Hello, my name is Chris Dougherty, and I am a licensed professional counselor in the great state of Georgia. I am a counselor because I believe all people can and do get better with the proper guidance.

Welcome! My name is Candice Schalit. I was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, to immigrant parents. My parents instilled in me a passion for being an active listener, and with that, I speak from a position of compassion and knowledge. I enjoy the field of mental health and helping others create balance with their mental health. I am licensed in GA and SC. I am committed to being your co-pilot on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.

Relationships make up the core of our lives. They can be fulfilling, yet also challenging at times. When we get stuck in our relationships, it can be helpful to know that there are many options. My role is to assist you in determining where you are in your relationship; what choices are available for you; which road you want to take. Let me be your guide towards which road to travel. I am also a Divorce Coach and work as a member of the Collaborative Law team of professionals.

I am here to support children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am certified as a trauma specialist and a brainspotting practitioner for children, adolescents, and adults. I incorporate a holistic approach, mind-body and spiritual alternative therapies such as meditation groups and meditation and art groups. I value being compassionate and respecting where people are in their journey and creating a safe space for children, adolescents, and adults. I value, appreciate, and respect the gift of neurodiversity as we are meant to honor and accept our differences. I also believe that we all have a "Healing Intelligence" within, moving us toward healing and growth. My role is not to "fix" the client or to tell them what's wrong. Instead, I act as a facilitator, helping the client connect with this powerful inner guide within themselves. I trust the client's process and their ability to access this deep knowing that will guide them towards their own well-being.

Are you in a relationship that you aren't sure is right for you? Do you find that you would like to be more connected to significant people in your life but find yourself struggling to create the intimacy you desire? It is human nature to want to be connected to other people, yet many of us put walls up and make that connection difficult. Or we may gravitate to relationships that are not healthy for us. We may continue with old habits that at some point served a purpose in our lives, but as we grow we find that the more we continue operating in the same patterns we get less of what we actually want in our relationships. I can help you identify patterns that keep you stuck and prevent you from connecting the way you would like to in your relationships. I can help you learn new ways of being in a relationship and connecting. If you are reading this you are aware that something you are doing is no longer working, something needs to change. Healing and growth are possible and you can have the relationships that you want. I view therapy as a process, a journey of discovery and learning. As your therapist I will be part of your journey by providing a nonjudgmental and supportive atmosphere. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel free to express your deepest concerns, thoughts and emotions. I believe that in order to move forward in our lives it is essential to deal with emotional pain, anxiety and stress we may be carrying. Therapy can help recognize and face unresolved pain and conflict that may be affecting you in negative ways. I believe that the client therapist relationship is the most important part of therapy. Through our relationship my hope is that you acquire an improved understanding of yourself and attain balance in your life. I can help you find the answers that lie within you. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including relationship issues, intimacy, motherhood, parenting, anxiety, life transitions, family conflicts & emotional concerns.

I specialize in helping women move beyond coping into healing: addressing long-standing patterns rooted in anxiety, trauma, people-pleasing, or perfectionism. My approach blends Internal Family Systems (IFS), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and a strong emphasis on self-compassion. Therapy with me is warm, respectful, and transformative.

My name is Daryl Gessner and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) located in Cartersville, George. I work with clients face-to-face and throughout the state via telehealth. Many of my clients consist of adults, adolescents, and children, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, and anger management with individuals. Additionally, I also work extensively with couples counseling involving communication, infidelity, porn and other addictions, and relationship issues. I assist families with issues such as blended families, adoption, parenting, and relationship issues with young adults. In addition, I conduct testing for attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) and autism.

As a licensed professional counselor with nearly two decades of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges. With a bachelor of arts in psychology from Louisiana State University and a master of counseling and guidance from Louisiana Tech University, I have the knowledge and skills to provide effective, personalized care.

Vickie J Hagan, MA, LPC. I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of health. Therapeutic interpersonal relationships are the primary component of all healthcare interactions that facilitate the development of positive clinician-patient experiences.

At Heal and Thrive Counseling, we help our clients become empowered in their situation. Whether it may be a diagnosis, a trauma, loss of a loved one, or a sudden change in one's life, we help clients work through the uncomfortableness to become more empowered and satisfied in their lives and with themselves. My personal approach is authentic and genuine, combined with real-life experiences. Together, we will find what happiness looks like to you and work toward this goal. We only have ourselves to make the difference that we want. Choosing a counselor is a personal process. All counselors are different and are going to have their own ways of treating clients. My approach is human-centered, which means that my main focus is on you and on your needs. Once we have established the issues you are coping with, we will approach which type of therapy is best for you.

I'm Ayana Lewis and I am a licensed clinical therapist in Georgia and Texas. I work well with those wanting to learn skills to better manage Anxiety andor Depression. I also help many navigate their relationships with others while working on their own self-concept (how they see themselves and the world around them). Oftentimes, we focus on past life experiences or are anxious about the future; therefore, I use a combination approach that includes mindfulness (being present) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (thoughts influence behaviors). These techniques help with grounding and appreciating the present moment while identifying belief patterns that are a hindrance. I believe in helping clients find feasible solutions to their perceived problems; therefore, I also utilize a solution-focused approach to therapy. I work well with clients that are experiencing low self-esteem and self-worth. I help clients recognize their value and how they are presenting to the world around them. Additionally, I assist those attempting to navigate life transitions including relationships, work, or family matters. I attempt to foster a relaxed environment and I want clients to feel as though we are having a normal conversation and not feel anxious about this therapeutic experience. I have always had the desire to help others; therefore, leading me down the path of becoming a Social Worker. I worked with and assisted many populations within my 17 years as a Social Worker and believe I have a good understanding of others. I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2014 and started offering a more therapeutic approach to clients within the healthcare system. I decided to work as a therapist because I wanted to gain a better understanding of people's thought processes and help them become a better version of themselves. At the end of our initial meeting, I work with clients to develop therapeutic treatment goals. I believe it is important to work together to establish these goals as I desire clients to feel as though they are getting the most out of this experience. Clients should expect an open and engaging counseling style. I am here for you to listen to your story and offer insight as needed or desired.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP) who enjoys working with families of teenagers. I also work with individuals and greatly appreciate the opportunity to help others. Before becoming a therapist, I was an educator for 11 years and specialized in prenatal through age 5. My therapeutic style is a blend of Narrative and solution-focused approaches. I am a very open-minded individual who thrives when working with diverse groups. I typically work with teenagers and anxiety. I also provide group, couples, and family counseling. I am a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional and work with trauma compassionately. I am a very open communicator. I am easy to talk to and not easy to get a reaction out of. I tend to be very soft in my communication but will be more blunt if asked. I also like to use humor. I have wanted to be a therapist since I was 14 years old. What initially drew me at that age was not feeling like my parents understood me and wanting to help other teenagersparents understand and communicate with each other. I was a peer mediator at my school starting at age 8 all the way through graduation at 18. My career did not start in this field, as I was a teacheradministrator for 11 years. During my entire tenure in the education field, I always felt like I wanted to help the families more. This yearning renewed my passion for therapy. I am very attentive to my client's needs and pick up on their verbal, physical, and facial clues. I am a strong believer that clients should be in charge of their goal-setting. If needed, with this process, I am able to help guide them. During a first session, clients should expect me to review HIPAA, confidentiality, ethical codes, boundaries, goals, desire for therapy, and other logistics. Clients should also expect a "getting to know you" activity.