Staff | Marietta
Sunamita Tuple, LPC is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. Sunamita received a bachelor degree in Psychology from Emory University, a Master’s degree (1998) and Specialist in Education degree (2000), both in professional counseling, from Georgia State University and a Master degree in Christian Psychological Studies with a specialization in Sex Therapy (2005) from Richmont University. Sunamita is also a certified Prepare/Enrich counselor.
Sunamita has experience working in a hospital based setting as well as out-patient and private practice settings providing individual, group, couples and family therapy. Sunamita is passionate about relationship and family counseling, the important role that spirituality plays in our lives, women’s issues, issues of identity development and growth, self esteem, professional development, and adjustment and life transitions.
Sunamita’s areas of expertise include depression and bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders and stress management, addiction, dual diagnosis, sex therapy, issues of co-dependence, issues of communication and boundaries, and grief and loss.
“I believe, in each of us, there is an inherent need to be understood and accepted. I believe psychotherapy involves building a caring relationship in which clients feel safe and at ease. My goal for our time together is to help you better understand yourself, understand patters behind the choices you make and equip you with coping skills that will enable you to more effectively deal with life stressors.Sunamita sees clients at our Dunwoody and Marietta locations. To schedule an appointment with Sunamita call 770-744-5055.
Marcus Lusk MA, APC (LPC candidate), holds a Master in Arts of Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Marcus has worked with adults that have substance use disorders, including group therapy. Marcus has worked with adult men who struggle with issues including pornography and sexual addiction. In addition to his work with adults, Marcus has experience working with children and adolescence with anger issues, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, depression, etc. Marcus has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults that have experienced physical, sexual, and emotional trauma. Marcus has experience working with male adolescents and children with autism as a secondary diagnosis.
“I have a passion to work with male adolescents and adults that deal with anger, opposition, trauma, and sexual-based issues.” I personally like to work with client’s with “tough” issues, and be the support they might not find in other places. I have a Christian-based faith, and love working with my family in Christ, as well as individuals from other faiths and beliefs.
To make an appointment with Marcus call 770-744-5055 or email Marcus.Lusk@capstoneatlanta.com.
Meghan Ready, LMFT, holds a MA in counseling from Columbia International University and a BS in psychology from North Greenville University. Meghan has experience working with adults, couples, families, adolescents and children. Meghan has worked with adults with complicated grief, secondary trauma, relational issues, and parenting difficulties. Additionally, Meghan has worked with children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral issues. Meghan has specialized training in working with high conflict families, children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, and children with problematic sexual behaviors.
Meghan is passionate about working with family systems and helping individuals improve their relationships with those around them, whether those relationships are child/parent relationships, romantic partnerships, or simply how one interacts with the world in general. To schedule an appointment with Meghan call 770-744-5055 or email at Meghan@capstoneatlanta.com. Meghan accepts Tri-care insurance.
Elissa Sanders, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Atlanta, GA and has traveled internationally as a family life consultant for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). She is a graduate of Spelman College, Georgia State University and Psychological Studies Institute. Ms. Sanders has worked with children and families throughout the duration of her career including ministries serving homeless women and children, community agencies, OCONUS/ CONUS military families, and church organizations. She has received certificates of excellence in service, and various awards for her work with families. Ms. Sanders embraces the use of Cognitive Behavior, Strength Based and Dialectical Behavior Therapies, along with Solution Focused Intervention, Bibliotherapy and Expressive Therapy during her therapeutic engagement. She enjoys using creativity and innovation through the arts in her practice, while believing, “When we empower ourselves with truth, nothing is impossible!”