I am a Licensed Psychologist who offers individual therapy, as well as learning disorders, ADHD, personality and psychopathology testing. My training has primarily consisted of working with college students in counseling centers, including the Georgia State University Counseling Center (Go Panthers)! I offer therapy and have experience addressing depression, self-esteem, grief, relationships, anxiety, and identity development. I also offer comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for learning...
Anxiety doesn’t have to run your life—let’s take back control together. I help people break free from anxiety and worry so they can feel calmer, more confident, and in control. I specialize in generalized anxiety, panic disorder, health-related anxiety, and OCD—offering practical tools you can start using right away. My style is compassionate, collaborative, and always at your pace. I also work with clients exploring their relationship with alcohol or other substances. Using Motivational ...
If you’re reading this, I want to honor the courage it takes to seek support—your journey toward healing and wholeness matters deeply. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and complex family dynamics. My approach is rooted in traditional, evidenced-based therapeutic interventions, but I also believe healing can be creative, expressive, and deeply personal. Wh...
I work with college students and young adults who are often doing “okay” on the outside but feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck on the inside. You might be juggling academic pressure, high expectations, or big life changes and finding that your mind won’t slow down or that self-doubt is always in the background. Therapy with me is calm and collaborative. We take time to understand what you’re dealing with and find ways to cope that actually feel realistic for you. I often work with student...
I have experience in working with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and school stress. I spent more than two years working at Cornell's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), which provided me with deep knowledge of the ins and outs of their mental health system, along with the pressures that one can face at college in regard to competition, academic stress, and building social connection. Being from upstate NY, I also understand some of the isolative parts of the experience, and adj...
Do you have a loud inner critic? Are you feeling worn out by trying to manage it all? Are the ways that you're coping not working as well as they used to work? Maybe you’re exhausted by the fear that your best will never be enough. Maybe you doubt that what you’re doing is good enough, even when other people praise your efforts. You have high standards that continue to rise with each success and accomplishment. You have a hard time relaxing and feel guilty when you do. Along the way...
Chris is straight forward, motivating, and provides a safe space to both laugh and cry. Clients say he’s educated and savvy like an experienced therapist but relevant and youthful to college students. Chris has over 25 years of experience working in behavioral health. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Georgia. Chris has worked in both the private and public sector and with a variety of populations. He has extensive work h...
Vesna earned her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May 2019. Vesna has experience working with people suffering from post-trauma symptoms, obsessive-compulsive disorders, addictions, eating disorders, and other impulse control issues. She believes that everyone - even those who feel out of control or "lost" in their symptoms - already have the knowledge and skills they need in order to work through problems. Vesna sees her primary task as guiding people so they can discover...
Hardie Tatman is a Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing with LifeStance since 2014. She graduated from Washington and Lee University with a degree in psychology and completed her BSN (magna cum laude) and MSN (magna cum laude) at Emory University. In college, Hardie was involved in honor council, student government and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and Omicron Delta Kappa the National Leadership Honor Society. Hardie believes in a patient-centered...
Ronald Soelimto is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Georgia who has been practicing since 2023. He has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University, Northridge, a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from Azusa Pacific University, and a Post-Master's Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Purdue University Global. Ronald always wanted to challenge himself and expand his knowledge of practice. His learning did not st...
Joe has experience working with individuals and families from eight years old to octogenarians in both hospital and community services settings. Joe specializes in LGBTQIA+, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance abuse treatment. Joe utilizes a person-centered approach with influences from Internal Family Systems and Mind/Body Work....
Lovelyne Joseph, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC Lovelyne Joseph is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Georgia who has been practicing since 2019. She earned a BSN from Remington College of Nursing, an MSN and FNP from South University, and a PMHNP from Florida State University. Lovelyne is certified to provide comprehensive mental health services to ages across the lifespan. Her goal is to provide patients with evidence based, dignified, and compassionate psychiatric mental heal...
Kevin Larkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Anger Resolution Blueprint Specialist. He has been practicing for 7 years and has extensive experience in the areas of addiction, trauma, depression, stress management, anger management, anger resolution, anxiety disorders and oppositional defiant disorders. He received his Master of Science in clinical psychology from Clayton State University in Morrow, GA where he also received his Bachelor of Health and Human Services. His prev...
Samantha McGirt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Masters of Arts in Counseling from Webster University. Samantha's therapeutic approach is integrative, utilizing EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mind Body Therapeutic Approaches, Client Focused, and others to provide her clients with effective coping skills to manage mental disorders. Samantha specializes in providing therapy to victim...
Rakia Malachi is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2021. She has a Master?s degree in Professional Counseling from the University of West Georgia and a Bachelor?s degree in Psychology from Valdosta State University. Rakia offers an integrated approach to meet her clients? needs by using person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy. Outside of work, Rakia enjoys baking, reading, traveli...
Amara Onuorah is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of mental health experience. Her background includes child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Amara's clinical career took her on a journey through the healthcare system, from inpatient to outpatient settings, managing the care of children with autism to older adults with chronic depression. Her expertise lies in psychopharmacology and crisis management. As a Nigerian immigrant, Amara is passionate ...
Originally from Maryland/Metro Washington D. C. area. Attended the University of Maryland College Park (B.S.) for undergraduate and Webster University in St. Louis for (M. A. ) for graduate school. Married with two adult sons and a rescue dog. Live in Roswell Georgia and attend St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. Practicing cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist. Enjoy, bicycling, reading, music, food, family & friends....
Eric Brown is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2022. He has a B.S. from Georgia State University and an M.S. from Mercer University Clinical Mental Health Program. As a therapist who embodies a multifaceted identity as a Black male with humor, intelligence, emotional intelligence, and articulate communication, Eric can offer a unique and empathetic approach to therapy. Eric includes relatability and understanding, empathy, cultural competence, ...
Jim is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science Education, a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, and a Specialist Degree in Professional School Counseling, all from the University of Georgia. He has also completed the necessary coursework to become a BCBA (board certified behavior analyst), and is completing his supervision hours as part of the certification process. Jim has experience in the K-12 field of...
Kimberly Swanson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2018. Kimberly has several years of experience working with families with anxiety, depression, PSTD, and other life stressors ranging from coping with a chronic illness to going through relationship issues. Her approach to counseling is to guide and help you determine the best approach for improving your well-being. Kimberly tends to use person-centered, solution-focused, along with cognitive-behaviora...