I am honored that you are taking the time to read my bio! Everyone has a story, and I would love the opportunity to hear yours! There is immense value in naming our pain in the presence of others and having it validated. I am passionate about teaching you to explore with curiosity how your life story has shaped who you are today. As I ask you questions, we will explore how fear may have been crippling you. We will also consider the narrative around your feelings. Everyone has experienced pain and heartache because we live in a world that is broken. Being given the chance to name those feelings in a healthy and safe way allows for redemption and freedom.
Courage is recognizing that you feel frightened or scared but doing things to change anyway. I am energized by helping my clients move into a place of courage where they can find healing from their pain. If you are considering counseling, you are already showing that you are courageous.
Ask yourself this question: What is happening in my life right now that prompted me to read this today instead of last week or a year ago?
My path to becoming a counselor is unique. During college, I found that my friends naturally confided in me about their concerns and feelings. After graduation, I decided to be a camp counselor at Camp Greystone. This is a special place to me because it is where I became a Christian as a child and where I later discovered my passion for counseling. As I explored whether couples could get stuck having the same arguments, I decided to study marriage and family therapy. Today, I love the opportunity to work at a counseling practice that incorporates faith and counseling. This combination provides deep healing work.
Each of us has been impacted by grief and trauma. Trying to navigate that pain alone leads to feelings of despair and hopelessness. The gift of another’s presence can be deeply healing. Unfortunately, I can relate to the challenges of grief as I lost my mother to cancer. My personal experience has given me greater empathy to counsel those who are grieving. I want my pain to be used in a constructive way. I do not believe we go through pain or sadness just for ourselves; we are meant to use our experiences to comfort others.
We all have experienced trauma, and those events can get stuck in our minds and can cause us to experience a lot of fear and anxiety. There is evidence that what happens after the traumatic experience is just as important as the traumatic experience itself. I am certified in EMDR therapy to help clients move through past trauma or anxiety. Is there a trauma that you have never shared with anyone else? Is there some shame that you have kept to yourself because of something that happened to you? I want to help you explore and heal from that.
Combining exercise and counseling is a passion for me. I enjoy the opportunity to be able to help clients move their bodies to work through their anxiety and fears. Some of my clients have found help and healing as we walked and talked together outside.
Thank you for taking the time to read my bio. Please reach out if you would like to set up an appointment.
Credentials, Education & Training
Licenses & Certification
- Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 01755)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC 10095)
- EMDR Certified
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Run Walk Talk® Therapist
Education
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, GA, 2013.
This was a Christian counseling program carefully designed to meet the requirements for professional counseling licensure, also integrating a theological background. - Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising, Minor in Child and Family Development, University of Georgia
Memberships & Training
- PREPARE/ENRICH trained
Additional Experience
- Parenting issues
- Postpartum depression and anxiety
- Grief
- Anxiety and Depression
- ADHD
- Family Systems Therapy background
Mead’s Schedule
These are the days and times that Mead is usually available to meet with clients in person or online. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us.
| DAY | TIME | LOCATION | RATE |
| Monday | 10:00-4:30 | Roswell | $150 |
| Thursday | 9:30-12:30 | Buckhead | $160 |
| NOTE: Online rate is $150 per session | |||
mead@restorationcounselingatl.com ext. 115
Mead’s Posts
Matrescence
The Transition Period to Becoming a Mother Did you know that there is an anthropological term that defines the transition …
Addressing “Mom Guilt”
Being a mother is quite complex. It is a combination of many joyful and challenging moments. There are times when …
Healing Trauma with Exercise Therapy
Defining Trauma Trauma is characterized by a sudden (rather than gradual) interruption of a person’s fundamental view of the world …
Reparenting Yourself
Healing from Childhood Wounds so you can Parent in a Healthy Way What does reparenting mean? Often a person did …
Change Your Relationship with Anxiety
Anxiety-How do you respond? How do you talk to yourself when you feel anxious? Do you distract yourself or avoid …
Exercise Therapy: Sweating Out the Stress
Are you familiar with exercise counseling and its benefits? In graduate school, I first heard about therapists taking their clients …
Rebuilding Trust and Connection in Marriage
Conflict is inevitable in relationships—especially in marriage. Many fear conflict because they were not taught how to handle it in …
A New Baby in the Home
Finding and Creating Balance Adjusting to a new baby is a major life change! It is essential to be as …
Creating Shame Resilience
Shame is a powerful feeling that can make someone feel isolated, stuck, and fearful. Brene Brown is a research expert …
Believe the Best in Your Marriage
In your marriage, believe the best when you think about your spouse. For a marriage to be a life-long committed …
EMDR from a Therapist’s Perspective
What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy aids a client in trauma recovery, reducing anxiety, depression, and …
Preparing for Marriage
Get Yourself Ready A wonderful way to prepare for marriage is to work on developing character traits within yourself that …
How to Talk to Your Kids about Their Feelings
It can seem overwhelming to talk to your kids about their feelings, especially if you immediately tense up at the …
What’s Your Love Style?
Do you ever feel like you and your spouse have the same argument over and over? Couples often get stuck …
Confronting Your Anxiety
What Does Anxiety Look Like? Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in America; however, they often …
Demystifying ADHD
Are you wondering if your child or teenager might have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? This article will provide you …
Mothers Returning to Work
Having a child changes your life forever, in more ways than you could imagine. These changes can become especially obvious …
Preparing for Marriage
How to Help Couples Preparing for Marriage
Being engaged is an exciting time in life! The engaged couple eagerly awaits learning more about each other and anticipates spending the rest of their lives together. Any healthy relationship requires time and preparation in order for it to thrive and grow, and marriage is no exception. Every couple goes into their marriage expecting it to be great; however, a marriage that does not have a firm and steady foundation will lead to both people being bitter and resentful. Creating a healthy marriage that will continue to be strong in every situation is the goal for every new couple.
How To Help Children Who Have ADHD
HOW TO HELP CHILDREN WHO HAVE ADHD
Your child often loses homework assignments, he is unable to stay focused on a given task, he has a lack of impulse control, and is disorganized—these are just a few of the behaviors that a parent might see manifest in a child who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This parent may often feel frustrated, overwhelmed and unsure of how to help the child who is struggling. The child may also feel that he never measures up to his parents’ standards, and he is constantly trying to do better. He may feel angry at himself that it takes him twice as long to do a task that would take his younger brother only a few minutes. It is a common misconception that a person with ADHD lacks intelligence. There have been many studies that have proved the opposite, that children with ADHD are often highly intelligent. According to an article in Psychology Today, a person with ADHD does not lack intelligence; however, he may lack the ability to best utilize his intelligence. The child with ADHD may not know that she also struggles with executive functioning, which makes it hard for her to plan ahead and to stay organized. Here are some tips to help a child who struggles with ADHD.
Helping A Spouse Who Has ADHD
HOW TO HELP A SPOUSE WHO HAS ADHD
It can be incredibly overwhelming and anxiety provoking to have a spouse who struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The wife of a husband who has ADHD might currently be confused and helpless about what she can do to help him. She may feel like her current efforts to assist him are only leading her to feel more frustrated and creating more problems in her marriage.
Courage in the Midst of Grief and Sadness
Courage in the Face of Grief and Sadness
Courage is the ability to do something frightening; having strength to face pain or grief. Ambrose Redmoon says “courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.” Courage, therefore, only takes place when fear is actually present. Being brave is going face to face with fear, feeling scared to do something, but choosing to do it anyway.
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