As a therapist, I provide a safe, supportive environment to listen while gently challenging troubling thoughts and addressing painful emotions to encourage growth and change. I’m passionate about meeting clients where they are, helping them unpack life's challenges, and bringing light to difficult situations. I work with couples, individuals, and families seeking healthier, stronger relationships. My approach centers on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which focuses on identifying and expressing core emotions that often drive behavior. By exploring these underlying emotions, I help clients improve communication, strengthen emotional bonds, and foster deeper connection. For couples, EFT can guide them in breaking negative patterns, building trust, and restoring intimacy. For individuals and families, it can facilitate healing, conflict resolution, and personal growth. When desired, I also integrate faith into the counseling process, offering a holistic approach to healing that aligns with my clients' beliefs. If you're feeling weighed down by life's challenges, I'm here to walk with you and help you find clarity and hope.

Caitlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling and a Master of Divinity in pastoral counseling. She now works in private practice and brings with her a multitude of experiences that include chaplaincy, assistant directorship at an inpatient residential substance abuse and mental health facility, and trauma counseling. Caitlin’s primary areas of focus include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, codependency, grief and loss, and low self-worth and spirituality/Christian counseling. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), and experiential therapies. She frequently works with veterans and first responders.    Caitlin’s client-centered therapy sessions integrate several modalities including CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapies, experiential, trauma-focused, and somatic practices. She provides compassion without criticism or judgment. Caitlin has experienced her own struggles with addiction, trauma, questioning her faith, and other life issues that not only give her firsthand experience, but also the ability to connect with her clients on a more personal level. When she is not in the office helping her clients find healing, you can find Caitlin outside or in the kitchen playing and baking with her daughter. 

Nicole Thaxton, PhD, LPC, CPCS, is the co-founder and clinical director of Atlanta Wellness Collective with locations in  Roswell /Alpharetta, Marietta, and Acworth, Georgia. She is known for creating meaningful relationships and treatment plans with her clients and has worked with children, teens, adults, and families in private practice since 2016. Dr. Nicole understands “high-achieving” individuals and families and the unique challenges they face related to anxiety, stress, pressure, perfectionism, grief and loss, divorce, relationship issues, and trauma. When appropriate, she enjoys working with clients who wish to incorporate their faith into counseling. Dr. Nicole is highly effective at working with parents to set goals and better understand the challenges their teen is facing. Contact Dr. Nicole at www.atlwell.com.

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.

Throughout the last 10 years, James has enjoyed working with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families in numerous settings. For the past 20 years, he has served in various leadership positions in church and non-profit agencies. James and his beautiful wife, Saba, moved to Atlanta, Georgia early in 2020. James is Jamaican-American and was born and raised in Miami, Florida. As a youth pastor, his passion for counseling blossomed and led him to pursue a master of arts in clinical mental health counseling through his denomination of origin at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee. He later developed a holistic theological approach to counseling that incorporated Baptist and reformed insights integrated with clinical theory through a biblical perspective. James completed his doctorate in education at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2019. He is an assistant teacher there and shares a diverse voice in higher education. His dissertation focused on resilience and spiritual maturity. James integrates his passion for discipleship, leadership training, and strengthening believers to overcome life’s obstacles to help you practically experience the abundant life that Christ came to give us. He has served those who have experienced hurt, loss, anxiety, depression, anger, abuse, race-related issues, and trauma through insights provided by the Word of God. He is an advocate for those who desire to pursue truth and seek healing from setbacks and encourages clients to consistently apply what they learn and set accountability systems to maintain lasting joy. James is available to help those who desire to make change happen. He believes in second chances. We all fall short at times, but it takes courage, dedication, and patience to work through hard circumstances.

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and holds her National Certified Counselor credential. She completed her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2018 and her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a concentration in substance abuse from Kaplan University in 2015. Amanda's clinical experience includes working at a treatment facility for substance use disorders and four years in a private practice setting where she provided counseling to adolescents, adults, and couples. Amanda has been trained in evidence-based psychotherapies including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also completed specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).  Amanda offers a unique, person-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapy that guides individuals to their own paths to happiness. Her philosophy emphasizes the importance of individual trauma and how it plays out in the client’s world today. Her knowledge of CBT, DBT, EMDR, Psychoeducation, and Solution-Focused therapy interventions allows her to serve adolescents, adults, couples, and groups in a variety of mental health-related areas.  Amanda’s clinical interests include, but are not limited to, individuals affected by trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, bereavement, marital problems, physical illnesses, and general life struggles. As a spouse of a veteran, she also has clinical interests of working with veterans and their families.

Corrie earned a Master of Arts in marriage and family therapy from Richmont Graduate University. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Her previous experience includes working with couples and adults in a private practice setting as well as treating court-mandated sex offenders in an outpatient setting. Corrie's approach to therapy is cognitive-behavioral with a strong emphasis on developing a good working relationship with each client. She is influenced by a Christian worldview and incorporates this into her sessions based on the preferences of the client. Corrie's training in marriage and family therapy enables her to effectively help couples with various concerns within their marriage, such as communication and conflict resolution, increasing healthy intimacy, developing healthy boundaries, and recovering from trust breaks and affairs. Corrie has received additional training in the Gottman Method and utilizes many of their interventions as part of her couples work. Corrie is also certified in PREPARE/ENRICH. She serves clients in Suwanee, Johns Creek, Buford, Cumming, Alpharetta, Sugar Hill, and Lawrenceville.

At Jeremiah Counseling LLC, Stephanie works to help women ages 16 and up break free from the symptoms and bondage of all types of trauma. Whether you have been through trauma as a child or an adult, she is here for you. Stephanie wholeheartedly believes that it is a sign of true strength, and courage to take this first step in your healing journey. She considers it an honor to be an empathetic, non-judgmental, objective presence in a situation where you can be at your most vulnerable. Jeremiah Counseling provides trauma-informed therapies along with Christian faith-based integration.  Stephanie Miller, LPC and CEO of Jeremiah Counseling, received her master's degree in professional counseling from Liberty University in 2018. She is a certified EMDR clinician as well as an approved EMDR consultant to fellow EMDR therapists. She started her career in trauma counseling with a faith-based integrated approach at The Ministry Village in Winder from 2017–early 2023. Here she interned and was an independent contractor with her own solo private practice, Jeremiah Counseling. God had put a calling on her heart to help more women than she could possibly do alone, so she grew Jeremiah Counseling into a group practice in March 2023. 

Kami enjoys walking alongside people who are hurting and helping them find healing, resolve past wounds, find solutions for problems, and strengthen or repair relationships. She enjoys working with a variety of clients from young children to adults. Kami's training in marriage and family therapy makes her uniquely qualified to provide counseling to couples for a range of issues, including affair recovery, communication and conflict resolution, and issues with intimacy and connection. Kami helps couples repair, reconnect, or strengthen their relationship and improve physical and emotional intimacy. Kami has advanced training in working with people who have experienced trauma such as abuse, combat trauma, or traumatic grief/loss, including training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Kami works with children from preschool age to teenagers and helps families navigate the challenges of life together. She received additional training in theology and faith-based counseling and likes to use Christian beliefs and practices for clients who desire to incorporate their faith in their counseling work.

Austin is a licensed professional counselor who earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia Southern University. He earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Mercer University. Before joining Thrive Forward Therapy, Austin worked at Ridgeview Institute, where he helped individuals and families navigate mental health crises and transition from inpatient to outpatient care. As an adjunct professor at Mercer, he teaches future licensed professional counselors. Austin uses a collaborative, client-centered approach and helps guide clients toward making the changes they want for a more enriched life. To help clients find a renewed sense of self and healing, he uses integrated theoretical approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. He works with men, teens, and couples on relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, addiction, and life transitions.  Austin lives in the Atlanta area, where he enjoys live music, movies, sports, and trying new restaurants. He loves sharing quality time with his family and friends. Austin is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia.