About Us
At The Comfy Place we have one goal: to create a therapeutic space for ALL to heal.
Our goal is to create a truly comfortable space for all people: regardless of whether you are a child or adult, regardless of the struggles you may have now or have experienced in the past – you are welcome here.
We believe that, done right, therapy doesn’t have to be scary. You can actually heal and enjoy yourself at the same time!
As your therapist, it’s our role to guide you and, when you need it, to challenge you too. All of the therapists here at The Comfy Place are committed to doing whatever it takes for each person who comes to us to get exactly the kind of help that works best for them. Whether you are a child, a teen, or an adult, we’re here for you! So, if one client needs to get up and do some Yoga – we’ll do it! If another needs to play with playdough while we talk – that’s great – we’ll do that too!
Therapy here isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavour. This is a place where you can come as you are, be greeted with open arms, and then get whatever kind of help YOU need to maximize your healing and your growth.
meet our team
Lisa Ibekwe, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-CP, CAMSII
**Not accepting new Georgia clients**
Lisa is the Founder and CEO of The Comfy Place. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and is additionally licensed to serve Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Florida, Utah, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Her vision is to create a space where people can truly have fun while they heal. Lisa primarily works with children and adolescents but with her specialties in trauma additionally serves the young adult population. Lisa is extensively trained in trauma including certifications in TF-CBT and EMDR, and advanced training in Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Experiencing (SE). In her free time, Lisa likes spending time with her family, hanging out with her cats, Oscar and Lucky, and traveling.
Lisa specializes in working with:
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Concerns
- Parenting/Coparenting Issues
- LGBTQ+ Issues
- Behavioral Issues
- School Issues
- Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Private pay only at this time.
If you feel that we would be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at info@thecomfyplacellc.com. Lisa serves all three (3) of our Georgia locations: Macon, Hiram, and Alpharetta with in-person and virtual appointments available. Telehealth appointments available to those in and out of state.
Macon
Dr. Janay Holland, MAMFT, Ph.D
Janay is our resident couples and family therapist. As a Marriage and Family therapist she is focused on helping families and couples heal. Her approach is Solution Focused in nature centered on helping the whole system identify past patterns and set goals to lead to happier and healthier lives.
Janay specializes in working with:
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Depression
- Marriage and Couples
- Family Conflict/Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Adolescents and Adults
Private pay and Insurances accepted: Aetna, Cigna, United HC/Optum. Sliding scale available.
If you feel that we would be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at janay@thecomfyplacellc.com. Janay is located at our Macon location for in-person sessions and telehealth in Georgia.
Katelyn MacNeil, MS, LAPC
Katelyn joins our Macon office as therapist excited to help young adults heal. She brings to the team a passion for learning and healing. Her goal is to help adolescents and young adults build better and healthier skills that will put them on a path to success. She additionally works collaboratively with parents and teachers to help promote use of coping skills and to effectively manage difficult behaviors. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and dog, Millie. She loves spending time at the beach and has a fondness for a good round of golf.
Katelyn specializes in working with:
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Depression
- Behavioral Issues
- Family Conflict/Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- School Issues
- Young Adults
Private pay and Insurances accepted: Aetna, Cigna, United HC/Optum. Sliding scale available.
If you feel that we would be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at katelyn@thecomfyplacellc.com. Katelyn is located at our Macon location for in-person sessions and telehealth in Georgia.
Andrea North, MSW, LCSW
Andrea is a new edition to our Macon office. She brings to the team a passion for life long learning and healing. Her goal is to help children and adolescents develop better communication skills and build healthier coping skills that will help them thrive in life. She additionally works collaboratively with parents and teachers to help promote use of coping skills and to effectively manage difficult behaviors.
Andrea specializes in working with:
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Depression
- Behavioral Issues
- Family Conflict Issues
- Self-Esteem
- School Issues
- Children and Adolescents
Private pay and Insurances accepted: Aetna, Cigna, United HC/Optum. Sliding scale available.
If you feel that we would be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at andrea@thecomfyplacellc.com. Andrea is located at our Macon location for in-person sessions and telehealth in Georgia, Connecticut, and Florida.
Hiram
Mallory Ingram, MSW
Mallory is one of our child and adolescent therapists for the Hiram office. Mallory offers both in person and virtual appointments. Her approach to therapy incorporates play therapy based interventions. As a former DFCS social worker she is passionate about building healthy families and seeing children thrive.
Mallory specializes in working with:
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Depression
- Behavioral Issues
- Family Conflict/Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- School Issues
- Children and Adolescents
Private pay and Insurances accepted: Aetna, Cigna, United HC/Optum. Sliding scale available.
If you feel that we would be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at info@thecomfyplacellc.com. Mallory is located at our Hiram location for in-person sessions and telehealth in Georgia.
Nicole Soto, MSW, LMSW
Nicole is our newest addition to our Hiram office. She is a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) in New York and is additionally working towards licensure in Georgia. She specializes in working with children, teens, and young adults. Nicole offers both in person and virtual appointments. Her approach to therapy incorporates Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused techniques. She is passionate about helping families improve their communication and resolve conflicts.
Nicole specializes in working with:
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Depression
- Anger Issues
- Behavioral Issues
- Family Conflict Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Children and Adolescents
Private pay and Insurances accepted: Aetna, Cigna, United HC/Optum. Sliding scale available. Insurance not accepted in New York.
If you feel that we would be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at nicole@thecomfyplacellc.com. Nicole is located at our Hiram location for in-person sessions in Georgia and telehealth sessions for New York and Georgia.
Florida
Angela Rozier, LPC, NCC, LPN, LMHC
Angela is our resident Veteran’s therapist. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. As a Veteran herself she is passionate about working with military related issues for those in the service and those retired from service. Additionally she specializes in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and those experiencing relationship or family conflicts.
Angela specializes in working with:
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Depression
- Family Conflict/Relationship Issues
- Life Transitions
- Military-life Issues
- Veterans
- Self-Esteem
- Adults
Private pay and Insurances accepted in Georgia only: Aetna, Cigna, United HC/Optum. Insurance is not accepted in Florida. Limited sliding scale slots available.
If you feel that we would be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at angela@thecomfyplacellc.com. Angela is available for telehealth sessions in Florida and Georgia.
Interns
Veronica Dell'Orto
Veronica joins our Macon office as an intern. Veronica originates from Italy where she originally worked in the behavioral therapy space. She brings to the team a passion for learning and healing. Her goal is to help children and adolescents heal and develop more appropriate coping skills. She additionally works collaboratively with parents to help them effectively manage difficult behaviors in the home. She speaks Italian fluently.
Veronica specializes in working with:
- ADHD
- Depression
- Behavioral Issues
Private pay only. Sliding scale available.
If you feel that we would be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at info@thecomfyplacellc.com. Veronica is located at our Macon location for in-person sessions and telehealth in Georgia.
Administrative Staff
Ike Nduka
Operations Director
Emily Monroig
Administrative Assistant
Latrece Milner
Billing Specialist
Marie Torres
Virtual Administrative Assistant
Melissa Hart
Care Coordinator
Jennavie Lee
Social Media Manager
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Getting Started
Step One: Schedule a consultation
Visit our Contact Us page to get started and schedule a consultation.
Step Two: Free 15 Minute Chat
We will call you from
404-594-1513 for a free 15 minute consultation.
Step Three: Schedule an Appointment
After your consultation, you or your child will be scheduled for an in-person or telehealth appointment.
Step Four: Welcome!
Your first visit to The Comfy Place will be the first step on the path to feeling better!