Starting therapy can feel intimidating and vulnerable—it takes immense courage to seek support, especially from someone you don’t yet know. My goal is to demystify and destigmatize the therapy process so we can walk together toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. In our work, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing and identify what might be keeping you stuck. You’ll be met with warmth, curiosity, and compassion as we co-create a space that honors your full, intersectional self and empow...
Kimberly Swanson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2018. Kimberly has several years of experience working with families with anxiety, depression, PSTD, and other life stressors ranging from coping with a chronic illness to going through relationship issues. Her approach to counseling is to guide and help you determine the best approach for improving your well-being. Kimberly tends to use person-centered, solution-focused, along with cognitive-behaviora...
Lenissa has a bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology and had completed her master's degree in Clinical Social Work at the Smith College School for Social Work. Moreover, she as a post-graduate training in Psychoanalysis and Mental Health. Lenissa is also a certified Play Therapist. Lenissa is a committed person, with a proactive and engaging clinical approach. She believes that her learned listening skills combined with her intrinsic empathetic qualities, collaborate to establish a truly and d...
Ester Pulliam is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Georgia who has been practicing since 2013. Ester is passionate about her profession and is a good listener. Ester enjoys working together with clients and encourages them to actively participate in their care, as well as their key family members. Outside of work, Ester enjoys traveling to experience other cultures, reading, gardening, meditating, and taking long walks....
My nursing career started in 1980 from Nigeria, where I worked in all areas of nursing. Moved to the United States in 1984, I was in Los Angeles, California for 10 years, and in 1994 I relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. In 1997, I focused mainly on mental health conditions in our state psychiatry hospital, later transition to the Federal level at the Atlanta VA mostly with the adult populations. I consider myself a compassionate and caring individual with a special passion for those who serve our na...
Enika McClain is a Certified Dual Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner, who has been practicing nursing for 21 years. She graduated from Albany Technical College with a degree in Licensed Practical Nursing in 2001. She then received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Albany State University in 2006. In 2017 she attained a Masters of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Family Nurse practitioner from South University. In August 2021 she received her Post Master's Ps...
Lovelyne Joseph, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC Lovelyne Joseph is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Georgia who has been practicing since 2019. She earned a BSN from Remington College of Nursing, an MSN and FNP from South University, and a PMHNP from Florida State University. Lovelyne is certified to provide comprehensive mental health services to ages across the lifespan. Her goal is to provide patients with evidence based, dignified, and compassionate psychiatric mental heal...
Dolapo "Dola" Abiodun, DNP, PMHNP Dr. Dola Abiodun is a doctorate prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with an expertise in treating depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, personalities disorder, Bipolar 1 & 2 disorder, ADHD, substance and alcohol use disorder and schizoaffective disorders. She is also an adjunct faculty professor at University of Massachusetts, Global, Irvine, California and Liberty University in Virginia, USA. Dr. Abiodun completed her first Bachelo...
About Lisa Rodgers, MATS, MEd, LPC Lisa's specialties consist of mental health disorders, Pastoral/ Christian Counseling, adjustment and life transitioning issues and career counseling. She believes that people experience a myriad of problems in life that may be difficult to understand or cope with. During these times of challenges, she offers care, support and solutions to help patients cope with their obstacles. She also offers an environment that is conducive for healing and growth....
Brian Santiago is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2018. The decision to pursue therapy takes so much bravery! Brian hopes to honor such efforts by providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you and he can explore your past/present issues to provide insight into feelings and behaviors. This process lays the groundwork for reaching a place of greater fulfillment. Brian's experience and training allow him the ability to work with children, adol...
Shaquita Florence is a Therapist in Georgia who has been practicing since 2021. She has a Master's Degree from Walden University. Shaquita believes in meeting a client where they are. She assists in understanding of the whole person and working towards their individual goals. Outside of work, Shaquita enjoys crocheting, karaoke, and road trips....
Hardie Tatman is a Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing with LifeStance since 2014. She graduated from Washington and Lee University with a degree in psychology and completed her BSN (magna cum laude) and MSN (magna cum laude) at Emory University. In college, Hardie was involved in honor council, student government and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and Omicron Delta Kappa the National Leadership Honor Society. Hardie believes in a patient-centered...
I am a compassionate, responsible and experienced board certified psychiatrist. After graduated from Xiangya School of Medicine China, I worked at UT Southwestern Medical Center conducting neuroscience projects. I then completed my psychiatric resident training in Delaware Psychiatric Center and Emory University. I have acquired diverse clinic experience through the past 10 years working in different settings, including outpatient clinics and inpatient units with patients from diverse ethnic and...
Brenda Hailey, Therapist Brenda Hailey obtained her master's degree from Mercer University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her previous experience includes working at Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences. Brenda sees adolescents and adults individually as well as groups. She enjoys working with a wide range of behavioral health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, and substance use disorders. Brenda utilizes an integrative approach specially designed to meet each individu...
Hi, I’m Nikoleta! I’m an international doctoral student from Greece, and for the past seven years I’ve called the U.S. home—living in both the Northeast and the South. Before pursuing psychology, I was a Division I athlete, an experience that gave me first-hand insight into body image struggles and the stigma surrounding mental health across different systems and communities. I’m passionate about uplifting and centering voices that have historically been excluded, both within my own communit...
My experiences as a queer, transgender man from the South inform how I move through the world and how I work with clients. I understand the challenges and inherent stress of navigating institutional, educational, and family systems that fail to make space for all identities and backgrounds. My approach is grounded in anti-oppressive and culturally affirming principles and I enjoy working with individuals of all backgrounds. I aim to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space where cli...
Lyle Cason is a certified Physician Assistant who joined LifeStance Health in January 2017. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Behavior from the College of Public Health at the University of Georgia. Afterward, he completed his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at South University in Tampa, Florida where he graduated with highest honors. Lyle believes in providing compassionate care for all and treating each client he sees as a unique i...
Adaobi Ofoma, PhD., is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated from Capella University with a doctoral degree in General Psychology and a concentration in Community Counseling from Argosy University. "? Dr. Adaobi believes that the overall wellbeing of an individual encompasses an inner sense of purpose, self-control, and a meaningful existence. She believes each client is unique and stives to provide guidance to help...
Vesna earned her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May 2019. Vesna has experience working with people suffering from post-trauma symptoms, obsessive-compulsive disorders, addictions, eating disorders, and other impulse control issues. She believes that everyone - even those who feel out of control or "lost" in their symptoms - already have the knowledge and skills they need in order to work through problems. Vesna sees her primary task as guiding people so they can discover...
Your identity and your history have shaped you to be unique and compassionate. However, living in a world that is neurotypical and steeped in systemic oppression has taken its toll on you. For those of us with marginalized identities, we have to expend so much energy to navigate a world that wasn't built for us. You are caught in the conflict of loving your identity while also trying to conform to an external environment for survival. You want to navigate your time in school sucessfully in a way...