Hello, Welcome! my name is Deborah Downey, and I am a licensed clinical social worker.

I am a licensed clinical social worker based in Georgia. I have dedicated my career to helping individuals overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and life-changing medical diagnoses.

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.

Grounded in 15+ years of practice, a PhD in Clinical Psychology, and work as adjunct faculty at the Emory University School of Medicine, my approach blends warmth with empirical rigor. I partner with children, adolescents, and adults across diverse conditions to build practical skills and lasting resilience. I provide in-person and telehealth services in the greater Atlanta area and nationwide. I am licensed with PsyPact to practice teletherapy in over 40 states, ensuring consistent care that travels with you. Basic talk therapy is not enough to effect lasting change. My practice is grounded in empirically supported treatments, informed by rigorous clinical research, including CBT, DBT, ERP, trauma-focused, and culturally-informed practices. I translate scientific evidence into structured, highly personalized strategies tailored to your goals and experiences. I am committed to working together to develop strong, sustainable coping strategies that will help you to not only improve, but thrive in daily life. I feel privileged to work with clients with diverse identities, values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

Hi, I'm Jasmine McCully. I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Throughout my career, I have worked in various settings that include private practice, hospitals, non-profits, government, behavioral health outpatient clinics and treatment facilities, and inpatient psychiatric treatment facilities. Inviting someone into your most personal space can be intimidating, scary, and daunting. Getting to this point of reading my bio is a huge step. Just know that I am SUPER excited that you have taken that step! Some of the therapy approaches I utilize are cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance, and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, and client-centered therapy. I also integrate mindfulness, journaling, and meditation, just to name a few!

I’m the founder of Walker Family Services, a family therapist supporting individuals, families, and underserved communities with behavioral health services in counseling, addiction recovery support, and community-based mental health care. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or simply trying to navigate life’s challenges, you do not have to go through it alone. I understand that reaching out for help can be difficult, especially when you’ve spent so much time trying to manage things on your own. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout your healing journey. My approach is compassionate, solution-focused, and centered on helping you better understand yourself while building healthier coping skills, emotional stability, and personal growth. I believe healing begins with trust, honesty, and a genuine connection where you feel comfortable being yourself without fear of judgment. As the founder of Walker Family Services, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals, families, and underserved communities through behavioral health services, counseling, addiction recovery support, and community-based mental health care. My passion for this work comes from personal experiences that inspired me to turn pain into purpose, and to help others find hope, healing, and direction in their own lives. Together, we will work toward helping you regain confidence, improve your emotional well-being, and move forward one step at a time.

Sydney Kilpatrick is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 5 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults. Sydney is eager to assist clients in identifying and processing emotions and thoughts as well as developing plans tailored to their needs and therapeutic goals. Sydney also specializes in anxiety, depression, boundaries, grief, and self-esteem. Sydney received her Bachelor of Science from Tennessee State University (Psychology) and a Master of Science from Clayton State University (Clinical Counseling and Psychology).

My name is Daryl Gessner and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) located in Cartersville, George. I work with clients face-to-face and throughout the state via telehealth. Many of my clients consist of adults, adolescents, and children, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, and anger management with individuals. Additionally, I also work extensively with couples counseling involving communication, infidelity, porn and other addictions, and relationship issues. I assist families with issues such as blended families, adoption, parenting, and relationship issues with young adults. In addition, I conduct testing for attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) and autism.

Hi, there, I'm Lori Posnansky. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I bring to my practice a wealth of life experience. Prior to my 13-year practice as a mental health clinician, I worked in management in the telecommunications and banking industries. I grew a home health business from start-up to sale to a national healthcare company. As an 18-year cancer survivor, mental and physical wellness has been an integral part of my life. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and have witnessed repeatedly how this modality, in a short span of time, can improve your functioning. I thrive on enabling people with both medical and behavioral challenges to work toward a better quality of life by reducing anxiety, depression, and stress. I welcome those who prefer a Christian perspective to treatment." I love to develop a great rapport by listening to your burdens and expressing compassion. I also feel it's important to help you move beyond your struggles by providing workable solutions you can implement in your life. As a cancer survivor, my perspective on life changed dramatically after the diagnosis. I was drawn to help others who were struggling with difficult life experiences and returned to school in midlife to become a therapist. What do you want your life to look like in the next 6 months? We will work together to come up with a plan that will help you achieve those goals. During our first session, we will get to know each other, and explore why you are seeking help and how we can make improvements. I will explain what approach I will use and the way our sessions will be conducted.

Painful feelings are not a sign of weakness nor, are they your fault. There is relief and, there is hope. Our first hour together is free. I do this because this time should only be for you. You should be the one to decide if you feel comfortable with us working together. Your level of comfort and openness is important to me. You should feel free to ask any questions you may have without feeling any pressure to get "something" done. In the past, most families have had the stability of living in one place with resources such as grandparents and lifelong friends. Now, we move, change jobs, and may have blended or single parent families. Our resources may no longer be there for us. Life's challenges can make us feel powerless, frustrated, depressed and isolated. These feelings can create anguish that feels tortuous, and at times unrelenting. Pushing them aside just doesn't seem to work anymore. Since these feelings are unseen, they are not easily understood. Unfortunately, we may think these feelings are a sign of weakness and we think we should be able to "just get over it." It takes strength and courage to reach out, ask for help, and commit to discovery and change. Life's challenges can cause feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and fear. Sometimes, it may seem these challenges are overwhelming. These feelings actually expose us to more illness and physical pain and also affects our judgment, decision making, and personal relationships. If you are reading this, then you are reading with hope. Hope with understanding and help, can bring you relief.

Michael Marti is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia and is a certified clinical trauma professional. He has five years of experience partnering with adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, managing bipolar disorders, borderline personality conditions, and posttraumatic stress (PTSD) symptoms. He completed his BA in psychology at Gannon University and a Master of Arts in clinical counseling and psychology at William Paterson University. Michael uses an eclectic approach to treatment, tailoring his approach to the needs of his client(s), often using more than one approach to treatment to attain the most successful outcomes. Michael believes that establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in achieving positive outcomes. In order to accomplish this, Michael approaches clients with empathy and in a non-judgmental manner.

Thank you for checking out my biography. My name is Joseph �Keith� Brewton, and I am a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. I believe in finding practical approaches to the problems that you have or currently are encountering. I also believe that you deserve to be told the truth, not just what I believe you want to hear about pacifying or flattering you. I believe it's important to move beyond the problematic thoughts or behaviors that are causing you problems or dysfunction in your life, your thoughts, or your relationships. Let's work together toward a better version of you! I have always taken multiple different approaches therapeutically to come to the same result. The result is living a better life and being a better version of yourself. To accomplish this goal, I work mostly from a Cognitive Behavioral approach to therapy, focusing on the maladaptive thought processes that contribute to dysfunctional or unhealthy behaviors. I also believe experiential therapy is important as well, mainly focusing on how you feel about your experiences and why. Motivational interviewing is important to produce and encourage change, as is a Solution Focused approach to therapy, both of which I also incorporate into my therapy with you.