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Karen Michael, MA, LPC, NCC – Currently accepting new clients with same week availability.

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. As an Atlanta-based counselor, I believe that every person can benefit from compassionate, skilled therapeutic support, especially during seasons of stress, transition, or pain.

Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, career stress, low self-esteem, trauma, substance use concerns, or simply feeling stuck during a life transition, therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and begin moving forward with intention. Together, we’ll create a therapeutic partnership and a personalized plan that is tailored to you, your needs, your goals, and your lived experience.

I currently offer virtual counseling sessions, making it easier to access support from wherever you are.

I have worked with clients across the lifespan from children and teens to now exclusively working with adults and I specialize in anxiety, relationships, and trauma. My approach is humanistic and deeply client-centered, meaning the focus is always on you, not the therapist. I believe healing happens within a safe, trusting relationship, and that sense of safety is the foundation of every therapeutic alliance I build.

When working with children, I use child-centered play therapy, honoring the truth that play is a child’s natural language. With adolescents and teens, I combine talk therapy with creative expression using activities such as games, art, or music to help them communicate in ways that feel natural and engaging. With adults, our work is collaborative, thoughtful, and paced to support lasting change.

Before becoming a counselor, I spent many years in Human Resources Leadership. This second career allows me to bring a unique and valuable perspective to my work particularly for clients navigating demanding careers, high expectations, burnout, and the challenge of balancing professional success with personal well-being. I understand firsthand the pressures of high-performance environments and the toll they can take.

My educational background includes a Bachelor of General Studies in Communication, Management, and Psychology from the University of Michigan–Dearborn and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the School for Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Atlanta. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCH).

My advanced training includes the Gottman Method (Level 2) for couples counseling, PREPARE/ENRICH for premarital work, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—considered the gold standard treatment for anxiety and OCD—play therapy for children, and ongoing post-master’s training in Trauma Stress Studies through The Trauma Research Foundation. I am also an active member of the NBCC, ACA, A4PT, and LPCGA.

Above all, my commitment is to meet you with care, respect, and compassion. I strive to be both a safe haven where fears and challenges can be openly explored and a collaborative partner who helps clarify goals, navigate obstacles, and support your growth and healing. Together, we’ll work toward restoring the balance, connection, joy, and sense of fulfillment you want in your life.

I am currently offering virtual sessions only.

You don’t have to do this alone. When you’re ready, I invite you to reach out and take the next step.

 

Olga Marshall, LCSW- Currently accepting new clients with same week availability.

Olga Marshall - Atlanta Counselor

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. Over the years, I’ve worked in private practice as well as a variety of treatment settings, including serving as a Clinical Director, where I supported both clients and clinicians through complex mental health needs. These experiences have given me a deep, practical understanding of care at every level, and have shaped the thoughtful, steady approach I bring to my work today. I earned my degree from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and integrate both professional training and real-world experience into each session.

At the heart of my approach is the belief that healing happens through genuine human connection. I strive to create a warm, safe, and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourself—without fear of judgment. While I bring clinical knowledge and leadership experience into our work together, I see therapy as a collaborative process built on trust, honesty, and meaningful conversation.

I use a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Therapy, always tailoring sessions to meet your unique needs. My focus is on helping you feel supported and understood as you navigate difficult moments and move toward growth, clarity, and balance.

I have extensive experience working with diverse individuals, including those who may have felt hesitant or discouraged by past therapy experiences. Building trust and rapport is central to my work, and I consider it an honor to walk alongside my clients—celebrating their progress, supporting them through challenges, and helping them reconnect with their own strength and resilience.

Mikela Hallmark, MS, LPC – Founder

 

It is my joy to serve this community. I tend to see a lot of high achievers who set unrealistic and demanding expectations of themselves. While they long to reach their personal goals, they find themselves experiencing anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. My clients would describe me as someone who works with them to release judgment and care for themselves while pursuing their passions.

In terms of experience, I worked in business before becoming a counselor, and that helps me connect with some of my clients who might achieve in this area. And, I’ve been a counselor for around thirteen years, serving in various capacities in residential treatment, clinical leadership and administration, and in private practice. I’ve received training in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, ERP for anxiety and OCD, EFT for couples counseling, treating affairs for couples, attachment based trauma treatment, treating depression and anxiety counseling, and more. I am also trained in Gottman Method (Level 3) which is for couples therapy, and certified in EMDR which is an incredible trauma treatment. I’m a licensed professional counselor in Georgia, and a licensed mental health counselor in Florida.

I am passionate about avoiding judgment, exploring practical solutions, and helping you explore feelings and some of the more complicated things in life that don’t necessarily have easy solutions (which can seem like an impractical approach for some of my high achievers.) But that’s okay, we work with it all.

Currently accepting new clients.

 

 

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