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Jessalyn Palmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who has 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. She has a keen interest in helping you through the challenges and opportunities of life through a compassionate and non-threatening process. She believes mental wellness is just as important as physical health.

Jessalyn completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from LaGrange College in 2003 and received her Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University in 2005. She uses an integrative approach drawing from cognitive-behavioral, developmental, interpersonal, and attachment theories. 

Jessalyn will help you create balance, have increased confidence, and help you to thrive! She believes in creating a warm, collaborative, positive, therapeutic relationship with each client. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids. She plays the cello in the local symphony and loves to walk and play with her two dogs!

Mark Sherling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia who has over 10 years of experience providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care to adolescents and adults seeking help with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship issues, and difficult life transitions.

Mark received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and his Master's degree in Clinical Counseling from Valdosta State University. He has a long history of working closely with individuals in crisis. Mark describes his therapy style as person-centered with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He has have found his approach to be effective in helping clients to begin exploring their lives in a supportive environment.

Mark loves being a therapist, working with a diverse variety of clients. He is passionate about assisting you or your loved ones to be able to recognize strengths, address challenges, and work towards positive growth.

Melissa Stanley is a nationally certified Licensed Associate Clinician with 2 years of experience working with adults and teens of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds to manage anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome, grief, family conflict, relationship issues, and adolescent struggles.

Melissa received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy.

Melissa believes each individual is unique and listens to concerns from her clients' perspectives. She focuses on creating a treatment plan that is goal-oriented and accessible. If you are ready to start your mental health journey, reach out to Melissa today!