If you are interested in seeing me, please fill out the new client request form below:
If you are interested in seeing me, please fill out the new client request form below:
I believe healing happens through relationships. Whether I'm working with a young child, a teenager, an adult, or a couple, my goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, emotionally safe, and free to explore your experiences without judgment.
My professional experience has given me the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in a variety of settings. I spent several years supporting children and families in the public school system, including those navigating housing instability, foster care involvement, and significant life transitions. These experiences have shaped the way I approach my work and deepened my belief that meaningful growth looks different for every person.
I earned my Master's degree in Counseling from Northeastern State University and am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors. I am currently practicing under clinical supervision as I work toward independent licensure and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentialing. My clinical supervisor is Ellie Wood, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT-S, CPCS, CFMHE, CCCE. (Ellie@wearebackontrack.com)
Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two dogs, exploring Georgia’s trails and waterways, gardening, cooking, and discovering new restaurants. Spending time outdoors has always been one of the ways I feel most grounded and connected. I am also an avid reader although these days it is mostly therapy-related books, I am always open to a good fiction recommendation.
Therapy with Me
Therapy, to me, is not about fixing people. It is a collaborative space where we can slow down together, deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with parts of yourself that may feel overwhelmed, lost, or overlooked.
One of the things I value most about my work is walking alongside people through different stages of life. Therapy offers a place to reflect, make sense of your experiences, and explore what may be happening beneath the surface. While our sessions are important, growth often happens in the space between them; in everyday moments, relationships, challenges, and small shifts in your awareness or response. We can return to those experiences in session to notice what feels different, what feels difficult, and what you are beginning to understand about yourself.
My approach is client-centered, relational, and emotionally focused. I believe lasting change grows from safe, authentic therapeutic relationships where you have space to explore your emotions, experiences, and patterns with curiosity rather than judgment.
Who I Work With
I offer developmentally responsive therapy for young children, using play as a natural way for children to express themselves, explore their experiences, and build emotional skills. My training includes Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), and I partner with caregivers to strengthen relationships and support lasting growth.
I also offer parenting groups for caregivers who want to strengthen connection and build confidence in their parenting.
I work with adolescents and adults who may be navigating life transitions, difficult emotions, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck and wanting a better understanding of themselves. My approach is person-centered and informed by attachment-based principles, creating space to explore your experiences, emotions, and patterns at a pace that feels manageable.
When helpful, I incorporate expressive and sandtray interventions to support reflection and deeper exploration.
I work with couples who are building a life together and want to be intentional about their relationship as it grows and changes. Whether you're considering marriage, moving in together, or simply feeling ready to explore your relationship more deeply, counseling offers a space to strengthen communication, understand one another more fully, and talk about the things that matter as you take your next steps together.
I am a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator and incorporate this as part of my approach to working with couples.
Let's Connect
Office phone: (770)468-3326 ext. 118
Email: marissa@wearebackontrack.com
General Availability:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
In-Network with:
Aetna, Anthem BCBS, and Cigna
In-person & Play Therapy
Back on Track- Tyrone
1015 Tyrone Rd #710, Tyrone, GA 30290In-person sessions are available at our office in Tyrone.
Virtual Sessions
Virtual sessions available for teens, adults, and couples.