Our therapists offer christian counseling in Kennesaw, GA

Bryce Griggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 1 year of experience supporting individuals through emotional and psychological challenges. Bryce specializes in helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem concerns. He provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can heal, build resilience, and work toward lasting personal growth.

Bryce earned his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. He uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, trauma-informed care, solution-focused, and person-centered therapy, to empower clients on their healing journeys.

Bryce helps clients navigate emotional challenges with authenticity, care, and collaboration. He is passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where individuals feel heard and understood, encouraging personal growth, emotional resilience, and meaningful change.

Stephanie Catrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. She has over 8 years of experience working with adults in the state mental health system and 6 years of experience working with adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders by providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care for individuals with anger, depression, trauma, rape or abuse, personality disorders, and behavioral disorders. 

Stephanie received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, and her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from Troy University in Phenix City, AL. She utilizes a person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and Christian-based approach to therapy in collaboration with the individual to determine and achieve the goals of the client. She is always striving to develop the creative and flexible skills to aid individuals to reach and maintain their therapeutic goals and live their healthiest and happiest life.

Stephanie looks forward to developing a caring and professional relationship with you to build a therapeutic alliance aimed at reaching your personal goals, building skills to reach and maintain those goals, and living the most meaningful life that you can.

Karyn Kochan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Mediator in the state of Georgia. She is also a Certified Anger Management Professional and a Certified Life Coach. Karyn has 20+ years of experience empowering adults and couples with anxiety, anger, depression, and trauma to become successful in every area of their lives. 

Karyn has earned her Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science and her Masters of Science in Counseling from National Louis University in Chicago, IL. She has done post-graduate studies in Organizational Psychology at Walden University in Minneapolis, MN. She uses an eclectic and collaborative approach in her counseling practice. Karyn’s experience includes 8 years of mental health counseling in two psychiatric hospitals. In Illinois, Karyn was a Program Coordinator in a Dual Diagnosis inpatient unit. In Georgia, she was an inpatient & outpatient Psychiatric Program counselor and facilitator. 

Karyn seeks to establish a warm relationship with you utilizing a strength-based perspective, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused therapy. She uses a creative approach by including meditation, visualization, exercise therapy, and the arts to bring meaning and value to your life.

Leah Bridges is a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 2 years of experience in the mental health field. She enjoys working with teens, adolescents, and adults on their journey to healing and fulfillment. Leah also works with others to provide resources that allow individuals to enrich themselves. Leah specializes in anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, as well as offering Christian counseling. Her clients set the pace of their journey and she supports them every step of the way. Leah obtained a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.

Leah utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy to name a few. Leah's experience as a probation officer has helped her to have empathy and compassion when working with individuals from different walks of life.

There are times when we have storms within and no one is aware because of the masks we wear. Leah has special skill sets that can help you navigate the storm and receive the support needed to come out of your inner turbulence. If you are ready to work through those storms, schedule an appointment with her today!

Rebecca Stevens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia who has 4 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, women’s issues, and relationship issues.

Rebecca has a specialty in human development and family studies. She utilizes relational, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, reality, psychodynamic, strategic family, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy. Rebecca's goal is to ensure that each client feels connected and comfortable during their therapy journey and understands that one size never fits all in a therapeutic approach.

Rebecca seeks to provide an inviting environment during the therapeutic journey to assist you in meeting your goals and living the life you love.

Chris Womack is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience. He specializes in assisting children, adolescents, and adults with concerns including anxiety, depression, and other emotional struggles. Chris has worked in hospital, nonprofit, and faith-based counseling settings. His goal is to empower clients to find hope, strength, and purpose by treating the mind, body, soul, and spirit. Chris is honored to help guide individuals toward healing rooted in professional care, evidence-based research, and spiritual truth.

Chris graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Counseling. He utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and Christian counseling.

Chris believes therapy is not just about managing symptoms but making lasting changes on the path toward growth. If you’re ready to take the first step, he is here to walk with you to explore ways to bring balance, healing, and hope into your life.

Olivia Alston is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping individuals and families achieve personal growth and emotional healing. She is passionate about empowering others to reach self-sufficiency and long-term change. Olivia specializes in working with clients navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She is Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) informed and committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for healing.

Olivia earned her Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a minor in Social Work from Lincoln University of Missouri. She integrates evidence-based methods with a compassionate, trauma-informed lens to guide her clients toward resilience, self-awareness, and lasting emotional wellness.

Clients can expect to be met with dignity, warmth, and intentional care. Olivia is dedicated to showing up fully for each session and tailoring support to each person’s needs. Her calming presence and authentic approach help clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to live more fully.

Justin White is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia who has three years experience partnering with children, adolescents, and adults seeking help with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern Adventist University and with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Justin utilizes cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, relational, collaborative, and mindfulness based approaches to therapy while maintaining warmth, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best help each unique individual meet their goals. Justin seeks to establish a caring, collaborative, and empowering relationship with you in order to assist you in building on your strengths and helping you achieve your goals.

Cathy Kleinschmit 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!

Mark Sherling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia who has over 10 years of experience providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care to adolescents and adults seeking help with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship issues, and difficult life transitions.

Mark received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and his Master's degree in Clinical Counseling from Valdosta State University. He has a long history of working closely with individuals in crisis. Mark describes his therapy style as person-centered with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He has have found his approach to be effective in helping clients to begin exploring their lives in a supportive environment.

Mark loves being a therapist, working with a diverse variety of clients. He is passionate about assisting you or your loved ones to be able to recognize strengths, address challenges, and work towards positive growth.

To paraphrase an old but true saying, “the only thing constant in life is change.” One thing that was left out is that change can often times be scary and hard. Just when we think things are going good, life has a way of throwing us a curve ball just to make things “interesting.” Whether you are experiencing difficulty with coping with changes related to your emotions, your relationships, your job, your health, or just life in general, counseling can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with approximately 12 years of experience with working with children, adults, families, and couples. I am proud to have an all-inclusive practice that serves clients and families of varying ethnicities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, and other cultural backgrounds. I take pride in providing a comfortable and welcoming (yet always professional) environment where clients are encouraged to be open and honest. My primary goal is to help my clients to uncover their innate ability to adapt and thrive despite any challenges they may face. Common issues that I help with include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger management, relationship stressors, behavior issues, trauma and abuse, stress management, relational codependency, suicidal thoughts, and grief. I utilize a holistic/systems approach to counseling in order to understand the impact that a client’s mental, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being may have on the issues that they are facing. While I believe quality training is important, I also believe that it is just as important to find a counselor that is a good “fit.” I would the love the opportunity to see if I am a good fit to help assist you on your journey. With online counseling (within the state of Georgia), and 24/7 scheduling, you are just one mouse click/phone call of way, so…let’s HEAL together!

Stephanie Leonard is a Licensed Supervising Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) and Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who has dedicated her life’s work and passion to working with individuals who struggle with substance use and the families who love them. Currently, she provides services to individuals who are in the midst of their active addiction and are experiencing a higher acuity of clinically severe mental health symptoms as a direct result of their active alcohol and/or drug use.

**Please note Stephanie has primarily day times available.**

Stephanie is a strength-based, compassionate, genuine, authentic, and creative clinician with over 20 years of experience with working with many diverse populations, including but not limited to SUD residential and outpatient treatment, group homes, prison settings, and many community outreach endeavors serving the marginalized and disenfranchised faced with challenges that jeopardize their mental and emotional wellness.

Stephanie provides clinical counseling to both individuals and families using a person-centered approach, incorporating existential, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing models. If you are ever in need, or if you know someone who is in need of mental health and/or addiction counseling, please do not hesitate to contact Stephanie for help — she would love to be a part of your beautiful journey called “life”.

Tikita Ficklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Georgia, and a National Certified Counselor who specializes in anger management, self-esteem, and confidence boosters, along with several other specialties.

Tikita utilizes different modalities that fit the needs of the client; however, she specializes in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) because she believes that once you conquer the battle within your thoughts, controlling your emotions and behaviors will be easy.

Tikita is a graduate of Mercer University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Science (Human Service), and a Master of Science Degree, in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Tikita also has 3 years of Doctorate education in Marriage & Family Therapy from Northcentral University. Tikita’s motto: Just trust the process.

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Tashai Gilman-Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience. She specializes in anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting skills, trauma, substance use/abuse, and co-occurring disorders. Tashai has worked as a contractor seeing voluntary, court-mandated, and DFCS clients for individual, couples, and family counseling. She has also been a clinical case manager working with clients in the court system through recovery treatment courts (specifically DUI courts). Tashai is passionate about assisting clients on their road to sobriety.

Tashai completed her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to assist clients with developing positive and healthy thoughts and behaviors and a person-centered approach to encourage and support while acknowledging the client's experience. Tashai believes individuals control their destinies and she aims to meet clients where they are. While everyone’s journey looks different, we can all relate to the common goal of finding peace. Give yourself grace! You can make the change that you want to see!

Jana Lea Walker is an integrative Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. She specializes in treating adults who are suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorder, substance use, interpersonal, trauma, infidelity, and grief. 

Jana completed her Master's Degree at the University of Nebraska. She also has extensive clinical experience working with children and adults who've experienced significant trauma. Jana has also worked with high-risk minority youth dealing with substance use, trauma, and gang involvement. 

Jana will work with you, helping you remain open to change and personal exploration in each session. With her professional assistance, you’ll partner together to create a personalized treatment plan while you build a professional relationship and explore your mental health needs.

Claudia Elizee-Moore, LPC, LMHC, CPCS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, who currently practices in Georgia. Claudia has a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling, St. Thomas University, 1997. Claudia is also certified as a Paracletos Counseling Specialist and implements Christian Counseling in treatment plans, if requested. Claudia has over two decades of experience in the behavioral health field. A substantial amount of this experience has focused on working with significantly traumatized children in the foster care system through individual and family therapy. Claudia understands the significant level of stress that life transitions can create and has dedicated her life to walk alongside others who are working through depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, divorce, and grief. Her goal is to assist her clients in navigating through these challenges and live a full and self-satisfied life. Claudia believes strongly in the Cognitive Behavioral Model and its framework of working collaboratively with the client and focusing primarily on the “here and now” by helping clients to develop healthy ways to cope in their lives.

Andrea Brock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience in group homes, hospitals, crisis centers, and outpatient clinics. She enjoys working with preteens, teens, and adults of all ages. Andrea specializes in the treatment of anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, life transitions, and issues of identity. She is an LGBTQ+ affirming provider and is excited to help individuals become more comfortable with their true selves. Andrea uses an eclectic therapy style to offer her clients the most appropriate evidence-based practices to suit their needs. She is also highly skilled in explaining diagnoses, brain function, and medication effects in accessible and clear ways and enjoys helping clients understand all aspects of their care.

Andrea completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Georgia State University and focused on a specialty of Sex and Gender. She then went on to attain her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Georgia State as well. She is a third-generation pastor’s wife with firsthand experience in navigating Christian teachings, cultural expectations, and an LGBTQ+ identity. Andrea is also a foster parent with extensive training and individual experience in managing and healing the effects of trauma over time. She recognizes that trauma is often unseen and directly impacts how individuals grow, learn, and build relationships.

Many adults will experience one or more challenges in their life that can feel overwhelming. Andrea is able to walk with you in these moments to help you identify strengths and unwind unhelpful patterns to move forward into a happy, healthy life.