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Clinical Director of Atlanta
Meg Sheldon has a passion for working with young people and their families. She endeavors to provide a supportive environment that will help stabilize families and allow them space to explore their patterns (both positive and negative) and to assist each family member as they work to create new family habits. Meg works collaboratively with her clients to identify strengths and patterns of resilience. She approaches each client or client family with an open mind and a readiness to apply a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit the family’s needs. As a Parent Coach for Wonder, Meg loves working with her teammates to help families build positive solutions for the future.
Meg developed her passion for systemic family therapy in her early career as a therapist in London, England, where she lived for five years. In her work at a London family support center, she found the opportunity to dig deeply into family systems as she worked to strengthen and improve their connections. With her colleagues, she spent two years studying and practicing with Kensington Consultation Center where she earned a Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy. From this time, she knew she wanted to focus on family systems at the heart of her therapeutic practice.
Meg has a passion for learning, nature, family time, and travel (even backpacking around the world for six months!). She happily resides in her hometown in Atlanta where she feels lucky to be close to her parents and sister as she raises her family. Meg and her husband have two children and a beloved dog and cat. Parenting has enriched her wisdom (and humility!) as a therapist over the last 12 years. In her free time, Meg has been the board chair for a community recreation soccer program for 5 years. She promoted not just a fun place for children to develop and enjoy playing soccer, but also a positive environment for parents and adult mentors to enrich children’s lives through the sport. Meg has had the pleasure of coaching youth soccer for 6 years. In addition, she has also volunteered in several different community agencies where she enjoyed donating her time and skills as a therapist.
Meg is a Master Social Worker (MSW). She earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Certificate in Women’s Studies as well as her master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Georgia.
Blake (he/him) was deeply influenced by the mentors he had during his adolescence,
including counselors, coaches, and teachers who played significant roles in his life.
These experiences fostered a profound connection with those struggling with mental
health and inspired him to support others in overcoming life’s challenges.
Blake appreciates the comprehensive, systemic approach that Wonder employs in
providing services to individuals and families. This approach aligns with his therapeutic
philosophy, and he has witnessed its effectiveness in improving overall family dynamics
and helping families work through issues. Blake finds that the experiential approach
used with adolescents is particularly engaging for those who may not thrive in
traditional office settings.
In his practice, Blake emphasizes person-centered therapy and relationship-building,
recognizing that a positive therapeutic relationship is the greatest indicator of success.
He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients when they feel stuck. Blake believes that
strength comes from self-belief and community support and works to promote
self-compassion and forgiveness in his clients to help them build esteem and
confidence.
Blake is passionate about working with adolescents and supporting parents with
children struggling with depression, anxiety, conduct issues, substance use, and eating
disorders. He has extensive experience in the mental health field, particularly with adolescents and children, and prides himself on using creative methods—including humor, genuine curiosity, and engagement—to build therapeutic relationships based on trust and connection.
Some of Blake’s most impactful moments as a coach have come from watching
adolescents overcome fears, learn to calm their emotions, and explore new interests.
During his tenure at Wonder, he has engaged in a variety of activities with clients,
including hiking, rock climbing, mindfulness walks, arts and crafts, academic and
professional challenges, video games, and numerous sports.
Though not a parent himself, Blake has found his role as a therapist and coach allows
him to act as a bridge between parents and their children, helping to establish new ways
of communicating, resolving conflict, and creating connection. In addition to his position at Wonder, Blake is the lead therapist at an outpatient eating disorder treatment center and runs his own private counseling practice.
Blake and his wife have two energetic dogs, Cloud and Tifa, who accompany them
everywhere. He enjoys a wide range of activities, including being outdoors, weightlifting, hiking, reading, snowboarding, playing guitar, cooking, going to concerts, and playing video games. Blake brings this vigor for life into his practice as a coach.
Blake wants families seeking services to know they are not alone and that there is hope.
He has witnessed miraculous transformations in individuals and families and fully
believes that these changes are possible for anyone. Blake wishes families the utmost
courage and compassion as they embark on their journey of self-improvement.
Amy (she/her/hers) holds a B.S. from Auburn University and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her journey into the field of mental health began with her own transformative experience in therapy, which ignited her passion for psychology and personal growth.
Amy’s dedication to helping others led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. At Wonder, she particularly appreciates the organization’s commitment to supporting the entire family system. She recognizes the immense pressure often placed on children to change and enjoys her role as a parent coach, where she guides parents in understanding their family dynamics and finding ways to enhance their daily lives. Amy finds great fulfillment in assisting families to rebuild connections that may have been strained.
In her practice, Amy employs a person-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of compassion and self-compassion. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Family Systems Theory into her work. Known for her warmth, compassion, and non-judgmental nature, Amy specializes in working with parents of children facing challenging needs and circumstances.
Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experience as a mother of three teenage and young adult daughters, Amy provides invaluable support to other parents. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her two dogs, taking nature walks, practicing yoga, knitting, and attending live music and sports events.
With a Master’s Degree in Education from La Sorbonne University in Paris and 15 years of experience as a full-time Social Studies teacher in middle and high schools across France, the Netherlands, and Miami, Marie developed a deep understanding of the educational and emotional needs of young people. Marie’s work has also involved supporting special needs students, including those with ADHD, ASD, and anxiety disorders, as well as gifted students. Additionally, Marie holds certifications as an EFT Tapping practitioner and family coach (Master practitioner) from the Institut de Coaching Familial in Québec. Marie facilitates coaching sessions and EFT workshops, focusing on helping families and individuals achieve emotional well-being.
During her teaching career, Marie observed many students struggling with chronic stress, depression, and burnout, often due to societal and parental pressures. This inspired her to transition into the mental health field, where she could focus on preventative care for young people and offer them the support they needed to become confident, serene adults. Her passion lies in fostering autonomy in young people and guiding them toward a fulfilling life.
Empathy and intuition are central to Marie’s practice. She aims to help parents increase their awareness and heal their emotional distress, enabling them to engage with their children more mindfully and empathetically, thus fostering strong, healthy relationships. Marie has extensive experience working with young people and their parents over the past 18 years, understanding the unique challenges that come with parenting teenagers. Her approach supports parents in acknowledging their own feelings and frustrations, cultivating self-compassion, and taking care of themselves.
What drew Marie to Wonder was its systemic approach, which views the family as an interconnected unit. She believes that true family evolution occurs when we learn to be present and maintain strong relationships. Parent coaching is a crucial element of her work, as it focuses on improving family dynamics to create a foundation of safety, open dialogue, trust, and collaboration.
On a personal note, Marie is grateful for her long-lasting marriage and the joys and challenges of raising a 12-year-old son and a 14-year-old daughter, who have adapted to living in three different countries. She enjoys reading, baking, and hiking with her Labrador and Weimaraner. Additionally, Marie is an author with a novel soon to be published and another book in the works related to education. Marie collaborates with other mental health professionals and is actively involved in community prevention and healing through the group she founded, “The French Healing Collective.” They organize well-being workshops that combine yoga, meditation, tapping, and breathwork to bring more serenity and joy into people’s lives. She also engages with expatriate families, speaking at various online events to support their unique needs.
Kirsten Thornante (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the North Metro Atlanta Area. She has her undergraduate degree from Berry College and her MSW at Georgia State University.
Kirsten has extensive experience in macro level social work building community partnerships and acting as a liaison between agencies. She is practitioner of TBRI (Trauma-Based Relational Interventions) and a facilitator of Making Sense of Your Worth.
She is passionate about building parent capacity and exploring attachment styles. Kirsten loves talking to people and helping them to find their strength. She hopes to leave other people feeing seen, heard, and valued after meeting with her. She is humbled at the chance to work with Wonder and help families and individuals thrive.
She loves traveling and spending time with her family and friends, and soaking in all the little adventures life has to offer. Being a mother to her amazing daughter is her greatest delight in life.
Miesha (she/her) holds a Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy from Capella University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Marriage & Family Therapy from Middle Georgia State University. She is currently working towards licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Miesha’s passion for supporting families and helping them achieve holistic well-being inspired her to work in the mental health field. She believes in the power of strong family connections and their impact on individual and collective health. She appreciates Wonder’s holistic approach, combining individual and parent coaching with family therapy tailored to each family’s needs. The Family Systems Framework and focus on Relationship Dynamics align with her belief in healing through safe and supportive relationships. Additionally, the Activity-Based Support engages youth in their own environments, leading to more authentic and lasting therapeutic outcomes.
Miesha commonly uses Experiential, Narrative, and Solution-Focused Therapies to help families navigate challenges and foster meaningful connections. She embodies compassion, dedication, and a holistic approach to therapy. Committed to ongoing professional development and growth, she strives to better serve her clients.
Her specialties include working with young children, adolescents, young adults, and mature adults in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use (outpatient), and trauma. As a parent coach, Miesha uses her experience to help parents understand and navigate the challenges they face, providing them with tools and strategies to foster meaningful connections and promote holistic well-being within their families.
Passionate about holistic wellness, Miesha enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in activities that promote well-being. She is also a fan of reading, writing, and the arts. Miesha is deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of families. Her goal is to establish a private practice that incorporates an integrative and holistic approach to therapy, blending experiential, somatic, and talk therapies to offer a comprehensive approach to healing. She is dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering environment where families can thrive and flourish.
Phyllis Williams is a Master’s level graduate from CUNY-Hunter College School of Education. Phyllis obtained her Masters of Science in Education with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling. Phyllis utilizes an integrative approach to therapy by applying a variety of therapeutic strategies to fit the individualized needs of her clients. Phyllis specializes in the use of, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with a Solution Focused & Person-Centered Approach. She specializes in anxiety, depression, personality disorders, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, ADD, grief, trauma, post-natal trauma & phobias. She has experience providing individual counseling (child & adult), group counseling, couples therapy & family counseling in outpatient & community based settings. She has worked in various fields of mental health namely applied behavior analysis, developmental disabilities, case management, community intervention, crisis intervention, evidenced based practice & psychotherapy.
The varied experiences that Phyllis’s brings to the field enables her in providing effective treatment to her clients while aiming to explore the underlying causes of each client’s mental health concerns. Phyllis’s goal is to ensure that her clients are able to independently utilize healthy coping skills learned in sessions, to apply upon daily interaction with others.
Phyllis is currently working on her license in Mental Health Counseling and aspires to open a private practice that incorporates a holistic approach to treatment through use of art and talk therapy.
Jason is originally from New York City. He is currently a full-time School Counselor and has been working in the K-12 school setting for over 10 years. He supports students by being a voice for them with teachers, administrators, and their parents. Jason has served in several capacities, including Safety Officer, High School Case Manager, School Aide, and Paraprofessional.
He graduated from Winston-Salem State University with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. He later attended Alfred University, where he received his Master’s in School Counseling, and continued his education journey at Valdosta University for his Specialist degree in Education.
Jason was inspired to work in the mental health field due to seeing the lack of resources available to young people. As a school counselor, he helps bridge the gap between mental health and the school system. He is able to adapt and connect with individuals on a personal level, possesses a growth mindset, and is able to see many sides of a story. He plans on connecting with his clients, providing support where needed, and using his life experiences to help clients make informed decisions and support whatever decision they make.
He enjoys traveling, bike riding, and spending time with family and friends. He looks forward to engaging with Team Wonder’s families. His favorite quote is, “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything,” by Alexander Hamilton.
Cason Kelly is a mentor who is wholly committed to helping young adults and their families. While growing up in Atlanta, Cason realized he had a passion for helping others especially those in need. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia and immediately moved to New York City to pursue a career in Social Work. While in New York, he worked as a caseworker for one of the city’s biggest foster care agencies. He has since held several positions working directly with families in crisis, helping them proactively wade through a wide spectrum of behavioral and emotional challenges. Cason believes everybody has gifts and specific strengths unique to themselves. His major strengths come out in the work he does with young adults. Cason draws from his own life’s experiences when working with young adults. With an eclectic and original background, he is able to more naturally connect with clients. Unvarnished honesty is at the core of his approach. He believes that trust amongst the client and mentor as well as each member of the family unit is vital to achieving tangible results.
Cason is a musician and incorporates music into his work as a mentor. He loves hiking, camping, baseball, football, photography, gardening, cooking and a ton of other activities. He lives with his wife in Decatur, Georgia and is a new father to a beautiful baby boy.
Mandie Moore has a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Emory University with a certification in Acute Care. Her passion and much of her professional experiences lie in working with children, adolescents, and young adults facing mental health challenges while also supporting their families and caregivers. She has worked with both inpatient mental health as well as in private educational facilities that serve students with a variety of challenges, such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and a variety of Mood and Conduct Disorders. In this setting, she received training in Crisis Intervention, Emotional Regulation and Behavior De-escalation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Responsive Practice. She has also had experience in adoption services and family support, and residential housing working with adolescents who have experienced trauma and substance abuse and the comorbid mental health challenges that accompany victims of trauma.
With a passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults facing mental health challenges, Mandie focuses on understanding the individual client by practicing empathy, promoting active listening, setting achievable and obtainable goals with her clients, and helping them meet set goals that will promote autonomy and personal growth. She also understands how mental health has systemic effects on parents, families, and caregivers and is also dedicated to providing support in this area of concentration as well. Mandie is also a fierce advocate for youth with exceptional needs, including both physical disabilities and mental health challenges, specifically regarding student and parent rights within the education system.
Currently pursuing a Master of Social Work with a certification in Clinical Social Work and Trauma-Responsive Practice, Mandie utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to assist her clients in transforming ingrained thoughts and actions into positive behavior patterns that align with their goals. She strongly emphasizes developing healthy coping skills, transitioning from negative behaviors to positive ones, and fostering improved relationships with family members, peers, and support systems within a supportive and therapeutic environment for her clients. Her trauma-responsive practice enables her to guide individuals in recognizing signs and symptoms, implementing healthy practices, and preventing re-traumatization.
As a mother of two boys, one in early adolescence and the other a tween, who have both experienced significant medical trauma and the mental health challenges that occur, Mandie understands firsthand the challenges that families face in accessing resources and support for both children and parents/caregivers. This personal connection has fueled her mission to assist families in similar situations, ensuring they have the tools and guidance needed to navigate challenging circumstances. She aims to ensure clients and their families receive holistic care and support.
In her free time, Mandie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending live music events and comedy shows, and binge-watching TV shows. With her professional and personal experiences, deep compassion for her clients, and personal commitment to supporting others, Mandie works to positively impact the lives of those she serves.
Morgan is a dedicated and compassionate Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She completed her internship at The Berman Center, focusing on clients aged 16-25, where she led group and individual therapy sessions for both adolescent and adult Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP).
Morgan is passionate about helping others and is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents and young adults. She is motivated by the academic pressures, social issues, and mental health struggles that young people face today. Morgan believes in providing a supportive and understanding presence to help her clients navigate through life’s challenges. Her professional values align with Wonder’s mission to empower families to connect, heal, and evolve, and she appreciates the flexibility to tailor services to the unique needs of each client.
Her therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Expressive Arts and Somatic Therapy, such as yoga, dancing, painting, and writing. Morgan’s specialties include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related conditions, with a particular interest in depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress disorder. She is especially passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults in their journey of identity formation, managing social pressures, and navigating life transitions, with a focus on self-esteem, body image, and interpersonal relationships.
Outside of her professional life, Morgan enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Doja and Bruno. She is an aerial hoop instructor and loves spending time with her family and friends. Her approach to counseling is characterized by genuine care, empathy, and a belief in the potential of each individual to overcome challenges and thrive. She values the importance of family and community support in personal development and is committed to working collaboratively with families to create a network of care and understanding.
Julia Albrecht (she/her) is an Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coach with focuses in supporting neurodivergent folks, highly spirited young people, dynamic family systems, resilience, disconnection and relational repair. Her style is a culmination of modern therapeutic and behavioral techniques weaved together with threads of nervous system regulation, earth-based care, and a body-based trauma approach that incorporates multiple levels of the human experience. Julia’s spaces are a sanctuary for self-generation, growth, and a place to hear and be heard. As a multi-disciplinary practitioner, she offers a colorful range of sturdy tools to clear the path forward when life gets stretchy. Julia’s greatest intention is to strengthen safety, connection, and acceptance within the internal and external family landscape.
Outside of session you’ll find Julia spending time with horses, making short films with her old
style camcorder, or barefoot in the park or at the beach looking for little treasures. She’s
currently learning how to quilt and write.
Julia’s background includes a Bachelor’s in Science from Hamline University in Biology, a
Masters Degree in Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching and Lifestyle Medicine from the
University of Minnesota, and Somatic education and mentorship experience with Veronica
Rottman. For 10 years, Julia worked with young people in Wilderness Survival Instruction and
Horsemanship then went on to start her own program in Wilderness Guiding with young adults in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. She has both
Wilderness First Aid Training and is a registered Wilderness First Responder. Julia has spent
quite some time studying yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine, meditation, mind-body healing, reiki, herbalism, movement therapies and nutrition. She has spent an equal amount of time in the traditional medical systems working in hospice, sexual health, mental health, and clinical research spaces. Julia loves cooking and nourishment, she’s got a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University and extra training from the Harvard School of Public Health’s Healthy Kitchen’s Healthy Lives program. Wherever families or young folks are in their process, Julia walks alongside providing sturdy support and holding space for all the nuance that comes along with being human.