Christian Counseling in Peachtree Corners, GA
Peachtree Corners has a reputation for having it together. Top-rated schools. A booming tech and business corridor. A community that draws high achievers from all over. It's easy to look at this city and assume everyone here has it figured out.
But a lot of people driving past Technology Park or picking kids up from Simpson or Wesleyan are quietly exhausted by the pace, by the pressure to keep performing, by a weight they've never said out loud to anyone. You're tired of holding it all together and longing for a place where you don't have to.
At Paraclete Counseling, we combine expert, licensed clinical care with authentic Christian faith to help you heal, connect, and live with purpose. Our office is just north of Peachtree Corners via Peachtree Pkwy (Hwy 141), and we work with individuals, couples, teens, and families throughout the area.
Who's Walking Through Our Doors From Peachtree Corners
The Technology Park Professional Running on Fumes
Peachtree Corners was built as a hub for engineers, tech founders, and innovators, and that same drive that fuels a great career often leaves nothing left for a person's inner life. High-functioning anxiety, burnout, and quiet emotional exhaustion are some of the most common reasons professionals from this area reach out.
We treat anxiety at its roots using ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR, and somatic therapy, integrating faith as a genuine resource rather than an afterthought.
• Generalized anxiety and chronic worry
• Panic attacks and panic disorder
• OCD and related disorders
• Burnout and high-functioning anxiety
• Anxiety rooted in perfectionism or performance pressure
The Marriage That Looks Fine From the Outside
Two capable people, a nice home in Peachtree Station or Neely Farm, kids in good schools, and a marriage that's running on autopilot. Our licensed marriage therapists (link to marriage/couples therapy) help couples get to the real issues underneath recurring conflict, distance, and disconnection, integrating Biblical principles of covenant, forgiveness, and grace as genuine tools in the work.
• Communication breakdown and recurring conflict
• Rebuilding trust after infidelity or betrayal
• Emotional and sexual disconnection
• Premarital counseling grounded in Biblical covenant
• Navigating differing levels of faith between spouses
Premarital Counseling. We use the PREPARE/ENRICH assessment, a research-backed tool that surfaces each couple's strengths and growth areas before the wedding, not after.
Christian Sex Therapy for Married Couples. Corrie Brewton, LPC, LMFT, is our dedicated sex therapist, addressing sexual avoidance, mismatched desire, the impact of pornography on intimacy, and sexual trauma within the context of Christian values and covenant marriage.
The Family Raising Kids in a High-Achieving School District
Peachtree Corners has some of the strongest schools in Gwinnett County: Simpson Elementary, Peachtree Elementary, Paul Duke STEM, Norcross High, and Wesleyan School among them. High expectations are part of daily life here, and kids feel that pressure as much as adults do.
Our therapists are trained in play therapy and sand tray therapy, giving children a natural way to process what they can't yet put into words.
• Anxiety and worry in younger children
• ADHD and attention challenges
• Behavioral concerns and emotional outbursts
• Divorce, family transitions, or trauma
• School-related anxiety or social struggles
Parents are valued partners in the process. We keep you informed, involved, and equipped to support your child's growth at home.
The Teen Under Pressure
Between AP courses, college prep, sports, and social media, teens in Peachtree Corners carry a heavy load, and many are also quietly wrestling with faith questions they don't feel safe voicing at home or church.
Our therapists offer teen counseling that blends evidence-based tools with a faith-sensitive approach, creating a space where teenagers can finally be honest.
• Teen anxiety and depression
• Academic pressure and perfectionism
• Social media and identity struggles
• ADHD and academic challenges
• Faith questions during adolescence
• School refusal, avoidance, and self-harm
The High-Functioning Adult Carrying Old Wounds
Trauma doesn't always look like crisis. Sometimes it looks like a successful life built carefully around something that was never actually healed.
Our trauma-informed therapists use EMDR, somatic approaches, and nervous system regulation, integrated with faith, to help you process what happened and move forward with real freedom, including spiritual and religious trauma connected to harmful theology, abusive leadership, or a faith community that failed you.
The Man Who's Never Said It Out Loud
Many men in Peachtree Corners are successful by every outward measure and struggling in ways they've never voiced. Terrence James, MFT works with men on identity, purpose, relationships, and Seth Kemfort works with men and teens who have behavioral struggles. Seth specializes in pornography and sex addiction, gambling addiction, video game and technology addiction, and recreational drug use, and has worked extensively with male athletes on the pressures tied to performance and identity.
• Anger, stress, and emotional disconnection
• Men's identity and purpose
• Pornography and sex addiction
• Gambling, video game, and technology addiction
• Male athlete mental performance and identity
How We Integrate Faith and Evidence-Based Therapy
At Paraclete Counseling, Christian faith and clinical excellence are not in tension. They are complementary.
EMDR Therapy — A highly effective, research-backed therapy for trauma and anxiety. We believe God heals, and EMDR is one of the tools He uses. EMDR is a highly researched therapy that helps the brain process memories that have become "stuck," reducing their emotional impact and allowing healing to move forward.
Somatic Therapy and Nervous System Regulation — Trauma and anxiety don't affect only your thoughts, they also affect your body. Somatic therapy and nervous system regulation help you recognize how trauma is stored physically while teaching your body to respond differently. Many clients who have found traditional talk therapy helpful, but incomplete, experience meaningful progress with these approaches.
ERP and ACT for Anxiety — For clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, or intrusive thoughts, we use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to decrease the power of anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), teaches you to respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions so you can live more fully according to your values. Both are available at Paraclete and can be integrated with faith-based frameworks.
Play Therapy and Sand Tray — A natural, effective way for children to process what they can't yet express in words.
Christian Counseling via Telehealth for Peachtree Corners Residents
All of our services, individual therapy, couples counseling, child and teen therapy, are available via secure video session, with the same licensed clinical care and faith-integrated approach as in-person sessions, from anywhere in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Paraclete Counseling is located at 3905 Johns Creek Court, Suite 260, Suwanee, GA 30024, just north of Peachtree Corners via Peachtree Pkwy (Hwy 141). We serve clients throughout Peachtree Corners, Norcross, Duluth, Johns Creek, and the surrounding North Metro Atlanta communities, along with telehealth appointments statewide.
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No. We welcome clients of all faith backgrounds. While our practice is rooted in Christian faith, we never impose beliefs on our clients and honor each person's values and worldview throughout the counseling process.
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Christian counseling combines the best of evidence-based psychological treatment with a biblical understanding of hope, healing, relationships, and personal growth. At Paraclete Counseling, our therapists use proven approaches like EMDR, ERP, ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, and play therapy. Christian counseling doesn't replace good clinical care — it adds another source of wisdom and support for clients who desire it. For some people, that means praying together, discussing Scripture, or exploring how faith relates to what they're experiencing. For others, it simply means working with a therapist who understands their values and worldview.
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Absolutely. Every therapist at Paraclete Counseling is a licensed mental health professional trained in evidence-based treatment approaches. Depending on your needs, your therapist may use EMDR, ERP, ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, biofeedback, play therapy, or other research-supported methods. We believe faith and science work beautifully together — clinical excellence and Christian faith aren't competing ideas, they're complementary tools that can both support healing.
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Yes. Many people who come to us have spent months, or even years, trying to push through anxiety, perfectionism, or chronic stress on their own, becoming experts at functioning while quietly feeling exhausted inside. We help clients understand what's driving their anxiety, calm an overactive nervous system, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and learn practical skills that create lasting change. When clients desire it, we also integrate faith as a source of hope, wisdom, and resilience throughout the healing process. Our goal isn't simply to help you cope better — it's to help you experience genuine freedom.
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Yes. Many people assume they need to have a strong faith before coming to Christian counseling, but that's simply not true. Some of our clients are wrestling with doubts, disappointment, unanswered prayers, church hurt, or questions they've never felt safe asking. Others simply feel distant from God after walking through painful experiences. Your counselor won't judge where you are spiritually — instead, we'll create a safe place to explore those questions honestly while addressing the emotional and relational struggles that often accompany them.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a highly researched therapy that helps the brain process traumatic memories and experiences that have become "stuck." Rather than simply talking about painful events, EMDR helps your brain do what it was designed to do: process and heal from difficult experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity. Many Christian clients appreciate that EMDR can be thoughtfully integrated with their faith. We often find that as emotional wounds begin to heal, clients are better able to experience God's love, peace, and truth without trauma continually getting in the way.
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Yes. Our therapists work with children, teens, and their families on a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, school-related stress, emotional regulation, and family transitions. For younger children, we often use play therapy and sand tray therapy because children naturally communicate through play before they can fully express themselves with words. For teens, we provide a supportive, judgment-free environment where they can develop healthy coping skills, emotional resilience, and confidence while navigating the unique pressures they face today. Parents are an important part of the counseling process, and we work collaboratively to support your child's growth both in and outside of therapy.
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That's one of the reasons we offer a free 15-minute consultation. During your consultation, we'll listen to what you're looking for and recommend the therapist whose training, experience, and personality are the best fit for your needs. Whether you're seeking counseling for anxiety, trauma, marriage concerns, your child, ADHD, behavioral addictions, or another issue, we'll help match you with someone who specializes in that area. Finding the right therapist is one of the strongest predictors of successful counseling, and we want you to feel confident in that decision.
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The first session is an opportunity for your therapist to get to know you and understand what brings you to counseling. You'll talk about your current concerns, relevant life experiences, relationships, goals, and any questions you have about therapy. Together, you'll begin identifying the areas you'd like to work on and discuss a plan that fits your needs. There's no pressure to share everything at once — we know that opening up takes time, and we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
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Yes. We provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments for clients anywhere in Georgia. Many busy professionals, parents, college students, and individuals with demanding schedules appreciate the flexibility of meeting with their therapist from home or another private location. Telehealth offers the same licensed clinical care and thoughtful faith integration as in-person counseling.
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Yes. Unfortunately, painful experiences within churches or faith communities are more common than many people realize. Whether you've experienced spiritual abuse, manipulative leadership, shame-based teaching, betrayal, or deep disappointment within a church, those experiences can leave lasting emotional wounds. Our therapists provide a safe, compassionate environment to process those experiences without minimizing them or dismissing your faith. Our goal is to help you heal emotionally while giving you space to honestly explore your relationship with God, the church, and your own beliefs.
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Yes. Our practice provides counseling for a variety of behavioral addictions, including pornography addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, gambling addiction, video game addiction, technology addiction, and recreational drug use. Treatment focuses not only on reducing unwanted behaviors but also on understanding the underlying emotional needs, relationship patterns, and coping strategies that contribute to them. We believe lasting change happens by addressing the root causes, not just the symptoms.
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The answer depends on your goals and the concerns you're working through. Some clients come for a short season to address a specific issue or life transition. Others choose longer-term counseling to work through trauma, relationship patterns, or struggles that have developed over many years. During your first few sessions, your therapist will discuss your goals and develop a personalized treatment plan. Throughout the counseling process, you'll regularly evaluate your progress together and decide what feels most helpful for you.
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A few things set us apart: multiple therapists with specialized expertise rather than generalists; Christian faith thoughtfully integrated with evidence-based therapies like EMDR, ERP, ACT, somatic therapy, and biofeedback; trauma-informed care across the entire practice; specialized services for children, teens, adults, couples, men's issues, sex therapy, ADHD, and behavioral addictions; and a convenient location just north of Peachtree Corners via Peachtree Pkwy (Hwy 141), with telehealth available throughout Georgia. Clients often tell us that finding a therapist who's the right fit matters more than finding one that's the closest. We'd rather you drive a few extra minutes and get matched with the therapist who's genuinely right for you
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Paraclete Counseling is a private-pay practice, which allows us to focus on your care rather than insurance company restrictions. As a courtesy, we electronically file out-of-network insurance claims for many clients, so you don't have to submit your own paperwork. Depending on your plan, you may receive reimbursement for a portion of your counseling fees. We also accept Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards.
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