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These professionals have all been recommended by participants in our Visions Anew programs and by our Board members.

* Faculty at Visions Anew presentations

• Rebecca Beaton, PhD Director
  The Anxiety and Stress Management Institute
  1640 Powers Ferry Road, Bldg. 18, Suite 250
  Marietta, Ga. 30067
  County: Cobb
  Telephone: 770-953-0080 Ext. 1
  Fax: 770-953-0031
  DrBeaton@StressMgt.net
  www.StressMgt.net
  Specialty: We have a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and believe in treating the whole person. Our psychotherapists have expertise in anxiety and stress related disorders as well as many other specialties. We also offer nutritional counseling, hypnotherapy, massage, yoga, and biofeedback.
   
• * Sarah Campbell Brogdon,JD, LCSW
  2045 Peachtree Street, Suite 150
  Atlanta, Georgia 30309
  County: Fulton
  Telephone: (404) 352-4348 ext. 6
  Fax: (404) 352-4334
  scbrogdon@bellsouth.net
  Specialty: I am a psychotherapist with educational experience in domestic law. I provided divorce-related services as a therapist, divorce consultant, mediator and evaluator. Co-parenting post divorce is a specialty.
   
• * Sharman Colosetti, LCSW, PhD
  315 W.Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 840
  Decatur, GA 30030
  County: Gwinnett
  Telephone: (404) 518-0828
  Fax: (770) 446-5643
  Scolosetti@hotmail.com
  Specialty: I am a licensed psychotherapist and certified Divorce Mediator with personal experience of thriving after divorce. I work with adults as individuals, couples and in groups to know themselves more deeply, live more spontaneously, and connect with others more easily and joyfully.
  
  
• * Geraldine "Jerry" P. Connor, MS, LPC
  Address: 5390 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
  Suite 210-D
  Norcross, GA 30071
  County: Gwinnett
  Telephone: (770) 441-3878
  Fax: (770) 582-9699
  jerconnor@mindspring.com
  Specialty: With over 19 years in private practice, I work with individuals, couples and families on issues related to emotional, physical and sexual abuse, children caught in the middle, deciding to stay or leave a relationship and grief and loss. I use sand tray therapy, especially helpful in healing children.
   
• Lauren Crawford, LCSW
  1970 Cliff Valley Way Suite 207
  Atlanta, Ga. 30329
  County: DeKalb
  Telephone: 404-329-0211
  Fax: 404-876-2665
  lavcrawford@yahoo.com
  Speciality: In my counseling practice I specialize in working as a support to individuals who are in transition. Many of these individuals are leaving abusive relationships and discovering their own personal sense of self worth.
   
• * Caroline Dott, PhD, LCSW, CGP
  Riverbend OB-GYN and Counseling
  993 Johnson Ferry Road NW
  Building D, Suite 360
  Atlanta, Georgia 30342
  County: Fulton
  Phone: 404-250-1350
  Fax: 404-250-1359
  drcdott@midlife-passages.com
  Specialty: Midlife Specialists: Adults 20+; Individual/Couple & Family Counseling, specializing in recognition, management & prevention of transitional depression & anxiety; Dynamic Midlife Women's Group meets biweekly, 2 hours per session. Professional speaker on midlife Health Topics.
  
  
• * Peter J. Gorday, LMFT, Th.M
  41A Lenox Pointe
  Atlanta, Georgia 30324
  Telephone: (404) 281 8074
  Fax: (404) 266-8687
  pgorday@prodigy.net
  Specialty: Licensed marriage and family therapist and pastoral counselor.
   
• Judy S. Greenberg, M.Ed., LCSW
  2790 Sandy Plains Rd., Suite 203
  Marietta, Ga.  30066
  County: Cobb
  Telephone: 770-579-0880
  Fax: 770-579-0897
  jsg820@aol.com
  Speciality: I provide psychotherapy services for Individuals, Couples and Families of all ages. I have helped many through the pain and adjustment of deciding to divorce, the divorce process, the adjustment period post- divorce, new relationships and issues of blending step-families.

 
• * Andra Harris-Martin, Ed.S, LPC
  5755 North Point Parkway
  Suite #65
  Alpharetta, GA 30022
  (elephone: (678) 624-1707
  Fax: (678) 624-7813
  andra@harris-martin.com
  www.harris-martin.com
  Specialty: Andra provides psychotherapy and divorce coaching services for children, adolescents and adults. She also serves as a Child Specialist and Divorce Coach in collaborative divorce cases. Both personal and professional experiences have given her special insight into the challenges that face families going through transition.
   
• Evan L. Katz, M.C., LPC
  700 Old Roswell Lakes Pkwy.,
  Suite 250, Roswell, GA 30076
  and
  Cherokee Counseling & Psychological Associates
  8910 Main Street
  Woodstock, GA 30188
  County: Fulton and Cherokee
  Telephone: (678) 698-0311
  Fax: (770) 558-2957
  evan@theangerguy.com
  www.theangerguy.com
  Specialty: Specialized counseling for angry men, including anger assessments and addiction services. Individual and/or group therapy. Focused “Angry Guy” program for men in marriage counseling or experiencing custody issues. 14 years experience, Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, GA/DHR Certified Clinical Evaluator.”
   
• Evelyn Klaus Blasi, M.Ed. Mediator & Divorce Consultant
  Phone: 770 993-7224
  Fax: 770 993-9455
  evy@juno.com
  Specialty: There is no better way to get through divorce than by being prepared. As a divorce consultant I help you understand the process and procedure of divorce. Since divorce is such an emotionally, physically, and financially draining time, I provide you with the ability to get through and understand the process, tailoring it to your specific needs. I help my clients focus to obtain the best outcome.
  
  
• * Linda Kohn, LCSW, MSSA
  Creekside Office Park
  295 W. Crossville Rd., Suite 740
  Roswell, GA 30075
  County: Fulton
  Telephone: (770) 993-7715
  Fax: (678) 205-0434
  Specialty: Linda Kohn has been providing psychotherapeutic services to individuals, couples and families for over 20 years. She specializes in issues pertaining to separation/uncoupling/divorce. Grief/loss, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety and women's issues.
   
• Melissa Lester, MSW, LCSW
  11285 Elkins Road, Suite D4
  Roswell, GA 30076
  Telephone: (770) 313-7768
  Fax: (770) 521-0512
  Melissalester.lcsw@gmail.com
  Specialty: Melissa Lester, LCSW provides individual counseling to both men and women. Her patient, nurturing style is ideal for helping people navigate life's unplanned events and for teaching new skills that reduce both emotional and physical pain. Along with her traditional counseling approach, Melissa also teaches mindfulness and meditation techniques based on the client's level of interest. Reduce your pain, find your strength, live in peace. Evening and weekend appointments available. Roswell/Alpharetta. One appointment at no cost to Visions Anew Retreat Alumni.
   
• Sandy McFarland, LCSW
  1201 Clairmont Rd., Suite 120
  Decatur, GA 30030
  County: Dekalb
  Telephone: (404) 320-3311
  Fax: (404) 320-3344
  sandrajoymcf@yahoo.com
  http://therapist.psychologytoday.com/45647
  Specialty: 28 years providing individual and family therapy. Even beginning to think about separation or divorce is very painful. Whether you are hoping to save your relationship, divorcing, building a new life after divorce, or feeling lost and unsure, this is an important time to have additional support in place for yourself and your family. Visit my website for more information about my practice.
   
• Ann E. McNeer, Ph.D
  1001 A Cambridge Square
  Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
  County: Fulton
  Telephone: (770) 667-9559
  Fax: (770) 667-9559
  amcneer@mindspring.com
  Specialty: I provide therapy and support to individuals and couples moving through the divorce process. I also work with children regarding divorce. I do custody evaluations for the court.
  
  
• * Linda McNeely McLeod, LCP
  315 West Ponce de Leon, Suite 525
  Decatur, Georgia 30030
  County: DeKalb
  Telephone: (404) 373-9700
  lindamm@mindspring.com
  Specialty: Linda is a licensed professional counselor with over 25 years as a counselor and human resources consultant. Her practice includes individual psychotherapy, primarily focused on women's issues in relationships, couples counseling and executive coaching.
  
  
• * Joan Miller, PhD
  2520 Windy Hill Road, Suite 106
  Marietta, Georgia 30067
  County: Cobb
  Telephone: (770) 952-3308
  Fax: (770) 952-3309
  joanmiller@mindspring.com
  www.mindspring.com/~joanmiller
  Specialty: With over 25 years experience, I'll help you process your loss, learn from the past, rebuild your self confidence and develop a new outlook on life, yourself, love and relationships.
  
  
• * Diane "D.D." Petters, LPC, Mediator
  3525 Piedmont Rd.,NW
  Building Eight, Suite 102
  Atlanta, GA. 30305
  County: Fulton
  Telephone: (404) 351-0199
  Fax: (404) 843-8801
  dbpetters@bellsouth.net
  Speciality: As a psychotherapist trained in marriage and families issues, I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents. My focus is on rebuilding,restructuring, and redesigning through and after life-changing events. I offer support group for those experiencing divorce and life planning workshop for women who wish to live more congruent and authentic lives.
   
• Diane Shearer, M.A. CFLE
  Resolve, Inc
  1316 Rockbridge Rd., Suite K
  Stone Mountain, GA 30087
  County: Gwinnett/DeKalb
  Phone: (770) 279-9444
  Fax: (770) 279-9498
  email: diane@nofight.com
  Specialty: Post-Divorce Grief Counseling (Adults & Children);
  Co-Parent Communications Counseling and Divorce Mediation.
  Publisher of the quarterly newsletter, "The Peaceful Co-Parent."
   
• G. Pat Stogner
  
  G. Pat Stogner, Med., L.M.F.T
  Bldg. 8, Suit 220, 1640 Powers Ferry Rd.
  Marietta, Ga. 30067
  County: Cobb
  Telephone: 770-956-1056 ext.223
  Fax: 770-956-1058
  Speciality: Psychotherapy services for individual adults and children
  (ages 8 and up). Hypnotherapy, men’s support groups.
   
• * Linda D. Tillman, PhD
  2004 Cliff Valley Way
  Atlanta, Georgia 30329
  County: DeKalb
  Telephone: (404) 728-0728
  Fax: (404) 634-7802
  Speakup2@bellsouth.net
  www.speakupforyourself.com
  Specialty: In my private practice I frequently work with women who are in the process of divorce. My own personal experience helps me to understand the trauma and the adjustment needed at this stressful time of a woman's life. I see women individually, run groups and do marital counseling.
   
• * Susan Tomichek, LPC
  1014 Canton Street
  Roswell, Georgia 30062
  County: Fulton/Cobb
  Telephone: (770) 425-7969
  setomichek@aol.com
  Specialty: Women's Issues Groups: Mid-Life; Body Image; Therapy Group & Parenting. My practice is limited to adults (women and men) in individual, couples and group counseling.
   
• Lynn Louise Wonders, LPC
  Founder & Director
  Marietta Counseling for Children & Adults, LLC
  2440 Sandy Plains Road, Bldg. 13 Suite 300
  Marietta, GA 30066
  404-455-5805
  770-971-9311
  www.lynnlouisewonders.com 
  www.mariettacounseling.com 
  Specialty: I provide professional counseling services for children and parents going through divorce. I utilize play therapy and filial therapy for children and families. I also provide parenting coaching through individual sessions, groups, and parenting seminars called "Parenting With Purpose."
  
  

• The Anxiety and Stress Management Institute
  1640 Powers Ferry Road, Bldg. 18, Suite 250
  Marietta, GA 30067
  County: Cobb
  Telephone: 770-953-0080 Ext. 302
  Fax: 770-953-0031
  DrBeaton@StressMgt.net
  www.StressMgt.net
  Specialty: We have a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and believe in treating the whole person. Our psychotherapists have expertise in anxiety and stress related disorders as well as many other specialties. We also offer nutritional counseling, hypnotherapy, massage, yoga, and biofeedback.
   
• Cobb County Office
  Mallard Cove
  1820 The Exchange - Suite 650
  Atlanta Georgia 30339-2018
  Ph: 770-541-1114 - Fax: 770-541-1116
   
• Metropolitan Counseling Services, Inc.
  Contact person: Kathie Thodeson, MS, LPC, Executive Director
  1900 Century Place, Suite 200
  Atlanta, Ga. 30345
  Telephone: 404-321-1794
  Fax: 404-321-1928
  khthodeson@aol.com
  www.metropolitancounselingservices.org
  Speciality: Metropolitan Counseling Services is dedicated to helping adults create positive change in their lives through affordable psychotherapy and counseling. This process fosters balance, self-respect, and healthy relationships. MCS offers individual, couples, and group therapy on a low-cost, sliding fee scale.
   
• Odyssey Family Counseling Center, Inc.
  3578 S. Fulton Avenue
  Hapeville, GA 30354
  Telephone: 404-669-3462
  Fax : 404-669-3957
  and
  4290 Memorial Drive, Suites C & D
  Decatur, GA 30032
  Phone: 404-294-0774
  Speciality: Agency provides high quality, professional counseling services to citizens of the greater metro Atlanta area, regardless of income. Odyssey respects the dignity and worth of all individuals and families and pledges to make services accessible to all socioeconomic groups. No one is denied service due to the inability to pay.



• Psychological Studies Institute PSI
  McCarty Building
  2055 Mt. Paran Road NW
  Atlanta, Ga. 30327-2921
  Telephone: 404-233-3949
  Toll-Free: 1-888-924-6774
  Specialty: PSI's mission involves supporting the Church by providing professional services and resources with which to confront life's challenges. We try to help people experience life in a peaceful and loving way.
  
  
• Rainbows
  Non Profit for children of divorce
  Telephone: 678-686-9655
   
• Sandy Springs Office and The House Next Door
  348 Mt. Vernon Highway NE
  Atlanta Georgia 30328-4139
  Telephone: 404-256-9797 - Fax: 404-256-3483
  
  
• Shalom Bayit (Peace in the Home) Program of JF&CS
  4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
  Atlanta, Ga. 30338
  Telephone: 770-677-9322 Wendy Lipshutz
  or 770-677-9349 Aleta Aaron
  Fax: 770-677-9400
  wlpshutz@jfcs-atlanta.org
  www.jfcs-atlanta.org
  Specialty: Support groups and individual counseling for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic/partner abuse (including physical, verbal, emotional, sexual abuse). Counseling and groups are free of charge for women who have experienced abuse.
   
• Summit Counseling Center
  2750 Old Alabama, Alpharetta, GA
  Telephone: (678) 893-5300
   
• The Link is a non-profit community counseling center which serves the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, offering short-term to long-term therapy. The Link is a comprehensive, non-profit counseling and psychotherapy center. Services are provided on a sliding-fee-scale basis when needed. No one is turned away due to inability to pay.
  
  

Disclaimer: The information contained in this Directory and on our site is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute legal advice. Visions Anew tries to provide quality information, but we make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained herein. As professional advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and laws are constantly changing, nothing provided herein should be used as a substitute for the advice of competent professionals. The professionals included herein provided the information in the Directory. Visions Anew does not warrant the validity of the information, nor does it guarantee the quality of the work product. The determination of the need for legal, financial, or psychological services and the choice of a qualified professional are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon self-proclaimed expertise. Visions Anew is not responsible for any material or information contained in the listings or provided by those listed.

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