Our Counselors and Coaches
Chantel Cohen Licensed Therapist / Certified Business Coach
Chantel Cohen is a therapist, life coach, and executive communications coach dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and groups in their journeys of self-improvement, career advancement, and relationship enhancement. She specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and created the Become One Again™ Method to address every aspect of a client’s life, including their mental wellness, their career or business, and their significant relationships both personally and professionally.
After earning her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Chantel worked as a program specialist for individuals with psychiatric and physical challenges. She then moved to New York City, where she earned a Master’s degree and Coaching Certification in Executive Coaching and Counseling from Columbia University. At St. Luke’s Hospital in New York, Chantel focused on counseling young adults facing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and ADHD.
In 2011, Chantel founded CWC Coaching & Therapy in Atlanta, Georgia, where she and her team provide mental health services with a business coaching lens. While her clients are from all walks of life, she works extensively with couples in relationship distress, individuals managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression, and those seeking career transitions or professional growth. Her compassionate approach and use of tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the DISC help clients gain self-awareness and improve their communication skills.
Chantel works with business leaders, founders and entrepreneurs in both individual sessions as well as larger groups in corporate settings. Her roster of clients includes Google for Startups, Coca-Cola, Lenovo, Coursera, Village Capital, CARE, Vistage Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University, Collab Capital, Black Innovation Alliance, and Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE).
In recognition of her work with couples, Chantel has been named one of the Three Best Rated Marriage Counselors in the metro Atlanta region since 2019, determined by an independent review that took into consideration factors like client reviews, customer satisfaction, and general excellence.
Chantel lives in Atlanta, with her husband of 30 years, her dogs Thunder and Bourbon, and her Maine Coon named Ripley who thinks she’s a dog too. Chantel has three children who love to travel just as much as she does.
In need of mental health support? Schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Chantel today.
Genie Sockel Certified Life Coach / Relationship Coach
Genie Sockel is a certified life coach and relationship coach dedicated to helping individuals achieve meaningful success in every aspect of their lives. Whether clients are seeking fulfilling work, balancing parenting and work priorities, pursuing a vibrant, healthy lifestyle, or finding and maintaining love, Genie provides the guidance and support needed to reach these goals.
Genie’s clients don’t just seek a sympathetic ear; they come for innovative ideas and actionable plans. She partners with her clients, offering creative and sometimes unconventional solutions to inspire sustained action and new ways of thinking. By focusing on specific, tailored steps, Genie helps her clients build momentum and make tangible progress towards their lifelong dreams, all while aligning their actions with their core values.
Clients are expected to bring determination, honesty, and a clear vision of what they deeply desire. Genie challenges them to articulate their goals and commits to working alongside them to achieve these ambitions. As one client enthusiastically shared, “Genie is great! She is easy to understand, easy to follow, and very easy to talk to. She’s my Dr. Phil and Oprah.”
Before becoming a life coach, Genie spent 17 years as a workplace communication coach. Prior to that, she practiced employment law in Chicago. Genie holds a law degree from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University. She lives in Morningside with her husband, their two teenage children, and their dog, Seamus.
Ready to invest in yourself? Book a 20-minute complimentary coaching session with Genie to start your journey towards a thriving future.
REBECCA BECKWITH, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Rebecca (Becky) Beckwith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in transforming her clients’ difficulties into strengths that fuel their potential. As an agent of change, Becky provides support, encouragement, and innovative strategies to help her clients navigate their personal and professional lives, reaching new levels and chapters. Her strength-based and solution-focused approaches utilize evidence-based models to motivate and facilitate positive change.
Becky works with a diverse clientele, including individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs, couples, and families. She is skilled in providing techniques to cope with anxiety and depression, facilitating meaningful change, and fostering a sense of empowerment. Her extensive training includes Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Most recently, Becky received advanced training from Yale University and the University of California, San Diego, specializing in supporting cancer survivorship and other terminal illnesses. She holds a board certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her graduate degree from the University of New England, along with a Bachelor’s in Biology from the University of Maine.
Becky currently resides in South Carolina with her husband, Mark, and their dogs, Oakley and Arnie. She has three wonderful children.
Contact Becky today for a free 20-minute consultation to transform your challenges into opportunities.
Angela Mendez Licensed Professional Counselor
Angela Mendez is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. With a foundation in human-focused approaches, Angela creates a safe and non-judgmental space where her clients feel deeply seen and understood. Her therapeutic style fosters a collaborative relationship, allowing clients the freedom to be authentic and honest about their experiences and challenges.
In her practice, Angela supports clients in developing self-awareness and exploring new strategies to overcome obstacles. She specializes in managing the effects of chronic life stressors and trauma, addressing symptoms of anxiety and depression, and navigating major life changes such as changing career paths, starting a business, moving to a new city, becoming a parent, ending a relationship, and losing a loved one. Angela uses a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs to facilitate meaningful and lasting change.
Angela earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. With nearly 20 years of experience in the social services and mental health field, Angela is dedicated to helping her clients achieve their goals and improve their well-being.
Contact Angela today for a complimentary 20-minute consultation to begin your journey towards self-awareness and meaningful change.
Angela is open to see her clients in person at this location 840 Kennesaw Ave, Marietta GA 30060.
Maggie Jackson, LMSW Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
Maggie Jackson is a multi-lingual (English/Spanish/French) Licensed Master Social Worker and psychotherapist based in metro Atlanta, specializing in anxiety, trauma, family violence, women’s issues, and relationship affairs. With a trauma-informed approach, Maggie works with her clients to help them achieve a more rewarding and fulfilling life filled with meaning and purpose.
Maggie has a unique gift for connecting with people, and her positivity is infectious. She has extensive experience working with teens and adults from various socioeconomic backgrounds and lifestyles. By meeting clients where they are, she fosters a supportive environment that encourages growth and healing. She emphasizes the importance of establishing and maintaining a work-life balance, a principle that has been crucial in her own journey and one she passionately shares with her clients.
As a continuous learner and educator, Maggie is dedicated to her professional development. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), actively pursuing full EMDR certification. Additionally, she provides Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for clients needing this highly specialized form of therapy. Maggie earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Clark Atlanta University.
Reach out to Maggie today for a free 20-minute consultation to begin your journey towards healing.
HANNAH TOWNSEND LICENSED ASSOCIATE MASTER OF FAMILY THERAPY (LAMFT)
(pronounced “Ch ah – n ah”)
Hannah Townsend is a sex and relationship therapist specializing in individual, couple, and family counseling. With a focus on empowerment, Hannah helps clients reauthor their narratives, fostering greater self-expression, deeper connections in relationships, and more fulfilling sexual and sensual experiences.
Hannah offers comprehensive support for issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and trauma, including PTSD and Complex PTSD. She is skilled in working with diverse concerns, including self-esteem, LGBTQ+ identities, alternative lifestyles, and relationship conflicts. In her practice, she creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore these challenges, taking into account the impact of family dynamics across generations and the influence of physical, emotional, and social factors.
Hannah holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercer University and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Sociology, with a concentration in Pre-Law, from Georgia State University. She is also trained in Prepare-Enrich Premarital Counseling, Accelerated Evolution 360, and Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough Sex Coaching.
Hannah’s philosophy is inspired by the quote: “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” – Heraclitus. She believes in the power of continuous growth and transformation, both in therapy and in life.
Ready to improve your interpersonal, sensual/sexual, or emotional well-being? Contact Hannah today for a free 20-minute consultation to start your journey.
DR. LAURA GARCIA EXECUTIVE COACH
Dr. Laura Garcia is a bilingual (English/Spanish) executive coach with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Southern California. With experience as a UX leader and psychology advisor for various startups, Laura combines her expertise in mental health, business strategy, and design thinking to help leaders unlock their full potential.
Laura’s coaching approach is rooted in curiosity and collaboration. She works closely with clients to guide them through a process of self-discovery, aligning their goals with their values and broader vision for life. Her holistic focus addresses not only immediate challenges but also key areas of the human experience, such as relationships, health, purpose, legacy, and spiritual connection. Laura partners with clients to develop customized solutions and actionable plans, continuously refining strategies based on meaningful metrics. Through this approach, she helps leaders enhance their decision-making, creativity, communication, and overall satisfaction in both their personal and professional lives.
In addition to her one-on-one coaching, Laura facilitates workshops on leadership, mental health, and relationships for corporate communities. Originally from Colombia, Laura brings a multicultural perspective to her work, which enriches her ability to connect with clients from all backgrounds.
When she’s not coaching, Laura enjoys recharging by spending time in nature, dancing, having deep conversations over coffee, and cherishing moments with loved ones.
Note: Laura is only seeing CWC corporate clients (e.g., Founders via Google for Startups, Lenovo Evolve Small, Village Capital ADAPT, Collab Capital, etc.). Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Schedule a complimentary 20-minute session with Laura today.
JENNIFER MIRGOROD EXECUTIVE COACH
Jennifer Mirgorod is an executive and leadership coach with 25+ years of global senior leadership experience in sales and marketing. Her extensive corporate experience, including managing periods of high growth, market resets, and consolidations, is the cornerstone of her coaching practice.
An ICF-certified coach trained through the Center for Executive Coaching and certified in Hogan assessments, Jennifer is committed to helping leaders grow personally and professionally. A coaching partnership with Jennifer typically starts with setting a vision for the future and goals. The next step is to investigate a client’s current reality through assessments or 360-degree feedback. She then explores different options through an appreciative inquiry approach to questioning. Finally, the client understands and is accountable for the way forward after coaching. Jennifer utilizes this GROW coaching model and other frameworks to help her clients get “unstuck”. Common coaching topics include navigating workplace VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, change and ambiguity), cultivating resilience, authentic leadership, prioritization and time management to help mitigate overwhelm, strategic career planning, increasing executive presence, navigating difficult conversations and team cohesion.
In addition to 1:1 coaching, Jennifer coaches teams and groups and facilitates team strategy sessions. She’s also a practitioner of Positive Intelligence, a tool that helps maximize performance and well-being, by introducing tools to grow emotional intelligence.
Jennifer earned her BA in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia. When she’s not focused on leadership development and coaching, Jennifer loves spending time with her husband, teenage daughters and dogs.
KESHIA KIRTZ THERAPIST AND COACH
Keshia Kirtz is a former TeamUSA gold medalist who channels her dedication and excellence into her work as a therapist and coach. With a deep commitment to fostering personal growth and emotional well-being, Keshia creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
As a therapist, Keshia specializes in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, focusing on emotional health, resilience, and personal development. Her empathetic approach allows her to connect with clients on a profound level, providing tailored support that meets their unique needs and promotes healing.
In her coaching practice, Keshia empowers clients to set and achieve their personal and professional goals. She encourages self-discovery and growth, helping individuals recognize their strengths and overcome obstacles. Keshia believes in the potential of every person to create positive change in their lives and works collaboratively with clients to develop actionable strategies for success.
Keshia’s commitment to continuous improvement drives her to stay informed about the latest therapeutic practices and methodologies, ensuring that she provides the highest quality of care. She is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves, guiding them towards a healthier, more fulfilling future. Whether through therapy or coaching, Keshia Kirtz is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to personal growth, emotional wellness, and overall life satisfaction.
Lexi Gillilan EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Our long term therapists and coaches are independently contracted.
