Abigail Kreisinger is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2022. She obtained her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University, and she also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Art and Art History from Oglethorpe University. Her past experience includes working with people in treatment for substance use disorders. She enjoys working with adults who experience general life anxiety, social anxiety, and struggle with life's tra...
Shanae Benito is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with a Master?s degree in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health from Adams State University, graduating with a commendable 3. 8 GPA. She holds the esteemed title of National Certified Counselor (NCC) and is a distinguished member of Chi Sigma Iota, the premier international academic honor society for counseling practitioners, educators, and students. Specializing in addressing a spectrum of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depress...
Tamara McNeil is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2018. Tamara specializes in addressing women?s and men?s issues, including anger management, in addition to guiding individuals and couples through various challenges such as recovery from infidelity, parental hurt, navigating identity issues, and overcoming stagnant feelings. Tamara provides a supportive and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their experiences, develop effective coping ...
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...
Millini works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Millini believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address tho...
Azeezat A. Samuel is a board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry and mental health. She holds a Master of Nursing degree from Walden University and is board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She began her training earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing. She went on to her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. After graduating she worked as a Nurse Practi...
Antoinette Theodore is a board-certified Physician Assistant with a Certificate of Added Qualifications specialization in Psychiatry. Her experience includes outpatient medication management, inpatient (dual diagnosis) treatment, and drug and alcohol treatment. Areas of special interest include depression, anxiety, panic, ADHD, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Initial Evaluations, and Electroconvulsive Therapy Initial Evaluations. Antoinette is...
Connor Thornton is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Master's in Education with a Major in Counselor Education and a Concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Connor is able to best support her clients by developing relationships. These relationships foster a supportive and safe space for clients to process their emotions and understand themselves more fully. Through the therapeutic relationship, Connor and the clients ...
Courtney Matthews is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Columbia International University and a Master's of Art in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University. Courtney provides compassion and care through the process of helping clients achieve their mental health goals and alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety. She utilizes evidence-based therapy including CBT and ACT...
Jasmine Young has successfully completed 17 years of nursing and psychiatry has become her passion. She is skilled in delivery, genius, quality, and patient-centered care. Graduated from Georgia State University Suma Cum Laude in December 2018 and works to reduce the stigma associated with mental health disorders in the community, at church, and in my sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, INC....
What if you woke up tomorrow and found yourself living your life the way you want? What would change? Nicole utilizes her clinical knowledge and professional expertise to aid clients in their journey. She honors the right of a client to take an active role in therapy. In her work with youth, this philosophy translates to creating individualized goals that emphasize the young person's unique strengths. No one lives a perfect life, but creating a more balanced life is possible. Nicole graduated fr...
I developed a passion for caring for others at a very young age and knew very early on in life that I wanted to be a healthcare provider. I have experience as a medical/surgical nurse and also have many years of experience as a critical care nurse. However, throughout my years of nursing, I developed a love for psychiatry and decided to pursue an advanced nursing degree specializing in psychiatry. I truly enjoy helping people feel better mentally, physically, and emotionally....
Catherine works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Catherine believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address...
Shashank Jha, M. B. B.S. (Educational commission for foreign medical graduate certified by Association of American Medical Colleges(AAMC), F. N. P. (Board certified), P. M. H. N. P. (Board certified), is a double-boarded, across-the-lifespan mental health nurse practitioner who practices psychiatry in Atlanta, GA since 2015. He began his career in healthcare practicing primary care and psychiatry in India in 1994. Shashank Jha practiced medicine in India for almost fourteen years before moving t...
Darin Williams is Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing since 2019. He graduated from Georgia College & State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Walden University with a Master of Science in Nursing with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification. Darin believes in providing patient-centered, holistic care to his clients. Darin Williams has been a mental health nurse for over 21 years. He has been working with patie...
Audline is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of South Alabama. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adults,18 years and above. Audline possess strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She adheres to evidence based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observat...
Meah is an advocate for individuals and families impacted by mental illness. She has several years of behavioral health experience working in various settings. In these settings, Meah used her experience, commitment, and dedication, to deliver culturally competent care to ensure everyone was treated with respect and dignity. Meah enjoys spending time with her family....
Chinyere Okonkwo is a dual board-certified and experienced Nurse Practitioner in Georgia who has been practicing since 2017. She obtained her Bachelor's in nursing at Brenau University in 2011. She considered it necessary to further her education as a Family/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2017 and 2021 respectively as she believes in holistic, and patient centered approach. Chinyere is thorough, culturally competent, empathetic, and attentive to her patients. Her previous experience includes ...
Shakera Hawkins is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Georgia who has been practicing since 2021. She graduated from Mercer University's School of Medicine where she earned a Master of Family Therapy degree. Shakera helps her clients by placing intent focus on cultivating a genuine therapeutic relationship where they feel safe to show up authentically and honestly. Sharing private and painful details can be difficult so this is especially important to her. Shakera centers and...
Krisi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Augusta University. After two decades of owning her own business, she decided to pursue her passion for working in the field of mental health. Taking her life and educational experiences into consideration, she is committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. Kristi began as an intern at LifeStance and had the opportunity to work with a ...