Alpha Hope consists of a team of licensed professional Christian counselors and staff dedicated to meeting the psychological and spiritual needs of individuals and families in Northeast Georgia.
Charles L. Britt, Jr. MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Since 1998, Charles has worked as a licensed professional counselor and director of Alpha Hope Counseling. His areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, substance abuse and anger issues.
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Education:
- B.S. in Education: Bob Jones University, 1987
- M.M. Master of Music: Memphis State University, 1992
- M.S. Master of Counseling and Personnel Services with concentration in Community Agency Counseling: University of Memphis, 1995
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Licensed Professional Counselor Association: Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists
- National Certified Counselor: National Board of Certified Counselors
- Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor(CPCS)#791
- Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors
- Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) First DUI/Multiple Offender Program Registry of Clinical Evaluators and Treatment Providers #C1153 – Prime Solutions Approved Provider**
- Certified Georgia Commission on Family Violence Family Violence Intervention Program Provider
Mike Fowler, MS, LPC, NCC, BCPCC
Mike is a licensed professional counselor who has been with Alpha Hope Counseling since 2001. He counsels individuals, couples and families suffering from mental or emotional problems.
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Education:
- B.S. in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology: North Georgia College and State University
- M.S. in Community Counseling: North Georgia College and State University
- Christian Counseling Certificate: The Center for Biblical Counseling, Forest, Virginia
Memberships and Affiliations:
- American Association of Christian Counselors;
- Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health;
- Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor(CPCS)#678
- American Counseling Society;
Tricia Roberts, MA, LPC, MAC, NCC
Tricia joined Alpha Hope in 2022. She is a fully licensed LPC and has worked in the mental health field since 2010. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, grief and addiction, with a MAC certification and extensive EMDR training and experience.
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Education:
- M.A. in Professional Counseling: Liberty University, 2010
Memberships and Affiliations:
- National Board for Certified Counselors
- EMDR International Association
- NAADAC
- GACA
Stephanie Marusarz, MA, LPC, NCC
Stephanie joined Alpha Hope in 2014. She counsels individuals, families, couples, children, and adolescents suffering from a variety of mental or emotional problems. Stephanie particularly enjoys working with adolescent female clients who struggle with body image issues and/or eating disorders.
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Education:
- M.A. in Community Counseling: Argosy University, 2013
Memberships and Affilitations:
- National Board for Certified Counselors
- EMDR International Association
- NAADAC
- GACA
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Licensed Professional Counselor: Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists
- National Board of Certified Counselors;
- Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) First DUI/Multiple Offender Program Registry of Treatment Providers #C1153 – Prime Solutions Approved Provider**
- Certified as a Family Violence Intervention Provider by the Georgia Commission on Family Violence;
Lauren Mullins, M.A., LPC, LMHC
Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), She holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in Sarasota Florida. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. She has 10 years of experience with individual, couples and family counseling, as well as experience facilitating educational parenting and substance abuse groups. Lauren enjoys working with those experiencing anxiety, depression and mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, relational conflict, substance abuse, and faith-based issues. She strongly believes in meeting people where they are, and treating them with love, respect and acceptance.
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Education:
- WEBSTER UNIVERSITY-SARASOTA FL M.A.-MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
- AUBURN UNIVERSITY B.S.-HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES, FOCUS: ADOLESCENTS
Fun Facts about Lauren
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- I married my high school sweetheart. We enjoy boating and fishing, watching Auburn Football, attending shows, and relaxing with our dog, Chip. We’ve even been alligator hunting together!