Are You Experiencing Depression?

The Summit Counseling Center offers a full protocol Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program including individual counseling and skills classes for adults, adolescents and their families which are facilitated by Intensively Trained DBT Clinicians.

Click here to learn more about the Upcoming DBT Events.

You don’t have to face depression alone — support is here.

Depression can affect every area of your life — your energy, relationships, motivation, and sense of self. Whether you’re feeling persistently down, overwhelmed, or emotionally numb, The Summit Counseling Center offers compassionate support and effective treatment to help you find relief, hope, and healing.

Are You Struggling with Depression?

You may benefit from depression counseling if you:

  • Feel sad, hopeless, or empty most days
  • Have trouble sleeping, eating, or finding energy
  • Struggle with low self-worth or guilt
  • Find it hard to concentrate or complete tasks
  • Withdraw from relationships or activities you once enjoyed
  • Experience thoughts of self-harm or not wanting to live

Our Approach

Our therapists provide a safe and caring environment where you can share openly and begin to heal. We use evidence-based approaches such as those listed below.

Therapy is tailored to meet you where you are — helping you take steps toward stability, connection, and renewed purpose.

You’re Not Alone in This

With compassionate support, healing and peace are possible. You can move toward relief, connection, and a renewed sense of self.

Therapists for Depression

Jennifer Acker , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Master Addiction Counselor
Approved Clinical Supervisor
Johns Creek (Medlock Bridge Rd.) Site Lead

Haley Aguero , M.A.

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Will Atkins , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Director of Operations & Clinical Services
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Allison Bates , M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist

Korina Calbay , M.S.

Licensed Associated Professional Counselor

Alexis Durham , M.S.

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Line Fleming , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Dunwoody Site Lead

Janet Fluker , M.Ed., M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Brittany Glaser , M.A., M.Div.

Licensed Professional Counselor
DBT Team Lead
Johns Creek (Old Alabama Rd.) Site Lead

Will Goodwin , M.A

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor

Patrick Haley , M.S.

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Jason Howard , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Milton Site Lead

Rebecca L. Marshall , Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist Neuropsychologist - Testing and Assessment

Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist

Melanie Pais , M.A.

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Sugar Hill Site Lead

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