Meet
Our Therapists
Choosing a therapist is one of the most personal decisions you'll make. Below, you'll find a brief introduction to each of our therapists — their specialties, their approach, and a glimpse of who they are beyond their credentials. If you're not sure who's the right fit for you, that's okay. We offer free consultations to help you find your way.
Haylie Ann Yakrus, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"Healing is formed through authentic human connection."
Individual Therapy · Couples Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy
Haylie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and a registered out-of-state telehealth provider in South Carolina. She provides long-term therapy to adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, attachment, grief, and life transitions — with specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), IFIO (Intimacy From the Inside Out) for couples, and trauma-focused care.
• Anxiety & Depression
• Motherhood & Perinatal Mental Health
• Self-Trust & Self-Esteem
• Family Dynamics
• Trauma & Attachment (IFS / IFIO)
• Life Transitions
• Couples Dynamics
Emily Shapiro, LCSW
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"Everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging."
Individual Therapy · Parent Coaching · Social Skills & Independent Living Training
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience supporting individuals facing developmental, emotional, and social challenges. She specializes in evidence-based, behavior-focused care for clients with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, and depression, while partnering with families and caregivers to promote meaningful growth and well-being.
• Autism Spectrum & Neurodivergence
• Emotional Expression & Regulation
• Anxiety & Stress Management
• Parent Coaching & Family Support
• ADHD & Learning Differences
• Behavioral Intervention & Modification
• Social Skills Development
Lindsey Kirshner, APC, NCC
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"One who looks outside, dreams. One who looks inside, awakens."
Individual Therapy · Group Therapy · In-person in Atlanta · Virtual across GA
Lindsey is a Georgia Associate Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She works with adults and adolescents who look functional on the outside but keep repeating the same patterns — over-functioning, people-pleasing, and overthinking. Her work is client-centered, relational, and developmental, drawing on attachment-based, somatic, and Brainspotting approaches.
• Complex & Developmental Trauma
• Substance Use & Behavioral Addictions
• Shame & Self-Criticism
• Nervous System Dysregulation
• Attachment & Relationship Issues
• Anxiety & Depression
• People Pleasing & Over-Functioning
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