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"As a therapist who has worked with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults, I understand the numerous challenges impacting both individuals and families on a daily basis."

Melissa Bradford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 6 years of experience. She specializes in working with children & adolescents (4-18 years old) and adults who present with concerns such as inattention, depression, anxiety, behavior problems, parenting challenges, interpersonal relationships, emotional dysregulation, trauma, and anger management. Melissa has a previous history of working as a therapist providing services as an APEX school-based therapist.

Melissa received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from Mercer University. Melissa utilizes a variety of clinical approaches that are targeted to client needs including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), playful activities, client-centered approaches, mindfulness-based methods, family therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).

Melissa’s approach to therapy is rooted in authenticity and her goal is to assist each client to ensure that they can achieve success in their mental health recovery. She believes with support, perseverance, and a positive mindset, change is possible — which creates the ability to overcome life’s challenges.

"As a clinician with 22 years of experience in the mental health field, I understand the unique issues of clients with different personal, ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. "

Catherine Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. She understands the unique issues of clients with different personal, ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.

Catherine enjoys working with clients who are experiencing self-identity, interpersonal relational issues that affect their job and family dynamics. This is her ideal type of client to work with because there is a lot of self-exploration the client will need to work on first. Some of the issues that will come up are self-loathing, lack of esteem, shame, and poor self-image. As a clinician, Catherine provides them support and total acceptance. When the client can begin to embrace and accept who they are without judgment, they can begin to work on how they relate to other people in all areas of their life. This can be done slowly and one step at a time. The pace is usually set by the client and how they progress along in treatment as they embrace each stage of their new self.

Catherine began her career in the mental health field as a therapist in an inpatient facility, responsible for the patient's ongoing clinical progress while at the hospital. Her patients varied in ages from 10 to 12-year-old children, to 13 to 17-year-old adolescents, to 18 to 55-year-old adults, and seniors who were in crisis. She worked with patients who were diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Anxiety, Major Depression, Obsessive Impulsive Disorder, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Mood Disorder, Alcohol/Drug Dependency, Conduct Disorder, and Sleep disorder, just to name a few.

Catherine really enjoys getting to know people while working with them on their unique concerns. She offers a very supportive and client-centered environment to therapy, and she loves helping clients move toward their goals by being a partner in their journey towards a renewed self and clinically appropriate treatment. She enjoys working with clients and assigning them research-based homework activities to help them work independently on areas of concerns outside of the sessions. Her areas of specialty include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy, and other researched based therapeutic approaches that are appropriate to treatment.

"I'm a therapist who believes that people do the best they can with the tools they have."

Yewande (Tomi) Adewole is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience. She works with children, adolescents, and adults. Tomi is passionate about assisting clients learn new skills while facilitating a safe environment. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, effective communication, relational conflict and major life transitions.

Tomi completed her Bachelor's degree from Georgia State University and her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University-Atlanta. She is Nigerian-born and has ample experience navigating cultural adjustment and it's stressors. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide guidance according to client needs and circumstances. Tomi utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing.

Life comes with challenges and these challenges can feel very overwhelming. Tomi believes that with the right skills and support, we can all gain new perspective and practice healthier techniques in order to better cope with those challenges. Get started with Tomi and schedule your first appointment today.

"As a woman with a unique background, I am a passionate ally and lifelong learner committed to social justice. I am drawn to the mental health and therapy field because of my deep alignment with the ethics of social work and my dedication to supporting diverse individuals by honoring their beliefs, cultures, and lived experiences."

Kimberly Sullivan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience. She has worked in inpatient psychiatric settings, domestic/sexual assault clinics, and outpatient programs, supporting individuals through transitions, crises, and recovery. She enjoys working with individuals, emerging adults, couples, and families to help them identify what services and treatment paths are best suited to their goals and needs.

Kim earned her Master’s in Social Work from Walden University. She collaboratively identifies areas of growth and support based on client priorities. She helps clients navigate therapy without pressure, offering a safe space for exploring tools to reduce stress, solve problems, and uncover strengths.

Kim believes everyone holds the answers to their struggles, but sometimes needs guidance to access and apply them. Her approach is affirming and client-centered, focusing on activating change by meeting people where they are and walking beside them on their healing journey.

Michael Marti is a Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed in the states of New Jersey and Georgia and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. He has five years experience partnering with adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, managing bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorders, and PTSD symptoms. He completed his B.A. in psychology at Gannon University, and a Master of Arts in clinical counseling and psychology at William Paterson University. Michael uses an eclectic approach to treatment, tailoring his approach to the needs of his client(s), often using more than one approach to treatment to attain the most successful outcomes. Michael believes that establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in achieving positive outcomes. In order to accomplish this, Michael approaches clients with empathy and in a non-judgmental manner.

"As someone who was raised by U.S. immigrants, I understand and can empathize with the value and importance of an individual's entire experience, including family dynamics, community, and culture."

Noelle Johnson is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with experience in hospital, inpatient, and residential levels of care. She is passionate about offering a non-judgmental, direct, and compassionate approach to aid clients in building resiliency and addressing their concerns in a safe and productive manner. She has experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, psychosis, and mood disorders. Noelle completed both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Auburn University.

Noelle’s experience in inpatient hospitalization and residential care has given her the skills and knowledge to help clients navigate severe mental health concerns. She uses an integrative approach along with other techniques like reality therapy, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

The first step, and often the hardest one, of breaking out of a dysfunctional cycle is to reach out for help. Noelle is available and ready to be an aid, ally, and guide for you on your journey to improve your mental well-being. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!

Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. She has spent her career partnering with her clients as they navigate depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, and life and career transition. 

Ashley earned a Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt University in Human and Organizational Development and a Master of Science from Georgia State University in Professional Counseling. She uses various approaches to help her clients live their best lives. Examples of the therapeutic approaches she uses are person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness therapies.  

Ashley seeks to create a caring empathetic relationship with you to help you navigate life’s ups and downs. Maintaining a warm relationship that focuses on nurturing you towards your goals, desires, and outcomes is Ashley’s priority. She plans to use her knowledge and training to meet you where you are on your journey and join you in becoming your best self.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I received a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Psychology from The University of West Georgia and have been working as a psychotherapist for more than ten years. During that time, I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, adult, couples, and families. My vision is to assist individuals in harnessing inter-strength to overcome life’s challenges while simultaneously finding peace of mind. My therapeutic approach is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and Humanistic Psychology. In using those approaches, I believe self-image and overall emotional wellbeing are vital in working through difficult times. I specialize in assisting clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/family issues, stress management, substance abuse, and much more. I am committed to develop a strong rapport with each patient and creating a welcoming, accepting and safe environment.

Aria Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 9 years of experience. Her therapeutic focuses include but are not limited to anxiety, women's issues, anger, coping skill development, stress management, and self-esteem issues. Before beginning telehealth work, she was providing individual and group therapy to adults seeking help with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Aria has also done extensive work helping individuals find a healthy balance and sense of empowerment in their lives using a collaborative and holistic approach, taking into account that therapy is not “one-size-fits-all.”

Aria received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from East Tennessee State University. She is well versed in approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion- and compassion-focused therapies, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Seeking professional help to overcome life’s challenges is a vulnerable experience, and Aria is ready to build a foundation of trust and walk with you on your journey. She provides a peaceful space for her clients while remaining non-judgmental, empathetic, open-minded, genuine, and authentic. Instead of merely surviving, let Aria help you thrive!

Gabrielle Waters is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Counselor in the state of Georgia who has 7 years’ experience assisting adults and children in areas of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Trauma related symptoms. She focuses on Trauma Informed Expressive Art Therapy for sexual abuse, Domestic Violence, Physical Abuse, and other traumas. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clayton State University and received her Master of Arts in School Counseling from Capella University. Gabrielle utilizes integrative approach with assisting individuals with trauma related symptoms with cognitive behavioral therapy and, mindfulness. She also utilizes solution focused and emotional relation to assist with decreasing symptoms of depression and anxiety. She utilizes person centered supervision styles to assist clinicians with reaching their full potential with working with clients by assisting with breaking down barriers in the therapeutic relationship. All of these approaches to therapy always creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and help them to reach their career and professional goals. Gabrielle seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship as a Clinical Supervisor with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and assist with healthy collaboration and guidance in building positive therapeutic relationships.

Chelsea is a licensed professional counselor in both Georgia and Tennessee. She believes we weren’t meant to walk alone and is humbled at the invitation to travel alongside you, being invited into your most fragile areas. She subscribes to the fundamental belief that there is no shame in feeling exactly what you are feeling and feeling it wholly.

Chelsea graduated with a Masters in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary after receiving a Bachelors in Elementary Education from St. Petersburg College. She has spent most of her professional career specializing in adolescent and young adult care. She has also completed the Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Chelsea has experience working with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, adjustment issues, sexual trauma, and grief. She has led trainings for and partnered with Metro Nashville Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Secret Service in an effort to provide the best quality care available to her community. Chelsea believes in taking a collaborative and holistic approach to the exploration of the season you are in and where it is you desire to be. She knows that there is a light, and working together, we’ll find it eventually.