Meet our therapists
Solutions Therapeutic Services
109 Central Avenue
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-383-8909- phone
770-383-8930-fax
109 Central Avenue
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-383-8909- phone
770-383-8930-fax
Beth McArdle LCSW
Beth McArdle LCSW
"Take care of you”
Beth McArdle, LCSW has been providing therapeutic services to individuals, families, and couples since 2001.
Beth strives to create a positive atmosphere to assist clients in focusing on their strengths and ways to create self empowerment to lead to a more satisfying life. She sees clients for a variety of reasons including relationship issues, life transitions, divorce and resolution, spirituality, mood disorders, anxiety, grief, depression, work stress, parenting growth, post partum depression, life management issues, emotional growth and development, and Co-dependency .
Beth graduated from the University of Georgia with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Masters in Social Work. She utilizes solution focused therapy approaches, along with cognitive behavioral therapy, Christian counseling, and relational therapy techniques. Beth prides herself in working towards an atmosphere of respect and compassion with her clients in order to assist them in bettering their lives.
In addition, Beth provides supervision to individuals that are striving to achieve their LCSW licensure. She is an approved supervisor through the state of Georgia. She is also a long time member of the National Association of Social Workers. Beth also writes a weekly column for the Bartow Trader, local paper, titled “Social Solutions”.
To contact Beth call 770-383-8909 or email elizabethstewart4@hotmail.com
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"Take care of you”
Beth McArdle, LCSW has been providing therapeutic services to individuals, families, and couples since 2001.
Beth strives to create a positive atmosphere to assist clients in focusing on their strengths and ways to create self empowerment to lead to a more satisfying life. She sees clients for a variety of reasons including relationship issues, life transitions, divorce and resolution, spirituality, mood disorders, anxiety, grief, depression, work stress, parenting growth, post partum depression, life management issues, emotional growth and development, and Co-dependency .
Beth graduated from the University of Georgia with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Masters in Social Work. She utilizes solution focused therapy approaches, along with cognitive behavioral therapy, Christian counseling, and relational therapy techniques. Beth prides herself in working towards an atmosphere of respect and compassion with her clients in order to assist them in bettering their lives.
In addition, Beth provides supervision to individuals that are striving to achieve their LCSW licensure. She is an approved supervisor through the state of Georgia. She is also a long time member of the National Association of Social Workers. Beth also writes a weekly column for the Bartow Trader, local paper, titled “Social Solutions”.
To contact Beth call 770-383-8909 or email elizabethstewart4@hotmail.com
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Susan Geddes M.Ed, NCC, LPC
Susan Geddes M.Ed, NCC, LPC
Susan J. Geddes, M.Ed.,NCC, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been providing individual, family, and couples counseling to adults, children, and adolescents since 1992. Susan’s goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable, supportive, and growth oriented environment in which clients from all backgrounds and beliefs can find ways to experience their lives in a more positive way. Susan has extensive training and experience in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions; Susan utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques, tailored to best fit her client’s individual needs. Her counseling style is interactional, meaning she will provide clients with feedback and offer things to work on between sessions so that clients are an active part of the process.
Susan has a B.A. Degree in Psychology from Kennesaw State University, and a M.Ed. in Counseling from West Georgia College. In addition, Susan is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy is one of many tools which can be uniquely helpful for clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, food, smoking, or other issues. Susan is also a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor who provides supervision to therapists who are working toward licensure, and she is an in-network provider with most major insurance companies and EAP plans.
To contact Susan call 770-383-8909
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Susan J. Geddes, M.Ed.,NCC, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been providing individual, family, and couples counseling to adults, children, and adolescents since 1992. Susan’s goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable, supportive, and growth oriented environment in which clients from all backgrounds and beliefs can find ways to experience their lives in a more positive way. Susan has extensive training and experience in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions; Susan utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques, tailored to best fit her client’s individual needs. Her counseling style is interactional, meaning she will provide clients with feedback and offer things to work on between sessions so that clients are an active part of the process.
Susan has a B.A. Degree in Psychology from Kennesaw State University, and a M.Ed. in Counseling from West Georgia College. In addition, Susan is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy is one of many tools which can be uniquely helpful for clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, food, smoking, or other issues. Susan is also a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor who provides supervision to therapists who are working toward licensure, and she is an in-network provider with most major insurance companies and EAP plans.
To contact Susan call 770-383-8909
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Claudia Adams LPC
Claudia Adams LPC
Claudia Adams is an LPC and a school counselor with 19 years experience in the elementary school setting. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors in Psychology. She also earned a Masters and a Specialists in School Counseling from Georgia State University.
Claudia's focus is children but she also works with adolescents and adults. She utilizes play therapy and client centered therapy in her work. She believes in creating a supportive and caring environment in which clients can discover and utilize their strengths for growth and healing.
To contact Claudia call 770-383-8909
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Claudia Adams is an LPC and a school counselor with 19 years experience in the elementary school setting. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors in Psychology. She also earned a Masters and a Specialists in School Counseling from Georgia State University.
Claudia's focus is children but she also works with adolescents and adults. She utilizes play therapy and client centered therapy in her work. She believes in creating a supportive and caring environment in which clients can discover and utilize their strengths for growth and healing.
To contact Claudia call 770-383-8909
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Kristina Payne LPC
Kristina Payne LPC
Kristina Payne is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience counseling adult and adolescent populations, substance abuse, foster care and adoption issues and children & adolescents with special needs. Kristina also works with issues of anxiety, depression, anger management, young adult life transitions and relationship concerns.
Kristina holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Argosy University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Berry College. As part of her graduate training, Kristina worked at The Nelson Price Treatment Center. She has been married for 3 years and has one rescue dog. Kristina has worked and volunteered in various positions to help and give back to her community such as group homes, community service boards, churches, the Department of Family and Children's Services, private foster care agencies, and her local humane society. As a Christian, Kristina integrates the spiritual life of a person into the counseling relationship and offers practical solutions to individuals, couples, adolescents, and families struggling with major hurts and life transitions.
To contact Kristina call 770-383-8909
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Kristina Payne is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience counseling adult and adolescent populations, substance abuse, foster care and adoption issues and children & adolescents with special needs. Kristina also works with issues of anxiety, depression, anger management, young adult life transitions and relationship concerns.
Kristina holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Argosy University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Berry College. As part of her graduate training, Kristina worked at The Nelson Price Treatment Center. She has been married for 3 years and has one rescue dog. Kristina has worked and volunteered in various positions to help and give back to her community such as group homes, community service boards, churches, the Department of Family and Children's Services, private foster care agencies, and her local humane society. As a Christian, Kristina integrates the spiritual life of a person into the counseling relationship and offers practical solutions to individuals, couples, adolescents, and families struggling with major hurts and life transitions.
To contact Kristina call 770-383-8909
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Suzette Lambert LMFT
Suzette Lambert LMFT
Suzette Lambert, LMFT has been practicing counseling for 30 years. She is a licensed Marriage and family therapist in the state of Georgia. She began her counseling career in the state of Washington in 1990. She has worked in both the counseling and personal growth arena; helping people succeed in their goals and create the life they say they want to create.
Suzette’s desire is for people to reach their greatest potential while attending therapy and beyond. She is not afraid of any problem or situation that is brought to her. Having worked for an accumulation of 10 years in the community mental health field as well as 5 years for a sexual assault center, she is willing to face the difficult moments with those who desire her help.
Suzette’s undergraduate degree is from Northwest University in Kirkland Washington. She later received her graduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University where she studied Solution focused therapy, Strategic family as well as Structural family therapy which are still part of her foundational therapy ideology. She has completed level 3 training in Gottman Marriage therapy. This has allowed Suzette to work with many couples successfully in helping them solve what may appear as insurmountable issues that keep them from functioning on the same team. She has also trained in Rapid resolution therapy and integrates this type of therapy in working with those who are in need of trauma work as well as those who just need to find new ways of addressing life issues.
Suzette’s years in the personal growth field has taught her to live life from a win –win perspective in all that she does. Her heart is to see people win in life without the need to control, but to address life from a perspective that doesn’t demand dominance, but makes room for compassion and kindness.
Suzette is also the author of two books on Spirituality “Finding Father” and “Having Fun with God”, both available on Amazon. She has a history of working in Community mental health, working in private practice, as well as, working for and in ministries. A new comer to Cartersville, she is a transplant from Statesboro, GA where she lived for 10 years.
To Contact Suzette, call (770)-383-8909
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Suzette Lambert, LMFT has been practicing counseling for 30 years. She is a licensed Marriage and family therapist in the state of Georgia. She began her counseling career in the state of Washington in 1990. She has worked in both the counseling and personal growth arena; helping people succeed in their goals and create the life they say they want to create.
Suzette’s desire is for people to reach their greatest potential while attending therapy and beyond. She is not afraid of any problem or situation that is brought to her. Having worked for an accumulation of 10 years in the community mental health field as well as 5 years for a sexual assault center, she is willing to face the difficult moments with those who desire her help.
Suzette’s undergraduate degree is from Northwest University in Kirkland Washington. She later received her graduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University where she studied Solution focused therapy, Strategic family as well as Structural family therapy which are still part of her foundational therapy ideology. She has completed level 3 training in Gottman Marriage therapy. This has allowed Suzette to work with many couples successfully in helping them solve what may appear as insurmountable issues that keep them from functioning on the same team. She has also trained in Rapid resolution therapy and integrates this type of therapy in working with those who are in need of trauma work as well as those who just need to find new ways of addressing life issues.
Suzette’s years in the personal growth field has taught her to live life from a win –win perspective in all that she does. Her heart is to see people win in life without the need to control, but to address life from a perspective that doesn’t demand dominance, but makes room for compassion and kindness.
Suzette is also the author of two books on Spirituality “Finding Father” and “Having Fun with God”, both available on Amazon. She has a history of working in Community mental health, working in private practice, as well as, working for and in ministries. A new comer to Cartersville, she is a transplant from Statesboro, GA where she lived for 10 years.
To Contact Suzette, call (770)-383-8909
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Chris McDuffie, LPC
Chris McDuffie LPC
Chris understands that life presents many complex challenges and that a therapist is in a sense a guide to help get the client to the next step in their journey. Chris’s desire is to assist clients to be the best that they can be by giving them the tools to solve their problems while connecting more deeply with themselves, their loved ones, and their spirituality. Chris approaches counseling from a Christian perspective yet has a respect for those from different walks of life. Chris works with clients who have a variety of challenges including marriage, parenting, divorce, depression, anxiety, addiction issues, and ADHD. Chris uses various approaches including utilizing ACT, CBT, DBT, play therapy, and Motivational interviewing techniques. Chris graduated from Southeastern Seminary with a Master's in counseling and then took additional courses in Psychology at Georgia State. He has been licensed in the state of Georgia since 2009 and is a member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia. On a more personal note Chris had been married for 25 years, has a teenage daughter, and enjoys volunteering at his church and flying small aircraft as a private pilot.
To contact Chris, Call (770) 383-8909
Chris understands that life presents many complex challenges and that a therapist is in a sense a guide to help get the client to the next step in their journey. Chris’s desire is to assist clients to be the best that they can be by giving them the tools to solve their problems while connecting more deeply with themselves, their loved ones, and their spirituality. Chris approaches counseling from a Christian perspective yet has a respect for those from different walks of life. Chris works with clients who have a variety of challenges including marriage, parenting, divorce, depression, anxiety, addiction issues, and ADHD. Chris uses various approaches including utilizing ACT, CBT, DBT, play therapy, and Motivational interviewing techniques. Chris graduated from Southeastern Seminary with a Master's in counseling and then took additional courses in Psychology at Georgia State. He has been licensed in the state of Georgia since 2009 and is a member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia. On a more personal note Chris had been married for 25 years, has a teenage daughter, and enjoys volunteering at his church and flying small aircraft as a private pilot.
To contact Chris, Call (770) 383-8909
Mike Cheves LPC
Mike Cheves LPC
Mike Cheves is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of GA. He understands that “life happens” and navigating through life experiences and challenges can be difficult to face. He has a passion to help clients through the journey to wholeness, fulfillment, and quality of life. Anxiety, anger, depression, stress management, marriage and family issues, divorce / reconciliation, addictions, and life transitions are among Mike’s specialties. He provides services to individuals, couples, and families.
Mike started his therapeutic career in 2014 in a non-denominational church in Blue Ridge, GA. Mike is certified in pre-marital counseling with Symbis (Saving Your Message Before It Starts). Mike uses an Adlerian approach that is both interactional and client centered. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Christian Counseling. He integrates Biblical principals into today’s everyday struggles, but respects those with differing views. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He graduated from Atlanta Christian College with a BA in Human Relations and Minor in Bible. He has a Masters from GA State University in Community Counseling and Masters of Christian Counseling from Psychological Studies Institute.
On a personal note, Mike has been married to his amazing wife, Kimberly, for 23 years. They have 2 adult children which are currently in college. In Mike’s spare time he enjoys working on muscle cars, gardening, and going on adventures with his family.
To contact Mike, Call (770) 383-8909
Nancy Kelly Ed.S., LPC
Nancy Kelly Ed.S., LPC
Nancy Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor with over twelve years’ experience in the middle school setting. She graduated from The University of Georgia with a business degree, then sought a career change, earning a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling at The University of West Georgia and an Educational Specialist degree from Jacksonville State University.
Nancy works with adolescents in a relational style, building trust to promote growth and improve coping skills. In this capacity, she often utilizes a Solution-focused approach. As a parent of five young adults, she is also effective working with adults on parenting issues as well as women going through life transitions. Her approach is Adlerian, relational, and client centered depending on the needs of the client.
To contact Nancy, Call (770) 383-8909
Nancy Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor with over twelve years’ experience in the middle school setting. She graduated from The University of Georgia with a business degree, then sought a career change, earning a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling at The University of West Georgia and an Educational Specialist degree from Jacksonville State University.
Nancy works with adolescents in a relational style, building trust to promote growth and improve coping skills. In this capacity, she often utilizes a Solution-focused approach. As a parent of five young adults, she is also effective working with adults on parenting issues as well as women going through life transitions. Her approach is Adlerian, relational, and client centered depending on the needs of the client.
To contact Nancy, Call (770) 383-8909
Layla Austin LPC
Layla Austin LPC
Layla Austin is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Layla graduated with her Master’s in Professional Counseling in 2018 and has experience working in the mental health field since 2015. She started off providing psychoeducation for parents and children while also working with Ga DFCS transporting clients and supervising visitations. After the completion of her practicum internship, Layla moved into more clinical work where she gained experience working with children, teens, and adults in many different formats. Layla has worked with clients in individual, couples, and group counseling utilizing methods of CBT, Person-Centered, and Play therapies.
Layla currently focuses primarily on Person-Centered Therapy, making the therapeutic relationship between her and her clients equal parts in the therapeutic process. Layla believes that “[she] may be the mental health expert in the room, but only you are the expert on you”. Layla is also a non-denominational Christian believer that has no problem with including belief-based practices in therapy but is openminded to clients of all backgrounds and stages of life.
To contact Layla, Call (770) 383-8909
Beckey Cowan, LPC
Becky Cowan, LPC
Becky Cowan is an LPC and former school counselor with 30 years experience in the school setting. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s in Art Education and Early Childhood Education. She earned a Master’s and Specialist in School Counseling from Jacksonville State University.
Becky’s focus is children and adolescents. She utilizes a person-centered approach, play therapy, and art therapy with her clients. She has experience working with children who are experiencing anxiety, poor body image, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma.
Becky enjoys her work and deeply respects the therapeutic relationship and process.
To contact Becky, Call (770) 383-8909
Chowdah
Chowdah
Chowdah is a lovable Boxer who loves everyone! He visits our therapist's offices from time to time to check in with whomever is there. Chowdah is usually here in mornings and early afternoons throughout the week.
Please feel free to love on him when you see him and he'll give it right back to you!
Chowdah is a lovable Boxer who loves everyone! He visits our therapist's offices from time to time to check in with whomever is there. Chowdah is usually here in mornings and early afternoons throughout the week.
Please feel free to love on him when you see him and he'll give it right back to you!