Atlanta Family Counseling Center Inc.
Formerly Family Recovery - Lawrenceville
190 Camden Hill Rd • Suite A • Lawrenceville, Ga 30045 • Phone: (770) 513-8988

 
Michele Holstad, LPC, CCADC, NCC
Director

Michele is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been working in the area of substance abuse and family violence since 1990. Michele produced a prevention video on family violence called "Black and Blue, I Love You". Some of Michele's many counseling specialty areas are: grief and loss, depression, anxiety, infertility, substance abuse, family violence, addictions, teen behavioral problems, sexual/gender issues, and divorce. Michele works with families, couples, and individuals.

 
Laura Howell, MS, MA, LPC (RTF)

Laura is a Licensed Professional Counselor . She holds two Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy. D.). Laura brings to the practice cross-cultural experience and has worked with individuals in crisis since 1995. Her specialties include: anger management, substance abuse, severe and persistent mental illness, and family violence victimization. Laura utilizes both Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic perspectives in her work with individuals, couples, and families from culturally diverse backgrounds.

 
Diana Kinard, LCSW, ACSW

Diana is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years experience working with families, crisis management and adolescent therapy. She has worked extensively with families on behavioral problems, parenting issues, and school advocacy. Diana also facilitates groups dealing with substance abuse and family violence.

 
Tina
Office Manager

Tina has been the office manager since 1998. She has a degree in Business Administration from Asher College and 18+ years of administrative experience with the US Army as a soldier and a civilian. Tina will gladly assist with any payment or insurance billing questions.

 
Tonya
Office Assistant

Tonya has been the Assistant Office Manager since 2001. She has a B.S. in Psychology and loves animals. She hopes to continue her education in the Psychology field and learn more about pet therapy.

 
Pooh Bear, PTC

Pooh has been a Pet Therapy Cat for three years. He joined Atlanta Family Counseling Center in 2002 and has brought comfort to many. Just Pooh's presence can help create a relaxed environment for healing.