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.

Everyone needs a safe place where they can process a problem or work through a difficult life transition. Whether you are dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, or wounds from your past, we can work together to bring healing to your life. I believe in playing a supportive role in my client's transformation toward restoration and self-empowerment. Through both personal and professional experiences, I have come to see how incredibly courageous and resilient individuals can be and find it to be a blessing and a privilege to be able to work in this field. I enjoy and am devoted to helping people from all walks of life and circumstances. Over the last 13 years, I've worked with a wide range of issues including various workplace issues, phases of life, depression, anxiety, family/ relationship, marriage/ couple counseling, self-esteem, parenting, stress, grief and loss, career and Christian counseling. I specialize in working with mid-to-senior level managers/executives, etc., for churches, businesses, and organizations. I offer services in person or online. Please refer to my website or call our office to schedule an appointment. I look forward to working together to bring healing to your life!

Stace has been counseling since 2001, working with couples, individuals, and families. She is a native of Marietta, Georgia, and still lives in the area. She graduated from Marietta High School, attended Mississippi State University and Georgia State University, and received her master's in psychology from Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She loves helping her clients navigate through anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, blended family issues, marital issues, and pre-marital counseling. She also enjoys working with women on women's issues, self-esteem, parenting, and finding their purpose and place. Stace has a passion for helping couples learn to communicate in a way that allows them to focus on needs and wants rather than on hurt feelings or anger. She has a deep passion for helping others and for showing God's love in her practice. She has been married to her husband for 22 years, and they have a 10-year-old son who keeps them busy with baseball and football.

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.

Lorien considers it an honor and privilege when clients choose to share their stories with her. She understands that choosing to inquire about counseling means different things for different people, so she always approaches each person as a unique individual, with a personal journey and goals. She loves walking alongside her clients and empowering them to make healthy changes, while approaching each person with empathy, genuineness, and congruency. Lorien earned a Master of Arts in marriage and family therapy from Richmont Graduate University and also received additional course work and training that allowed her to graduate with a specialization in Christian sex therapy. Over the past 5 years, she has worked in an outpatient setting, working with individuals, couples, and families. Lorien’s interests include working with adolescents and adults struggling with disordered eating patterns, pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum issues, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, self-harm, grief and loss, sexuality and identity, and adjustment issues. She also enjoys working with couples who are struggling with communication problems, intimacy issues, infertility, post-affair work, and sex addiction.

Jason’s ministerial journey began in 1999 when he experienced a call to share the love of God with the world. While serving in a local church, Jason began his internship at Grace Ministries International, where he completed his training as an Advanced Discipleship Counselor in 2003. Shortly after, Jason took a position at Simply Grace, Inc., as a Discipleship Counselor as well as the Director of Training. In 2007 Jason began to envision a discipleship counseling ministry in Dawsonville, GA, and in January 2008, New Name Ministries was born. Jason has a wide range of gifts, including counseling, mentoring, coaching, leading small groups, public speaking, and writing. He has played a huge role in developing leaders from all over the world and has helped transform many organizations. Jason leads with vision, passion, and patience. He truly considers it an honor to serve those in need and a privilege to journey with others who seek change.

Neal is a pastoral counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. He has a private practice in Johns Creek, Georgia. With over 20 years of experience as a pastoral counselor, marriage and family therapist, and certified Imago Relationship Therapist, he is currently working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise is relationship counseling. In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, Neal has presented at national conferences and to general audiences on the topic of relationship growth. He is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. His approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, he works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Leigh is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a national certified counselor (NCC). She graduated from Georgia Tech in 1988 and earned her master’s degree in professional counseling at Georgia State University in 2012. Her areas of expertise include working with people of all ages in the areas of personal growth, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Leigh is especially passionate about helping people develop healthy life skills to better manage emotions, anxiety, depression, and life struggles. She understands how difficult it is to seek help and find the courage it takes to change. She has expertise in providing insight on various issues and is committed to helping her clients develop the tools needed to achieve lasting transformation in their lives. Leigh has certifications and advanced training in many disciplines. In her personal life, she was married for 27 years, widowed in 2018, and is a mom to two adult boys, ages 21 and 18. She enjoys sports, reading, and travel.

Throughout the last 10 years, James has enjoyed working with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families in numerous settings. For the past 20 years, he has served in various leadership positions in church and non-profit agencies. James and his beautiful wife, Saba, moved to Atlanta, Georgia early in 2020. James is Jamaican-American and was born and raised in Miami, Florida. As a youth pastor, his passion for counseling blossomed and led him to pursue a master of arts in clinical mental health counseling through his denomination of origin at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee. He later developed a holistic theological approach to counseling that incorporated Baptist and reformed insights integrated with clinical theory through a biblical perspective. James completed his doctorate in education at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2019. He is an assistant teacher there and shares a diverse voice in higher education. His dissertation focused on resilience and spiritual maturity. James integrates his passion for discipleship, leadership training, and strengthening believers to overcome life’s obstacles to help you practically experience the abundant life that Christ came to give us. He has served those who have experienced hurt, loss, anxiety, depression, anger, abuse, race-related issues, and trauma through insights provided by the Word of God. He is an advocate for those who desire to pursue truth and seek healing from setbacks and encourages clients to consistently apply what they learn and set accountability systems to maintain lasting joy. James is available to help those who desire to make change happen. He believes in second chances. We all fall short at times, but it takes courage, dedication, and patience to work through hard circumstances.

Amy Barrett is a licensed professional counselor and national certified counselor offering professionally excellent counseling based on a biblical worldview. Amy received an Master of Arts in counseling and a Master of Arts in general theological studies from Covenant Theological Seminary. Her undergraduate degree is from Washington University in St. Louis where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in psychology and elementary education. Amy is certified to administer the PREPARE/ENRICH assessment for premarital and marital counseling. She has also completed level 2 of the Gottman training. Amy's many years of counseling expertise, warm personality, and humor work together to create a safe, nurturing environment for clients to explore a variety of issues. Amy knows we are deeply impacted by living in a fallen world and are loved by a Savior who desires to redeem a lost and broken people. Because of this, she integrates psychological best practices with biblical wisdom and application to equip clients with insight and tools that bring healing to their lives. She considers it a true honor to join with clients where they are and journey together with them on a pursuit of greater joy, freedom, and hope.