Our Staff
Brooke Atkinson, LPC CPCS
Brooke currently has a waitlist, please let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
Brooke Atkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) with over 20 years of experience in trauma-related fields and more than a decade in clinical counseling. She is the founder of ARC Counseling, where she provides faith-based, attachment-informed care to individuals, couples, and families.
Brooke specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, personality disorders, family dynamics, and relationship issues. Her diverse professional background includes roles as a law enforcement officer, expert witness, guardian ad litem, and counselor—equipping her with a multifaceted perspective on the complexities of trauma and its impact on mental health.
As a CPCS, Brooke provides clinical supervision to ARC’s unlicensed and provisionally licensed counselors. Clients who work with these clinicians benefit not only from their care and dedication but also from Brooke’s ongoing oversight and clinical input, ensuring layered support rooted in sound judgment and attachment-based practice.
Grounded in a biopsychosocial framework, Brooke’s therapeutic approach is shaped by attachment theory, guiding how she conceptualizes cases, fosters therapeutic alliance, and tailors interventions. She incorporates evidence-based modalities to meet the specific needs of each client, fostering meaningful and lasting change.
A passionate advocate for her clients and her field, Brooke is also committed to speaking and teaching on topics related to trauma, attachment, and counseling best practices. With a strong foundation in both education and leadership, she provides expert guidance to those navigating personal growth or complex mental health challenges.
Lisa Brown, LPC
Lisa currently has a waitlist, please let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
Lisa Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Director of ARC Counseling. As the co-founder of ARC, she is a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to helping clients gain insight, clarity, and emotional stability as they navigate life’s complexities. Lisa works collaboratively with individuals to foster healing and growth, empowering them to overcome personal and relational challenges with confidence.
She is particularly passionate about working with clients who have had negative or ineffective therapy experiences in the past. She creates a warm, supportive environment where clients can rediscover the potential of therapy as a tool for lasting transformation. With a strong emphasis on trust and connection, Lisa builds relationships that allow clients to feel seen, safe, and empowered.
Her clinical approach integrates a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, exposure therapy, and attachment theory. Lisa tailors each treatment plan to the individual’s needs, ensuring that interventions are both practical and meaningful.
Lisa’s expertise includes supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, trauma, addiction, family dynamics, and relationship struggles. She is particularly skilled at helping clients through major life transitions and has a strong interest in helping individuals build emotional resilience and relational health.
With a background in Biblical studies, Lisa is comfortable integrating faith into counseling when requested by the client. She works with teens, adults, and couples, and is known for her ability to help clients feel grounded, hopeful, and capable of meaningful change.
Hannah Palmer, LAPC
Hannah is passionate about supporting children and families through life’s challenges. She primarily works with children ages 11 and under, helping them navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns in a way that is both fun and safe. Her clinical interests include anxiety, self-esteem, depression, anger, grief, life transitions, peer and sibling conflict, school-related struggles, and ADHD. She works to create a safe, engaging, and encouraging environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves and where families feel supported.
She is an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Hannah earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Christian Counseling with a minor in Marriage and Family Studies from Liberty University in 2021, and completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2024. She is currently pursuing certification as a Registered Play Therapist.
Grounded in her faith, Hannah’s approach is compassionate, collaborative, and playful. She believes in meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them toward growth and healing.
Hannah has been married for three years and shares her home with Denver, her sweet and slobbery Bernese Mountain Dog who loves fetch and belly rubs. Outside of work, she and her husband enjoy spending time with friends and family, swimming, hiking, and traveling to the mountains.
Hannah is clinically supervised by Brooke Atkinson, LPC CPCS.
Olivia Knox, MA
Olivia Knox is a compassionate and dedicated counselor who believes that lasting healing begins through understanding and authentic connection. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Truett McConnell University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Emmanuel College. Olivia has been working in the mental health field since 2016 and feels deeply called to walk alongside others in their journey toward restoration.
Her counseling approach integrates attachment theory, person-centered, and solution-focused frameworks, allowing her to meet each client where they are and help them uncover the patterns shaping their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Olivia is passionate about working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma—guiding them toward greater stability, self-understanding, and peace.
Olivia’s faith plays a central role in her life and her work. She believes God has continually led her back to this path of helping others and considers it a privilege to serve clients through both clinical excellence and compassionate care. Her favorite Bible verse, Psalm 139:14—“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well”—reminds her that every person is intentionally created, valuable, and worthy of restoration.
Outside the counseling room, Olivia enjoys spending time with her loved ones, reading, going to concerts, and relaxing at home.
Olivia is clinically supervised by Brooke Atkinson, LPC CPCS.
Jenny Burns, Counseling Intern
Jenny is a dedicated and compassionate graduate level counselor with a heart for walking alongside people in life’s most challenging seasons. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Samford University in Alabama and is currently pursuing her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at LaGrange College in Georgia.
Before beginning her graduate work, Jenny served as a pastoral counselor for four years, gaining valuable experience supporting individuals and families through issues such as trauma, ADHD, infertility, child loss, and spiritual struggles, including church hurt. Her time in pastoral counseling deepened her passion for helping people as whole, integrated beings—mind, body, and spirit—which inspired her to pursue licensure as a professional counselor.
Jenny is especially passionate about working with children, teens, and those navigating grief, loss, or spiritual wounds. She believes that life can often feel isolating, and she considers it a privilege to be a steady, caring presence for her clients. As a Christian counselor, Jenny offers a safe and supportive environment where faith can be explored as part of the healing process.
Jenny practices under the clinical supervision of Brooke Atkinson, LPC, CPCS, whose work is shaped by an attachment-focused lens that emphasizes safety, connection, and secure therapeutic relationships.
Chinelo Brown, Counseling Intern
Chinelo Brown is a graduate-level counselor with a heart for walking alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges with honesty, hope, and courage. She is currently earning her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from LaGrange College.
Before beginning her counseling career, Chinelo spent six years in the insurance industry, where she developed strong skills in communication, support, and coaching. Her experience helping people clarify goals and make intentional decisions translates naturally into her work as a clinician.
Chinelo works with clients ages 11 and up and is especially comfortable supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, relationship concerns, career transitions, and major life changes. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, offering a practical and encouraging approach that helps clients understand themselves, build skills, and move toward the changes they desire. Chinelo practices under the clinical supervision of Brooke Atkinson, LPC, CPCS, whose work is shaped by an attachment-focused lens that emphasizes safety, connection, and secure therapeutic relationships.
As a Christian, Chinelo values creating a safe and supportive environment where faith can be included in the healing process for those who desire it. She describes herself as a natural encourager and lifelong cheerleader for the people around her, and she is excited to build a career that allows her to offer hope and steady support to others in meaningful ways.
Bradley Williams, Counseling Intern
Bradley Williams is a graduate-level counselor pursuing his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. He brings an enthusiastic and engaging energy to the counseling process and is deeply motivated to support people in creating healthier, more peaceful, and more meaningful lives.
Bradley has always been drawn to understanding how people think, feel, and grow. He says he could read psychology “all day,” and he eventually hopes to pursue research in the field. His prior experience ranges from working with children in an aftercare program to serving veterans as a personal caregiver—roles that strengthened his ability to listen, support, and connect with people from different walks of life.
Bradley works with clients ages 13 and up and is passionate about helping individuals gain peace of mind, navigate life more confidently, and build emotional and relational health. He is excited about counseling as a whole and enjoys working with a wide variety of presenting concerns.
He practices under the clinical supervision of Brooke Atkinson, LPC, CPCS, and his work is shaped by an attachment-focused lens that emphasizes safety, connection, and the importance of secure therapeutic relationships.
Bradley brings a genuine, approachable presence to his sessions. His natural curiosity, warmth, and excitement for the field help clients feel welcomed and supported as they explore their experiences and move toward the life they want.