolve the underlying relational issues that keep them dependent on drugs, alcohol, sex, eating, working, and other addictive lifestyles. She is also passionate about helping single women overcome feelings of frustration and loneliness when relationships fail and find joy and fulfillment when life isn't going as planned.

Beverly has a Doctor of Psychology and has been in practice for over 20 years. She works with adults, individuals, and couples in her general practice with people from all faiths and those with no faith. In her work with clients, she focuses on all types of presenting problems such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Beverly has additional training beyond her doctorate degree in working with couples who are struggling with communication, intimacy issues, and affairs, among many other things. She and her husband, Dr. William Bird, share a private practice and have been married since 1986.

Nathan is a pastoral counselor, spiritual director, and the founder of Soul Care Christian Counseling in Atlanta, GA. He began his graduate studies under Dr. Dan Allender at Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle and then transferred to the Institute for Spiritual Formation (ISF) in Los Angeles. The ISF is an interdisciplinary program of Talbot School of Theology and Rosemead School of Psychology where he earned a master’s degree in spiritual formation and soul care. He is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Nathan speaks Spanish fluently after having spent 16 years in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. He has ministered to United States missionaries and national pastors in a number of Latin American countries since then. Nathan specializes in marriage counseling: working with Christian couples or individuals struggling with significant strife or separation, dealing with betrayal, sexual addiction, or facing divorce. In addition, he specializes in the area of sexual brokenness: working with Christian men fighting against the control of pornography, sexual addiction, and unwanted same-sex desires. Nathan also counsels in a number of other areas of struggle, as well.

Everyone possesses a desire to be known and loved, but due to a compassion deficit in one’s past, belief systems can develop which contribute to an instinct of self-protection that blocks life-giving relationships from forming. When light is shown in the dark burrows of one's hiding, freedom ensues, and healthy relationship and attachment are possible. Kendall is passionate about joining men and women on their journey toward healing and freedom. He works with individuals, families, and groups who long to live a full life, free from the shackles that have haunted them throughout their lives. Kendall has a master’s degree in professional counseling from Denver Seminary. He is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and is an emotion-focused couples therapist. Kendall enjoys fishing, hiking, snowboarding, and playing softball as often as possible. He loves a good campfire and holds his family and friends within the fabric of his heart.

Kathleen Shack, M.S., LMFT, has been in private practice for 20 years. She is an experienced licensed marriage and family therapist, certified discernment counselor, certified Gottman therapist, divorce coach and registered divorce mediator. She helps individuals, couples, and families minimize the negative and find lasting solutions. Kathleen helps people find inner strength and gives them tools they can use to navigate their relationships and their world.  Using the Gottman Method, Kathleen guides couples on how to build and maintain healthy relationships. Discernment counseling helps couples on the brink of divorce to gain clarity and confidence about the direction of their relationship. In mediation, Kathleen leads divorcing individuals toward resolution of issues, works with parents to develop a parenting plan, and provides insight to parents regarding their child's needs before, during, and after divorce.  Kathleen earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Georgia and master’s degree in marriage and family therapy/family studies from the University of Kentucky. A native of Atlanta, Kathleen enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, extended family, and pets. Kathleen’s website is www.MFTGA.com, email is Kathleen@MFTGA.com, and her phone number is 678-220-0090. The office is located at 3534 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005.

Melissa Coats is a psychotherapist and sex therapist that specializes in helping individuals and couples resolve and manage issues regarding stress, sex, and self-esteem.