Joy has a bachelor's degree in education and psychology along with a master's degree in counseling psychology. In her private practice of 40 years, she has worked through a variety of issues with her many clients. Most people experience painful losses as well as childhood wounds that occur within their family of origin. We find that patterns repeat, no matter how hard we try to break them. By creating a safe, accepting environment in which you are able to freely share, Joy will help you find not just insight but also healing from wounds and freedom from recurrent patterns. She considers it a blessing to be a part of your healing journey.

Heather is a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC) in the state of Georgia. Her specialties include couples counseling through an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy lens, counseling addicted individuals in recovery (substance-related) and their loved ones, and integrating Christian spirituality and faith for those clients who are seeking a faith perspective. On top of these specialties, Heather is glad to work with individual adult men, women, or teens wherever they find themselves in life—trying to maintain well-being in a hard season or needing assistance during a major life change. Heather is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) as recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and trained for in-person and telehealth client sessions, utilizing trauma-informed care. She has experience working in private practice and outpatient centers as well as residential and PHP/IOP level addiction treatment. Heather sees clients through an attachment-based, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and person-centered lens.

Ashley believes in the restorative power of being heard and approaches each person with curiosity. Her first goal always is to provide you with a welcoming space to tell your story and know that your story is worthy of being heard. In a world that can be awfully loud, she creates a space to be quiet – a place to be heard. She provides a non-judgmental atmosphere that allows you to candidly reflect on yourself, your circumstances, and your struggles. Ashley takes a multi-theory approach to psychotherapy. This allows her to take the whole person into account – mind, body, and soul. Her emphasis is on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. She works with individuals, ages 18 and up, who are dealing with anxiety and/or depression, postpartum anxiety and/or depression, trauma, abuse, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and grief.

I understand how debilitating and scary social anxiety, depression, and loneliness can feel. Struggling to get out of bed in the morning, fear of what others will think, or feeling like the only person who doesn't fit in can make somebody want to hide and never come out. I also offer walking sessions to help clients get outdoors. I believe isolation and negative thinking are key components in depression. Part of my goal in therapy is to help clients raise awareness of their behaviors and recognize the lies they tell themselves. I want clients to feel comfortable working at their own pace.  I also have a teen processing and hiking group that meets throughout the year for 10 weeks at a time.   This group meets once a week for 10 weeks to process what’s happening in group members’ lives and learn new skills to deal with anxiety, stress, depression, family issues, and more. Once a month, we go on a hike or do something fun outdoors. Who: Eight maximum high school guys. Where: My office for weekly sessions and TBD for monthly outings. When: Once a week for skills and processing group and once a month for outdoor hiking or fun activity. Cost: $50 per group session and $60 per outdoor activity.

  Kim Meredith is a therapist at Weaving Hope Counseling with nine years of experience. Her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy enables Kim to specialize in therapy with couples, families, blended families, adolescents, and preteens. She is motivated by her relationship with Jesus to come alongside others in encouraging, healing, and strengthening individuals, families, and relationships. Kim’s internship as a chaplain in a trauma hospital provided experience in blending spiritual and emotional healing that she has carried forward into her work as a counselor. She enjoys swimming, reading, and music. 

Kim is an associate marriage and family therapist who enjoys working with couples, families, and individuals. Her passion lies in helping people navigate life’s challenges and transitions with honesty, resilience, and hope. Kim’s journey to becoming a therapist has been shaped by a wide range of personal and professional experiences. She and her family spent several years serving overseas as missionaries, an experience that deepened her heart for those in full-time ministry. She’s especially passionate about supporting pastors, missionaries, and ministry families as they navigate the unique demands of their calling. Before entering the world of mental health, Kim worked as a registered nurse, caring for patients with HIV/AIDS, chronic illness, and those facing end-of-life issues. This background gives her a unique understanding and compassion for individuals and families dealing with chronic or terminal health conditions. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with seniors in the health care setting and believes their stories deserve to be honored and heard.  Kim has been married for over 30 years and is a proud mother of two adult children. Throughout her life, she has navigated a variety of roles—nurse, office manager, stay-at-home and homeschooling mom, business owner, missionary, and now therapist. These transitions have given her a deep appreciation for the complexity of change and the resilience it requires.     Kim believes in a collaborative therapeutic process—working alongside her clients to identify what’s no longer working, explore what meaningful change looks like, and take practical steps toward healing and growth.

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.

Angela Dixon is a mental health therapist at Maternally Mindful Counseling Center in Canton, Georgia. Although her physical location is in Canton, she counsels women via telehealth across the state of Georgia. Angela loves serving women who have maternal mental health concerns (pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, miscarriage, infant loss, birth trauma); women at any stage of life struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma; and those who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence situations. She is trained in Brainspotting, which can be a powerful tool when working through trauma; it can also be beneficial in working with depression and anxiety. Angela is passionate about empowering women to unlock their fullest potential. She approaches this transformative journey with a holistic, safe, and systematic method, fostering inclusivity every step of the way. Her goal is to help clients rediscover their true selves and thrive.

Garrett serves as the director of Path to Change Alpharetta. He is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. He brings warmth, empathy, and professionalism to his work, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. Garrett holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling as well as a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a focus in counseling and human development. His journey in the mental health field began in community counseling. From 2017 to 2020, he gained rich experience working with a diverse range of individuals and concerns. Since 2020, he has been part of the team at Path to Change. Garrett works with children ages 8 and up, teens, and adults, with a special focus on treating anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He has extensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a gold-standard treatment for OCD. He is also trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), which focuses on teaching parents how to help their anxious children. He enjoys working closely with both children and their parents, helping families build stronger connections while equipping parents with practical skills to support their child’s growth at home. One of Garrett’s strengths is his ability to form strong, trusting relationships with clients of all ages. He has a calm, encouraging presence that helps clients feel safe and supported.   Outside the therapy room, Garrett enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, drawing and painting, photography, camping, rock climbing, coffee, and playing video games. He loves connecting with people through their interests and makes efforts to tie them into the counseling process.

Hannah Ashmore is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Counselor providing therapy to children, teens, young adults, and families. Hannah attended The University of South Carolina for her undergraduate degree and received her Master’s in Social Work from Georgia State University. Hannah provides support for children, adolescents and families through the complexities of trauma, depression and anxiety. Throughout her graduate program, Hannah discovered her passion for helping clients foster healthy relationships with themselves as well as within the family system. In individual therapy, Hannah creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can identify the origin of their beliefs and thought patterns that influence behaviors. Using a strengths-based approach, Hannah works empathetically alongside clients to find coping skills and build resilience. Equally passionate about family work, Hannah specializes in attachment-based family therapy, where she guides families to identify and repair attachment ruptures and deepen the emotional connections between children and their caregivers. She believes that families of all backgrounds and life experiences have the ability to improve communication, fostering healthier, more supportive relationships. Hannah is fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic technique that uses bilateral stimulation of the brain to reprocess traumatic memories. Her goal for clients going through EMDR is to alleviate distress associated with trauma and maladaptive cognitions and therefore have the confidence to move through their lives without feeling defined by their trauma. With a warm and empathetic approach, Hannah is dedicated to guiding clients and families through their healing journeys, empowering them to better understand themselves and the environments around them. Whether working with clients individually or with families together, the goal is always to create a comfortable, judgment-free environment where everyone can feel understood and find hope. Her approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), play therapy, family systems theory, and mindfulness techniques to meet each client’s unique needs.