ARC Team

ARC clinicians are people, trained to practice and teach trauma informed & evidence-based practices that help support and strengthen the mind, body, & spirit.

All clinicians are licensed and practice in the Georgia and most can offer both in person & virtual therapy. ARC does not accept insurance and does provide a Superbill for Out of Network services.

 

Clinical Director & THerapist
LPC010306 CPCS1975

“PINE” BAKER

Nia practices with Pine, a six year old snuggly & spunky Australian Shepherd, who is Therapy Dog trained through Comprehensive Pet Therapy (CPT) in Roswell, GA. Pine is currently completing Psychiatric Service Dog training for PTSD through the Service Dog Training School International.

“NIA” BAKER | MAPC MTS

I work from the mindset that trust is built through honesty, authenticity, and acceptance and that in any given moment we are all doing the best we can and we have the capacity to increase our connection.

Approach: Somatic Experiencing (SE) Intermediate Level, IFS Informed, EMDR, TF-CBT, CBCT, Adherent RODBT, Adherent DBT & DBTSUD, ERP, Green Cross Compassion Fatigue Educator, Neuropsychology Informed, Yoga Informed

In Person & Limited Telehealth Sessions

  • Complex & Developmental Trauma

  • Somatic Embodiment & Identity

  • Neurodiversity and LGBTQIA

Onboarding Clinical Supervisor
Clinical Therapist
LPC011968 NCC

LAUREN RAMOS | MA

I believe if we have to do hard things we should do them in cozy spaces, with authentic people, and always reward ourselves for sitting in discomfort with just the right amount of humor and/or snacks.

Approach: Attachment Informed, Somatic Informed, EMDR, CBT, DBT Informed

In Person & Telehealth Sessions

  • Attachment & Attachment-based Trauma

  • Anxiety, Depression, & Mood

  • Identity & Somatic Embodiment

Clinical THerapist
MFT002001

MESHAI DIXON-OLIVARES | MA MAMFT

Whether your journey is short or long, I aim to come to support you as you find inner peace and personal growth. I believe in the power of living out one’s authentic self and the freedom that comes from changing perspectives.

Approach: Sex Therapy, Somatic Informed, IFS Informed, DBT Informed

In Person & Telehealth Sessions

  • Trauma & Mood

  • Racial Identity & Ethnicity

  • Couples, Sexual Intimacy, & Adult Relationships | LGBTQIA+

CLinical THerapist
LPC012223 NCC

“LIZ” CARTER | M.ED.

All clients deserve a supportive space to explore issues. I aim to create safe relationship with clients to help achieve goals and find personal growth.

Approach: Adherent RODBT, Adherent DBT, Health at Every Size (HAES), DBT & RODBT Informed

In Person & Telehealth Sessions

  • Mood & Anxiety

  • Personality Disorders

  • Identity & Self Esteem

Clinical THerapist
LPC012153 nCC CCMHC C-DBT

Gervonna Scott | MA LPC

I am and that’s enough.

Approach: RODBT, Adherent DBT, Sex Therapy, Somatic Informed

In Person & Telehealth Sessions

  • Complex Trauma

  • Autism

  • Disordered Personality Traits

CLINICAL THERAPIST
LPC014538 NCC

SARA ELLISON | MS

I strive to create a safe space in which clients can develop the skills and self-knowledge to make meaning of their experiences and activate growth and positive change.

Approach: EMDR, IFS Informed, Adherent RODBT, DBT Informed

In Person & Telehealth Sessions

  • Attachment & Attachment-based Trauma

  • Perfectionism & Anxiety

  • Identity | LGBTQIA+

 

ARC CLINICAL FELLOWS

ARC Fellows are associate licensed therapists who are currently supervised by seasoned clinicians. ARC contracts with these therapists to provide opportunities for continued growth as well as sliding scale rates and services to the community.

Clinical Therapist
APC008644

SUPERVISED BY Nia BAKER LPC CPCS1975

“TEDDY” PERKINS |
MFA MACMHC NCC

I believe that three of the greatest gifts we give ourselves are empathy, self-compassion, and permission to make sense. Understanding our cultural heritage, personal identities, and past experiences is an important first step toward living with emotional integrity.

Approach: Adherent RODBT, EMDR, Attachment Informed, TF-CBT, Neuropsychology Informed

In Person & Telehealth Sessions

  • Sexual Trauma, Assault, or Trafficking

  • Eating Relationships

  • High Achievement & Neurodiversity

Clinical Therapist
APC008778 NCC

SUPERVISED BY Nia BAKER LPC CPCS1975

“KIM” KNOX | MACMHC

Think of our work together as a walk home: I will be there for support to accompany you along the journey; through the dark alleys as well as the beautiful back roads, and facilitate healing as you set the pace and lead the way.

Approach: Adherent DBT, RODBT Informed, Prepare/Enrich for Couples Therapy, EMDR, Schema Work and CBT

In Person & Telehealth Sessions

  • Trauma & Anxiety Disorders | Perfectionism

  • Racial Identity & Ethnicity | LGBTQIA+

  • Relationships, Life Transitions, & Loss

Clinical THerapist
MSW010591

SUPERVISED BY DR. IRENÉ (RENÉ) MCCLATCHEY LCSW CSW001599

WILL ARD | LMSW MBA

With my background in music and passion for media psychology, any opportunity to integrate art, humor, and creativity into our work together is embraced. I practice through a lens of social justice, trauma informed care, and shame resilience theory.

Approach: Narrative Therapy Informed, Brainspotting Phase I, DBT Informed, RODBT Informed

In Person & Telehealth Sessions

  • Identity, Achievement, and Creativity

  • Trauma, Substance Use, & Addiction

  • Men’s Issues

Clinical THerapist
MSW011145

Supervised by Dr. Nanette Kennett CSW005506

Geanna Miller | MSW

My hope is that I can be your Yoda on your journey to becoming a Jedi.

Approach: DBT Adherent, RODBT Informed, CBT Informed

In Person & Telehealth Sessions

  • Anxiety and Mood Disorders

  • Personality Disorders

  • Neurodiversity

Clinical THerapist
APC Candidate

Supervised by Nia Baker LPC CPCS1975

Lizzie Sockwell | MECMHC

I believe that individuals experience growth through cultivating deeper connections with both themselves and others.

Approach: DBT Informed, CBT Informed, ACT informed, Attachment Informed

In Person & Telehealth Sessions

  • LGBTQIA+ & Identity

  • Anxiety, Depression, & Mood

  • Codependency | Interpersonal Conflict

 
 

ARC COMMUNITY INTERNS

ARC Community Interns are Masters level students studying counseling, psychology, or social work who partner with ARC for a year to learn clinical skills and offer support for greater community work. Each intern is supervised and has specific goals related to their educational requirements and interests.

Intake Coordinator
Clinical intern
SOCIAL WORK MASTERS STUDENT

Supervised by Nia Baker LPC CPCS

Leah Corral

I believe in laughter and kindness, growth through cultural humility, mind-body connection, authentic relationships and the power of play at all ages.

Approach: Adherent RODBT, Attachment Theory Informed, TF-CBT, Play Therapy Informed

In Person & Telehealth Sessions

  • Embodied Parenting & Children

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Teens | Family Conflict