I am a counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are facing life's challenges. I have experience helping young people cope with depression, anxiety, school stress, developing social skills, emotional regulation, a change in the family system, gender and sexuality exploration, personal identity development, adjusting to major life events, and substance abuse. I conduct both play therapy and talk therapy and take a client-centered approach in order to provide care that is tailored to each individual client.

Taylor can be reached at
taylor@gaiacounseling.com

I specialize in play therapy and person-centered counseling for children, adolescents and teens. I have experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, gender identity and emotional regulation, and am especially interested in working with autistic, ADHD, or LGBTQ+ populations.  I individualize my sessions to best help clients explore and understand themselves so that we can find the best ways to address clinical challenges. In my free time I enjoy painting, hikes and audio books.  I believe that through empowerment and understanding anyone can thrive. 

As a multilingual and multicultural counselor, my practice is deeply informed by my immigrant background from South America, which enhances my ability to connect with diverse clients. With a focus on supporting immigrant, refugee, and Latino communities, my passion lies in working with families and their children. Offering services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, I am dedicated to empowering children and adolescents to overcome obstacles, develop confidence, and reach their full potential.

Viviane can be reached at
viviane@gaiacounseling.com

I work with children, teens, and adults to process their experiences, express their emotions, and work towards their goals in counseling. When working with children, I utilize child-centered play therapy, incorporating therapeutic techniques into play - your child’s natural way of expressing themselves and processing the world. I particularly enjoy working with parents of children and teens with challenging, explosive, or oppositional behaviors.

Madeline can be reached at
madeline@gaiacounseling.com

Joanne Charles, APC

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I work with children and adolescents, working to address anxiety, depression, bullying, self-harming behaviors, low self -esteem, child abuse, sexual trauma, difficulty regulating emotions, and ADHD. I also love working with women across the life span around concerns such as motherhood and personal life balance, loss of identity, emotional burnout, and with BIPOC women, navigating professional settings and over performance challenges.

Joanne can be reached at joanne@gaiacounseling.com

I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.

Miranda can be reached at
miranda@gaiacounseling.com

Tamara Hamilton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose career has spanned more than three decades. For the past ten years, she has served on the administration team as school counselor and director of the Cliff Valley Institute at Cliff Valley School, a pre-K through 8 progressive independent school in Atlanta. Tamara is a frequent consultant and invited speaker regarding various child development topics.

Tamara can be reached at tamarah@gaiacounseling.com

I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I have experience collaborating with clients who present a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, relational problems, grief, and self-esteem. I offer an integrative, body-centered approach that is informed by neurobiology, mindfulness, and each unique client.

Elizabeth can be reached at
elizabeth@gaiacounseling.com

When life feels painful it’s easy to feel you are in it alone. You don’t have to be. Therapy is place where you can partner with someone who knows how to help you make your life better. I deeply believe in the healing power of connection and together we will explore how to build something new in your life in a way that honors who you are and how you work.

Colin can be reached at colin@gaiacounseling.com

Born in the US, raised in Japan, I enjoy bridging or exploring the East & West, the traditional & modern, the past, current and future, entry & exit points of life, the Yin and the Yang, the cycle and balance, and so on.  I am a trauma sensitive, Polyvagal informed, death positive, birth doula trained, mother of 4. I am an Empowerment, Embodiment & Holistic Breakthrough Coach, a Tapping Circle facilitator and regular workshop presenter on stress management at various campuses. 

Mitsuko can be reached at mitsuko@gaiacounseling.com

I chose this work because I believe that by helping children, parents, and families improve connection, communication, and a sense of belonging and safety, I can make a significant impact on our community’s mental health and overall well-being. I’m currently a student intern in my last year of the Master’s in Mental Health Counseling program at Antioch University New England. I hold a BA in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and through my love of literature and stories, I pay special attention to how different aspects of our own life stories can limit or expand our possibilities.

Carrie can be reached at carrie@gaiacounseling.com

Ann Marie is a dedicated graduate student intern in her second year of the Master's in Mental Health Counseling Art Therapy program at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. With over twenty years of experience as an educator, primarily at Cliff Valley School in Atlanta, she has transitioned from teaching to expressive arts therapy, driven by a deep commitment to helping children and young people explore feelings that cannot always be expressed through words. By emphasizing structure, safety, and creative freedom, she aims to create a therapeutic environment where her clients and their families feel empowered and understood.

Ann Marie can be reached at annmarie@gaiacounseling.com

I am also the Practice Manager here at Gaia Counseling & Wellness. In this role, I am dedicated to ensuring our client’s experience is one of ease and clarity.

Rebekah can be reached at rebekah@gaiacounseling.com