Therapists in Marietta, Georgia

Tressa Stiles, Psy.D.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Tressa Stiles is a licensed psychologist in the state of Georgia. She is a generalist practitioner with specialty training treating severe and persistent mental illness. She obtains great satisfaction from helping clients overcome depression, anxiety, job stress, and intimate partner conflict. Having trained directly under renowned psychologist Dr. Lenore Walker, who coined the term Battered Women Syndrome, Dr. Stiles has developed a deep passion for treating survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. She has assisted with research, delivered trainings, and facilitated groups in this sensitive area of practice.

To assist her clients in thriving, Dr. Stiles pulls from various treatment modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her solution-focused approach has helped clients gain control of their emotions and their lives. Her clients view her as competent, nonjudgmental, & real.

If you are an individual or couple seeking guidance on improving your quality of life, Dr. Stiles looks forward to joining you on this journey. Her objective is to aid in identifying and changing maladaptive patterns, teaching strategies to regulate emotions and improve communication, in addition to helping you set and achieve your goals.

Education

Nova Southeastern University
Doctor of Psychology

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Life Transitions
• Young Adult Issues
• Assertiveness Training/Boundary Setting
• Intimate Partner Violence
• Trauma
• Couples Counseling
• Stress Management
• Mindfulness

Beth Phillips, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Beth Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia. Her practice includes working closely with adults between the ages of 21 and 70 who are struggling to function to their fullest potential in their daily life. Beth holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Georgia in Athens (GO DAWGS!) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Argosy University of Atlanta. Additionally, she is EMDR trained via an EMDRIA approved provider. Beth subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers, of which she is a member.

Beth’s clinical approach is intentionally eclectic, empathetic, and person-centered, valuing a highly connected client-therapist relationship. Her practice is informed significantly by CBT, DBT, EMDR, and a diverse mix of other theoretical approaches, however, remains based in mindfulness and maintains the flexibility required to best meet your needs.

Beth provides therapeutic services to individuals viewing life through many different lenses and will meet you where you are, working together to create and implement a plan for a better life. Her greatest joy is celebrating with a client their victories, achieved goals, improved relationships...and finding hope where there once was darkness.

Education

University of Georgia
Master of Social Work

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Self-esteem
• Anger management
• Trauma
• Relationship and communication issues

Brittany Ellison, LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with over five years of clinical experience. I am a graduate of University of San Francisco and received my masters in Counseling Psychology. I have worked with individuals and couples in various settings with a wide range of behavioral and emotional concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship & family issues, grief & loss, life transitions and identity development.

I believe our well-being is greatly impacted by early childhood experiences, our culture and our relationships with ourselves and others. With a warm and collaborative therapeutic style, my goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel seen and not judged, allowing for vulnerability and authentic sharing. I have an integrative approach, incorporating theoretical orientations including humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral modalities. I believe each client is unique, and treatment should reflect their uniqueness. We will work together to tailor treatment to clients specific needs. 

I deeply respect my clients and the wisdom they already have within and would count it an honor to walk with you through the journey of therapy. Thank you for reaching out for support.

Grace Brooks Ope, LCSW

“Every day may not be good… but there is something good in every day.”  -Alice Morse Earle

Grace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years’ experience working with adults, adolescents in the juvenile and foster care system, geriatric/elderly population, and couples seeking help with life transitions along with a range of life challenges. I have several years of experience working in the community, medical/hospital, mental health and school system settings.  Grace received a Master of Social Work degree from Valdosta State University.

Grace utilizes a therapeutic approach that is non-judgmental, strength-based and client-centered that serve the needs of clients on an individual level. Grace has knowledge of the benefits of utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Person- Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution based Therapy. Grace is passionate and will work together with the client as a partner to empower and identify strengths that will help reach their treatment goals. 

Grace’s specialties:

• Caregiver Support 
• Anxiety
• Stress management and coping skills
• Self esteem
• Relationship, Life, Health and Relationship transitions
• Anger management
• Women’s issues
• Relationship issues
• Grief & Loss
• Couples

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

Hillery Ferdinand, LPC

Hello my name is Hillery Ferdinand. I am a Board Certified Tele Mental Health clinician who enjoys working with individuals and families to develop healthy skills to cope with a variety of issues and life stressors. Some of my specialties include anxiety, depression and PTSD. I use an eclectic array of therapeutic skills including CBT and Trauma Focused CBT. My goal is to help you embrace and own your strengths as well as safely navigate through challenges. I believe in the power of a healthy therapeutic relationship. I look forward to being your therapist and walking with you on this journey.

Julie McSweeney, LPC, NCC

Julie McSweeney is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Licensed Georgia School Counselor with 8 years of experience in various mental health settings and local schools. She has worked with individuals seeking help for depression, anxiety, grief, family issues, multicultural identity, and trauma. Much of her continuing education and focus are for members of the military, first responders and other individuals in careers with a high likelihood of trauma. Julie completed her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Butler University and her Master of Education in Professional Counseling from the University of West Georgia. 

Julie believes the therapeutic relationship should consist of care, trust, and openness so the client has an environment to learn about themselves and grow. Recognizing that everyone is unique, she uses multiple approaches so the client feels empowered to create the life they will thrive in. Through mindfulness, behavioral therapy, collaboration, creativity and even humor, Julie feels each client can develop the habits and awareness needed to recognize their strengths and the resilience that lies within them. 

Julie’s specialties include:

• Trauma
• PTSD/C-PTSD
• Post Traumatic Growth
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief/Loss
• Adult Adoptees
• Life changes

Kristin Allpere, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Kristin Allpere is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia who has 19 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, ADHD, trauma, and developmental issues. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia. 

Kristin utilizes strengths-based, solution-focused, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to meet the varying needs and personalities of each individual. 

Kristin seeks to establish a caring therapeutic relationship focused on your unique needs. She does this through the use of humor, creativity, and candor to build on your personal strengths to assist you in meeting your life goals.

Education

University of Georgia
Masters in Social Work

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Stress Management
• Self-Esteem
• Relationship issues
• Attentional difficulties
• Autism
• Anger Issues
• Grief & loss

Mary Campbell, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Mary Campbell is a licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. Mary worked with individuals who were seeking, wanting and in need of assisting in overcoming the impact of Depression, anxiety, and Bipolar (type 1 or 2). Mary completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Detroit, and continued to receive her Master’s Degree in Psychology also at the University of Detroit Mercy. Mary also received her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University where she graduated with honors.

Mary considers herself an eclectic in the area of counseling individuals. Mary utilizes a number of theories that utilizes different techniques to assist the individual in meeting their goals and progress. Mary inspires a collaborative relationship with individuals to involve him or her in their treatment. Mary utilizes different techniques and different modalities to meet the individual needs. Mary is observant realizing no two individual due to their uniqueness therefore understands one size does not fit all.

Mary looks forward in maintaining a relationship with individuals based on rapport which lead to a harmonious relationship and eventual trust. Mary wants to establish a positive therapeutic relationship which includes trust in order to assist the client into meeting desired goals, gaining strength in what he/she wants to achieve, a positive outlook to cope with understanding what is necessary to live a better life.
Mary specializes in: Grief and loss, Anger Management. Mary’s area of specialties include: couples, individual therapy, anxiety, depression, bipolar depression, and anxiety/stress.

Education

Argosy University
Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling

Specialties

• Mood Disorders
• Bipolar Disorders
• Anger Management
• Grief/Loss
• Depression Counseling

Meagan Harrison, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Meagan Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia who has five years experience in various settings and with diverse preteens, young adults and individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, mood disorders and life transitions. She completed her undergraduate studies from Louisiana State University and received her Master of Social Work from Tulane University.

Meagan utilizes relational, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness and solution focused approaches to therapy while maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Meagan provides an environment of compassion and support to jointly address your needs, goals, concerns and desires towards effective coping skills, stronger relationships and authentic living.

Education

Tulane University
Master of Social Work

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood Disorders
• Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective
• Stress Management
• Self Esteem
• Life Transitions
• Anger Management
• Adolescent Issues
• Crisis Intervention

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

Peggy Hurst, LPC

My life’s passion has always been to help others. With more than two decades of experience as a School Counselor, I enjoy working with pre-teens and teenagers. I also work with adult individuals, couples and families to improve self-growth, relationships and positive movement towards life goals. 

I believe that people are mind, body and spirit, each aspect part of the larger whole. Spiritual integration is infused in my therapy style, along with mindfulness gratitude, and resources for healthy living. Relational Cognitive Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy are a few of my favorite interventions. 

Helping clients set treatment goals and then make progress towards those goals is my forte’. Areas of special knowledge include treatment of anxiety, grief and loss issues, parenting issues, special needs children, career identity, and personality profiles. My primary focus as a therapist is to help people overcome internal barriers to self-growth and empower them to pursue life goals.

Sabrina Fiaz, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Sabrina Fiaz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia. Sabrina has catered to clients of all ages, from youth to the elderly, and enjoys working with a variety of diverse populations. From human sex trafficking to domestic violence to substance abuse, Sabrina has provided services for persons with a wide collection of issues related to mental health. Her work includes individual, couple, and group therapy, crisis intervention, psychological assessment, as well as case management. Sabrina prioritizes cultural competency in her practice and has the ability to assist clients from an array of backgrounds and ages. Sabrina completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, as well as her Bachelor of Arts in Women & Gender Studies, from Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California. Sabrina went on to obtain her Master of Social Work, with a Clinical Mental Health Concentration and Trauma Certification, from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Sabrina’s approach with clients is welcoming, warm, compassionate, and empathetic. Her philosophy is that every client can be helped, and no problem is too little or too big to seek guidance in therapy. Additionally, she feels that every client’s feelings are valid, and that recovery is always possible. Her goal is to get every client to the point where they can cope with all of life’s stressors, become the best versions of themselves, and to a point where they are no longer just surviving, but rather thriving. Sabrina utilizes strength based, cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and motivational interviewing approaches to therapy. Sabrina’s ability to flexibly and non-judgmentally work with clients provides a safe environment for her clients to explore their needs, and she provides strategies and coping skills to assist in addressing the client’s concerns.

Sabrina seeks to transform the lives of her clients through meaningful and purposeful sessions that enhance the client’s quality of life by allowing them the space to freely and openly discuss issues that are interfering with them living to their full potential. Sabrina hopes to provide her clients with the tools they need to tackle life’s troubles, and to give her client’s a sense of autonomy, empowerment, and resiliency.

Education

Boston College
Master's in Social Work

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Trauma
• Personality Disorders
• Bipolar Disorders
• Trauma
• Crisis intervention and management
• Stress management
• Self-esteem/empowerment
• Life transitions
• Anger management
• Women’s issues
• Relationship issues
• Adolescent
• Couples

Shanel Robinson, LPC

Shanel Robinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia, a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She is currently a doctoral candidate completing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Auburn University. Shanel prides herself on providing multicultural competent counseling services and embraces clients from diverse background. Shanel’s approach to counseling is an integration of Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Shanel has worked in community, inpatient, and college settings. Whether you are navigating counseling services for the first time, returning, or looking to increase your awareness of self, Shanel is eager to help. Her hope is that you are able to be your authentic self in your receipt of services. In closing, Shanel prides herself on being an advocate for those she encounters and is completely devoted to assisting individuals with their mental health needs. She believes that we all have the tools within to function at an optimal level and is here to help facilitate positive changes in your thinking.

Shanel's specialties:

• Womens issues
• Multi-cultural issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Career Issues
• Relationship Issues

David Cuna, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

David is passionately interested in actively listening to people’s presenting concerns and collaboratively finding strategies to help solve them. In everyday life people go through difficulties that make life uncertain to them to navigate. And as a psychotherapist David strives to create strong relationships with clients based on trust, safety, mutual respect, collaboration and transparency to bring about desired changes. Through the years in the professional field, he has helped individuals/couples across the lifespan overcome a range of challenges in various settings including community mental health, public school system, and now, private practice.

With a specialty in behavioral health, wellness and life coaching, David also offers cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma and personality disorder. He truly understands that the decision to seek counseling is usually not under the most desirable of circumstances and is a choice that not only takes willingness and courage, but requires a considerable time and resource commitment. While people engage in psychotherapy for help with various challenges, for it to be beneficial, David believes of precedence is the fit between therapist and client. This foundation allows one to explore vulnerabilities, process difficult emotions and experiences, and come up with creative solutions to presenting concerns together. David strives to ensure that you leave each session feeling like you've learned something new and often draws on CBT and psychodynamic techniques along the way. He is also skilled in using relational and mind-body interventions to help clients rebuild their sense of self and safety after trauma.

Education

University of Boston
Masters in Social Work

Specialties

• Marriage and family counseling
• Trauma informed care - Psychodynamic work
• Interpersonal therapy
• Behavioral modification through skills training- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Anxiety, depression and stress disorder treatment

Amanda Wolfe, LPC

"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination."  -Carl Rogers

Are you struggling to enjoy your life? Are things like anxiety, addiction, anger and/or marital stress keeping you from living the “good life”?

Life is hard, sometimes even tragic, but there is nothing you can’t improve with purposeful action, and guided personal reflection.  Take the first step and contact me, so we can get started improving that road you’re on.

I am an independently Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and have many years of experience working with diverse groups of people struggling through many of life’s problems.  For the last 6 years I have been predominately helping people through their addictions and the many problems associated with them. I am a strong believer in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and have seen the skillful implementation of it cause positive change in countless lives.

After receiving my undergrad from Florida State University, I went on to complete my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.  Since then I have worked with hundreds of individuals and families on a wide range of issues preventing them from living the “good life”. I can listen to you without judgment, help you explore solutions to what is troubling you, and apply many years of training in the therapeutic process as well as real world experience to help us get you to place you want to be.

So whether it is a short-term problem you need a little help working through or a larger burden that has been holding you back, please give me a call so we can get you started on the path to a better more enjoyable life.