As individuals begin to
seek out therapy or
counseling, most have
questions and
uncertainties that they
need answered as they
decide on the therapist
they want to work with. You
have a right to get to
know the person you will
share with.
As a way of
introduction, please see
the below points to
satisfy your needs and
questions. If you have
any thoughts or
questions that are not
addressed here or want
to contact me for
an appointment,
please don’t hesitate to
email (mpeek@familycounseling-roswell.com)
or call (770-641-7720
ext. 5). Emails are
usually answered within
24 hours.
Below you will find:
-
Defining
Characteristics of my
counseling practice
-
Credentials,
education, and
background
-
Areas of focus
-
Spirituality in
counseling
-
Fees and policies
-
Convenient location
Defining
characteristics of my
counseling practice…
Each client I have a
relationship with will find a balance of empathy
and productive insight
in our counseling
relationship.
The counseling hour is
meant to hold space and
dedicated time out of a
busy lifestyle to touch
on and move into issues
that are at work in the
other 167 hours of the
week. It is an
invitation to think
deeply about patterns
and circumstances that
end up determining our
well being as they
operate under the radar
screen of our lives. I
ask you to come off of
“auto-pilot” with me
each session so that you
can be intentional about
sorting personal and
relational pain,
discontent, and
dissatisfaction.
You can then use your
insight productively as
we sort out weaknesses
and needs, strengths and
advantages and employ
practical, resolution
oriented techniques and
processes. My hope is
for change at the soul
level that won’t be a
band-aid over an
infected place, but a
cleansed healed way to
live the life you feel
you’ve been missing out
on. I am here as a
companion to coach and
guide with psychological
and spiritual resources
as you journey toward
your personal healing
and goals.
Credentials, education,
and background….
I am an Licensed Professional
Counselor (#004118) through the
state of Georgia. I am, as
well, certified by the
National Board of
Certified Counselors. I
hold a membership with
the American Association
of Christian Counselors
and am an affiliate of
the national
organization for
Anorexia Nervosa and
Associated Disorders.
Also, I work in
connection with the
Atlanta based
organization,
EDIN--Eating
Disorders Information
Network.
I hold a Bachelor of
Science degree in
Psychology (University of Florida) and a
Master of Science degree
in Professional
Counseling from Georgia
State University. In
addition, I have done
graduate work at the
Psychological Studies
Institute and hold a
Master of Science degree
in Christian
Psychological Studies.
Areas of focus….
I have, through
experience and
continuing education,
developed a focus and
passion in my practice
for a variety of forms
of
disordered eating.
I work with women off
all ages, and
frequently with
adolescent girls in the
struggle with disordered
eating—food, fat, and
diet obsessions.
Other issues specific
to a woman’s
journey—(not exclusive
to) relational
difficulties, abuse
recovery, identity
struggles, sexuality,
depression, and
anxiety—are also a large
portion of my client
population and
expertise.
Working with adolescents
and their families is also a significant area of my
work. I love and appreciate the opportunity to connect with them when
their lives are as tender as ever.
I am invested generally
and specifically in
healing at root levels,
implementing lasting
change and not quick
fixes. I lend a
perspective to aid the
journey of each client
as they sort through
their past experiences,
influences, and
suffering to distinguish
their true self apart
from baggage, masks,
crutches, and coping
mechanisms that lead to
destruction. A goal is
to live authentically
with self acceptance and
freedom.
Spirituality in
Counseling….
I seek to help clients
integrate their own
personal and spiritual
beliefs into the
counseling process. I
would characterize my
counseling as
“spiritually sensitive”
as I am aware of the
centrality of body,
mind, and soul. I am
committed to, and hold as
sacred, each client's
perspective and
prerogative follow their
own inclination as they
pursue their
spirituality.
My own spiritual
journey is distinctly
Christian as I have
experienced Jesus as
gentle and life giving.
I have known Christ’s
love to extend outside
tradition, norm, and
moral dictates. Healing
has been found for me in
a sort of homecoming of
self-awareness in proper
reference to the
selfless love and
acceptance of Christ. A
spiritual perspective
coupled with
psychological
understanding are a
strength of my
practice.
Fees
and policies….
Sessions are 50 minutes
in length and my fee is
$100 per session. There
are a limited number of
scholarship slots
available per season
based on needs and
availability.
Please call to inquire
further about fee
arrangement.
Cancellation of
appointments must be
done 24 hours in advance
or the fee will be
charged for the
session. The reason
this policy is in place
is to give me an
opportunity to fill the
slot you have reserved
with a client who is
available and in need of
an appointment. Emails
are answered
periodically throughout
the week. Dialog
within emails is limited
to brief questions and
answers, with
significant content
reserved for sessions.
My office hours are on
Wednesdays, from 11 to
5.
Convenient location….
Family Counseling
Associates is located in
Roswell off of Hwy. 9
(Alpharetta Highway).
It is most easily
accessed from GA 400. We
are at 555 Sun Valley
Drive, L-4 Roswell, GA
30076. Please see the
directions link for more
specific driving
instructions. I am also
reachable by both email
(mandipeek@bellsouth.net) and phone (770-641-7720
ext. 5 or 770-280-1224
ext 3090).
I count it a blessing to
be able to offer the
sort of relationship
through my work that
invites transformation
and healing. I look
forward to working with
you.
.
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