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Embark at Atlanta North is a peaceful, restorative place. We match a comfortable, nurturing environment with proven, reliable treatments and therapies that will enable your teen to heal and grow.
Dr. Sharnell Myles
Dr. Sharnell Myles
Vice President of Atlanta Metro
Dr. Sharnell Myles, Psy. D. is a licensed psychotherapist and...
Shellina Jenkins
Shellina Jenkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor. Shellina gained interest in helping individuals fight the battle against substance abuse and mental health as a young child. She was eager to find a way to help those in need very close to her. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Georgia State University, and her Master’s Degree from Fort Valley University. Shellina has a variety of work experience with adolescents and adults in corrections, drug court, foster care, mental health clinics, working with individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. Prior to joining Embark Behavioral Health, Shellina has held leadership positions in mental health clinics and corrections. She has also worked in private practice settings to assist in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, SPMI and substance abuse. Shellina has provided training on suicide prevention/intervention, substance abuse and mental health in community-based settings and in corrections.
Shellina’s philosophy on behavioral change involves several treatment modalities such as role modeling / teaching to encourage positive thoughts & behaviors, focusing on positive outcomes utilizing CBT, DBT, solution focused approach etc.
Shellina Jenkins
Contract Therapist
Shellina Jenkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state...
Natasha Carr
Natasha is an alumnus of Georgia State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration degree with a concentration in Managerial Science. She also Graduated from Georgia Military College Phi Theta Kappa Cum Laude with an Associate in Science, Business Administration degree. Natasha has a passion for human service and has expended over twenty years of her career working for the State of California, Department of Health and Human Services. She worked as a leader in her church, Friendship Community Church where she was a facilitated young adult and children and youth groups. Natasha has a desire to make difference in all she does and have a positive impact on the lives of people she has interactions with.
Natasha Carr
Executive Assistant
Natasha is an alumnus of Georgia State University where she...
Dr. Amanda Nicholson
Dr. Amanda N. Nicholson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Sex Therapy. Dr. Amanda specializes in individual, family therapy, coaching, and couple’s therapy. Her areas of specialty include sexuality, religion, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, and depression. Dr. Amanda received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavior Analysis with a minor in Africana Studies from Savannah State University, Master of Family Therapy from Mercer University, Master of Education in Human Sexuality Studies with a concentration in Sex Therapy from Widener University, and Doctor of Philosophy in Human Sexuality Studies with a concentration in Sex Therapy from Widener University. Dr. Amanda is a trauma informed therapist who is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Having a family theory informed approached Dr. Amanda enjoys using Narrative, Emotional Focused, and Structural therapies in her therapeutic approach while collaborating with her students and families about their care. Dr. Amanda is also a college instructor with five years of teaching experience in the University System of Georgia.
In her free time Dr. Amanda enjoys reading books that whisk her imagination off to new places, practicing yoga, eating food good for the soul, watching movies that make her laugh until she cries and enjoying life to the fullest.
Dr. Amanda Nicholson
Assistance Clinical Director
Dr. Amanda N. Nicholson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Marriage and...
Brianna King
Brianna King is the Director of Professional Relations for Embark Atlanta North. She has a passion for helping spread the word on adolescent behavioral health. She has always had a passion for education and learning new things as well. She has an Associates in Applied Sciences with a focus in Medical Laboratory Technology, a Bachelor’s in applied sciences, and an MBA with a focus in International Business. Brianna has a variety of work experience in Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining Embark, she worked in Business Development within the Recruitment industry for several years. Overall, she has been working in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development for 10 years. Brianna is looking to get the word out of DBT and other effective therapy models that Embark offers within our continuum of care.
Brianna King
Director of Professional Relations
Brianna King is the Director of Professional Relations for Embark...
About Our Location
located just outside the Atlanta, Georgia metro area.
A healing, nurturing, and safe environment to help families and their children address and overcome the issues that may be affecting their everyday lives.
Individual, family, and group therapy, therapeutic/peer mentoring, and parent coaching.
Interventions & Therapies
As a pioneer and leader in quality outcomes, we have gathered more data than any other provider over the past 10 years and only offer treatment that we know drives long-lasting, sustainable results. We offer customized, individual therapeutic programs to enable your daughter to thrive. Specialized services and areas of focus include:
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Short-term treatment typically lasts one to three months. Teens best suited for short-term treatment often have engaged in other therapeutic programs like outpatient or intensive outpatient therapy and need a 24-hour continuum of care. Our unique, relationship-based treatments use extensive data collection to improve treatment plans and interventions in real-time, creating long-lasting, sustainable, verified results.