Andrea is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. Whether you are processing past traumas, healing from emotional wounds, navigating the complexities of parenthood, experiencing relationship changes, mid-life career shifts, or the mixed emotions of empty nesting, Andrea will walk with you on your journey to healing and transformation. Through empathy, wisdom, and professional expertise, she guides her clients to embrace change and healing as opportunities for growth. Deeply committed to the belief that each person is uniquely crafted in the image of God and deserving of unconditional respect and love, Andrea’s therapeutic approach is open, nonjudgmental, and trauma-informed. She strives to foster healing, build self-awareness, and cultivate self-compassion, providing a safe space for clients to explore their inner world and recover from difficult experiences.     Andrea has dedicated extensive time to training in therapeutic approaches that promote trauma resolution. As a therapist trained in accelerated resolution therapy (ART), she helps individuals rapidly process and resolve traumatic memories. She is also an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapist and has completed specialized coursework in relational trauma, parenting, and recovering from narcissistic abuse and gaslighting.     Married since 1994, Andrea is an empty nester with two adult children and enjoys walking alongside others as they navigate the ups and downs of life. Andrea holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Mercer University and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington. She is an associate professional counselor under the supervision of Heather Cobb, LPC, CPCS.     In her free time, Andrea enjoys hiking with her husband, playing tennis and pickleball, taking photos, meeting friends for lunch, and sharing cat pictures in her family group chat.

Kelsey approaches therapy from a client-led perspective. She hopes to create a safe space for individuals, leading with empathy, authenticity, and care as she carefully walks beside her clients. She has a deep passion for helping others and strives to maintain a people-first mindset. Kelsey has an array of experience working with anxiety, life transitions, trauma, grief, and chronic illnesses. She focuses on ages 6–18 as well as helping individuals as they navigate the transitions of young adulthood. Kelsey loves to integrate non-traditional ways of therapy into her sessions. She firmly believes the mind and body are connected; our brains are powerhouses of our bodies. Consequently, it is important for individuals to take care of their minds, and she has a passion for helping others figure out how to do that. As a Christian, Kelsey is eager to introduce faith into her sessions.  Kelsey is currently an associate professional counselor under the supervision of Heather Cobb. Kelsey earned a BS in psychology from the University of North Georgia. She continued her education and received a Masters and Education Specialist in professional counseling with an emphasis on school counseling from the University of Georgia (go dawgs!). When Kelsey is not in session, she enjoys hiking, baking, quality time with her boyfriend, and spending time in nature.  

“My goal is to create a safe, nurturing space where families and individuals can explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and build stronger, more resilient relationships.” Andrew Wallace is deeply committed to supporting school-aged children (4+), parents, family units, and adults on their journey towards healing and growth. He specializes in Oppositional Defiant Disorder and behavioral difficulties, complex trauma and PTSD including abuse, anxiety, parental empowerment, family dynamics and communication, mood disorders including depression and Bipolar Disorder, identity difficulties, and suicidal ideations. He is highly effective in working directly with parents on helping them better understand their children’s issues and what they are going through. Andrew also works with adult males experiencing depression, anxiety, sexual addiction, relationship issues, and career transitions.  Andrew firmly believes in the inherent worth and potential of every individual. He values the strengths and uniqueness of all cultures and backgrounds and engages in faith-based interventions at the individual’s discretion. His practice is guided by the following principles: Every person has the capacity for self-directed growth. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most powerful catalysts for change. Play is the natural language of children and a vital tool for healing. Families are interconnected systems with the power to support and nurture each other. Andrew received a Master of Social Work from Kennesaw State University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia. He has extensive practice and training in child-centered play therapy, trauma-focused play therapy, child parent relational therapy, trust based relational interventions, and is currently becoming nationally certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Prior to working with children and adults in private practice, Andrew was a lead, school-based therapist in Cherokee County and worked in the Juvenile Court system. Andrew’s personal passions are rock climbing, reading, cooking, and spending time with family.

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked in the mental health field since 2004 and wants to see her clients live holistic, full, integrated lives and thus in collaboration with the client attempts to address all concerns in a way that is customized to each individual person's needs and wants. For some individuals this will mean homework outside of sessions (CBT), for others it may mean the use of a specialized technique (like EMDR), and for some individuals this may mean traditional talk therapy (perhaps in conjunction with walking during therapy). Amanda sees adults for individual and group therapy for varying concerns including but not limited to grief, trauma, sexual addictions, depression, and anxiety.

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.

The safe and non-judgmental space I have experienced in my own therapy is the same space I now strive to create for my clients. It is my goal to help build hope as clients go through the ups and downs of the healing process. I am passionate about helping clients heal from trauma, navigate challenging relationships, or overcome anxiety. I hope to partner with you on your healing journey. I seek to understand your personal narrative and how your family and early relationships are impacting you in the present—and to instill hope that you can have the future and relationships you desire for yourself.

Kristen is a licensed professional counselor with more than 18 years of experience as a licensed clinician and consultant to individuals, couples, and families. Professional services include counseling and wellness coaching. She has specialized training in providing therapy from a faith-based perspective to serve clients who are interested in that approach. Since 2004, Kristen has been walking alongside individuals as they begin to uncover the larger story that God might be working in their hearts. Often, as individuals reflect on the journey of their lives, it seems as if the story they are living is not the story they had hoped to find themselves in. Heartache from the past, and even anxiety about an uncertain future, can serve to distort one’s view of oneself and the unfolding story. Watching God use brokenness to move people toward redemption and wholeness is one of Kristen's greatest privileges as a therapist. Kristen takes an integrative approach to therapy and feels that one of the most important catalysts for change is found in the strength of the therapeutic alliance. Within that alliance is a collaboration and an agreement on a client's goals and treatment tasks.

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

Do you feel like you or your child will never be the same again? Do you wonder if the trauma you have experienced is impacting your parenting? Many of my clients feel this way and are relieved to learn there is hope for healing. My name is Lauren, and I can help. Although I have advanced training in play therapy with children, I also work with teens and adults. I can help your child or teen with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I have a passion for working with parents to build parenting skills and increase healthy communication with their child/teen. I also assist adults with trauma and life transitions. I use EMDR with children, teens, and adults. I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). With children, I blend play therapy with EMDR. I am also certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) which is another path to healing from trauma. I treat anxiety with a combination of play therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. I have advanced training, expertise, and experience in working with children and their families who have experienced sexual and/or physical abuse. If you or your child has experienced sexual abuse or any severe trauma, I would be honored to work with you toward healing. I would love to help you find hope as you navigate this difficult path.