Omphaloskepsis

 Julie Cannon, LPC, CPCS Julie is a psychotherapist, LPC clinical supervisor, and community chaplain. As Assistant Director of Counseling Services at Mercer University/Atlanta, she enjoys working with clients regarding emotional, health, spiritual, academic, and career transitions. With a master’s degree in counseling, a bachelor’s degree in biology, and graduate theological training, her approach to counseling is holistic integrating mind, body and spirit. Julie is an ordained minister and served many years as a hospice chaplain. At present, she officiates ceremonies including weddings, baby blessings, memorial services, and other sacred rituals. Julie is a Diplomate in the American Association of Integrative Medicine and a Certified Health Coach through Emory University. She utilizes mindfulness practices in her personal and professional life. JulieCannonLPC@gmail.com Murray Dabby, LCSW Murray Dabby, LCSW is a therapist, trainer and relationship coach who has been practicingpsychotherapy since the late 1970′s. He is currently Director of the Atlanta Center for Social Therapy and on the affiliate faculty of the East Side Institute for Group and Short Term Psychotherapy, an international training, education and research center for developing and promoting radically humanistic approaches in psychology, therapy, education and community building. In his therapy practice, working with people who have experienced significant trauma, depression and anxiety, and relationship difficulties, Murray’s group therapy, couples and family therapy practice offers a social-cultural approach to human development. He also co-directs two programs, one provides improv and group therapy for people with social anxiety -  and the other,  a year-long couples training workshops -   He has been a regular presenter in Atlanta and around the country on the social therapeutic approach. With many years and a community activist and organizer, and an emphasis on the impact, power andhealing capacity of play and improvisation, Murray had also created a and community building program that brings development and new possibilities to inner city youth in Atlanta. He can be reached at Deb Elkin, LPC Deb is a licensed psychotherapist in Decatur, who specializes in a body-focused approach to psychotherapy. She has come to the deeply held belief that the body is an invaluable source of wisdom in the healing process.  Body-centered psychotherapy utilizes the same principles as talk therapy but is more holistically oriented, including the body, mind, emotions and spirit in the healing process. This work is especially beneficial for clients working with trauma and abuse, chronic overeating/body image issues, and anxiety and depression. It is also valuable for those clients who believe that their bodies need to be included in their therapy process in order to fully heal.  Deb works with clients who are dealing with: anxiety and depression – low self-esteem – unresolvedchildhood issues – abuse and neglect issues – trauma in the body – chronic overeating and weight loss issues – stress and general life dissatisfaction – relationship difficulties – personal and spiritual growth.  In practice for over 30 years, Deb’s commitment to and enthusiasm for her work continues to deepen and grow. Every day she draws from all that she has learned, blending it together in a unique way that allows her to attend to you as the individual that you are. www.debelkin.com Helen Graham, LCSW Helen H. Graham, L.C.S.W. has multiple areas of interest in communication, especially intergenerational exchanges, and enjoys working with women, men, young adults & older teens. In her private practice, she utilizes her training in Family Systems therapy, Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Group Therapy, Addiction Recovery & Body Energy-Based approaches to assist her clients toward wholeness by integrating body & spirit. She helps clients learn experiential techniques, in additionto narrative therapy, empowering them to shed self-destructive behaviors & thinking, while stepping into a different way of perceiving & living. Committed to service as an elder, mentor & midwife to persons in transitions, she assists them in staying connected to the Sacred. Helen is dedicated to the mutuality of passing on to others what she has learned from her life experiences, while learning from her clients & workshop participants. Helen studied with a Peruvian Curandero for 7 years, is trained in the Japanese art of Reiki healing and has studied the Indian Art of Pranic Healing. She integrates the teachings & ancient healing wisdom of indigenous people, Buddhism & writings about higher/deeper states of consciousness. She currently facilitates Women’s Groups where they delve into historical stories of the powerful friendships & leadership of biblical women. She enjoys facilitating men’s & women’s groups, where participants learn about the feminine & masculine principles within allColrain, M.Ed., LPC, CGP     Mark Dannenfelser, MA, MPS, LPC       Dayle Doreen Hosack, LMFT   Vanessa McAdams-Mahmoud, LCSW    Veronica Pomeranz, LPC     Stacie Smith, LPC