Are you frustrated and exhausted with your current relationships? Do you feel confused and lost in your attempts to feel joy or connection? Elizabeth has been counseling for over 20 years, working with couples and individuals to bring clarity and wisdom to life's challenges. She partners with clients to work through the mental, emotional, and spiritual obstacles that keep them from healing and equips them with knowledge and tools to help them experience healthy relationships. Elizabeth has significant experience dealing with marital conflict arising from infidelity, addiction, past trauma, communication breakdowns, and financial tension. She has worked with many individuals coping with anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and family of origin complications. She earned her master's degree in counseling from Georgia State University and a diploma in Christian counseling from Psychological Studies Institute. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at Wheaton College. Elizabeth is known for the balance of speaking truth with a compassionate and caring heart. She passionately fights alongside the wounded heart to rediscover the love they long for.

Jonathan  is deeply passionate about walking with individuals through the complexity of life—the seasons of joy and fulfillment, as well as the seasons of pain and uncertainty. He believes that every person is created with inherent dignity, value, and purpose, and that healing often begins when we rediscover meaning in the midst of struggle. Jonathan considers it an honor to walk alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges and seek restoration. His counseling approach is relational, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that change is possible for everyone. He works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, high stress, relational difficulties, spiritual concerns, or major life transitions. When desired, Jonathan thoughtfully integrates Christian faith into the counseling process. Jonathan is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)—an evidence-based method for addressing trauma and distressing experiences. He views EMDR as a powerful tool that complements the deeper work of meaning-making, allowing clients to move beyond painful memories and begin living more freely in the present. Jonathan earned a master of arts in biblical counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and a bachelor of arts in psychology from Biola University. He is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. Over the course of his career, he has worked with individuals, groups, and families across inpatient hospital programs, outpatient settings, and private practice. 

Kim has a Master of Arts in professional counseling from Richmont Graduate University and is a licensed professional counselor. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families who desire stronger and healthier relationships. Kim has a heart for integrating Christ into the counseling process while meeting individuals where they are in life. It is her desire to help people lean into their faith and community in the midst of critical circumstances. Kim has worked previously in private practice and inpatient settings. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, life transitions, women's issues, pre-engagement, premarital, marital distress, and parenting. She has specific training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and provides an evidenced-based framework to help individuals experience hope and healing from traumatic events. Kim is certified as a PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator and includes this structure as a helpful tool when working with couples. When she is not in the office, Kim loves spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys being outdoors in nature and going on hikes.

Anna Gould works with individual adults, couples, and families. She approaches each client with curiosity and compassion and seeks to understand each person’s story through their unique cultural, spiritual, and familial lens. Anna helps clients explore thoughts, beliefs, relational patterns, and coping strategies that may hinder a more fulfilling life. She has a strong calling to work with Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA), and those affected by substance abuse, generational trauma, and adverse childhood experiences. Anna supports couples seeking pre-engagement, pre-marital, and marital counseling. Whether clients are seeking to strengthen a healthy marriage with regular couple check-ups– or seeking guidance after loss or betrayal– Anna understands the power of relationships– as it is within relationships that we encounter both our deepest wounds and our greatest healing. Anna works with women in all stages of life, with a special focus on mid-life transitions. She helps women process the physical, emotional, physiological, and relational challenges of this unique season and supports them in regaining clarity, confidence, and connection. Anna uses evidence-based methods, including Prepare/Enrich and the Gottman Method for couples. She is a Gottman Level 1 trained clinician, a member of the Gottman Relationship Check-Up Network, and a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator. Her work with individuals integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT), EMDR, Attachment-Based Therapy, Inner Child Healing/Reparenting, and other trauma-informed approaches. Anna is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University with additional certifications in Addictions Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. Anna has lived in the Kennesaw area for almost 30 years. Outside of her work with clients, Anna enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, hiking, and listening to a wide variety of music and podcasts. She loves her church family and has the privilege of working closely with (and learning from) middle and high school students each week.

William Palmer believes in a collaborative, compassionate, and honest approach to counseling. He has a passion for working with males ranging from early adolescence to late adulthood who experience issues involving anger, anxiety, career, community, depression, identity, pornography, relationships, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, shame, spirituality, and trauma. He is also passionate about working with couples. He welcomes the honor of walking alongside spouses to help foster the covenant that they have made. He is trained in implementing Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. He views individuals and their presenting issues through the lens of attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma-informed theories, all under the authority of God’s Word. His goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where his clients can be truly known without shame. His desire is for each client to leave counseling with more insight towards themselves, a stronger sense of identity, and a centered outlook on the communities they find themself in.  William Palmer holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary where he learned to be a biblically based counselor who integrates the most helpful discoveries in psychology. He sees clients at Restoration's Woodstock and Roswell locations. He also sees clients virtually. 

Kristi has been passionate about helping others as long as she can remember. Her career began as a hospice social worker, which was incredibly rewarding and radically changed her perspective on life. Later, Kristi pivoted to private practice after her own life-changing experiences in therapy. She is trained in several modalities, including Gottman Method, Relational Life Therapy, and Brainspotting. Kristi was selected as one of only 16 therapists to be in the first training cohort of the Relationship Theory Model (RTM) with Jourdan Blue. RTM is revolutionizing the way individuals and couples approach relationship-focused therapy and relationship coaching.    Kristi's approach to counseling is direct, results-focused, and collaborative. She has high expectations for her clients, giving them the compassion and accountability they need for success, growth, and change. Kristi emphasizes that the process requires work and correspondence outside of sessions, and she guides her clients to "immerse and rehearse" what they are learning, ultimately retraining their brain for secure, healthy connections.   Kristi understands if you are skeptical about counseling or have tried it and were unsuccessful. However, she encourages you to reach out to her so she can explain how her approach is different and how she can help you thrive!

Caroline enjoys working with individuals and families and has experience working with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Caroline integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Art Therapy to help clients develop effective coping strategies and express themselves in meaningful ways. Art Therapy can be particularly beneficial for individuals who struggle with verbal communication or emotional regulation, providing a creative outlet for self-exploration and healing. Caroline's goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where clients can build confidence, gain self-awareness, and prioritize their well-being. Caroline has MA in Art Therapy and is under supervision of Erin Holcomb, LPC, CPCS, MS.

Above and Beyond Counseling Services was designed to incorporate God (Above) and clinical therapeutic techniques (Beyond) into counseling services. Our staff all have different clinical treatment modality training, but all have a core belief that without God our treatment is limited. We offer individual, marriage, and family counseling. We also serve children as young as 5 in our office. Most children come into our office with behavioral issues that the whole family needs support with. We offer classes to help families with parenting skills and therapists to help parents with the stress. Our hope is that when one family member comes into our office with the "symptom," the whole family considers treatment. Most mental health symptoms are a part of a system, not isolated to one person. We also offer several support groups because life is hard! It's our hope that when you come into a group here you'll feel comfortable and realize others are in the boat with you. Depression Support Group, Wounded by Infidelity, Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Positive Discipline Class, and Bible studies are here to support our community.

Dr. Frank Ragukonis is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He holds dual board certifications in Adult as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He holds a full, active medical license in Georgia and is a member of the Georgia Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Notre Dame with a major in preprofessional studies and a minor in science, technology, and values. He was commissioned as an Army officer prior to medical school and received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his General Adult Psychiatry Internship and Residency at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in Hawaii where he was selected as the Chief Academic Resident. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at TAMC where he served as Chief Fellow.   After completing his training, Dr. Ragukonis became a staff Adult and Child Psychiatrist at TAMC. He was later stationed at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield near Savannah, Georgia, where he worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Dr. Ragukonis served as both the Chief of Psychiatry and the Chief of the Child and Family Behavioral Health Service at Winn Army Community Hospital. Later he served as the Third Infantry Division Psychiatrist, during which time he was the Behavioral Health Consultant to the Commanding General and aided in practice and policy improvement for more than 15,000 soldiers. He served honorably as an Army officer in the Individual Ready Reserve for four years and completed eleven years of active-duty service.    Dr. Ragukonis specializes in diagnostic assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy for ages 3 and above. He believes in comprehensive care that extends beyond medication use and is a proponent of incorporating family, academic, and social support. Throughout his career, he has maintained expertise in treating both pediatric and adult patients.

Dr. Vanessa Ragukonis is a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. She holds a full, active medical license in Georgia and is a member of the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association. She received a bachelor of arts degree from Vanderbilt University where she double-majored in Spanish and medicine, health, and society. She received her medical degree, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Colorado. While in medical school, she was commissioned as an Army officer and completed the Military Medicine Honors Track. She completed her Psychiatry Internship and Residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii where she served as the Chief Resident.   After completing her training, Dr. Ragukonis was stationed at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield near Savannah, Georgia, where she provided psychiatric care for soldiers and their family members in the inpatient and outpatient settings at Winn Army Community Hospital. Dr. Ragukonis also served as the Chief of Psychiatry for the Department of Behavioral Health at Fort Stewart. She served honorably as an Army officer in the Individual Ready Reserve (four years) and active duty (eight years). She has extensive experience in telemedicine, incorporating virtual visits into her practice since 2020.  Dr. Ragukonis specializes in the following services for ages 18 and above: comprehensive diagnostic assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy. She aims to improve daily functioning, so individuals are better able to accomplish their social, academic, occupational, and personal goals. She believes symptomatic relief is best accomplished by addressing each individual’s unique emotional, mental, social, and physical challenges.