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Andrea Epting 

LPC, CPCS, ACS, MAC, CST, CSAT

Mrs. Andrea M. Epting is a Savannah Native and Graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy. She attended The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and graduated with a double major in Psychology and Religious Studies. After receiving her Master’s Degree in Psychology with a specialty in Professional Counseling, she began a career as a psychotherapist. Andrea has been working locally in the field of Addiction and Mental Health with a total of 14 years of practice. She is a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, EMDR Certified Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. She is a part of LPCA-GA (Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia), NAADAC (Association for Addiction Professionals), Georgia Addiction Counselor Association (GACA), and a member of emdria (EMDR International Association) and IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals). Andrea has been a private practitioner since 2007 where she provides professional counseling services for adults, adolescents, couples, and families, specializing in eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions and compulsivity, and trauma-initiated addiction. Additionally, she is the Founder and Managing Director of Heads-Up Guidance Services (HUGS). Andrea works with HUGS to provide collaborative services in the Savannah community. In 2018, Resolve Strategies was created to provide sought-after specialized services and workshops that will aggressively address trauma-induced process addictions. 

Not currently accepting new clients. Please explore additional associates below that can schedule you at this time.

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Psychology Today

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Alia Carata

LPC, NCC

Alia has experience working with individuals on issues involving trauma, abuse, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, and interpersonal relationships. Currently, Alia contracts with Resolve Strategies, Inc., and volunteers for Heads-Up Guidance Services (HUGS), a nonprofit outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling center.

 

Alia works with individuals of all gender identities and romantic/sexual orientations. 

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If Alia's focus fits your needs, click below to schedule a free 15 minute consultation or 50 minute initial intake below.

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Psychology Today

Gregory Martin

APC

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Gregory Martin is originally from the Greater Pittsburgh Area, graduating from CACREP accredited masters counseling program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Combining his personal experience of a lifetime saturated with internet culture and gaming, Gregory Martin offers a modern perspective when addressing porn addiction. In addition to porn addiction and sexual compulsivity, Gregory Martin also works with: gaming addiction, grief, depression, codependency, and anxiety.

 

Currently practicing with Resolve Strategies, Inc. providing: individual, family, collaborative, couples, and group therapy services. 

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Gregory provides mental health services under the supervision of Andrea Epting, LPC, MAC, CPCS, ACS, CST, CSAT, and the Clinical Director and Client Rights Advocate of Resolve Strategies, Inc.

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If Gregory's focus fits your needs, click below to schedule a free 15 minute consultation or 50 minute initial intake below. 

Check out Gregory's Page on 

Psychology Today

Mary Bartido

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NCC, APC

As a Filipina, Mary understands the difficulties and stigma of being vulnerable with a stranger and being open to one’s personal difficulties. Have you ever felt like you needed extra support and are unsure of who you can reach out and talk to? Or better yet, felt as though no one understands the struggle of being "you"? This is why as a therapist and an Asian American, Mary strives to create a safe and inviting environment for her clients in order to break the stigma surrounding mental health. By using a psychodynamic and eclectic approach, she assists her clients by meeting them at their current level and need.

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Mary's counseling background has focused on AHD, trauma, and mood disorders. She works with individuals of all gender identities and romantic/sexual orientation. She currently contracts with Resolve Strategies, Inc. where Mary provides outpatient services as well as volunteering for Heads Up Guidance Services and working in child/adolescent acute & residential treatment.

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Mary provides mental health services under the supervision of Andrea Epting, LPC, MAC, CPCS, ACS, CST, CSAT and the Clinical Director and Client Rights Advocate of Resolve Strategies, Inc. If you would like to know more about Mary as a counselor or have questions regarding the therapeutic process, please feel free to contact her for a free 15 min consult.

Check out Mary's Page on Psychology Today

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