Co-Founder

Laura@exhalecounselingsvcs.com

Main Office: (770) 892-6287

Memberships:

• ISSTD - International Society for Trauma and Dissociation

• ACA - American Counseling Association

• EMDRIA - EMDR International Association

• LPCA-GA - Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia

• EDIN - Eating Disorder Information Network

Laura Baker, MA, LPC, NCC, CPCS

M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC),Certified Professional Counselors Supervisor (CPCS)

Education: 

M.A. Professional Counseling
Specialization in Children & Adolescents
Richmont Graduate University

M.A. in Education
Western Kentucky University

Laura is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. Laura works extensively with all types of trauma-related disorders, Dissociative Disorders, self-harm, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and sports performance anxiety.

Laura is passionate about empowering females of all ages to understand and embrace their “unique” selves and not to let their past define them. Her goal is to create a trusting counseling environment where open, honest communication is explored, so that it can be transferred to personal relationships outside of the counseling setting.

Laura enjoys equipping adults, adolescents, and families with tools to utilize as they navigate through unexpected life transitions such as divorce, sudden loss, and more.

Laura believes it is imperative that we aim to provide holistic emotional health for individuals and families so that the generations to come have the best chance for success. This holistic approach will have an eternal impact on families and the world in which we live.

Additionally:

Laura has advanced training through ISSTD for Dissociative Disorders, as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy). EMDR is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. To date EMDR therapy has helped millions of people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress. For more information about EMDR, please visit emdria.org.

Co-Founder

Denise@exhalecounselingsvcs.com

Main Office: (770) 892-6287

Memberships:

• ACA - American Counseling Association

• CHADD - Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderI

• AMFC - International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors

• ADAA - Anxiety and Depression Association of America

• A4PT - Association of Play Therapy

  
  
  

Denise Rountree, MS, LPC, NCC, CAMS II CPCS

M.S., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), CAMS II, Certified Professional Counselors Supervisor (CPCS)

Education: 

M.S. Clinical Mental Health
Mercer University

B.S. Human Services
Mercer University

Denise is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She also pursues empirical-based training and research in her counseling approach. Denise has a special interest in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) and learning differences. Denise understands how ADHD and learning differences not only impact the individual facing challenges, but the family unit as a whole. Her philosophy is strength-based.

Denise provides life coaching, study skills, and organizational training to promote self-efficacy. Additionally, she works with those facing anxiety, depression, college guidance, career development, adoption, infertility, IEP/504 advocacy, marital discord, single parenting adjustment, blended families, co-dependency, emotional abuse, grief, and mood disorders. She also offers clinical supervision for associate licensed professional counselors. Her desire is to facilitate mental and emotional health no matter the age so that future generations can experience the freedom it provides.

Denise also provides play therapy. Play therapy techniques and expressive arts are integrated into therapy for children, adolescents and teens.   Play is the language for children and can often help children express their hurts and create healing.  For more information about the healing power of play please visit https://www.a4pt.org  Additionally, adults may find benefit from expressive arts as a healing mechanism when words don’t come easily.

Denise journeys through life with her husband and two children. She enjoys traveling to historic places, hiking, kayaking, reading, and living life to the fullest with family and friends.

Additionally:

Denise is trained in DISC personality styles and assessment for strengths consulting as well as Prepare/Enrich premarital, the leading relationship skill-building program for premarital and married couples.

Julie@exhalecounselingsvcs.com

Main Office: (770) 892-6287

MEMBERSHIPs:

• Academy of nutrition and dietetics

• sHPN – sports and human performance nutrition

• bHN – behavioral health nutrition

• nE – nutrition entrepreneurs

• IFEDD – international federation of eating disorder dietitians

• eDIN – eating disorder information network

Julie C. H. Brake. M​S, RDN, LD

M.S., Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian (LD)

EDUCATION:

M.S. Food Science and Human Nutrition

University of Florida

Julie Brake received her Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida. She is a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and is licensed by the state of Georgia. Additionally, she has received training as a lactation counselor in the past. Julie is a professional speaker for the Eating Disorder Information Network (EDIN) in Atlanta. Since receiving her degree Julie has worked in private practice, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, nutritionist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite and with the Obesity Prevention Program in Duval County, Florida. Julie's goal is to provide appropriate nutrition instruction to individuals and groups, specifically to prevent disordered eating. 

Julie specializes in innate eating, family nutrition, disordered eating counseling, and "food coaching" for athletes. She enjoys helping clients of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds. It is her goal to help everyone eat well by balancing intake and following the body's natural cues. 

Havilah@exhalecounselingsvcs.com

Main Office: (770) 892-6287

MEMBERSHIP:

• LPCA-GA - Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia

Havilah Miller, MA, LAPC

M.A., Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC)

EDUCATION:

M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Truett McConnell University

M.A. English Studies

Arizona State University

B.A. English

University of North Georgia

Havilah works with children, teens, young adults, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, and other challenges to well-being.  Often using an integrative approach, Havilah enjoys creating a supportive, safe, and encouraging environment in which individuals can process the past, experience healing in the present, and enjoy meaningful growth. 

Believing that the lifeblood of therapy lies within a trusting relationship, Havilah is passionate about connecting with others in a way that makes them feel seen and understood. 

Havilah is under the direct supervision of Denise Rountree.

Michelle@exhalecounselingsvcs.com

Main Office: (770) 892-6287

MEMBERSHIP:

• LPCA-GA - Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia

Michelle Laden, MS, LAPC

M.S., Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC)

EDUCATION:

M.S. School Counseling & Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Emporia State University

B.A. Human Services

Grand View University

Michelle believes in the power of connection and offers compassionate and professional counseling services tailored to meet the unique needs of children, adolescents, and adults. As a trauma informed therapist, she emphasizes the importance of a safe, non-judgmental, and understanding therapeutic environment where she will work together with you to identify goals, overcome obstacles, and develop a treatment plan specific to your needs. 

Michelle assists clients of all ages with everyday life challenges and specializes in counseling children, adolescents, and adults with Autism, ADHD, OCD, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression. Additionally, she helps children and adolescents develop healthy coping mechanisms, build self esteem and confidence, and learn emotion regulation skills.

Michelle believes in a personalized and holistic approach to therapy. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, I-CBT, ERP, Play-Based Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Somatic and Mindfulness Practices. She will work collaboratively with you to develop and implement therapeutic strategies that promote healing, emotional well-being, and personal growth. Michelle’s hope is that you will leave counseling sessions with a greater sense of self, inner peace, and the tools you need to cope with life’s challenges to live a more fulfilling and peaceful life.

Michelle is under the direct supervision of Denise Rountree.