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.

Jillian is an associate licensed professional under the training and supervision of Jenny Reynolds. Her education includes a bachelor’s degree from Georgia College & State University and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Mercer University. She works primarily with teenagers, college students, and adults with a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, childhood wounds, stage of life issues, relationship and communication issues, self-worth, grief/loss, and spirituality from a Christian perspective. Jillian grew up in Gwinnett County and loves being at the beach or anywhere warm. When she’s not in the office, you can find her spending quality time with her husband, family, and friends.

When you feel like you’re white-knuckling it through life, it can be hard to know how to seek support. Maybe you’re a new mom who feels overwhelmed and outside herself. Perhaps you’re walking through a loss or life transition that leaves you feeling stuck or unable to cope. Or maybe you continue to find yourself affected by a painful past experience that leaves you caught in self-limiting patterns and beliefs. Samantha desires to create space to help you slow down, acknowledge,  and find compassionate support for your needs, and, ultimately, walk with you from a place of surviving to thriving.   Samantha believes in the power of a strong therapeutic connection and works to build trust and extend curiosity about the ways you have learned to show up in your mind, body, and relationships. Working from a trauma-informed approach to build safety and stability from the start, Samantha utilizes the mind-body connection to teach skills for coping with the present and building strength for the deeper healing work ahead. She also uses narrative and parts-work techniques and exploration of past stories and relationships to gain clarity about how to move forward.  Samantha aims to walk alongside you to uncover essential needs that have gone unmet, name with truth the formative experiences that deserve healing, and welcome the parts of yourself that have been burdened so you can live authentically and whole. 

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. 

Hannah Jordan is from Marietta, which she still calls home. She earned a bachelor’s degree in community health at Georgia College and State University and is working toward a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Richmont Graduate University.  Hannah enjoys working with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing concerns such as eating disorders, body-image and self-esteem issues, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and family issues. She uses a holistic approach in the process of helping clients reach their personalized goals. Hannah is under the supervision of Dr. Nicole Thaxton. Prior to counseling, Hannah worked as a director for a national nonprofit in the Atlanta area.  Hannah believes in the importance of wellness in every area of life. In addition to practicing at Atlanta Wellness Collective, Hannah enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, playing tennis, watching the Braves, and traveling.  

Kathleen Schaaf is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (ANCC) who enriches her practice with a broad range of culturally diverse experiences gained from years of international healthcare service. She earned a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham after a long career as a registered nurse. Her clinical expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of mental health issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar mood disorders, PTSD, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Kathy’s approach transcends medication management, as she advocates for a comprehensive, holistic strategy that addresses lifestyle factors—such as sleep patterns, dietary habits, and physical activity—as well as personal challenges that influence mental health.