Jennifer Stuckert, MA MFT, LPC, NCC

Jennifer underwent rigorous training at Reformed Theological Seminary receiving two MA degrees, one in Marriage and Family Therapy and the other in Biblical Studies. She is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia.

Jennifer has numerous years of experience working in private practice. In addition, she was the resident counselor for a private college in Jackson, Mississippi. An experienced counselor, Jennifer possesses expertise in treating the following: abuse, anger management, anxiety, blended families, chronic pain management, co-dependency, depression, divorce recovery, dysfunctional family issues, eating disorders, family of origin issues, infertility issues, marital counseling, parenting difficulties, personal growth, post partum depression, premarital counseling, relationship issues, sexual identity confusions, social skills, spiritual issues, and stress management.

Setting Jennifer apart is her earnest desire to lead clients in discovering core beliefs they have about themselves and their situation. Believing in the power of God's Word to both restore and renew the lives of individuals she guides her clients in examining Godly options for resolving their current situation and learning new behaviors and beliefs.

Jordan R. Yates, MA MFT, LAPC

 Jordan has counseled a spectrum of families, couples, and children in a Christian-themed, clinical setting using spiritual intervention strategies derived from his comprehensive academic training.  Jordan also has experience working with local court and judicial systems, treating court-ordered clients and families while leading Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP), substance and drug abuse, anger management, and parenting psychoeducation classes and therapy groups. 

Jordan’s past experiences working with children, adolescents, and college students as a small-town newspaper sports editor and a camp counselor gives him a unique perspective and spirited approach to counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups.  Jordan not only implements play and recreational interventions with his child and adolescent clients, but he also injects non-traditional, interactive therapeutic activities into sessions with his adult clients and couples as well.  Though deeply rooted in his Christian faith and academic training, Jordan favors a solution-focused approach that addresses spiritual and religious components to each client’s personal and unique journey with God.  Upon request, however, Jordan willingly explores with clients more enriching ways of fully experiencing God and His calling in their lives. 

Jordan earned a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University, an intensive program dedicated to training counselors therapeutic philosophies and techniques from a Christian perspective.  Jordan received his Bachelor’s degree in English and Journalism from Georgia State University in Atlanta, where he also held several internships covering the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Force, and the 2003 NBA All-Star Weekend.

Rachel Fishman, MA , LAPC, NCC

Rachel received a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling focusing on Clinical Mental Health from Wake Forest University  and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida. She is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia.

In 2005, Rachel completed intensive study of urban ministry, racism, and social justice from both biblical and historical perspectives. Later, Rachel joined the staff of a local nonprofit and provided spiritual direction and support to urban at-risk youth. While in North Carolina, Rachel provided substance abuse counseling to adolescents and their families and treated a variety of clients at a community counseling center.  Additionally, Rachel has experience providing case management and supportive services to foster care and adoption members. Her experience prompted her to conduct extensive graduate research on the need for adoption-specific counseling. Rachel is now pursuing certification in Adoption and Foster Care Therapy through Portland State University and hopes to better meet the needs of this underserved population.

Currently, Rachel counsels children, adolescents, adults and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, spirituality, divorce recovery, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, conduct disorder, domestic violence, abuse, identity development, family discord, abandonment, career issues, financial stress, parental conflict, and adoption and foster care challenges. Rachel welcomes opportunities to lead psycho-educational workshops for groups or organizations. 

In clinical practice, Rachel uses behavioral theory and a client-centered approach while maintaining a strengths-based focus. She incorporates interactive skill-building techniques and creative elements into sessions.  Rachel, committed to the Christian faith and perspective, firmly believes that spiritual health is integral to wellbeing. Rachel enjoys working with clients from diverse spiritual and religious backgrounds and incorporates spirituality and religion into counseling at a level determined by the client.

Professional Definitions

*A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)  or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) is a trained, mental health professional who has met educational and training requirements, including at least a Master’s degree, years of supervised professional clinical experience and successful completion of a state examination for licensure as LPC or LCPC.

*A Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) is a mental health professional who has met the educational requirements, including at least a Master's degree, and successful completion of the state examination for licensure, and is completing the directed experience and supervision hours as required for the LPC.

*A National Certified Counselor (NCC) is a therapist who has received certification from the NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors) indicating that the therapist has met the national standards set by the counseling profession. NBCC is the largest national counselor certification program in the world.

*A Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is a relationship specialist who treats persons involved in interpersonal relationships. They are trained to assess, diagnose and treat individuals, couples, families and groups to achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive marriage, family and social adjustment. The practice also includes premarital counseling, child counseling, divorce or separation counseling and other relationship counseling.

*Master of Arts (MA); Master of Education (M.Ed); Master of Science (MS); Master of Social Worsk (MSW) is a graduate level degree which may be research-based, course-based, or a combination of the two and beyond the Bachelor's level.