Our Counselors

Donna Young, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Donna Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia with over 20 years of experience assisting adolescents, teens, young adults, and families with managing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and adjusting to life’s ups and downs.  She obtained her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and is ready to work new or existing client.

Donna takes an eclectic approach that meets the client where they are and encompasses cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and a person-centered therapy.  She focuses on assisting the client with gaining insight and awareness that will facilitate growth and understanding to meet the needs of the client.

Donna works toward establishing a therapeutic relationship that is built on trust, honesty, and unconditional positive regard.  She will create an environment where the client will feel safe and comfortable to being open and exploring ways to develop skills.

Education

Capella University
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

Specialties

• ADHD
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Self-esteem
• Stress Management
• Adjustment
• Coping Skills
• Substance Use
• Oppositional Defiance

Gregory Cooper, LMFT

Greg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters of Family Therapy degree from Mercer University’s School of Medicine. His focus is directly addressing family issues often associated with marital discord and infidelity. Greg has worked as a facilitator for Retrouvaille, an organization which assists couples in repairing relationships as an option to divorce. Greg has delivered multiple presentations on the dynamics and repair of relationships after an affair. Greg has provided CORE services for children and families in DFCS custody where he assisted families with a path to reunification; adoption and foster care transitions; as well as addressing parenting skills. He has worked as a family therapist providing treatment in an intensive, non-twelve step alcohol recovery program where his objective as a therapist was to help couples and families communicate on a more intimate level and identify unique strengths to end the cycle of addiction.

Specialties:

• Relationship Issues
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood Disorders
• PTSD / Trauma
• Grief and Loss
• Infidelity
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder

Michael Charnley, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Sometimes issues grow unmanageable over a long time or sometimes it happens quickly.   No matter how these issues happen it helps to have someone to listen to and support you through those times.  My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for my clients where they can slow down and start to take apart those issues piece by piece so they can be better understood and dealt with.  I use many different counseling styles but, ultimately, I want my clients to feel like they are just having a conversation about the struggles in their lives.

I started working with teens and their families 24 years ago.  Helping them work through their issues, separately or together, to bring understanding and acceptance back into the relationship. I also work with people of all ages, in both the public and private sector when it comes to issues listed on this profile.

People often ask about being a counselor.  I always answer the same way it is always interesting and it is a privilege that people allow you into their lives.  Just know when those issues arise there are people ready and wanting to help.  I hope you will give me that privilege.

Education

Winthrop University
Masters in Education

Specialties

• Couples/Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Anxiety Therapy
• Stress Counseling
• Depression Counseling

Shakeia Brodie, MA, LPC, NCC

Philosophy of Care

Shakeia Brodie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia, National Certified Counselor, and member if Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society of professional counseling. Over the past several years, Shakeia has been providing individual and group therapy to adults seeking assistance with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, women’s issues and relationship issues. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Winston Salem State University and received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Shakeia discovered a passion for supporting individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. She believes that one treatment modality doesn’t fit all clients and meeting the client where they are is an integral part of the therapeutic relationship. She finds fulfillment in supporting clients addressing their inner challenges to make a positive change in their life.

Shakeia seeks to establish a collaborative relationship with you built on trust and honest communication to help you reach your goals. Beginning therapy can be a scary thought and Shakeia would be honored to walk with you on your journey.

Education

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Specialties

• Substance Abuse Disorders
• Anxiety/Stress Management
• Dual Diagnosis
• Self esteem
• Life transitions
• Women’s issues
• Relationship issues
• Bipolar Disorder