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 Georgia and most can offer both in person & virtual therapy.
ARC offers private pay services (not through insurance) and does provide a Superbill for Out of Network services for reimbursement by insurance.

“NIA” BAKER | MAPC MTS
Clinical Director & THerapist

LPC010306 NCC624532 CPCS1975 NPI:1285083493

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) Advanced Level, IFS Informed, EMDR, Adherent RODBT, Adherent DBT & DBTSUD, ERP

Location: In Person & Telehealth Sessions
Age: Teens (15+) & Adults

• Complex & Developmental Trauma

• Somatic Embodiment & Identity | LGBTQIA

• Neurodiversity, Overcontrol, & Perfectionism

“PINE” BAKER
Therapy Dog

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.

LAUREN RAMOS | MA
Onboarding Clinical Supervisor & Therapist

LPC011968 NCC757563 CPCS4457 NPI:1568024693

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

Location: In Person & Telehealth Sessions
Age: Adults

• Attachment & Attachment-based Trauma

• Anxiety, Depression, & Mood

• Identity & Somatic Embodiment

Dr. SARA ELLISON | PHD
Clinical Training Supervisor
& therapist

LPC014538 ncc1585481 ACS5330 NPI:1518625649

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

Location: In Person & Telehealth Sessions
Age: Pre+Teens (12+) & Adults

• Attachment & Attachment-based Trauma

• Perfectionism & Anxiety

• Identity | LGBTQIA+

MESHAI DIXON-OLIVARES | MA MAMFT
Clinical THerapist

MFT002001 NPI:1215595186

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

Location: In Person & Telehealth Sessions
Age: Adults

• Trauma & Mood

• Racial Identity & Ethnicity

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

hannah richardson | MACMHC
Clinical THerapist

APC Candidate NPI:1396421624

Supervised by Nia Baker CPCS1975

I believe healing is found in the comfort of a safe presence. I aim to cultivate a nonjudgmental space for individuals to feel seen and supported in the joys and sorrows life holds.

Approach: DBT Informed, IFS Informed, RODBT Informed

Location: In Person & Telehealth Sessions
Age: Teens (14+) & Adults

• Complex, Developmental & Sexual Trauma

• Substance use & Addiction

• Identity | LGBTQIA+

Emma Drake | MSW
Clinical THerapist

MSW011568 NPI:366267767

Supervised by Emily Giattina Schneider CSW005867

I believe that acting in our values, coexisting with the discomfort of uncertainty, and practicing acceptance helps us to create a life worth living. My goal is to build a brave, collaborative, and welcoming space to support you with this worthwhile work.

Approach: ERP, CBT, DBT Adherent, RODBT Informed, ACT Informed

Location: In Person & Telehealth Sessions
Age: Teens (14+) & Adults

• Anxiety, Perfectionism, and Overcontrol

• Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders

• Depression and Mood Disorders

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. Interns offer lower fee therapy while in their training.

Olivia Hucks | Masters Level Intern
Client Onboarding Coordinator & therapist

MSW Candidate NPI:1720814676

Supervised by Lauren Ramos CPCS4457

I believe that every individual possesses the inherent capacity for growth and change, and my role is to support you on your journey toward self-discovery and healing. 

Approach: CBT, Attachment Informed, RODBT Informed, DBT Informed

In Person & Telehealth Sessions
Age: Teens (12+) & Adults

• Self Esteem and Self Compassion

• LGTQIA+ Identity

• Couples & Relationships