Counseling in Decatur and Online Therapy Across Georgia

Melissa Light, LPC, PMH-C, Therapist

Therapy for New and Neurodivergent Moms in Atlanta ~ Finding calm and confidence in the chaos of motherhood.

You wake up already tired, wondering how you’ll make it through another day. It feels like everyone else knows what they’re doing, and you’re the only one barely holding it together. You love your kids deeply, but lately even simple things feel hard. Getting your child ready for the day feels like a battle, especially when she doesn’t want to go. You rush to get everyone where they need to be, already thinking about the endless list of tasks waiting for you.

From the moment you wake up, your brain is juggling everyone else’s needs and never seems to pause. You keep telling yourself to hold it together, but lately it’s harder to focus or rest. By the time you finally have a moment of quiet, your brain shuts down. The noise, the clutter, the constant needs around you, all of it feels like too much.

By evening, you’re running on fumes. Dinner becomes survival mode, and even small moments like feeding the baby or cleaning up leave you feeling frayed. You ache for connection but turn down invitations because you have nothing left to give. Later, when the house is quiet, you reach for a show or a snack just to exhale, but guilt creeps back in. You love your kids, yet this version of motherhood feels nothing like what you imagined, and you keep wondering what’s wrong with you.

I’m Melissa, a therapist in Atlanta who supports new moms and neurodivergent moms who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or misunderstood.

Motherhood changes everything: your body, your relationships, your identity. It’s easy to lose sight of yourself in the process. Whether you’re adjusting to postpartum life, balancing work and family, or coping with the invisible pressure to do it all, therapy can be a space to slow down, breathe, and make sense of what’s happening inside you.

In our work together, we’ll explore how your brain works and how your unique experiences shape the way you move through the world. You’ll learn to notice what you need, calm anxious thoughts, and set gentle boundaries that protect your energy. We’ll look at the stories you’ve been carrying about being a “good mom” and create space for new ones rooted in compassion, not guilt.

My approach is collaborative, supportive, and down to earth.

I know therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you’re already stretched thin. I move at your pace, offering space for both the hard moments and the small wins. When you feel truly understood, you can begin to let go of shame and reconnect with yourself, your loved ones, and your life.

If you’re ready to stop holding your breath and start feeling more like yourself again, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. If you’d like to explore how therapy could support you in this season, I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions and see if we’d be a good fit.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University. I also hold certification as a Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. My background includes clinical experience in university, outpatient, and recovery settings, providing therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, relationship challenges, and the transitions of early parenthood. I draw from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and relational approaches, integrating trauma-informed, attachment-based, and somatic principles to support each client’s unique needs. My work is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and deep respect for the stories clients bring into the room.

Session Information & Specialties

Melissa’s specialties include: pregnancy and postpartum support, Adult ADHD, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.

Melissa’s session rates are $200 (50-minute session) and $300 (75-minute session). Melissa meets with clients both in person and virtually on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

You don’t have to navigate this season alone. Let’s take the next step together through in-person counseling in Decatur, GA, or online therapy for clients anywhere in Georgia.

Keri Challen, MS, APC, Therapist

Therapy for Individuals and Couples in Atlanta ~ Helping people find calm and connection through life’s changes.

When life feels overwhelming, you keep showing up, doing what needs to be done, but inside you feel stretched thin. You’ve been strong for so long that even the smallest things start to feel heavy. Maybe you’re moving through a major life change, grieving a deep loss, or feeling disconnected from the person you used to be. You try to hold it all together for everyone else, but you’re tired, anxious, and unsure how to keep going.

Some days you move through the motions, doing what’s expected while your mind races ahead to everything waiting for you tomorrow. Even the quiet moments feel tense, and you catch yourself longing for a moment of calm that actually lasts.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can be a place to set things down for a while and breathe again.

As someone who has walked through my own seasons of change, I understand how disorienting transition can feel. I’m a therapist in Atlanta who helps women and couples move through emotional pain and uncertainty with compassion and clarity. I work with people navigating new motherhood, relationship changes, grief, or transitions that leave them feeling lost or unsure of who they are now. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, hoping things could feel different but unsure where to start.

Together, we slow the pace and create space to hear what your mind and body have been trying to tell you. Therapy becomes a place where you can begin to make sense of what’s happening inside you and feel a little steadier. Little by little, the space we create helps you breathe again, notice what your body has been holding, and start to trust your own pace.

Clients often describe me as calm, grounded, and real. I meet you where you are, with no pressure to have it all figured out, and help you build greater awareness, confidence, and self-compassion. I have a special focus on supporting parents raising children with emotional or behavioral challenges. Parenthood can bring both joy and overwhelm, and therapy can be a place to tend to your own needs again.

I also work with couples who are facing conflict, disconnection, or major transitions. I especially enjoy supporting couples where one partner has ADHD and it’s affecting how they communicate, connect, and understand one another. Whether you want to rebuild trust, improve communication, or simply feel close again, therapy can be a space where both partners feel heard, supported, and understood.

I believe in slowing down and honoring your pace. Therapy is not about fixing who you are, but about helping you reconnect with yourself, your relationships, and the life you want to build.

I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and I’m licensed in Georgia as an Associate Professional Counselor (APC010193). I’m trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy, a research-based approach that helps partners strengthen connection and repair conflict in meaningful ways.

I receive clinical supervision from S. LaShay Dowley, PhD (c), LPC, and Amy Robbins, LPC, CPCS, and clinical direction and secondary supervision from Jaime Filler, LMFT.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can be a place to set things down for a while and breathe again. You’re welcome to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if working together feels like the right fit for you.

Session Information & Specialties

Keri’s session rates are $150 for a 50-minute session and $225 for a 75-minute session. She currently offers both daytime and evening availability.

Her specialties include: Couples Therapy, Life Transitions, Anxiety Therapy, Depression Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum Therapy, Separation and Divorce, and Grief and Loss.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Let’s take the next step together through in-person counseling in Decatur, GA, or online therapy for clients anywhere in Georgia.