Our Team

Kirsten is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over a decade of experience in clinical practice and leadership. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress. Kirsten’s therapeutic approach is warm and accepting. She meets clients where they are yet challenges them towards growth . She is well-versed in cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Kirsten is also currently pursuing certifications in ADHD treatment, Autism treatment, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma. She believes that giving a healthy, supportive and positive work culture will lead to best care for the clients, the clinicians, their families and their communities.

Leah Dennison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, interpersonal issues, grief, anger management, and major life transitions with a commitment to fostering greater insight and developing new coping skills. She is currently pursuing a Perinatal Mental Health Certification to offer expert support to those struggling with postpartum difficulties. Leah uses a broad, empirically-based approach tailored to each client’s needs. Her most-utilized interventions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Grief Counseling, Dialectical Behavior Therapy approaches, and Motivational Interviewing. Leah values a transparent and collaborative therapeutic relationship, ensuring that client ideas and preferences are integral to the treatment process. She is excited to work with clients to achieve their goals and make lasting, positive changes. Leah is a kind, patient, insightful and supportive therapist who brings a wealth of experience to her approach. She is also on staff with the Social Work program at FSU which allows her to stay on top of best practices of evidence based care.   Ages Leah works with: 18+

Shelley is a professional counselor with over 10 years of experience working with various ethnic and racial backgrounds, cultures, political affiliations, genders, sexualities, and spiritual beliefs. Shelley specializes in treating depression, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, abuse, relationships, domestic violence as well as various forms of addiction. Shelley’s therapeutic approach is down-to-earth, laid back, friendly and accepting. She understands that everyone’s struggle is different, that you are the expert in your own life and she is here to walk through it with you. Shelley has been described as kind, funny, empathetic, witty and authentic. “We all have our struggles and I am here to walk through it with you. I love working with my clients to come up with practical, creative solutions to the issues that brought them to therapy. I love helping people realize their potential and that they are beyond capable of being their best selves. I can't wait to work together to achieve your goals and become that happier, healthier, best version of yourself!” Ages: 12 and up

Nurah is a Licensed Master Social Worker and working on her PhD. She has experience working with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, major life transitions, and grief. Her areas of focus include intergenerational and childhood trauma. Survivors of narcissistic and psychological abuse, women’s issues, BIPOC wellness, and supporting LGBTQ+ communities. Her therapeutic approach is strengths-based, person-centered, holistic, and trauma informed. Nurah has been described as warm, insightful, and compassionate. She is skilled at accepting people where they are while encouraging motivation toward desired change. “I hope to facilitate empathy for the past, recognition of the present, and tools to empower your future. Our collaboration will reflect compassion, consciousness, and cultural responsiveness, along with insights into the self and multiple worldviews. In sessions, expect a foundation of open-minded acceptance to foster self-understanding and practical, actionable, strategies to assist your journey to serenity.” Ages: 18+ Nurah accepts BCBS-GA, Aetna, and Georgia Medicare. We are happy to provide you with an invoice to submit to your insurance. The rate per session is $95.

Richard (Rick) Soper, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of therapeutic experience. Rick firmly believes in the transformative power of nurturing individual talents and positive attributes to overcome any obstacle. With a diverse toolkit of Strengths-Based Techniques and Cognitive Therapies (CBT, CT-R), he delivers personalized, efficient and effective care. Rick brings an extensive background in addressing various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and low self-esteem. His specialized training in CT-R, an innovative approach to traditional CBT, offers hope for those who have previously found therapy ineffective in treating their depression. Rick invites patients to explore, process, and experience personal growth by creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment. Although initial sessions may feel structured, the journey unfolds into engaging conversations, fostering insights, and building essential skills for lasting change.