Our therapists offer sexual abuse therapy in Peachtree City, GA

Cathy Wardlaw is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults who are dealing with trauma, ADHD, adjustment issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. Before becoming a counselor, Cathy worked for 15 years in the public school system as a paraprofessional, serving elementary and high school students.

Cathy received her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. She uses a variety of clinical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and mindfulness techniques.

Cathy believes that making clients feel safe and heard is the foundation for success in therapy. She will guide you in identifying your strengths, setting boundaries and goals, and letting go of what does not serve you. Reach out to Cathy today!

Jessica Renard is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has has been working with clients for over 3 years, primarily in a sex therapy capacity. She loves working with clients dealing with concerns related to BDSM, kink, polyamory, LGBTQIA, and neurodivergence. As a pagan, Jessica helps those struggling with church trauma and shame. She provides support and challenge to clients who feel stuck and are searching for who they are in their identity. Jessica has a background in helping survivors of trauma both from their families or in their sexual past.

Jessica earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health at the University of West Georgia. She utilizes exposure response prevention, feminist theory, solution-focused brief therapy, and somatic therapy.

Jessica likes to offer a different perspective to help clients see their problems from an alternate angle. If things have been feeling particularly difficult lately, help is available. Reach out to Jessica to discover how things can be different.

*Please note, Lisa has evening and daytime hours available*

Lisa Bradley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 13 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to cope with concerns or conditions related to anxiety, stress, depression, pregnancy-related issues, low self-esteem, women’s issues, and more. 

Lisa recently became trained as a Certified Grief Specialist. Lisa is skilled in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and has received extensive training in working with veterans, children, and adolescents. 

She also has training in family therapy and enjoys helping through the lens of family systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solutions-focused therapy, and expressive therapy. Additionally, Lisa sees adult patients where she has groundwork in person centered therapy as well as CBT. Typically, she follows her client where they want to go while taking the journey together, as a team. 

Christy Metz is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She has 21 years of experience in treating individuals enduring mild to severe mental health issues. She wants to help those who are wanting to overcome the obstacles and issues they feel are adversely affecting their daily lives. She thrives on being able to not only empower her clients but help them improve their ability to recognize how certain thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, can impact the ability to cope with various life stressors.

Christy has provided care for those enduring mild to severe mental health issues. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and rational emotive therapy. She is certified in trauma counseling, grief counseling, anxiety, stress, and depression management. Through her compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, Christy is known for her solid rapport with clients where developing trust is paramount. Her utmost objective is to help her clients fulfill their ultimate goals in an effort to live their best lives.

For many, seeking help is the hardest step but it is one that you have already accomplished. Through therapeutic sessions, Christy wants to assist you in building upon your already existing skillset and help you create goals for the life you want to live. She wants you to be able to begin living the life you have envisioned for yourself as soon as possible.

Mary Kate Ulshafer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience. She specializes in assisting children (ages 5-10), preteens (11-13), teens (13-18), and young adults (18-20) of any gender identity or sexual orientation with navigating life changes, anxiety, depression, mood, and behavior based difficulties, trauma, identity issues, and low self-esteem. Mary Kate offers individual and family counseling and has expertise working with the LGBTQ+ community.

Mary Kate received her Master’s in Social Work from Kennesaw State University. She utilizes trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing. Mary Kate is familiar with trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.

Mary Kate provides a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment to inspire change, engagement, and growth. She values a collaborative and creative approach to treatment, focusing on the client's strengths, interests, and goals. She believes that change sprouts from trust, education, and empowerment.