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Angie Heath, LCSW

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Angie L. Heath is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with adults. She received her Bachelors from UNC- Charlotte and her masters from University of Denver. Angie has worked in the mental health field for twenty years. Angie started in private psychotherapy practice in 2002 and, after a couple geographic moves, joined Dr. Mehmood to start Parkway Psychotherapy and Wellness, LLC in October 2014.

Angie Heath will help you feel comfortable instantly while helping you to hone in on the issues in your life that need to be addressed. The main treatment approaches Angie utilizes are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Dialectic Behavioral (DBT). Clients with Angie typically are struggling with depression, panic attacks or other anxiety issues, grief and loss, mood disorders, problematic behaviors, anger issues, ADD/ADHD, past abuse and traumas, or overwhelming stress. Angie is a LGBT affirming therapist. Angie Heath juggles a full-time practice while also being an active parent, a runner, tennis player, animal lover, and wife.

Contact phone: 770-807-2182
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angie@clinicalconversationsinc.com

Najam Mehmood, LPC

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Najam’s expertise lie in individual therapy, couples/marriage therapy, grief counseling & family counseling. Her medical background as a physician helps her work with clients who are experiencing physical illnesses leading to emotional problems and vice versa. Najam’s treatment model also includes CBT, DBT, Hypnotherapy & Meditation. She offers long term Psychoanalysis and clinical supervision.

Najam believes that knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom, that the mind, body and spirit are connected. When these four elements are imbalanced, we experience pain, discomfort, sadness and anxiety. Her therapeutic approach is holistic & psychoanalytic. Healing comes from within. Your journey with Najam will lead you to discover happiness, contentment and self fulfillment. Remember, the first step to having what you want is the courage to eliminate what you don’t. Personal growth does not occur when things are easy, it occurs when we face challenges.

Contact Phone: 770-598-9475

Kathryn Vaughn, LCSW

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Kathryn Vaughn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 18 years of working in the mental health counseling field with experience in addiction treatment, hospice, and community mental health.  Kathryn received her Bachelor of Psychology at San Francisco State University and her Master of Social Work at University of Georgia.

Kathryn’s clients are adults of all ages in the midst of major life transitions or who want to develop a more creative and fulfilling life. Kathryn believes that the power to change and heal lives innately with in each of us. She specializes in working with grief and loss, anxiety, stress, depression, and past childhood or adult trauma.

With curiosity, creativity, and compassion, Kathryn strives to provide a safe place to explore each client’s unique concerns, strengths, and therapeutic goals. She enjoys working with clients of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

In addition to traditional talk therapy and CBT/DBT, Kathryn is trained in and often utilizes  more experiential holistic approaches to therapy such as EMDR, Somatic (body) Experiencing, Focusing/Mindfulness, Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Psychodynamic Therapy).

Kathryn can be reached by phone 678-557-0934 or by secure email
https://sendsafe.to/Kathrynvaughn88@gmail.com

Andrea Petrus, LPC

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Andrea works with adult women that are looking to take the first step in their emotional healing journey. She also works with women that are in, or are considering, a life transition. Additionally, she works with women who are experiencing anxiety and depression, or may be struggling with other life issues that feel overwhelming.

Andrea creates a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients to feel heard, held, and supported. She helps her clients address the root cause of their emotional pain and behaviors to provide lasting healing. She also helps her clients build coping skills to create resilience.  She operates from a trauma-informed perspective.

Andrea received her Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from The Georgia Institute of Technology, and her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands.  She also has a decade of experience in corporate Human Resources.  In addition to being a therapist, Andrea is a mom to two boys and has a passion for health and wellness.

Andrea Petrus, MA, LPC
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 – 4:00
andrea.petrus.therapy@gmail.com| (762) 675-0075

 

Amy Almas, LCSW

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Amy is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and her Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She specializes in treating ages 12 and older. Amy began her career in mental health in 1996. She has worked in many different mental health areas which has allowed her to have a vast knowledge of the mental health system. She has worked in state psychiatric hospitals, private hospitals with both children and adults, emergency rooms, outpatient mental health centers with both children and adults, a crisis hotline, a Gwinnett County preschool and elementary school, a group private practice, and finally her own private practice, Almas Psychotherapy started in October of 2022. Amy provides in office treatment on Tuesdays but predominantly provides telehealth treatment.

Specialties: Amy has been in the mental health field for 27 years and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Amy also treats clients with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis and those struggling with peer relationships, life transitions, stress, and grief and loss. Amy utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help her clients reach their goals.

Hobbies: Amy has three boys and enjoys spending time with them. She enjoys traveling, going to the theater, listening to live music, spending time at the lake and outdoors, watching reality shows and football (Go Falcons, Tigers, Yellow Jackets, and Cavaliers!). Amy loves animals and has three dogs, Niki, Reese, and Finn.

amy.almaslcsw@gmail.com
almaspsychotherapy.com
678-640-3267

Debbie Granovsky, LCSW

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Debbie Granovsky, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy to adult individuals, couples, and groups. She has been helping clients for 24 years, including 17 years in private practice. Therapy is a collaborative effort – you pick your goals, and you and Debbie work as a team toward achieving them. Clients like her caring, honest, and interactive approach. Areas of expertise include: depression; anxiety; family conflict; parenting; relationships; grief and loss; stress management; marital, separation, and divorce; life cycle transitions (including empty nest, menopause, caring for elderly parents); addiction issues (including Recovery and 12 step work); Gay, Lesbian, Bi relationships.

Debbie’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University (Atlanta) and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Georgia. 10 + years of Membership in AAP , American Academy of Psychotherapists.

Debbie Granovsky, LCSW
dg30080@yahoo.com
debbiegranovsky.com
404-275-9658