Find an African American/Black therapist in Marietta, GA

Lynda Cokuslu is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience. She draws from a rich personal journey that has included immigrating, raising a family, and starting a business to support clients through life transitions, cultural shifts, and personal growth. Lynda works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, burnout, and low self-esteem. Her clinical lens is shaped by lived experience and deep empathy, helping clients navigate change with insight and resilience. Lynda works with couples, gamblers, and rural communities, offering tailored support and purpose-driven care in every session.

Lynda earned her Master’s in Counseling from Capella University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and eye movement desensitization reprocessing to help clients manage distress and shift negative thinking.

Lynda understands that life can feel overwhelming, especially during transitions or resurfacing pain. She helps teens and adults reduce stress and improve relationships by offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, clarify goals, and begin their healing journey.

Meagan Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia with ten years of experience supporting diverse populations, including young adults and individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and life transitions. She completed her undergraduate studies at 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. She is also an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider. Meagan provides an environment of compassion and support to jointly address your needs, goals, concerns, and desires toward effective coping skills, stronger relationships, and authentic living.

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Mary Campbell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia who has over 8 years of professional experience. She specializes in treating adult clients who are suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, family conflict, anger issues, grief, divorce, life transitions, women's issues, and more. 

Mary completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from the University of Detroit. She then received her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University where she graduated with honors. Mary utilizes a number of theories and techniques to assist each individual in meeting their goals, including cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectal behavioral (DBT) approaches.  

Mary inspires a collaborative relationship with every client and understands that one size does not fit all. She looks forward to maintaining a relationship with every individual based on solid rapport building. Work together with her to create a better tomorrow for yourself—a future that begins with your emotional wellbeing. 

Peggy Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience as a School Counselor and several years in private practice. She enjoys working with teenagers as well as adult individuals and couples to improve self-growth, relationships, and positive movement toward life goals. Areas of specialization include treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting issues, special needs children, and career identity. Peggy holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Georgia and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University.

As a Christian counselor, spiritual integration is infused in Peggy’s therapy style, along with mindfulness, gratitude, and resources for healthy living. Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, emotional freedom techniques, motivational interviewing, and acceptance & commitment therapy are a few of her favorite interventions.

Peggy’s passion has always been to help others. She believes that people are body, soul (mind/emotions), and spirit, each aspect part of the larger whole. Helping clients set treatment goals and then make progress towards those goals is Peggy’s forte. Her primary focus is to help people overcome internal barriers to growth and empower them to pursue goals.

Training: EMDR Trained through EMDRIA

Seryna Muhammad-Wilkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families with issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, infidelity, racial identity, grief, and parenting. She has spent time in nursing and counseling, holding roles including school counselor, adjunct faculty member, and associate professor. Seryna enjoys working with clients who want to improve themselves emotionally and mentally and desire the support of a trusted professional. With a counseling approach rooted in empathy and empowerment, she is always looking to continue her mental health education.

Seryna received her Master’s in School Counseling from Capella University. She uses modalities including Rogerian therapy, Alderian therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, and compassion-focused therapy. Seryna also offers a faith-based lens for those interested.

While everyone’s struggles are unique, we all deserve peace. Whether you are in the middle of a transition or feeling overwhelmed with daily life, know that things can get better! Seryna is eager to embark on a journey toward holistic well-being together. You can do this!

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.