Brad cares deeply for those who are in distress. Whether a client is experiencing anxiety, stress, uncertainty, depression, grief, relational conflict—or something just feels "off," Brad offers a supportive environment for clients to explore and name the root causes of their experience. Brad also equips clients with the skills, tools, and resources necessary to feel a sense of relief and find a better way forward. As a former lawyer and educator, Brad brings a unique perspective to counseling and is able to connect with a wide range of clients, including those who remain somewhat skeptical of the benefits of counseling.  

Jim brings a rich blend of life and professional experience to his practice to enhance his ability to walk alongside people facing difficult challenges. Jim particularly has a heart for couples that lack the deep connection they long for. He has completed training and has experience in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT), which is an approach to couple counseling that has been proven to help couples deepen the bond between them. Furthermore, Jim has experience working with couples whose relationships have been injured by infidelity or betrayal. As a PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator, he enjoys working with premarital couples that desire an enriching experience as they prepare for life together. In addition to working with couples, Jim has extensive experience working with individuals, both adults and adolescents, who find themselves distressed or impaired because of anxiety, depression, grief, or traumatic events. He has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective therapy to help people impacted by trauma in their lives.

Debbie is a marriage and family therapist and enjoys helping individuals, couples, and families discover new pathways of change. She believes that when people understand how they’ve learned to attach to others, it makes their change more transformational than behavioral. Debbie is PREPARE/ENRICH certified and level 2 trained in Gottman method, both excellent models for couples. Because of the unique needs of step-families or blended families, Debbie has completed advanced training in step-family therapy with Ron Deal, nationally known expert on this population which allows her to understand and treat the needs of these families. Unique pre-marital counseling for these couples is also available.  With her specialized training from Postpartum Support International, she also seeks to walk alongside women who are struggling emotionally with the changes that occur in pregnancy and afterward. Debbie is also trained in IFS therapy, a model used for many issues including trauma and gentler than EMDR. Recognizing spirituality is vital to growth, Debbie encourages any level of faith integration of which the client is comfortable. She has been walking with the Lord for over 40 years and received her master’s degree from Richmont Graduate University, a Christ-centered counseling program.

Anchor Counseling and Wellness, LLC seeks to provide a professional, healthy, and safe environment where clients can heal and grow. Dawn's desire is to help people on their journeys toward living a fulfilled, beautiful life.  Dawn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years’ experience in a variety of social work settings, including community and individual mental health, family preservation, infants and children with developmental delays, and school social work. Utilizing an eclectic therapeutic approach, Dawn focus on solution-focused perspectives with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral strategies. She observes a Christian belief system for those who choose to incorporate their faith into session work. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work from the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs! She is the married mother of three beautiful children. Dawn has been a foster parent, and she enjoys working with families involved in the fostering process. She treasures the time with her family and loves being outdoors, playing sports and gardening. She also enjoys boating, reading, and doing volunteer work. 

Chase grew up in a house full of guys, and he and his brothers spent their days playing sports, eating anything their mom cooked, or in the great outdoors hunting and fishing with their dad. As a former college athlete, Chase values a team approach, which is easy to see and experience through his counseling and coaching perspectives. Chase's clinical background is in marriage and family therapy, and his skills have been sharpened by his work at an inpatient hospital, a private practice, and independent school settings. Chase enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, his kids, and his dog as well as coaching high school sports, being outdoors, and trying new restaurants.

Laura Baker is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a national certified counselor (NCC). She works extensively with all types of trauma-related disorders, dissociative disorders, self-harm, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and sports performance anxiety. Laura is passionate about empowering females of all ages to understand and embrace their unique selves and not to let their past define them. Her goal is to create a trusting counseling environment where open, honest communication is explored, so it can be transferred to personal relationships outside of the counseling setting. Laura enjoys equipping adults, adolescents, and families with tools as they navigate through unexpected life transitions such as divorce or sudden loss. Laura believes it is imperative that we aim to provide holistic emotional health for individuals and families so that the generations to come have the best chance for success. This holistic approach will have an eternal impact on families and the world in which we live.

Denise is a licensed professional counselor and a national certified counselor. She also pursues empirical-based training and research in her counseling approach. Denise has a special interest in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and learning differences. She understands how ADHD and learning differences not only impact the individual who is facing challenges but also the family unit as a whole. Using her strengths-based philosophy, Denise provides life coaching, study skills, and organizational training to promote self-efficacy. Additionally, she works with those facing anxiety, depression, college guidance, career development, adoption, infertility, marital discord, single parenting adjustment, blended families, co-dependency, emotional abuse, grief, and mood disorders. Her desire is to instill a legacy that encourages and empowers clients to face and overcome the challenges of life. Denise is trained in the DISC personality styles and assessment for strengths coaching as well as PREPARE/ENRICH (the leading relationship skill-building program for premarital and married couples)and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). ​

Dr. Howell earned an academic scholarship right out of high school, but it was 30 years, a successful landscaping career, and four daughters down the road before she would complete her undergraduate degree. As she debated about defining her career choice, she felt God's leading to become a counselor. Her education and life experiences have equipped her to understand many of the issues facing those in need. After completing a Master of Arts in counseling, she started her own practice in the Dawsonville area. Dr. Howell earned her Doctor of Philosophy in psychotherapy in 1999 and has continually built upon that base by taking postgraduate certification courses covering a variety of areas: Nutrition Response Testing®, women's issues, grief, inner memory healing, stress management, anxiety disorder, and divorce recovery. Over the last 20 years in the profession, Dr. Howell's experiences have been extensive. She has had the opportunity to counsel individuals with a wide range of needs and has provided services for a number of local institutions and groups. Dr. Howell believes that for the maximum benefit, it is important to treat the individual’s "whole person"––spirit, soul, and body.

Since 1984, Diane has served as a licensed marriage and family therapist in full-time private practice. She currently serves as Director of Legacy Strategy, Inc., providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families that struggle with anxiety, depression, learning challenges, marriage conflicts, and trauma recovery. Diane also serves as faculty for Liberty University Online. Her education includes an undergrad degree in Bible and Psychology; a graduate degree from Biola University in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling; and additional graduate work in Family Mediation. Diane is a “fellow” and a clinical supervisor with American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.