Kirsten has experience working with a variety of mental health issues including, but not limited to: eating disorders, trauma, self-harm, sports performance, depression, anxiety, anger issues, and PTSD. Kirsten strives to create an empathetic, creative environment to empower personal growth, balance, and exploration. You will feel loved and welcomed!

It’s a fact of life that our journeys involve highs and lows, mountaintops and valleys. While we cannot always prevent some of the challenges, the losses, and the tragedies that come our way, we can find meaning and purpose in the hardships we face. As a licensed professional counselor, Kara considers it an honor to come alongside you in your journey toward healing, restoration, and growth. Kara uses a variety of treatment modalities, depending on the individual’s needs and goals, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy. As a practitioner of Trust-Based Relational Intervention, Kara also values being trauma-informed and strengths-based in her work. Kara received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Gardner-Webb University and completed her master’s in marriage and family counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to joining the Summit, Kara worked in private practice and nonprofit residential and outpatient settings, giving her an extensive background serving individuals and families with many different needs. When she isn’t working, Kara enjoys being outside with her family, whether it’s enjoying a cup of coffee on the back porch, playing a game of pickleball, or taking a family walk. Kara also enjoys reading a good book, cooking new meals with her husband, or trying to figure out the day’s Wordle.

Marina is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. With a deep commitment to supporting her clients through life’s challenges, Marina offers a safe and nonjudgmental space for teens and young adults to explore their emotions and navigate their mental health struggles. She works with individuals dealing with a variety of issues, including anxiety, life transitions, and identity questions. Marina also provides guidance to teens whose parents are going through a divorce, helping them process the emotional impact and adjust to new family dynamics. As a Christian, Marina integrates faith into her therapeutic approach, offering spiritual support alongside traditional therapeutic techniques. She believes that faith can be an important source of strength and resilience in the healing process and gently weaves it into her work when clients are open to it. Marina is passionate about helping young people develop a strong sense of self and find peace amid life’s uncertainties. Through her compassionate approach, Marina empowers her clients to grow, heal, and move forward with confidence.

Bailey’s therapy style is relaxed and collaborative, with a high value placed on humor and hope. She is primarily informed by person-centered theory, which emphasizes authenticity and empathy as essential parts of the therapeutic relationship. She works with clients to identify their goals, strengths, and values and uses these to help guide the therapeutic process. Bailey utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in an integrative approach, depending on the needs and personality of the client. She enjoys working with adolescents ages 12–18, adults, and older adults. Bailey earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from The College of William & Mary. She earned a bachelor’s degree, with a major in psychology and a minor in religious studies, at the University of Richmond. She completed her clinical internship at an adolescent residential treatment facility in Newport News, Virginia, where she provided individual and group therapy for adolescents ages 12–18. Prior to joining the Summit team, Bailey worked in an intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization program, where she provided individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents struggling with mood and anxiety disorders. She also has experience working in an outpatient substance use facility, an inpatient hospital setting, and an outpatient mental health practice. In her free time, Bailey enjoys going out for Mexican food, doing puzzles with her husband, and starting her next book club read. She also loves serving in kids’ ministry at her church.

Katherine enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing a variety of concerns such as perfectionism, anxiety and stress, eating disorders and disordered eating, body image and self-esteem issues, trauma and PTSD, OCD, difficult life transitions, and relationship issues. She desires the counseling relationship to invite peace and safety, encourage bold self-reflection, and bring about helpful change. Katherine is grateful for the opportunity to sit with clients in the realities of whatever they are experiencing, whether it’s tears, questions, anxiety, laughter, anger, or simply a desire to know oneself better. Katherine grew up in metro Atlanta and understands performance-oriented culture and pressure well. She is especially passionate about working with those struggling with perfectionism, whether in work, academics, sports, people pleasing, high achievement, or other areas of life. She is encouraged by opportunities to integrate one’s faith into counseling when desired. She seeks to maintain a space characterized by respect, openness, and curiosity.  Katherine earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta and a bachelor’s degree in human development and family science from the University of Georgia. She has specific, advanced training in trauma-focused CBT, providing an evidenced-based framework to help individuals experience healing from traumatic events.  Outside work, Katherine enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends, being outdoors, practicing yoga, reading, rock climbing, sipping on iced lattes, and watching movies. She is a pre-licensed counselor under direction and supervision. A note from Katherine — “In a world that feels increasingly characterized by hurry, distraction, and stress, it can be daunting to decide to pause and take stock of how you might really be doing. I consider it an honor to witness my clients' stories and navigate the counseling space with delicate yet sure care.”

Sarah is a graduate of the University of North Georgia where she received her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in College Populations and Student Affairs. Prior to the University of North Georgia, Sarah attended Georgia College and State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Creative Art Therapies.  Sarah utilizes multiple counseling theories but at her core she is a Person-Centered therapist with influences from Existential, Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral, and Internal Family Systems.  Sarah believes each client is the expert on their own experience. Therefore, she is coming into their world and their experience to understand, support and walk alongside clients as they navigate their concerns. She aims to create a non-judgmental and empowering environment where clients feel comfortable and supported. Sarah believes in a collaborative therapeutic relationship where the client’s best interests are the focus.  Sarah’s specialties include but are not limited to: adolescents (10+), young adults, and adults with concerns regarding anxiety, addiction, trauma, executive functioning, interpersonal effectiveness, LGBTQIA+ informed, ADHD, Autism and life transitions (going to college, job changes, divorce, etc.).    When she isn’t seeing clients, Sarah is often spending time with her husband, daughter and their dog, reading a book, spending time outside or taking a pottery class!

Katrina Keebler is most passionate about helping people have healthy relationships and empowering people to be their authentic selves. Beginning counseling can be overwhelming, so Katrina aims to provide an inclusive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for clients to process and explore challenges. She helps her clients thrive and grow by engaging their strengths, processing difficult emotions, connecting their minds and bodies, and navigating relational hurts and traumas through critical circumstances and seasons of life. Katrina enjoys working with a diverse population, including adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her areas of focus include anxiety and worry; grief and loss; pregnancy; postpartum; mental health of moms; life transitions, including divorce or parenting; complex trauma and PTSD; spiritual issues; family issues; and relationship issues, including couples’ counseling. Katrina believes in the importance of tailoring counseling to each individual or couple’s unique needs, using evidence-based practices to facilitate meaningful progress. She values being trauma-informed and multiculturally responsive to meet her clients’ needs. She enjoys working with clients who wish to incorporate their faith into counseling when appropriate.  Katrina earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a marriage and family therapy certificate from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. She is board certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and is licensed as an Associate Professional Counselor under direction and supervision.  Katrina is an Alpharetta native. In addition to practicing at Atlanta Wellness Collective, she enjoys days on the lake, game nights, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her family. Katrina loves to travel and is always dreaming of her next overseas adventure.

Alexandra enjoys working with children (ages 10+), teens, adults, and families as they no longer allow anxiety, upbringing, trauma, and difficult life experiences define their day-to-day living. Her areas of focus include play therapy, family therapy, family conflict, separation and divorce, parenting, communication, trauma and PTSD, EMDR, neurodiversity and ADHD, anxiety and stress, self-esteem, self-compassion, and identity work.   Alexandra also has specific, advanced training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), providing an evidenced-based framework to help individuals experience healing from traumatic events, and AutPlay, a specific modality of counseling for neurodivergent children and teens. Alexandra believes humans are designed to intimately connect with others in loving and secure relationships. When connection and safety become broken, behavioral and relational issues and emotional pain can occur. The counseling relationship can provide a safe support to help you or your family restore and rebuild peace and stronger relationships. Alexandra allows a space for children (and often their parents) to play, be active and creative, and feel confident and empowered to express themselves to find healing. She is highly effective in working directly with parents to set goals and better understand their child’s challenges and what they are going through. Alexandra earned a master’s degree in clinical mental counseling with a focus on addiction counseling from the University of North Georgia and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in applied statistics. She is board-certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and is licensed as an associate professional counselor under direction and supervision.  In addition to practicing at Atlanta Wellness Collective, Alexandra enjoys weightlifting and connecting with nature through hiking, cooking, and running. You can often find her outside with a cup of coffee and a book or catching the next plane on a new adventure. A note from Alexandra —   “My goal is to create a safe and empathetic environment where you, your child, or your family feel encouraged to heal, learn, and grow. Taking that first step toward healing can feel daunting and stressful. Counseling is a collaborative relationship that can help you transform and gain confidence. You are not alone. I’m excited to work alongside you to grow!”

Ruth is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in multicultural counseling as well as individual, couples, and family therapy.  She has maintained a private practice in Sandy Springs, and Alpharetta, Georgia. Now she is seeing clients using telemental health across the state of Georgia. In addition to over 20 years of experience as a pastoral counselor, Ruth has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. She also has seven years of experience working as an individual, marriage, and family therapist in the Latino community settings in Metro Atlanta. Ruth is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build onto their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. Ruth currently serves as a private practitioner and works with a broad spectrum of clients. She is trained in PREPARE/ENRICH and the Gottman Method, and she is certified in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). Among her areas of expertise are individual counseling, premarital counseling, couples/marital counseling, family counseling, pastoral counseling, and children and adolescents. She also specializes in mindfulness, depression group counseling, behavioral problems, addictions, substance abuse, parenting, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, grief and loss, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), women's issues, postpartum depression, phase-of-life problems, and spirituality issues. In addition to being a well-known relationship therapist, Ruth has presented at national and international conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of women’s issues.

If you’re reading this right now, you might be in a hard place. You want peace in your life, your home, and your relationships. You need the right tools and a safe space to help this happen. For women facing life transitions, loss, anxiety, depression, the after-effects of trauma, or a difficult relationship, it can be hard to break free from patterns or relationships no longer working for you. For parents with struggling children, it can be challenging managing your child’s melting or shutting down, fielding complaints about your child, and simply wanting to help your child when nothing seems to work—all while managing your own emotions. Dawn Lamprecht, LCSW, RPT™, works with all these issues, specializing in working with women and children.  Dawn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist™. She meets clients where they are, helping them feel supported and heard as they work to get untangled from life's difficulties and meet their goals. Dawn has 20 years of training and experience in working with children, parents, families, and adult women. Along with being trained in talk therapy, Dawn is trained in using creative techniques, such as Sand Tray Therapy, and for children under the age of 12, Play Therapy. Dawn is a Christian and can incorporate a Christian worldview into sessions at the preference and comfort level of the client. She earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and, in 2003, a master’s degree in social work from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She is married and has a grown daughter, and Dawn has lived in Georgia and East Cobb since 2006. Dawn grew up a military brat, and she still loves to travel. In her free time she enjoys exercising, antique shopping, and spending time with family, which includes her rescue dogs.