Healing support for navigating the pain of loss.

Grief is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience. Whether you’re mourning the death of a loved one, coping with a major life transition, or dealing with loss in another form, it can be difficult to process these emotions alone. At The Summit Counseling Center, we provide compassionate counseling to help you understand your grief, honor your loss, and move toward healing at your own pace.

Are You Struggling with Grief or Loss?

You may benefit from counseling if you:

  • Feel stuck in sadness, guilt, or emotional numbness
  • Are overwhelmed by waves of grief, anger, or confusion
  • Experience changes in sleep, appetite, or daily functioning
  • Avoid reminders or isolate yourself from others
  • Struggle to make sense of the loss or find meaning
  • Need help navigating grief in a healthy, supportive way

Our Approach

Our therapists offer a safe, empathetic space where you can express your grief openly and without judgment. Your care may include the methods listed below.

You don’t have to grieve alone — we’re here to walk alongside you.

You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone

Grief is a journey; with compassionate support, comfort and healing are possible in your own time and way.

Therapists for Grief and Loss

Jennifer Acker , M.A.

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

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

Kara Cunningham , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Milton Site Lead

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

Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist

Melanie Pais , M.A.

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Madeline Redetzky , M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor
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