Meet Us

I received my PhD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology at Utah State University, though I’ve long considered the Atlanta area home. I completed my APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and my post-doctoral residency

with Emory University School of Medicine at Grady Hospital.

I view therapy as a collaborative process, one that is rooted first and foremost in the therapeutic relationship. Thus, I prioritize building genuine relationships with clients where they can feel safe to be their most vulnerable and authentic selves.

My training included multiple theoretical approaches, including cognitive-behavioral treatments, person-centered therapy, attachment theory, and interpersonal process theory. I often draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as I appreciate their focus on increasing self-understanding and utilizing skills to help us feel more empowered to experience difficult emotions without feeling overcome by them. In doing this we can increase our effectiveness in living our lives in ways we find most meaningful.

My approach to therapy is influenced by multicultural theory, feminist theory, liberation psychology, and disability justice (my favorite soapbox!). Our experiences are shaped by who we are – both in the identities we choose and the ones we’re assigned – and therapy can be a place to unpack how societal standards have impacted us. 

I currently have openings for individual therapy clients, and I am excited to work with people on a wide range of presenting concerns and goals, including emotion

dysregulation, trauma and adversity (PTSD, relational trauma, childhood trauma, discrimination, etc), relationship issues, identity exploration or concerns, depression, anxiety, grief, life changes, and existential concerns. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse clients, which is what brought me to StorieBrook.

StorieBrook Associate

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Charlotte sees clients on weekdays virtually and in person, and has openings available immediately!

I’m passionate about helping people live their happiest and most authentic lives. My goal is to create an open, accepting, and non-judgmental space for all clients. I strive to meet each client where they are in their journey and work with them to make therapy effective. I believe that context, society, and past experiences contribute to who you are and how you see and experience much of the world. Tapping into these factors can be helpful in identifying areas of strength and growth. However, everyone is different and may benefit from various approaches to therapy and to overall well-being. My practice is generally based in psychodynamic theory, but I also love incorporating humor and techniques from the CBT, ACT, IFS, person-centered, and multicultural/feminist theories. My dog, Oscar, and I are certified through Alliance of Therapy Dogs as a pet therapy team, and I offer animal-assisted therapy for my in person clients. I’m also working on my AASECT certification. 

I work with clients who are seeking support with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, family and relational issues, sexual concerns, sexual trauma, religious trauma, and identity exploration. I also work with clients who just feel like they are going through a tough time and want some extra support. I have a passion for working with people who identify as sexually, relationally, gender, and neuro-diverse.

Background: I graduated from Northwestern University with my master’s in clinical mental health counseling. I completed my practicum and internship at The Center for Growth in Philadelphia, where I primarily saw clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship, and sexual concerns. I received my B.A. in Political Science at Vanderbilt University. I grew up in New York City and London, England, and lived in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia before moving to Atlanta.

Personal Interests: travel, dogs, food, reading, reality and non-reality TV, historical and true crime podcasts (bonus if they are both!), tennis, golf, Formula 1, spending time with family and friends.

*Charlotte is under the Direction and Supervision of Rachel Anne Kieran, PsyD and Melvin Tillman, PhD consistent with GA Rule 135. 

StorieBrook Associate

Licensed Master Social Worker

Heather Leigh sees clients on weekdays virtually and in person, and has openings available immediately!

I cannot imagine a life without the constant drive to learn and grow. As a social worker, I lean into that inherent curiosity. I value my play and fun. Too often, we forget that we learn just as much through play as we do through a challenge. I am a student. A fighter. An advocate. A therapist.

I have an Associates of the Arts in Theatre from Gordon College, a Bachelor of Arts in Production and Performance from Agnes Scott College and a Master Social Work degree from the university of Georgia. At UGA, I specialized in Marriage and Family Therapy, Nonprofit Management and Leadership. I also hold a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from University of South Florida.

My current theoretical orientation/specialization is in an eclectic practice of strength-based somatic therapies that emphasize social justice, empathy, accessibility, and advocacy in clinical mental health. Specifically, I choose to work in private clinical practice to serve the intersection of LGBTQIA+/Kink/CNM/polyamorous populations. My practice is person-centered, and I aim to meet you where you are.

While I specialize in Somatic (Body-centered)therapies, I know that no one modality-will  fits all clients’ needs. As a social worker, I am able to bring a lens of intersectionality and systemic interaction to client sessions. I believe that all things are connected and that the most significant value is personal autonomy. Those two statements may seem dialectical, and it behooves us to explore the “sticky bits” in between to better ourselves and the interlocking systems of our identity and society. I am continuously working to be a more intentionally culturally competent practitioner.

I am not the expert. My clients are experts in themselves. I am simply an educated and informed collaborator.

*Heather-Leigh is under the Direction and Supervision of Rachel Anne Kieran, PsyD, Shannon Mathis Meyer, LCSW, and Sander T. Jones, LCSW consistent with GA Rule 135.

StorieBrook Associate

Danyelle sees clients on WEEKENDS virtually and in person, and has openings available immediately!

My approach to therapy is to pull from the humanist/person-centered and strength-based practices. These philosophies resonate with my own philosophies and I have combined my education, training, and natural empathy for others into an informed approach to my client’s therapeutic needs. I strive to provide a space where my clients can be their authentic selves without judgement and to collaborate with them to find the tools to help them achieve the goals they set while in therapy.

I work with a broad range of needs including help with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, body image/self-esteem, stress management, etc. by integrating different methods and skills to meet the individual needs of my clients. My special area of interest is to provide strong support for the members of the LGBTQIA+, Kink, Polyamorous, and Ethically Non-Monogamous communities. As a member of these communities, I've come to understand the tremendous need for mental healthcare that embraces the dynamics and identities within these communities. Through my interactions within these communities and my education, I have gained insight into sexual and gender-identity issues, hoping to help individuals who identify as members of these groups with their unique challenges.

Education: I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Kennesaw State University in 2018 and my Master of Social Work degree from University of Georgia in 2023.

Personal Interests: Dragons, books (primarily science fiction and fantasy), cats, Star Wars, board games, kink/BDSM education, spending time with my loved ones 

*Danyelle is under the Direction and Supervision of Rachel Anne Kieran, PsyD and Sander T. Jones, LCSW consistent with GA Rule 135.