Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Marietta, GA

Lynda Cokuslu is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience. She draws from a rich personal journey that has included immigrating, raising a family, and starting a business to support clients through life transitions, cultural shifts, and personal growth. Lynda works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, burnout, and low self-esteem. Her clinical lens is shaped by lived experience and deep empathy, helping clients navigate change with insight and resilience. Lynda works with couples, gamblers, and rural communities, offering tailored support and purpose-driven care in every session.

Lynda earned her Master’s in Counseling from Capella University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and eye movement desensitization reprocessing to help clients manage distress and shift negative thinking.

Lynda understands that life can feel overwhelming, especially during transitions or resurfacing pain. She helps teens and adults reduce stress and improve relationships by offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, clarify goals, and begin their healing journey.

Meagan Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia with ten years of experience supporting diverse populations, including young adults and individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and life transitions. She completed her undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University and received her Master of Social Work from Tulane University. Meagan utilizes relational, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches to therapy while maintaining the creativity, flexibility, and awareness tailored to the unique needs of each individual. She is also an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider. Meagan provides an environment of compassion and support to jointly address your needs, goals, concerns, and desires toward effective coping skills, stronger relationships, and authentic living.

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Mary Campbell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia who has over 8 years of professional experience. She specializes in treating adult clients who are suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, family conflict, anger issues, grief, divorce, life transitions, women's issues, and more. 

Mary completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from the University of Detroit. She then received her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University where she graduated with honors. Mary utilizes a number of theories and techniques to assist each individual in meeting their goals, including cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectal behavioral (DBT) approaches.  

Mary inspires a collaborative relationship with every client and understands that one size does not fit all. She looks forward to maintaining a relationship with every individual based on solid rapport building. Work together with her to create a better tomorrow for yourself—a future that begins with your emotional wellbeing. 

Caroline Pressley is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 2 years of experience. She specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, major life transitions, burnout, and relationship challenges. Her ideal client feels overwhelmed and seeks a compassionate professional to help them regain balance, confidence, and emotional clarity. Caroline aims to empower others with practical strategies, personalized care, and a safe space for growth, fostering resilience and long-term well-being. By blending proven techniques with genuine care, she helps individuals make real and lasting life changes.

Caroline received her Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Caroline’s practical and supportive approach focuses on building resilience, fostering self-acceptance, and creating meaningful steps forward.

Caroline understands how overwhelming life can feel and believes everyone deserves support during tough times. She provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their struggles and find practical solutions. If you’re ready to take the next step toward growth and healing, Caroline is here to walk alongside you.

Peggy Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience as a School Counselor and several years in private practice. She enjoys working with teenagers as well as adult individuals and couples to improve self-growth, relationships, and positive movement toward life goals. Areas of specialization include treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting issues, special needs children, and career identity. Peggy holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Georgia and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University.

As a Christian counselor, spiritual integration is infused in Peggy’s therapy style, along with mindfulness, gratitude, and resources for healthy living. Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, emotional freedom techniques, motivational interviewing, and acceptance & commitment therapy are a few of her favorite interventions.

Peggy’s passion has always been to help others. She believes that people are body, soul (mind/emotions), and spirit, each aspect part of the larger whole. Helping clients set treatment goals and then make progress towards those goals is Peggy’s forte. Her primary focus is to help people overcome internal barriers to growth and empower them to pursue goals.

Training: EMDR Trained through EMDRIA

Tashai Gilman-Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience. She specializes in anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting skills, trauma, substance use/abuse, and co-occurring disorders. Tashai has worked as a contractor seeing voluntary, court-mandated, and DFCS clients for individual, couples, and family counseling. She has also been a clinical case manager working with clients in the court system through recovery treatment courts (specifically DUI courts). Tashai is passionate about assisting clients on their road to sobriety.

Tashai completed her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to assist clients with developing positive and healthy thoughts and behaviors and a person-centered approach to encourage and support while acknowledging the client's experience. Tashai believes individuals control their destinies and she aims to meet clients where they are. While everyone’s journey looks different, we can all relate to the common goal of finding peace. Give yourself grace! You can make the change that you want to see!

Elizabeth Power is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has 4+ years of experience collaborating with families, children, teenagers, and emerging adults struggling with adjustment to life transitions, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and family issues. 

Elizabeth completed both her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and her Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy at Mercer University. She employs systemic, solution-focused, dialectical behavior, and cognitive behavioral focused approaches to help clients reach their most congruent selves. 

Elizabeth wants to create a safe environment that allows clients to explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment and to help achieve their therapeutic goals.