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Timothy Aycock

zuul_eye — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:51:50 +0000

Timothy Aycock

PhD, Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Aycock views life as most invigorating when we fully discover and use our unique giftedness. Whether we are children, adolescents or adults, we become most alive when we remove or minimize barriers that mask our talents. Anxiety, depression, explosiveness and disorganization can cloud our perspective. Troublesome memories may also surface and impede our journey. Dr. Aycock enjoys facilitating the growth of individuals and families and watching them soar.

Areas of Specialization

Cognitive-behavioral therapy to manage the behavior of children and adolescents (ADHD, oppositional behavior, strong-willed children)

Brain-based approaches to diminish the effects of traumatic experiences for children and adults

Empowerment techniques to remove obstacles to personal growth by reducing anxiety and depressive feelings.

Dr. Aycock is highly trained in the Cortina Method (TCM), which he applies to treat PTSD and traumatic memories (https://michaelcortina.com/the-cortina-method/).

Education & Experience

Licensed psychologist since 1995

PhD in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University

MS in Community Counseling from Georgia State University

Diploma integrating psychology and theology from the Psychological Studies Institute (recently re-named Richmont Graduate University)

BA in Psychology from Tennessee Temple University

Personal

Prior to joining A New Start Counseling Center, Dr. Aycock served for three years as Director of Counseling at John Brown University and completed his internship at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. When not in the office he enjoys Pickleball, snow skiing and clowning around.

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Dorothy Cerezola

zuul_eye — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 12:53:09 +0000

Dorothy Cerezola

LCSW

Licensed since 1995, Dorothy’s practice includes assisting children, adolescents and adults with a variety of problems.

Areas of Specialization

Anxiety and panic attacks

Parenting strategies for behavior management

Marriage counseling and blended family issues

Divorce and grief counseling

Alcohol/substance abuse and addiction

Attention Deficit Disorder

Codependency issues

Anger and stress management

Education & Experience

A licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years

Received her Master’s degree in social work from Fordham University at Lincoln Center in New York

She has been affiliated with A New Start Counseling Center since 2003

In addition to her psychotherapy position, Dorothy served as a CARE (Children at Risk in Education) Advisory Board Member to the Fayette County School system. Dorothy utilizes her Christian faith within her practice as well as her background in competitive athletics. Her athletic career has consisted of competitive athletics in basketball, volleyball, softball and tennis. Dorothy uses a straight-forward, “tell it like it is” style to maintain a working partnership with her clients. In her spare time, Dorothy enjoys family time with her husband and their three young adult children, attending sporting events, tennis and the outdoors

Personal

In her spare time, Dorothy enjoys family time with her husband and their three young adult children, attending sporting events, tennis and the outdoors. Her Golden Retriever, Romeo, also holds a special place in her heart as well as in her daily activities.

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Iris Cleveland

zuul_eye — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:53:40 +0000

Iris Cleveland

LCSW

Iris Cleveland establishes therapeutic alliances with unconditional positive regard, sensitivity and compassion for all clients served. She supports and assists those seeking to identify and/or clarify their vision of ‘next steps’ needed for moving toward their desired future. With extensive background experience in Intensive Family Intervention (IFI), Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT), Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), she has utilized these and a variety of other evidence-based interventions over the course of 20+ years, with a wide range of clients including children, adolescents and adults. She believes that we all share a degree of woundedness, which requires tenderness, healing time and focused therapeutic attention, all of which she provides with empathy and gentleness, always meeting the client wherever they are on their life’s journey.

Areas of Specialization

Anxiety

Depression

Childhood sexual abuse

Child/Adolescent behavioral issues

Family Life cycle concerns

Adoption-related challenges and adjustment

Crisis intervention

Grief support

Adjustment to life transitions

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Caregiver support

Parent-Child conflict resolution

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1995

MA Clinical Psychology – Georgia State University

MSW University of Georgia

BA Duke University

PERSONAL

Iris enjoys learning, laughing and growing.

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Rachel Hopkins

Tim Aycock — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 20:55:26 +0000

Rachel Hopkins

MS, CRC

Rachel Hopkins is a Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor who works with children,
adolescents, adults, and seniors to support individuals through life transitions,
process grief, and find meaning in life’s choices. Rachel also believes grief
and loss is not always physical – we grieve loss of hope, loss of identity, loss
of expectations, etc. Using an Acceptance and Commitment approach, Rachel
is here to help clients enjoy the present moment and receive thoughts and
feelings without judgment. By confronting and working through difficult
emotions, versus avoiding or dwelling on them, the focus can be turned to
healing and setting intentional goals.

Areas of Specialization

Adjustment Issues
Depression and Anxiety
School/Work Stress Management
Addictions

Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
End of Life Care and Legacy Building
Personal and Spiritual Growth
Physical Illness, Health and Wellness

Education & Experience

Masters of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from Fort
Valley State University
Certified Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor (C.R.C)
Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Human Services from Gordon State College
Associates of Science (A.S.) in Childhood/Special Education and
Development from Gordon State College

Personal

Prior to joining A New Start Counseling Center, Rachel worked as a
Rehabilitation Counselor with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation after
completing her internship with an intensive outpatient facility treating
coexisting substance use and mental health issues in young adults. Rachel
completed her practicum with a private practice specializing in chronic illness
treatment.
Additionally, Rachel has taught Montessori as a certified teacher (American
Montessori Society), specializing in infants and toddlers.
When she’s free, Rachel can usually be found working on her artwork,
spending time with her pets, or backpacking in a national park.

Yoko enjoys tea ceremony, Zen gardening, hiking and classical music in her leisure time.

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Susan May

Tim Aycock — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:58:47 +0000

Susan May

PhD, Licensed Psychologist

For over 25 years Dr. May has utilized a range of strategies to help individuals, couples, and families effectively address their life stressors, crises, and transitions in a manner that heals and empowers. The year 2020 ushered in a complex world demanding change in ways previously unimaginable. Life as we knew it came to a grinding halt, sparking disorientation, apprehension, and uncertainty atop preexisting challenges for many. Dr. May’s depth and range of professional and personal experience provide her with a keen understanding and a unique lens through which to help those of all ages who may be seeking to attain emotional health, meet school or work expectations and maintain healthy relationships while in the context of personal and societal challenges.

Areas of Specialization

Family reunification and co-parenting challenges

Family crisis evaluation and strategic intervention

Couples grappling with intimacy, infidelity, infertility, roles, and expectations

Pre- and post-adoption adjustment/pre-and post-divorce adjustment

Youth coping with school demands, peer relationships and adult expectations

Stress management for scholar-athletes and their parents

Thriving in the face of depression, anxiety, trauma, and loss

Intergenerational family and adult sibling conflict

Career-Family balance and effectiveness

Education & Experience

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The City University of New York

Master’s in Clinical Psychology from The City University of New York

B.S. in Psychology and Education from Mount Holyoke College

Licensed in Georgia and New York

Personal

Dr. May, like others, has faced profound loss over the past two years. These experiences have reinforced her humility, family values, and fascination with the powers that lie within to heal, improve, evolve, and impact. A proud mom and grandmother, and a tennis enthusiast, Dr. May also enjoys reaching larger audiences in public speaking engagements and as an on-air specialist in media outlets.

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Joshua Mustain

zuul_eye — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:56:58 +0000

Joshua Mustain

MA, LPC, NCC

Josh Mustain, L.P.C., approaches psychotherapy and counseling as a collaboration between himself and those with whom he works. Josh believes that the possibility of actualizing some of the changes that many of us desire in our lives comes from the power that is inherent in the counseling relationship and in the sharing of common goals within that relationship. In his private practice, Josh aims to aid individuals in minimizing stress in its many forms, discover methods that serve to reduce anxiety-based symptoms, disrupt depressive mood-based behaviors and beliefs, instill competency with regard to emotional regulation, and uncover the ways that previous adverse or traumatic experiences continue to inform one’s reality. Josh’s clinical experience includes both group and individual psychotherapy for men, women, young adults, and adolescents.

Areas of Specialization

Anxiety

Obsessive-Compulsive

Panic Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Social Phobia

Depression

Bipolar 1 & 2

Attention – Deficit

Hyperactivity Disorder

Substance Use

Sexual Addictions

Gambling

Gaming

Education & Experience

MA in Psychology from University of West Georgia, Humanistic Psychology Department
BA in Psychology from University of West Georgia

Personal

Josh is a published author, with a publication in Addiction Research and Theory, a journal which aims to discover and elaborate on ways to theoretically and practically approach the problem of addiction. He has held workshops with topics ranging from technology use and its impact on socialization and family, conceptualizing and intervening on substance use disorder, and harassment in the workplace.

Josh resides in Newnan with his young children. He has been a long-time resident in both Fayette and Coweta counties and both of his parents were educators. Josh’s father, a former recording artist, instilled a love of music in Josh, who has been playing guitar for more than 20 years. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and hiking/backpacking.

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Kelli Shelton

zuul_eye — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:58:01 +0000

Kelli Shelton

MA, LPC

Kelli has been working with individuals and families since 2010. She enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults using a cognitive-behavioral, person-centered and solution- focused counseling approach to assist clients in reaching their individual goals.

Areas of Specialization

Children involved in high conflict divorce

Childhood trauma

Managing ADHD

Grief and loss

Coping with childhood illnesses

Managing depression, anxiety and mood disorders

Divorce

Blended family concerns

Substance abuse

Education & Experience

MA in Community Counseling from Argosy University

BA in Psychology from the University of West Georgia

Personal

Kelli is married and has a wonderful son and two wonderful step-daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family swimming, playing games, reading, watching funny movies and a magnitude of other activities as long as she is with her family and friends. Her hobbies include painting, gardening, household projects, reading, watching football, jigsaw puzzles and cooking.

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Amy Williams

zuul_eye — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:59:11 +0000

Amy Williams

MEd, LPC

Amy partners with individuals and families to overcome their particular hurdles and successfully maneuver through the transitions of life. She enjoys working with people at any life stage from children to senior adults. Amy works collaboratively to establish personal or family goals, identify strengths, recognize resources, and find practical solutions to life issues. Her therapy approach is solution-focused, practical, creative and supportive and often mixed with humor. She finds pleasure serving a diverse clientele to address a variety of concerns.

Areas of Specialization

Managing anxiety and anxiety disorders

Managing stress including job, family and health-related stress

Adapting to life changes

Coping with grief and loss

Improving family relationships and communication

Parent Coaching

Exploring self-esteem issues and cultivating self-acceptance

Living and coping with ADHD

Education & Experience

MS in Community Mental Health Counseling at the University of West Georgia

BA in English and Education from Mercer University

Personal

Amy has worked in various capacities in the mental health field for more than 20 years and brings this experience to her role as a therapist. She enjoys speaking at churches and organizations, and is committed to maintaining A New Start’s reputation for excellent service to clients. Amy is originally from North Georgia, but has been a resident of Fayette County for most of her career.

She has two young adult children, and a number of dog and cat rescues that have been a part of her family. She loves taking photographs, and believes life is too full of color to see only black and white.

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J. Heath Browning

Tim Aycock — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:13:30 +0000

J. Heath Browning MEd, LPC

MA, LPC

Heath has been working with children, adolescents, and adults since 2001. He combines a mixture of several therapeutic styles (cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, DBT, brief solution- focused approach and practical, no-nonsense application) to assist clients in reaching their short- and long-term goals.“Positive change occurs from the inside out, but we all need help from the outside to change our insides”. This is the essence of therapy- one person helping another person to think, feel and do better; achieve a better quality of life. The greatest gift one person can give another is time, effort, and help.

Areas of Specialization

Depression

Anxiety

Substance Use/Abuse

Trauma

Grief and Loss

Legal Issues

Mood Disoders

Thought Disorders

Divorce

Life Conflicts and Transitions

Education & Experience

MEd in Community Counseling from Georgia Southern University

BS in Business from the Brewton Parker College

Personal

Heath has four wonderful children. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies include reading, sports- playing and watching, exercise and martial arts.

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