Christian Therapists in Hapeville, GA
I'm so glad you're here. I am Dr. Marckdaline St. Fort, LCSW and specialize in loss, human connection, and emotional healing. With two decades of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about helping men and women rediscover the power of their voices as they navigate the pain of abortion, miscarriage, loss of self, and conflict or loss within relationships and marriage. You, too, have that power within you.
I'm so glad you're here. I am Dr. Marckdaline St. Fort, LCSW and specialize in loss, human connection, and emotional healing. With two decades of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about helping men and women rediscover the power of their voices as they navigate the pain of abortion, miscarriage, loss of self, and conflict or loss within relationships and marriage. You, too, have that power within you.
If you are experiencing hard times at work and need to discuss FMLA.
If you are transitioning to new settings such as college, navigating social dynamics, work life balance or situations that are causing anxiety.
Starting your fitness or healthy lifestyle journey.
Accepting Couples
Whether you’re learning to manage difficult emotions, build coping skills, or simply need someone to listen, our sessions will focus on what feels most meaningful to you.
If you are experiencing hard times at work and need to discuss FMLA.
If you are transitioning to new settings such as college, navigating social dynamics, work life balance or situations that are causing anxiety.
Starting your fitness or healthy lifestyle journey.
Accepting Couples
Whether you’re learning to manage difficult emotions, build coping skills, or simply need someone to listen, our sessions will focus on what feels most meaningful to you.
When relationships reach a turning point, clarity matters. I work with adults navigating second marriages, blended families, and relationship transitions who want to approach these decisions thoughtfully and intentionally. My role is to provide a steady, structured space to explore expectations, communication, and long-term alignment.
When relationships reach a turning point, clarity matters. I work with adults navigating second marriages, blended families, and relationship transitions who want to approach these decisions thoughtfully and intentionally. My role is to provide a steady, structured space to explore expectations, communication, and long-term alignment.
Johnetta Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor. She has experience in supervising and providing training for other counselors within the field. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Saint Leo University and received her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. She has over a decade of experience in working with adults, children, families and couples. She has extensive experience in working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment and mood disorders.
Johnetta Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor. She has experience in supervising and providing training for other counselors within the field. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Saint Leo University and received her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. She has over a decade of experience in working with adults, children, families and couples. She has extensive experience in working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment and mood disorders.
Creating safe spaces where disappointments, shame, or fear can be processed through is my goal as a therapist. Whether your journey is short or long, I aim to come along side you for support as you find peace and personal growth. Whether it's working with young adults, families, or couples the goal is to create change that is tailor made for the individual or family unit. My therapeutic style is authentic, warm, and inviting; and I work from a strengths based perspective that promotes inner healing and self compassion.
Creating safe spaces where disappointments, shame, or fear can be processed through is my goal as a therapist. Whether your journey is short or long, I aim to come along side you for support as you find peace and personal growth. Whether it's working with young adults, families, or couples the goal is to create change that is tailor made for the individual or family unit. My therapeutic style is authentic, warm, and inviting; and I work from a strengths based perspective that promotes inner healing and self compassion.
Created2Empower Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, SAP, ICADC, CAMSII
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, infidelity, or relationship issues? Struggling with stress, addiction, or mood disorders can be daunting, but support is available. With over 10 years of experience, compassionate, personalized care in a non-judgmental environment can help you manage symptoms and develop effective coping skills. The goal is to achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life with renewed balance and improved relationships. Ready to make a positive change? Contact today to schedule a session and start your journey towards a better future.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, infidelity, or relationship issues? Struggling with stress, addiction, or mood disorders can be daunting, but support is available. With over 10 years of experience, compassionate, personalized care in a non-judgmental environment can help you manage symptoms and develop effective coping skills. The goal is to achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life with renewed balance and improved relationships. Ready to make a positive change? Contact today to schedule a session and start your journey towards a better future.
My ideal clients feel emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. Many are navigating ongoing stress, life transitions, caregiving roles, or the lasting effects of trauma. They want relief, clarity, and a deeper understanding of what’s happening internally—not just quick fixes. They are seeking therapy to feel more regulated, emotionally balanced, and confident in managing life’s demands, and to move out of survival mode into a healthier, more intentional way of living.
My ideal clients feel emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. Many are navigating ongoing stress, life transitions, caregiving roles, or the lasting effects of trauma. They want relief, clarity, and a deeper understanding of what’s happening internally—not just quick fixes. They are seeking therapy to feel more regulated, emotionally balanced, and confident in managing life’s demands, and to move out of survival mode into a healthier, more intentional way of living.
More Therapists Nearby
We all have a story. For many of us, that story includes painful or harmful experiences, along with moments of goodness and grace if we are among the fortunate. Whether we recognize it or not, these experiences shape the ways we cope, relate to God and others, and understand ourselves. Sometimes, we sense that something isn’t quite right, but we struggle to identify exactly what it is or how to address it. For the last 17 years, I have been walking with both men and women through difficult times and trials like what I just described, or through various other types of difficult life issues.
We all have a story. For many of us, that story includes painful or harmful experiences, along with moments of goodness and grace if we are among the fortunate. Whether we recognize it or not, these experiences shape the ways we cope, relate to God and others, and understand ourselves. Sometimes, we sense that something isn’t quite right, but we struggle to identify exactly what it is or how to address it. For the last 17 years, I have been walking with both men and women through difficult times and trials like what I just described, or through various other types of difficult life issues.
Clients can expect to be empowered, encouraged, and equipped with tools and interventions that will help make daily life navigation through challenges or barriers manageable. They will also find that my warm and empathetic nature will provide you a safe space to explore, heal, grow and develop in the way that you desire.
Clients can expect to be empowered, encouraged, and equipped with tools and interventions that will help make daily life navigation through challenges or barriers manageable. They will also find that my warm and empathetic nature will provide you a safe space to explore, heal, grow and develop in the way that you desire.
I utilize an integrative approach to counseling incorporating techniques suiting client needs within a biblical foundation.
I absolutely enjoy working with women of all backgrounds and cultures, and I am honored to serve the Hispanic community. My approach to counseling involves walking alongside my clients on their journey toward restoration and reconnecting with God. Counseling is an investment in the development of emotional intelligence, discovery of purpose, and identifying the core of maladaptive behaviors and cognitions. I am an expert in making people laugh; I have the love and peace of God in my heart.
I utilize an integrative approach to counseling incorporating techniques suiting client needs within a biblical foundation.
I absolutely enjoy working with women of all backgrounds and cultures, and I am honored to serve the Hispanic community. My approach to counseling involves walking alongside my clients on their journey toward restoration and reconnecting with God. Counseling is an investment in the development of emotional intelligence, discovery of purpose, and identifying the core of maladaptive behaviors and cognitions. I am an expert in making people laugh; I have the love and peace of God in my heart.
I work with high-functioning individuals who appear put together on the outside but feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed internally—often in patterns tied to trauma, intimacy, and identity. You may feel pulled between who you were taught to be and who you’re becoming. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship challenges while also struggling with self-worth and the impact of religious or cultural expectations. They come to therapy ready to gain clarity, break patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with high-functioning individuals who appear put together on the outside but feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed internally—often in patterns tied to trauma, intimacy, and identity. You may feel pulled between who you were taught to be and who you’re becoming. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship challenges while also struggling with self-worth and the impact of religious or cultural expectations. They come to therapy ready to gain clarity, break patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Life’s challenges and painful experiences can leave lasting impacts—sometimes showing up as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, or CPTSD that’s carried in the body. These experiences could be first-hand or secondary trauma (other's trauma observed by family, friends, healthcare providers, 911 Professionals, EMTs, therapists, educators, military support) which, over time, can result in vicarious trauma. Triggers may feel clear at times, or confusing and hard to trace. In therapy, we’ll gently explore how these struggles affect your body, mind, emotions, and relationships, while working together to find relief, healing, and growth.
Life’s challenges and painful experiences can leave lasting impacts—sometimes showing up as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, or CPTSD that’s carried in the body. These experiences could be first-hand or secondary trauma (other's trauma observed by family, friends, healthcare providers, 911 Professionals, EMTs, therapists, educators, military support) which, over time, can result in vicarious trauma. Triggers may feel clear at times, or confusing and hard to trace. In therapy, we’ll gently explore how these struggles affect your body, mind, emotions, and relationships, while working together to find relief, healing, and growth.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable, or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can share, explore, and achieve greater self-awareness. Together, we will build on the strengths you already possess to help you grow and find balance. My style of therapy is a conversational, collaborative approach aimed at helping people understand themselves better.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable, or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can share, explore, and achieve greater self-awareness. Together, we will build on the strengths you already possess to help you grow and find balance. My style of therapy is a conversational, collaborative approach aimed at helping people understand themselves better.
In therapy I will meet you where you are and help navigate through your current and past challenges. We begin by exploring your history, patterns of behavior, thought processes and relationships that have formed you thus far. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship and begin your path to wholeness.
In therapy I will meet you where you are and help navigate through your current and past challenges. We begin by exploring your history, patterns of behavior, thought processes and relationships that have formed you thus far. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship and begin your path to wholeness.
Christian values may be integrated into the therapy process- if desired.
Does your marriage feel more like a roommate relationship than a loving partnership? Do you feel alone, unheard, unappreciated, or emotionally and sexually disconnected. Are you recovering from infidelity or betrayal, struggling with differences in sexual desire, sexual functioning, problematic pornography use, or the lingering effects of trauma.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist, I help married and committed couples recognize and change the patterns that hinders connection, guiding them toward emotional safety, clearer communication, renewed trust, affection, and meaningful intimacy.
Christian values may be integrated into the therapy process- if desired.
Does your marriage feel more like a roommate relationship than a loving partnership? Do you feel alone, unheard, unappreciated, or emotionally and sexually disconnected. Are you recovering from infidelity or betrayal, struggling with differences in sexual desire, sexual functioning, problematic pornography use, or the lingering effects of trauma.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist, I help married and committed couples recognize and change the patterns that hinders connection, guiding them toward emotional safety, clearer communication, renewed trust, affection, and meaningful intimacy.
My apologies, not accepting new clients at the moment.
I’m an excellent listener, and I truly love people. I prefer to do faith-based counseling; however, I respect and honor people from all backgrounds and beliefs. My heart is just to see people restored in their joy and hope in life.
My apologies, not accepting new clients at the moment.
I’m an excellent listener, and I truly love people. I prefer to do faith-based counseling; however, I respect and honor people from all backgrounds and beliefs. My heart is just to see people restored in their joy and hope in life.
I practice from a Christian perspective.
Feeling stuck? Wanting personal or relational healing? I am a marriage and family therapist and enjoy helping individuals, couples, or families discover new pathways of change that they were not aware of and walking that journey with them. Understanding how we may have learned to attach to others makes change more transformational than behavioral. I also seek to walk along side women struggling emotionally with the changes that occur in pregnancy and after. I am a licensed therapist and can provide in person therapy in Cumming or remotely to anyone in the state of GA
I practice from a Christian perspective.
Feeling stuck? Wanting personal or relational healing? I am a marriage and family therapist and enjoy helping individuals, couples, or families discover new pathways of change that they were not aware of and walking that journey with them. Understanding how we may have learned to attach to others makes change more transformational than behavioral. I also seek to walk along side women struggling emotionally with the changes that occur in pregnancy and after. I am a licensed therapist and can provide in person therapy in Cumming or remotely to anyone in the state of GA
My goal is to empower you to evolve past the brokenness, setbacks and obstacles that have withered your mind, heart & soul. Each session is an opportunity to renew, reset and revitalize your potential for greatness. As long as you are breathing, there is still hope to change the course of your life. My passion is to help you find & use the keys that unlock true healing, growth and success. I specialize in working with women, young adults, older adults, individuals struggling with chronic medical illness, unresolved grief, depression and anxiety.
My goal is to empower you to evolve past the brokenness, setbacks and obstacles that have withered your mind, heart & soul. Each session is an opportunity to renew, reset and revitalize your potential for greatness. As long as you are breathing, there is still hope to change the course of your life. My passion is to help you find & use the keys that unlock true healing, growth and success. I specialize in working with women, young adults, older adults, individuals struggling with chronic medical illness, unresolved grief, depression and anxiety.
Not currently accepting new clients.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, license with more than a decade of experience supporting individuals through meaningful change. My approach centers on creating a safe, welcoming environment where you can share your story openly and without judgment. Clients often describe me as compassionate, relational, and deeply attuned to their needs. In our work together, you can expect to develop healthier coping skills, process unresolved issues, and gain insight. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and intentionally create space for clients to explore and grow.
Not currently accepting new clients.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, license with more than a decade of experience supporting individuals through meaningful change. My approach centers on creating a safe, welcoming environment where you can share your story openly and without judgment. Clients often describe me as compassionate, relational, and deeply attuned to their needs. In our work together, you can expect to develop healthier coping skills, process unresolved issues, and gain insight. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and intentionally create space for clients to explore and grow.
Through education and experience, I integrate biblical principles to work with adolescents and adults on life issues such as self-esteem, relationships, parenting and abuse.
Do you feel overwhelmed, smothered or even confined? Is there a painful truth that your life appears to slow down when you want desperately for it to fast forward? Does it somehow seem to be on repeat but you and the issue (at hand) are the only constants? Has life dealt you so many blows that it seems as if bliss if unimaginable anymore? Are you searching for answering and are tired of quick fixes? The truth is life is a cycle of never ending repeats and if you do not recognize the patterns and make conscious changes where needed, the cycle can be vicious and detrimental.
Through education and experience, I integrate biblical principles to work with adolescents and adults on life issues such as self-esteem, relationships, parenting and abuse.
Do you feel overwhelmed, smothered or even confined? Is there a painful truth that your life appears to slow down when you want desperately for it to fast forward? Does it somehow seem to be on repeat but you and the issue (at hand) are the only constants? Has life dealt you so many blows that it seems as if bliss if unimaginable anymore? Are you searching for answering and are tired of quick fixes? The truth is life is a cycle of never ending repeats and if you do not recognize the patterns and make conscious changes where needed, the cycle can be vicious and detrimental.
See more therapy options for Hapeville
Nearby Christian Therapists Searches for Hapeville
- Atlanta
- Avondale Estates
- College Park
- Decatur
- East Point
- Ellenwood
- Forest Park
- Morrow
- Rex
- Riverdale
- Scottdale
- Union City
FAQ - About Christian Counselling
What can a Christian therapist help with?
Many Christian counselors incorporate faith-based principles into psychotherapy and draw guidance from biblical writings. This approach may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing concerns related to faith, prolonged grief, substance use, or questions about life’s purpose. Christian therapists may also offer marital, premarital, or family counseling. These can be helpful options if your concerns are more relational in nature, such as communication challenges in a marriage, conflict within a family, or adjustment following a major family transition, such as divorce or a move.
How does Christian faith shape the therapy experience?
Christian faith can shape the therapy experience by giving you a familiar framework for discussing meaning, purpose, forgiveness, relationships, and hope in sessions. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may draw on Christian values, prayer, or spiritual reflection alongside other therapeutic approaches. In addition, while training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has shown that a strong alliance between you and your therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns, but also shares a client’s faith and values. Nevertheless, an ethical Christian therapist should be clear about how they incorporate faith and should respect the level of spiritual discussion that feels right for you.
Does Christian therapy work across different denominations?
Christian therapy can be helpful for people from various different Christian traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and Anglican backgrounds. Many Christian therapists are able to support clients across denominations by focusing on shared Christian values, such as faith, prayer, forgiveness, and hope. That said, denomination can matter for some clients. A person’s identified denomination may shape how they understand relationships and life roles. If these differences are important to you, it may be helpful to ask a therapist whether they have experience working with clients from your specific denomination or faith tradition.
Can a Christian therapist help with marriage and couples counseling?
Christian faith-based therapy can take many different forms, including marriage counseling and couples counseling. Some therapists may also offer Christian pre-marital counseling. In these settings, Christian therapists may work with couples on concerns such as communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, parenting, and major life transitions. A Christian therapist may also help couples explore how shared Christian beliefs shape the relationship. They may encourage you and your partner to practice skills learned in therapy in your everyday lives, including both faith-based practices and non-faith-based tools, such as prayer or communication skills.
Can a Christian therapist help with sensitive issues like sex, trauma, or addiction?
Licensed therapists with adequate training should be equipped to help with a number of sensitive issues, including sex, trauma, and addiction. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may help explore how your spiritual beliefs relate to your challenges, healing, and recovery. A competent and ethical Christian therapist should not judge, shame, or impose a particular belief when discussing these topics, and if you feel judged, it may be time to seek another therapist.
How can a Christian therapist support family therapy?
Christian family therapy can help families address conflict, communication challenges, parenting concerns, grief, or adjustment following a major life transition. A Christian therapist may support family members in understanding one another’s perspectives, improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, and rebuilding trust. For families who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may also help explore how family values related to Christianity can support healing.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with Christian clients?
If religion is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Christian clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask how they incorporate Christian values into therapy or how they approach certain topics that matter to you. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your religious background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles and have identified as Christian. It shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.