Brooke is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who provides therapy services to children, teens, and adults. Her education includes a bachelor’s degree in counseling/psychology from Toccoa Falls College and two master’s degrees in public health and social work from the University of Georgia.  Through her own lived experiences and a passion for understanding people, she has learned the value of empathy and acceptance in the healing process. Her therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and relational, creating a space that fosters hope, acceptance, and positive change. Brooke's goal is to offer a safe, healing space where one feels free to navigate tough feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Her experience with kids, teens, and adults in mental health and public health settings has provided Brooke with a unique skill set to work with clients living with various mental health concerns. A few areas include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, transitions, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, disasters, disordered eating, and trauma.

The desire to help others, modeled by my parents, took me to Wartburg College, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in social work in 2010. Afterward, I advanced to the position of program director at a community-based agency providing mental health support services to adults with chronic mental illness. In 2013, I earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Northern Iowa. I then became a medical social worker for a large home healthcare provider. From 2017 to 2021, I worked for the Veterans Health Administration, serving veterans and their spouses and caregivers. While at the VA, I counseled those living with PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse disorders, and physical disabilities, providing them with patient advocacy, group therapy, individual therapy, and couples’ therapy. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and in the treatment of addictions. I am currently pursuing training and certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). As a therapist, I am grateful to come alongside people in their journey for change while applying interventions to support their recovery, restoration, and healing. Being raised in a Christian household laid the foundation of my relationship with Jesus Christ. Still, it was not until college that I truly depended on the Lord for my mental, physical, and spiritual strength and experienced the healing power of his grace. Scripture reminds me that all relationships with self and others improve through faith and love. Self-love and loving others are navigational tools we can use amid any storm we face. My hope is that every person I encounter experiences a caring, empathetic, nonjudgmental spirit from me, no matter their individual faith background. I welcome all clients from any faith or with no faith background at all.  My goal is to encourage children, adolescents, adults, and couples by focusing on their strengths while empowering them to build upon interventions and coping skills. With a warm and attentive approach, I encourage mutual feedback, believing this keeps the therapeutic relationship honest and helpful. I realize that reaching out for counseling is difficult, but the fact that you are reading this indicates you are ready to make a change. Call me at Family Renewal Counseling at 678-631-7639 to schedule an initial consultation.

After high school Scott Bonk joined the Marines. It was during his time in the Marines that he learned about Christ and began to have a relationship with Jesus. Scott was active in church while stationed in Hawaii.   After spending four enlightening years in the Marines, Scott went to seminary at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Scott earned a bachelor's degree in Biblical studies in 1991. During his time in college, Scott went on several missions trips to London, Hungary, and throughout the Soviet Union.    In 1992, Scott traveled to Lithuania where he taught at the university. After returning home from Lithuania, Scott was accepted into the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Harding University.      After earning a master's degree in marriage and family therapy Scott worked for the Christian Counseling Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Scott has also practiced in Alabama and Arkansas, working mostly with teenagers struggling with substance abuse issues.    In 2003, Scott moved to Georgia. He worked for Creative Consulting Services helping individuals with developmental disabilities.      Scott also worked for the state of Georgia as a supervisor and social worker, again serving individuals with disabilities. Scott worked for the state of Georgia for almost 10 years.    In 1996, Scott also opened up his own private practice at Heritage Baptist Church, serving individuals in his community. Scott's primary focus has been working with couples in crisis.

This may not be your first step toward change, but it could be one of the best decisions yet!  Jessica will work alongside you on your journey toward wellness and the healing you desire. She has experience with a variety of specialties and works with clients based on their unique needs. Whether you are struggling in school or work; with relationships; or with anxiety, depression, or obsessive thoughts, she works with you to achieve the change you’re seeking. Therapeutic Impressions was created with a desire for helping others—specifically you! Jessica's mission is to provide you with a comfortable and compassionate atmosphere that caters to your needs and helps you achieve your goals. Let's work together to find a therapeutic style that suits you and your lifestyle. With over 10 years of experience, Jessica uses a variety of techniques to foster a healthy therapeutic relationship. She provides motivation and encouragement and ultimately promotes change for children, teens, and adults. She looks forward to working with you and thanks you in advance for entrusting her with your care.

While life certainly presents challenges, Shannon believes that people are fundamentally strong and resilient and that a partnership between client and therapist can facilitate change and lead to a path of greater peace, confidence, and positivity. She strives to provide a safe space, to ask questions, and to offer insight as the journey unfolds. Shannon is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a certified professional counselor supervisor who works with individuals, couples, families, and other therapists. Her practice focuses on teens and adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and chronic pain/disability. She especially likes supporting people with strong insight who are challenged in processing their emotions. She has a strengths-based approach, drawing on principles from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solutions-focused therapies. Shannon is a proud alumnus of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Georgia State University. She spent nearly 20 years at Georgia Tech as a counselor and advisor before entering private practice.

Dr. Cheryl Gibson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Care and Counseling Center of Georgia. Working primarily with young adults ages 17-25, although her practice also includes adult individual and couples counseling. Her clinical focus is based on a holistic model of mind, body and spirit using CBT, DBT and psychoanalysis. With an earned doctorate in Counseling in 2012 and a Masters in Social Work in 2003 she delivers compassionate and professional services to a diverse a population.

Beverly, a native of Atlanta, has been serving Metro Atlanta as a professional counselor since 2003. She is a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, national certified counselor, and AACC's BCPCC. Her favorite populations are children, parents, and couples. With children the issues she works with most commonly are anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), divorce recovery, grief, ADHD, adoption issues, and oppositional issues. With adults she has been trained in emotionally focused therapy and the PREPARE/ENRICH method.

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.

Katie's guiding principle is that we are designed for relationship. When we are disconnected within our body, mind, or spirit, cut off from meaningful relationships with significant others, separated from purpose in our larger community, or spiritually isolated, we miss the wholeness of life that we were intended to enjoy. Therapy can provide a supportive space where people are free to explore areas of disconnection, experience healing and reconnection, and move forward with confidence that while their past has shaped them, it no longer defines them. Katie works with children, adolescents, and adult women. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who obtained her Master of Social Work from University of Georgia in 2001 and her clinical license in 2003. Katie uses frameworks of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory and evidence-based/informed therapies with her clients. She uses these frameworks to treat anxiety, depression, and emotional and behavioral challenges rooted in various forms of trauma; help people involved in adoption to navigate issues related to attachment, grief and loss, trauma, and identity; counsel women who are navigating life transitions and developing renewed purpose; and provide parents with neurobiologically informed strategies.

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.