North Metro Psychological Services
Counseling and assessment services in Marietta, GA
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Providers

 

Providers

Dr. Lisa Korey, Psy.D., CCH, ASDCS, CIMHP
Clinical Director, Assessment Coordinator and Specialist

  • Licensed Psychologist in the state of Georgia

  • Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Spanish with Honors from Georgia State University

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Georgia School of Professional Psychology

  • Doctoral Internship at Carroll County School District

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Assessment

  • Worked as a staff psychologist and assessment coordinator at Georgia Institute of Technology (GA Tech), with a focus on diagnostic assessment and counseling for college students with ADHD, learning disabilities, Autism, anxiety, depression, relational problems, other psychological concerns

  • Worked with Disability Services in school settings and is knowledgeable about educational accommodations as afforded by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for academic settings elementary school through university level, and standardized testing, such as SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, and the Bar examination

  • Experienced in school, community mental health, university, and private practice settings

  • Extensive experience and expertise in neurodivergent psychological assessment of children and adults for ADHD/ADD, Autism, and Learning Disabilities

  • Specializes in Neurodiversity Affirming assessment and counseling of autistic adult individuals, with a specific neurodivergent affirming approach to those who identify as female at birth

  • Informed in Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) sensitive assessments

  • Trained and experienced in Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised, ADI-R

  • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist

  • Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider

  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

  • Member of Georgia Psychological Association (GPA)

  • Licensed for Online Telehealth Services in Arizona, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

  • Dr. Korey is an out-of-state telehealth provider for the state of FL: http://www.flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/


 

Dr. Bonnie Smith, Ph.D., Therapist and Assessment Specialist

  • Doctoral degree in School Psychology from the University of Tennessee

  • Predoctoral Internship at Munroe-Meyer Institute in Omaha, Nebraska

  • Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of

    Tennessee

  • Bachelor of Art degrees in Psychology and Elementary Exceptional Student

    Education from Flagler College

  • Specializes in Neurodiversity Affirming psychological assessments for a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges as well as autism, ADHD, PDA profile, learning disabilities, intellectual, and developmental disabilities

  • Trained and experienced in Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule,

    Second Edition (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-

    R)

  • Experienced in working with parents and families to utilize behavioral

    strategies to improve sleep, feeding, compliance, and problematic

    behaviors

  • Experienced in social skills building and transition planning for

    neurodivergent children and young adults

  • Experienced in utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to treat

    individuals with specific phobias and anxiety

  • Extensive knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI)/Multi-Tiered

    System of Supports (MTSS), 504 Plan, and Individualized Education Plan

    (IEP) processes in schools, including consultation with teachers and school

    teams


 

Dr. Mackenzie Suttles, Ph.D., CRC, LPC
Therapist

  • Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia

  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

  • Bachelors of Art in Rehabilitation Services and Disabilities Studies from Auburn University

  • Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University

  • Doctorate in Counseling Education and Practice from Georgia State University

  • Experienced in school, community mental health, university and private practice settings

  • Specializes in counseling with children, adolescents, adults, and couples who are Neurodivergent, including ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, and Learning Disabilities

  • Trained in social skills building, career exploration and healthy relationships for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Certified in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

  • Certified in PEERS® Social Skills Training program

  • Utilizes a creative and tailored approach including play-therapy, expressive-art interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness

  • Member of the National Council for Rehabilitation Education

  • Member of the American Counseling Association

  • Member of the Associate for Counselor Education and Supervision


 

Dr. Jessi Langley, Psy.D., Therapist and Group Coordinator

  • Masters in Clinical Psychology from The Georgia School of Professional Psychology

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

  • Graduated with Academic Distinction and Honors: Cum Laude, Distinction in Psychology, Jerry D. Lehman Award for Outstanding Psychology Major, Psi Chi-International Academic Honors Society in Psychology, and Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

  • Doctoral Internship at Florida State University - University Counseling Center

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Georgia - Counseling and Psychiatric Services at the University Health Center

  • Several years experience in a university counseling setting after successful completion of a Postdoctoral Fellowship

  • Extensive experience in Group Therapy and Outreach

  • Certified in PEERS® Social Skills Training program

  • Experienced in providing neurodivergent affirming individual counseling, as well as career counseling to adolescents and adults with ADHD, autism, generalized and social anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, obsessive-compulsive and related symptoms, life transitions, and personality disorders

  • Experienced in running interpersonal, social anxiety, and healing after-loss groups for young adults

  • Uses a Person-Centered Theoretical foundation for treatment to provide empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard to all clients. Dr. Langley uses integrative interventions, including cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, mindfulness, and solution-focused interventions, to meet client needs

  • Member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association

  • Member of the American Psychological Association

 

 

Courtney Cheek, LCSW, Therapist

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia and Tennessee

  • Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Studio Art with Honors from Piedmont University

  • Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Georgia

  • Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy

  • Graduate apprenticeship with the VA, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Experienced in acute care, school, community mental health, and private practice settings

  • Experienced in providing Trauma-informed care

  • Specializes in counseling children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, autism, behavioral problems, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and life transitions

  • Trained in social skills building, PTSD and combat related support, ADHD and related behavioral issues, parental skills and conflict, and marriage and family therapy

  • Incorporates the following approaches as appropriate and tailored for each client: Strength Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior techniques (DBT), Reality Therapy, Family Systems, Attachment, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, and creative approaches to include play-therapy and expressive-art interventions.


 

Silas Wheeler, M.A. NCC, LAPC
Therapist

  • Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and

    Nationally Certified Counselor

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP) from Liberty University

  • Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Research and Counseling

  • Experienced in counseling and coaching individual adolescents, teens, and adults, and couples

  • Experienced working with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, Autism, ADHD, neurodivergence, lifestyle and career transitions, anger management, self-esteem, and with those who are feeling lost in life

  • Offers in-person and virtual sessions

  • Committed to providing a warm, empathetic, and supportive approach to therapy

  • Utilizes a holistic and integrative approach including Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Experienced with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills

  • Member of the American Counseling Association


 

Lizzy Wingate, Ed. S., M.S., NCC, LAPC
Therapist

  • Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and
    Nationally Certified Counselor

  • Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Bachelors of Arts in Sociology
    with Honors from the University of Georgia (UGA)

  • Masters in Education in Professional Counseling with Honors from the
    University of Georgia (UGA)

  • Specialist of Education Degree in School Counseling from Valdosta
    State University

  • Experienced in counseling children, adolescents, parents/families, and adults

  • Specializes in working with children and adolescents with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, Conduct Disorders, ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and Learning Disabilities

  • Certified School Counselor with years of experience in several Metro Atlanta school districts

  • Extensive knowledge and experience with the Response to Intervention (RTI)/Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), 504, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes in schools

  • Incorporates several evidence-based therapeutic approaches to meet
    the client's specific needs

  • Member of the American School Counseling Association

  • Member of the American Counseling Association


 

Allie Collins, M.S., LAPC, Therapist

  • Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia

  • Masters of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University

  • Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Gender Studies from Middle Tennessee State University 

  • Experienced in school, community mental health, and private practice settings

  • Specializes in counseling children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, relationship difficulties, and life transitions

  • Utilizes the following approaches tailored to each client and their individual needs: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Person-Centered, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and creative approaches including play-therapy and expressive-art interventions

  • Member of Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia

  • Member of the American Counseling Association


 

Jazmin Eaves, M.Ed., ADHD-CCSP, ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider and Neurodevelopmental Coach

  • Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Oglethorpe University

  • Masters in Secondary Education from Johns Hopkins University

  • Teach for America Metro Atlanta Alumni

  • Tenured special education teacher and administrator

  • Experienced in supporting individuals who are neurodivergent, including ADHD, Autism, and Learning Disorders

  • Experienced in providing executive function, ADHD and academic coaching and support for teens and adults

  • Utilizes an individualized and collaborative approach to enhance adaptive daily living skills and goal directed behavior

  • Member of the Leadership for Educational Equity organization

  • Offers Parent Coaching

    Tailored support for parents of students under age 12, providing strategies and systems to help manage child’s daily tasks, schoolwork, and routines, with a focus on creating customized solutions to support your child's growth and success at home and in school