Molly Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years’ experience. She is passionate about establishing relationships with clients so she can help them face the fears that keep them from thriving—and then make courageous changes. She loves watching people as they discover who they were made to be. Molly is especially skilled at—and greatly enjoys—working with preteens, adolescents, women of all ages, married couples, and families. Molly earned a bachelor’s degree in humanities at Bluefield State College in Bluefield, West Virginia, and she earned a master’s degree in professional counseling from Liberty University. She is licensed in the state of Georgia. Molly worked at a small nonprofit counseling center in Loganville, Georgia. Prior to joining the counseling staff at The Wings Center, she spent the last five years serving as the admissions counselor at Eagle Ranch, where she worked with hundreds of families in crisis and helped them find hope that life could be better. Molly conceptualizes the obstacles her clients face through the lens of family systems. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and a person-centered approach to journey with her clients toward their goals for healing.

Life can be hard, but it can be navigated with a sense of peace and fulfillment by continuously caring for and connecting with oneself. The therapeutic experience should be enjoyed, not another setting where one feels pressured to be perfect or cater to the needs of someone else. Dyimond's supports clients as they do the empowering work to grow into their most authentic self. She provides a compassionate experience that encourages personal healing and wellness. She starts from a person-centered orientation and has experience with CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, expressive arts, sand-tray, and solution-focused approaches. She is fluent in English and Spanish and has more than four years of work experience with the Hispanic/Latino population. Her approach is based in theory, inspired by experience, and creatively tailored to each client. Life is hard and the work must be done; however, it can be done with grace and in freedom. Dyimond wants to help you do the work. Connect with her and get started.

Since 2010, Jordan’s passion for helping others through a traumatic past, family conflict, and low self-confidence helped pioneer switching careers from sports journalism to counseling. He has an extensive background working with children, teenagers, and adults that goes beyond just the counseling spectrum. Before earning a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, he spent seven years in the sports journalism industry, covering local high school sports, the Atlanta Falcons, the Georgia Force, and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Jordan’s career in counseling began with court-mandated diversion program groups geared to improve first-time offenders with issues such as anger management, domestic violence, substance abuse, and child abuse/neglect. Since then, he has moved to treating clients on a more voluntary basis with a non-conventional, activity-centered approach that works well with children, teenagers, and college-aged students. Jordan earned certifications in child-centered, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) through the Medical University of South Carolina. He specializes in guiding children, teenagers, and adults through life's hardships, including death, divorce, ADHD, and bullying.

Life can be overwhelming, and at times it can feel impossible to look at yourself with acceptance and confidence. Are you going through a difficult season and you aren’t sure how to cope with what life is throwing at you? Please know that you are not alone. Making the decision to begin therapy is a courageous step toward living the life you want and deserve. You deserve to feel whole and experience freedom from what you’re facing. Learning new evidence-based tools, perspectives, and coping skills can greatly advance your journey back to happiness and self-confidence. I know firsthand how difficult this road is, having faced and overcome several of the challenges I now specialize in. I am passionate about helping others as they navigate life’s challenges and learn to love themselves. I work with teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia. I earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Richmont Graduate University, and I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology. I would be honored to walk with you on your path to freedom and joy.

Creating an environment of warmth and safety, Jessica encourages her clients to draw on their strengths to navigate the issues they face. You might find yourself overwhelmed with anxious thoughts or fatigued with making life decisions. Perhaps you struggle with ADHD, burnout, or keeping up with your responsibilities. Jessica extends a compassionate approach with the goal of helping her clients reach a point of clarity about their current situations and an understanding of themselves as individuals. Jessica integrates different therapeutic modalities to meet the specific needs of each client. She believes in her clients’ abilities to creatively approach their problems with meaningful solutions. With her experience in various service-based roles, Jessica uses her skills to teach clients how to effectively identify their needs, manage and cope with daily stressors, and implement boundaries. She acknowledges the complexities of how a person’s values, experiences, and beliefs shape the person they are becoming, and she guides clients into embracing the fullness of their story.

For the last 15 years, Phil has worked in clinical psychotherapy with adolescents, adults, and couples through private practice work and as the director of counseling at The HopeQuest Ministry Group, Inc. He is one of the few in the state to be both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Phil has received master-level professional certifications as a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS). He also holds a Master of Divinity degree and is a licensed and ordained minister. He served previously for 10 years as a youth pastor, pastor, and church consultant. These ministry experiences give Phil a unique perspective as an integrated therapist with dual areas of professionalism as a Christian counselor. Using a collaborative approach, Phil incorporates several techniques to help clients reach their counseling goals, including family systems theory and cognitive behavioral approaches. Phil is married with four children.  You can reach him via Google Voice at 404-458-7523.

Mazi is a licensed professional counselor in Atlanta who specializes in helping women discover their true voice as they navigate self-worth/self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, life stage transitions, and recovery concerns. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and has a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. As a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, Mazi integrates the research of Brené Brown into her therapy work to help individuals address lingering struggles with shame and insecurity as they learn to live bravely and practice vulnerability. In addition to her work as an Atlanta therapist, Mazi maintains an active speaking schedule, presenting workshops on topics such as women's issues, healthy relationships, self-worth, personal growth/development, leadership development, living out your purpose, life stage transitions, and motherhood. Mazi is the Founder/Director of Cultivate, an organization and counseling center that helps women cultivate joy, courage, and freedom in their lives. Prior to becoming a therapist, Mazi taught history at Marist School. Her private practice is currently located in Buckhead.

Madison received an undergraduate degree from UNC Chapel Hill and her master's degree in social work from UNC Charlotte. Madison received training in play therapy and other courses to advance her knowledge of children and families. She has spent time in a private practice as well as an integrated health center.    Madison has a passion for working with young children, adolescents, and families who need a safe place to process and grow. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and child-centered approaches to help individuals. She commonly helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and behavioral concerns. Madison aims to provide a space where clients feel the love and grace of Jesus.    Outside of the office, Madison enjoys nutrition and fitness, going to coffee shops, and being with friends and family. 

My passion is helping couples and individuals understand their current story of shutdown or strife so healing can begin.  I started where you are. I was smart and competent in many ways, but I didn’t understand how my early relationships and experiences affected the choices I was making. I struggled the first few years of marriage and felt defeated. Almost three decades later, I find joy helping couples and individuals find a new way.  In sessions with couples, I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) to track the steps in the relationship's negative cycle, a cycle of disconnect that you’ve unconsciously fallen into over time. We step away from blame and discover that the vulnerable feelings of rejection and abandonment are fueling the cyclical fights. We see that under surface tensions are attachment cries: Are you there? Do I matter?  In individual sessions, I use Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) to help you explore how your default responses might be getting in the way of the love and the life you want. These default responses are related to your attachment style. Instead of feeling defeated by your repeated "failings" or “mistakes,” you’ll see that you make sense in the context of your life’s experience.  Read more about my approach and schedule a free consultation with me here: https://newstorycounselingatl.com/services

Melissa is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a Master of Science in professional counseling from Georgia State University. She is passionate about serving children, individuals, and families through counseling. She has a passion to see her clients thrive so that they are able to overcome challenges that are negatively affecting their lives. Melissa is committed to assisting in the process of growth to help clients break dysfunctional cycles. She approaches therapy with individuals, children, and families using creative methods. Since obtaining her degree, Melissa has received continuing education and specializes in providing play therapy services for children ages 4–12 and is trained in working with children who experience anxiety, anger, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social skills, among other issues. In addition, Melissa enjoys helping adult women who are facing challenges and difficulties such as depression, anxiety, and more, as well as adults with anxiety, and couples facing conflict. Melissa has served in various settings using her skills in the role of kindergarten teacher and church staff member.