Amy Barker, LPC, CPCS
Founder, CEO
Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been working in the field of mental health for over twenty years. She has been in private practice and on the public side of the mental health profession. Amy specializes in the areas of addiction, marriage and family, women's issues, depression, and anxiety. Amy has also worked extensively with adolescents and teenagers.
Not only does Amy enjoy working in the room with clients, but she also focuses on supervising new counselors, as a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS). Amy is also an educator. Having previously worked with University of Phoenix and Kaplan University, she is currently instructing at Grand Canyon University, where she is afforded the exceptional opportunity to guide students through their practicum/internship courses. The unique combination of running a mental health practice, instructing at a university, and supervising counselors who are getting their own start, constantly sharpens her own clinical skills and revives her passion for the field.
Gurpreet Ahluwalia, MD
Dr. Ahluwalia focuses on the treatment of children and adolescents; however, he also serves the adult population. Dr. Ahluwalia completed his education at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC in 1989. He has been well-known as a leader in the field of psychiatry since 1993, working in institutions such as inpatient hospitals, prisons, and private practices. Dr. Ahluwalia is certified by the Board of Psychiatry, and he is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Ahluwalia sees patients via telehealth (virtual sessions) at Roots Wellness Center. Dr. Ahluwalia does not offer in-office appointments for psychiatry at this practice.
Sasi Nayudu, MD
Dr. Nayudu is a board-certified psychiatrist who focuses on the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. He completed his education at Guntur Medical School in Guntur, India and Rush University in Chicago, Illinois in 1987. Dr. Nayudu has worked in inpatient hospitals, prisons, and private practices. He works in general psychiatry and specializes in: ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Schizophrenia. Dr. Nayudu sees patients via telehealth (virtual sessions) at Roots Wellness Center. Dr. Nayudu does not offer in-office appointments for psychiatry at this practice.
Claudia Glassman, LMFT, RPT
Claudia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist. Claudia is also a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, a Florida approved supervisor, and an AAMFT supervisor candidate. Claudia has been providing therapy for children and their families since 2004.
Claudia specializes in play therapy and works with children and families facing a variety of issues including, anxiety, trauma, and challenges coping with life changes. Claudia also has a passion for working with parents to assist them in navigating the challenges of parenting, and to help them find confidence and joy in the parenting journey.
Janice Duncan, LPC
Janice provides diagnoses, therapy and treatment to clients with mental health disorders. She has over a decade of experience in both traditional and online college environments in the Criminal Justice and Behavioral Analysis disciplines. Janice has taught a myriad of courses in Criminal justice and behavioral health, to include courses such as Psychopharmacology and Ethics in Criminal Justice. Many of her current and former clients not only have mental health disorders but criminal histories and addictions to illegal substances. She became a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors (NCC) in 2018. Janice received her Associate Professional Licensure in 2018 and she now holds full licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the State of Georgia. She also currently sits on the Board of Directors to Messepp Community, a Holistic Approach to Counseling and Therapy.
Janice became a Criminal Justice Instructor in 2007 and she has worked in higher education since that time. She became an adjunct instructor in 2007 and transitioned into a full time Criminal Justice Program Coordinator position in January 2008. Her professional experience includes 10+ years in law enforcement as a state probation officer, 2 years as program administrator for a house arrest agency monitoring parolees, 10+ years working with juveniles in the system, 15 years as a subject matter expert with the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute and a myriad of positions with several colleges and universities in curriculum development. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Tuskegee University and continued my education at Clark Atlanta University where she earned a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Administration in 1998. After several years of working in law enforcement and higher education, Janice returned to school and earned a Master of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavioral Analysis in 2012. As an educator, former law enforcement officer, Janice experienced a tremendous number of incidents and situations that were dangerous and yet gave her confirmation that she had selected to right fields of study.
In her current position as Clinical Therapist, she provides individual and family therapy to adults and juveniles with various mental health disorders. Janice is also well versed in several counseling techniques and has a compassionate, approachable demeanor. Her counseling skills are well above par and she is also organized with an attention to detail. Janice has a history of completing Bio-psychosocial assessments and Updated Assessments and treatment plans to ensure that clients receive the appropriate treatment and services. My experience and education brings a unique view to the standards of ethical conduct required for an individual entering this field. It is also her goal to provide individuals with tools necessary to lead productive lives.
Benjamin Gatliff, LPC, CAMS
Benjamin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 22 years of experience in mental health/substance abuse treatment. He attended Georgia College and State University for his bachelor’s degree in psychology. Later, he attended Fort Valley State University to complete a master’s degree in mental health counseling. Benjamin has worked in community mental health centers, prisons, jails, and mental hospitals. He has also volunteered with Hospice, Salvation Army, and various food banks.
Benjamin creates a safe and non-judgmental environment to facilitate personal change, insight, and healing. His theoretical approach in treatment is influenced by Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). He assists clients in exploring the results of thoughts, feelings, and actions on the environment and sensation of personal safety and fulfillment. He helps to empower clients in directing their process of personal change. He employs an approachable, humorous, and open-minded style of therapy, based on learning and meeting the client’s needs in treatment. He does not judge. Benjamin believes that all individuals are of significant worth and need to be valued in the therapeutic process of healing and change for emotional issues. His clinical specialties include depression, anger management, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, trauma reaction/PTSD, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, psychosis, LGBTQ+ issues, men’s issues, aging, life purpose, stress management, and many other issues.
*Christian counseling is also available.
Jessica Obenschain, LMSW
Jessica takes a mindful, person-centered strengths-based approach to therapy. She believes in fostering a therapeutic relationship based on radical acceptance, trust, and meeting her clients where they are to create a connected partnership. Holding an empathetic, safe space in which every client can process their experience uniquely, is of great importance to her. Jessica practices using an eclectic approach and relies on many evidence-based psychotherapy techniques. Her work is trauma-informed and she specializes in providing focused therapy sessions with adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
Jessica is a graduate of Rutgers University School of Social Work, and earned a Bachelor of Science in History with a Minor in Professional Writing from Kennesaw State University.
Rugenia Wilson
