OUR people

As a therapist, I  have had the opportunity to provide support and encouragement to people  as they face life challenges, and I have assisted them in their  journeys toward growth and wellness. My approach is warm, compassionate,  and genuine, and my focus is holistic, allowing all aspects of your  wellness to be addressed. It is important to me to provide a safe,  non-judgmental environment so you feel comfortable while working through  your areas of concern. Through counseling and education, my passion is  to empower you to be the best version of yourself.

I  foundationally work from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) perspectives, and am trained in  Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which is a specialized training addressing trauma. As we work together, I may utilize other techniques to meet  your unique needs. My specialties include trauma (PTSD), grief, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, emotional  distress, and relationship issues. I have  experience working with individuals from various backgrounds, so I am  sensitive to your value and belief systems when helping you accomplish  your goals. A person's transition to wellness through personal growth is  remarkable to observe, and it happens every day. 

I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and help you realize your hopes and dreams!

After receiving invaluable warmth & empathy during my own experience of therapy, I felt obliged to give back to others with the same compassion. To assist clients struggling with issues from depression & anxiety to PTSD & Bipolar Disorder, I combine an eclectic and collaborative approach rooted in attachment theory with the goal of shifting a client’s experience from survival to one of well-being.  I have focused my training on serving survivors of trauma. I use my certification as a TC-Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator & training in EMDR therapy to help clients process the difficult emotions that follow surviving traumatic experiences.  In addition to adults, I provide adolescents & children services, drawing upon the experience I gained during the 3 years that I served as the counselor for Greene County Georgia's school district.  When not cultivating my therapy practice, I can be found playing with my dog Walter, enjoying art & music, practicing yoga, loving horses, gardening, and laughing.

Trauma Sensitive Restorative Yoga: $40/hr

As a means of survival during traumatic events the mind-body connection is severed. This disrupted connection compromises the development of one’s identity, autonomy, and ability to perceive internal sensations (aka interoception).

Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY) is a movement-based practice that aims to reconnect and fortify the mind-body connection. TSY does this by using invitational language to create opportunities for choice and creating a safe space for shared authentic experiences. 

Yoga for Neurodivergence: $40/hr

Current  research suggests that there is a correlation between neurodivergent  disorders (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.) and certain  physiological abnormalities such as joint hypermobility, connective  tissue irregularities, and heightened pain sensations. These physical  maladies often result in the over-use of certain muscles and the under  utilization of others as a way to adapt to the compromised integrity of  the connective tissues. Yoga  for neurodivergence is a class engineered to provide support to over  utilized muscles & strength to those that are underdeveloped, all  while creating a shared authentic experience in a group setting to  facilitate connection & belonging.  

Mark has been practicing yoga for over 25 years. He is a Certified  Yoga Instructor (RYT-200 HR) through M3 Yoga in Athens, GA and a TCTSY Facilitator through the CTE in Brookline, MA. He also has trainings in  adaptive yoga and breathwork. Mark is also a NASM Certified Personal  Trainer with additional trainings as a Senior Specialist, Nutrition  Coach, Strength and Flexibility Coach. He has a bachelor's degree in  Religion with a focus on Buddhist Studies and Native American Studies. 

Mark’s has a gentle approach and sessions are centered around what  it's like to be in a certain shape, rather than trying to get into a  certain shape. He invites participants to cultivate a balance between  steadiness and ease, using the breath as a pathway between mind and  body; unifying mind, body, and spirit - the essence of yoga.