Celebrating 15 years of Transforming
People, Families, and Futures
OCD
Our therapy helps you overcome obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, reducing anxiety and fostering healthier habits.
Women
Simplify Life helps women overcome perfectionism, anxiety, and self-doubt to embrace their true worth.
Men
We help men navigate emotional challenges, build self-awareness, and foster authentic connections through therapy.
Kids
Kids gain the tools to manage anxiety, develop resilience, and thrive in their emotional well-being and academic life.
Singles + Dating
Break free from unfulfilling relationship patterns and heal past wounds to attract the meaningful connection you deserve.
Couples
Couples counseling helps improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your relationship.
Depression
If you’re struggling with depression, we offer support to help you manage symptoms, build resilience, and rediscover joy.
Trauma + PTSD
Trauma overwhelms coping abilities, affecting well-being, but therapy offers a path to healing and resilience.
Christian Counseling
Christian counseling blends faith and therapy to promote healing, growth, and emotional well-being.
Minorities
We provide culturally responsive mental health support, offering a safe space for people of color to heal and grow.
Simplify Life offers exceptional
depression and anxiety counseling
recognizing these as the root of many
other issues addressed in therapy.
Let our team of licensed professional
Atlanta counselors & coaches and
counselors in Norcross
equip you to navigate life when it feels complicated.
Hear from Simplify’s Founder
Hello! I’m Emily Ferrara. I’m the founder and director of Simplify Life Counseling +
Coaching. My journey to becoming a therapist came from my own lived experiences
as a child who struggled with undiagnosed social anxiety and OCD along with
chronic medical issues. I can remember feeling stuck in constant mental anxiety
loops but never having a way to name or address them. Feeling ashamed that I
couldn’t “think” or pray or do my way out of it, I learned to perform and achieve
to feel better, but it was never enough. And even though I didn’t have the answers,
I longed to break free from anxiety’s prison. In my 20s, I learned about my specific
diagnosis and the best treatments for it. This information gave me hope
and a desire to help others so they don’t have to struggle like I did for so
many years. I’ve devoted my life’s work to researching, understanding, and
addressing clinical anxiety in kids, teens, and adults so they, too, can live
with greater freedom!
Dr. Emily Ferrara
Take the First Steps
Toward a Healthier You
Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, relationship challenges, or personal growth, we’re here to help. Our counseling and coaching services in Atlanta and Norcross are tailored to meet your unique needs.
Reach out today to start your journey toward clarity, confidence,
and lasting change. Let’s work together to create the life you deserve.
Call Us
(404) 260-7451
Same Week Appointments Available in Both Atlanta & Norcross Locations
Proudly serving metro
Atlanta since 2011
2 Locations
16 Providers
59 Years of combined experience
Featured Clinician
Abby Carr
Pre-Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Allie Raymond
Licensed Master Social Worker
Andrea Shupert
Academic and Career Coach
Andy Batcheller
Licensed Professional Counselor/Marriage + Family Therapist
Anna Martirosyan
Master’s Level Clinician
Featured Clinician
Carolyn Amayo
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Featured Clinician
Cassady Smoak
Masters Level Clinician
Clint Fisher
Graduate Intern
Dr. Emily Ferrara
Founder And Licensed Professional Counselor
Hannah Rinehart
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mary Hathaway Busby
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Niah Kalpak
Graduate Intern
Sarah Durrance
Licensed Professional Counselor
Stephanie Douglas
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Tess Terlep
Graduate Intern
Tyler Drouet
Parent Coach
Andrea Shupert
Academic and Career Coach
Andy Batcheller
Licensed Professional Counselor/Marriage + Family Therapist
Anna Martirosyan
Master’s Level Clinician
Carolyn Amayo
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Cassady Smoak
Masters Level Clinician
Dr. Emily Ferrara
Founder And Licensed Professional Counselor
Stephanie Douglas
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Tyler Drouet
Parent Coach
Abby Carr
Pre-Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Allie Raymond
Licensed Master Social Worker
Clint Fisher
Graduate Intern
Hannah Rinehart
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mary Hathaway Busby
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Niah Kalpak
Graduate Intern
Sarah Durrance
Licensed Professional Counselor
Tess Terlep
Graduate Intern
Let’s Grow Together
Start Your Journey Today!
Plant
the Seed
Take the first step by reaching out—whether through a call, email, or filling out the contact form. This small action plants the seed for your journey toward growth and healing.
Nurture
The Roots
Connect with our team to discuss your needs and goals. Together, we’ll explore how our counseling and coaching services can provide the foundation for lasting change.
Strengthen
Your Foundation
Begin your sessions and cultivate the support and tools you need to build resilience. We’ll create a solid base for your personal development so you can unlock your potential.
Bloom
And Thrive
Watch yourself flourish as you build confidence and address your needs. With our help, you’ll branch out into new possibilities and thrive in every area of your life.
Serving Atlanta and Norcross
Both Virtually and in Person
Buckhead/Atlanta Office
(Led by Dr. Emily Ferrara)
Norcross Office
(Led by Hannah Rinehart, LPC)
Call Us
(404) 260-7451
Raising the standard of Care
We let data drive the diagnosis, the treatment plan, and the time spent in therapy. We start with assessments to clarify the diagnosis. Instead of guessing or “feeling our way” toward an outcome, we use laser-precise assessments to identify the core issues. This clarity allows us to create a targeted treatment plan using gold-standard care practices, ensuring you receive the most effective support from the very beginning.
Specialized Services
Many mental health disorders aren’t properly assessed or treated. OCD, phobias, and other anxiety-related conditions often go undiagnosed for up to 17 years. We offer specialized services so you can get the exact help you need and feel better faster. If we aren’t the right experts for your specific needs, we will refer you to someone who is!
Accurate Diagnosis
On average, individuals can wait over a decade to receive a proper diagnosis and treatment for conditions like anxiety and OCD. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait that long to start feeling better. Our process is designed to be accessible, providing you with an accurate diagnosis so you can receive the precise care you need right from the start.
Convenient Locations and Same Week Availability
People often wait years for proper treatment, so we make starting your journey accessible. We have convenient office locations in both Atlanta and Norcross to better serve you. We believe your mental health deserves immediate attention, which is why we offer same-week appointments for new and returning clients.
Growth-Focused Philosophy
Our approach is strengths-focused, not problem-focused. We believe your symptoms and mental health concerns do not define who you are. Instead, we help you identify and use your inherent God-given strengths to address your challenges head-on, empowering you to live a healthier, happier life.
Investing in Your Growth: Fees, Insurance & Payment Options
Our Fees
Counseling and coaching rates vary by provider. Please contact your counselor directly for specific fees and details.
Insurance
While insurance is not accepted, invoices are offered for individuals to submit to their insurance providers. We also partner with Mentaya, a service that helps simplify out-of-network claims, managing the reimbursement process for you.
Payment Options
We accept credit/debit cards, health savings cards, checks, and cash.
*A portion of session fees supports local and international organizations that address psychosocial, emotional, and physical needs.
Insights & Inspiration
Take the First Step
Toward a Better You
Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, relationship challenges,
or personal growth, we’re here to help. Our counseling and coaching
services in Atlanta and Norcross are tailored to meet your unique needs.
Here to Help
If you are ready to reduce your symptoms and simplify your life, we’d love to connect with you!
We promise to follow up within 24 hours and will do our best to get you into your
first session as soon as possible.
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Our Locations
Buckhead/Atlanta Office (Led by Dr. Emily Ferrara)
3495 Piedmont Rd NE Building 11, Suite 205
Atlanta, GA 30305
Our Locations
Buckhead/Atlanta Office (Led by Dr. Emily Ferrara)
3495 Piedmont Rd NE Building 11, Suite 205
Atlanta, GA 30305