Our providers offer obsessive-compulsive disorder therapy in Sandy Springs, GA

Leah Bridges is a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 2 years of experience in the mental health field. She enjoys working with teens, adolescents, and adults on their journey to healing and fulfillment. Leah also works with others to provide resources that allow individuals to enrich themselves. Leah specializes in anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, as well as offering Christian counseling. Her clients set the pace of their journey and she supports them every step of the way. Leah obtained a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.

Leah utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy to name a few. Leah's experience as a probation officer has helped her to have empathy and compassion when working with individuals from different walks of life.

There are times when we have storms within and no one is aware because of the masks we wear. Leah has special skill sets that can help you navigate the storm and receive the support needed to come out of your inner turbulence. If you are ready to work through those storms, schedule an appointment with her today!

Constance Francis-Agalaba is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She manages clients with diverse mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and acute stress. She is passionate about providing quality, empathetic, and comprehensive mental health care to adolescents and adults. As a PMHNP, Constance's role is multifaceted, such as medication manager, mental health advocate, therapist, and educator.

Constance started her career as a Home Health Aide. She worked her way up, earning the following degrees and certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Essex County Vocational School for LPN in New Jersey; RN at Excelsior College in New York; and BSN at Clayton State University in Georgia. She finally went to Walden University, MN, where she obtained her Master of Science in Nursing degree, focusing on providing mental health care to individuals with mental health issues from different backgrounds. Constance has inborn ability and clinical skills acquired over her career which enables her to build a good rapport with clients and their families. She does medication management as well as utilizes things like motivational interviewing, person-centered techniques, and cultural sensitivity to treat patients.

Life can be unpredictable, and life changes can occur to anyone. Constance is confident that she would be able to provide you with the support, care, and optimal treatment plan that can help you when you encounter such challenges. Please, make an appointment with Constance today, if you are ready to tackle such issues!

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.

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.

Bennecia (Nisi) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She has 5 years of experience working with individuals with mental and physical disabilities as well as substance abuse concerns. She collaborates with individuals seeking to regain balance and improve their quality of life, whether it is with addiction, work or personal issues. Bennecia obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University. Bennecia utilized evidenced based techniques of cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, rational emotive behavior therapy and client-centered to assist individuals in identifying and obtaining skills that can be used in managing emotional situations. Bennecia believes in being client-centered, meeting people where they are and establishing a therapeutic relationship so that individuals are eventually able to resolve their issues effectively and independently. Bennecia offers a judgment free environment for individuals to honestly express their needs and be able to focus on solutions that they already hold.

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.

Tatiana Davila is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over seven years of experience addressing challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, substance abuse, and relationship dissatisfaction. Her ideal client is ready to engage in the transformative therapy process. Whether they are seeking support for mood disorders, crisis intervention, or addiction management, they are motivated to explore these issues and make meaningful progress. Tatiana is drawn to individuals, couples, and families who recognize the value of collaboration in therapy and are willing to participate in in-person and virtual sessions.

Tatiana received her Master of Social Work from Howard University. She uses evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, client-centered therapy, eye movement desensitization reprocessing, and motivational interviewing.

Tatiana guides clients through practical strategies for managing emotions, fostering self-awareness, and building resilience. Her goal is to partner with clients on their journey toward personal growth, emotional healing, and lasting change. When you’re ready, Tatiana welcomes you to schedule an initial appointment!

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.

Carrie Eagles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and California who has a genuine curiosity about people. Carrie has foundations in healthcare social work, having worked in a variety of roles in hospital and primary doctors’ office settings over the last 15 years. She is particularly interested in diverse populations and has most recently worked with the senior citizen population. Carrie is a working parent with her husband and enjoys being outside with her family. 

Carrie is a passionate advocate for her clients. She has received formal training in suicidality as well as end-of-life issues. Carrie utilizes models such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to treat her patients. She centers this around a strengths-based approach, identifying what her clients already excel at. Carrie has also completed the Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. 

Life can certainly overwhelm us along the way and Carrie believes her nonjudgemental and calm style creates an environment of support during your sessions. 

Latina Heard is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, insomnia, and ADHD. She is culturally sensitive and treats each person as an individual in a compassionate and understanding manner. Latina's role as a PMHNP is not limited to medical management; additionally, she functions as an advocate and patient educator in this role. Many of her clients tell her she is the listening ear they've needed.

Latina completed her Advanced Practice Registered Nurse studies at Walden University. She honed her listening skills as a registered nurse while working in various disciplines; however, the role that established her as a behavioral health professional was working in the dual diagnosis (substance abuse and mental illness) setting as well as her role as a charge nurse on the geriatric psychiatric unit. Latina has a willingness to care for people from various backgrounds and does not esteem one person above the other. The qualities her colleagues admire about her are her patience, empathy, and communication style. 

Medical management is her primary role as an NP; however, she does also utilize talk therapy while providing a safe and confidential space for the expression of feelings. Many people are reluctant to seek help because they view being vulnerable as a weakness. Latina would like to support those that are skeptical about mental health services in this journey. She will work cooperatively with you to determine the best treatment for your individual situation. Schedule an appointment with her today.

Cinandra is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in a variety of disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorder, and behavioral disturbance. Cinandra's primary goal is to establish relationships with her patients that are both empowering as well as educational. Cinandra treats both adolescents as well as adults, covering the various issues experienced across the lifespan. Her role as a PMHNP is a multifaceted one, in which Cinandra works as an advocate, educator, and collaborator. She is diligent in the care that she provides and strives to attain positive outcomes for all of her clients, helping them reach their optimal mental health goals.

Cinandra completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Augusta University, with a doctoral focus on the provision of emotionally appropriate yet comprehensive care to geriatric hospice patients. Said studies provided Cinandra the opportunity to work with clientele from various cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and mental health backgrounds. Her education and experience, in conjunction with her desire to provide excellent care, allow Cinandra to naturally build rapport with clients and their families. Said relationships matter to Cinandra, as she strives to have each client feel respected and validated. In addition to medication management, Cinandra utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) techniques, culturally sensitive communication, emotionally-focused communication, motivational interviewing, and person-centered techniques when working to develop treatment plans.

There is no shame in seeking help, just as there is no shame in needing medicinal intervention. Cinandra is here to work with you to help you live the life that you deserve. Through communication, education, empathy, and understanding, you both can develop a plan of care so that you can manage whatever comes your way. Cinandra is ready to help you, so feel free to schedule an appointment with her today!

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!