Nichole Walker is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and National Board-Certified Counselor who has worked for 12 years with children, teens, and adults. She earned her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of South Carolina, a master of education degree in guidance counseling from Cambridge College, and a post-graduate certificate in marriage and family therapy from Argosy University. Nichole is well-versed in working with a diverse socioeconomic population and with people from different backgrounds. Her work with clients is guided by these core principles: simplify, believe, grow! As a virtual therapist who delivers healing and wellness, Nichole partners with clients so they leave their sessions feeling empowered, confident in their abilities to face life's challenges, and able to facilitate overall balance and healing from within. In essence, clients learn to live their best lives. Virtual counseling sessions are customized in a safe space for teens and adults seeking support with anxiety, stress management, setting boundaries, and establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. Nichole welcomes the opportunity to begin your journey toward growth and healing—and a better you! Schedule your free consultation at simplifylife.clientsecure.me/.

Catherine specializes in self-care, relationships, and life design. She emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself, nurturing healthier interpersonal relationships, and navigating life's transitions. Catherine's work is guided by the belief that healing takes place within the bonds formed between client and therapist. Her primary focus is on forging trusting, warm, open, and compassionate relationships with her clients. Catherine helps her clients foster their capacity for self-compassion, grace, and self-acceptance to lessen the effects that anxiety and depression hold on them and find more fulfillment in their lives and their relationships. Through her private practice in the Buckhead area, Catherine strives to help individuals, couples, and families find balance in their busy lives and refocus their energies on values that are important to them. For the ultra-busy, she offers 24/7 appointment scheduling through her website. Her experience has been gathered in a variety of settings, including an addiction treatment center, public and private schools, a non-profit youth organization, a family counseling agency, and a group practice.

Energetic, experienced, licensed professional counselor (LPC), IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor, (ICRC-ADC), Certified EMDR therapist, Innovative licensed counselor with extensive training and experience in EMDR therapy, mental health, and substance abuse fields. Specialized knowledge in addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Being a wounded healer himself, he has proven to be extremely effective in helping children, adolescents and adults. David is an exceptional communicator and offers effective solutions to individuals that struggle emotionally, and equips clients to gain the skills and tools they need to live successfully. If this sounds like a good fit, please reach out. Take the first step to help. Call David Hopkins– (770) 284-9092 Qualifications • Years in Practice: 10 Years • School: Palm Beach Atlantic University

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.