Mental Health Professionals
Mickayla Coutinho Brandao, LMSW, is a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based therapist who provides individual counseling for adults, adolescents, and women navigating trauma, domestic violence, ADHD, identity challenges, and postpartum depression. She is licensed in Georgia and practices under the supervision of D’Anthony Harris, LPC.
Mickayla’s foundation as a domestic violence counselor shapes her deeply empathetic, empowering, and culturally competent approach. As she notes, “My foundation as a domestic violence counselor has helped me become trauma informed and strengths based focused to ensure I support and empower people who are often overlooked.” Her lived experience as a Black woman, combined with her academic training in psychology and social work, allows her to connect authentically with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Therapy Focus & Specialties
Mickayla specializes in supporting:
Women currently or previously experiencing domestic violence
Adults with PTSD from various forms of trauma
Adults and adolescents with ADHD
Women experiencing postpartum depression
Children ages 10+ struggling with focus, bullying, identity issues, or school challenges
Clients seeking culturally competent therapy
Individuals healing from emotional wounds and rebuilding self‑worth
Her work is ideal for clients who want a therapist who is validating, empowering, and deeply attuned to trauma, identity, and resilience.
Therapeutic Approach
Mickayla primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact — and how to shift patterns that no longer serve them.
Her trauma‑informed lens ensures sessions feel safe, collaborative, and paced according to each client’s comfort level. She blends clinical expertise with real‑world understanding, helping clients feel seen, supported, and capable of meaningful change.
What Makes Mickayla Shine
Mickayla stands out for her:
Trauma‑informed, strengths‑based foundation
Cultural competence rooted in lived experience and academic training
Ability to empower clients who have been overlooked or marginalized
Warm, grounded presence that helps clients feel safe and understood
Deep commitment to helping clients reclaim their voice, identity, and confidence
Her personal passion for movement and physical wellness also informs her therapeutic style. As she shares, “Moving my body is extremely important for my mental wellbeing. My passion for fitness helps me encourage my clients to move their bodies more to help them also feel better.”
Education & Credentials
Master of Social Work (MSW) — Simmons University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology — New York University
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) — Georgia
Supervised by: D’Anthony Harris, LPC
What It’s Like to Work With Mickayla
Clients describe Mickayla as:
Empowering and strengths‑focused
Culturally aware and identity‑affirming
Warm, relatable, and easy to talk to
Skilled at helping clients rebuild confidence and emotional safety
Someone who listens deeply and advocates fiercely
Her sessions feel supportive, collaborative, and grounded in real‑world understanding — ideal for clients seeking a therapist who truly “gets it.”
Directory Listing
Andrea Long, APC, is a compassionate, patient, and deeply attuned therapist who provides individual counseling for adults navigating life transitions, women’s issues, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. She practices in Georgia under the supervision of Dr. Megan Boyd, PhD, LPC, ACS, CPCS (Lic #007298).
Andrea brings over a decade of experience working across diverse mental health settings and populations, which informs her holistic, humanistic, and person‑centered approach. She is known for being a therapist who can genuinely sit with clients through the full range of human emotion — “I pride myself on being a patient and caring listener who can sit with clients while they cry, yell, swear, or laugh.”
Therapy Focus & Specialties
Andrea specializes in supporting clients who are seeking:
Women’s issues
Major life transitions (career changes, identity shifts, relationship changes, new seasons of life)
Communication challenges in relationships
Emotional regulation and self‑understanding
Holistic, person‑centered growth
Her style is warm, grounded, and collaborative — ideal for clients who want a therapist who listens deeply, validates authentically, and helps them reconnect with their own inner wisdom.
Therapeutic Approach
Andrea primarily uses Humanistic and Person‑Centered Therapy, helping clients feel seen, heard, and understood without judgment. She integrates media, storytelling, and real‑life examples into her work:
“I love the way real life (ups and downs) can be portrayed in books, music, television shows, and movies. I use media often in my sessions/interventions.”
This makes her especially effective for clients who connect through narrative, creativity, or relatable everyday experiences.
Education & Credentials
BS in Psychology — Wheeling Jesuit University
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling — The Chicago School
Associate Professional Counselor (APC) — Georgia
Supervised by: Dr. Megan Boyd, PhD, LPC, ACS, CPCS (Lic #007298)
What It’s Like to Work With Andrea
Clients describe Andrea as:
Calm, steady, and emotionally present
Easy to talk to
Insightful without being overwhelming
Someone who creates a safe space for honesty, vulnerability, and growth
She believes therapy should feel like a supportive conversation — one where you can show up exactly as you are.
When she’s not working, Andrea enjoys coffee and a good book or family movie nights, grounding herself in the same everyday joys she helps clients reconnect with.
Keshia Irving, LAPC, is a compassionate and grounding therapist who provides individual therapy for adults seeking emotional stability, clarity, and confidence. She is licensed in Georgia and practices under the supervision of Ciara Green.
Keshia specializes in depression treatment, self‑esteem therapy, identity exploration, and trauma‑informed therapy. Her work blends CBT therapy, mindfulness techniques, and holistic healing to help clients understand their emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build a stronger sense of self. As she shares, “I provide holistic healing and support during life’s many transitions.”
Clients looking for therapy near me, mental health counseling, or affordable therapy options through Open Path will find Keshia’s approach warm, accessible, and deeply supportive.
Specialties & Focus Areas
Keshia supports adults experiencing:
Depression symptoms and emotional overwhelm
Low self‑esteem, confidence challenges, and self‑worth issues
Identity issues and major life transitions
Past trauma and unresolved emotional wounds
Stress management and burnout recovery
Anxiety symptoms and overthinking patterns
Her therapeutic style is ideal for clients seeking trauma‑informed therapy, CBT therapy, or life transitions counseling in Georgia.
Therapeutic Approach
Keshia primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — one of the most researched and effective approaches for anxiety treatment, depression treatment, and stress management therapy.
She integrates:
Mindfulness techniques
Narrative reframing
Holistic healing practices
Past‑focused exploration to uncover root causes
Her mission is clear: “to provide individuals in my community with tools they need to gain emotional stability.”
What Makes Keshia Shine
Keshia is known for her:
Holistic, grounding presence
Ability to create a safe, non‑judgmental space
Deep commitment to helping clients rewrite their narrative
Skill in guiding clients through identity and self‑esteem work
Compassionate approach to exploring past trauma
She believes therapy is a collaborative journey — one where clients reclaim their voice, rebuild confidence, and step into a more empowered future. As she notes, “Together, we can reframe your narrative and rewrite your future.”
Education & Credentials
BA in Psychology — University of West Georgia
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Walden University
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) — Georgia
Supervised by: Ciara Green
What It’s Like to Work With Keshia
Clients describe Keshia as:
Warm, patient, and deeply supportive
Insightful and skilled at helping clients understand themselves
Someone who listens without judgment
A therapist who blends structure with compassion
A guide who helps clients reconnect with their strengths
Her sessions feel safe, grounding, and focused on helping clients build emotional stability and self‑trust.