Altreneasha Ervin, LMFT
Release, Heal, Connect
Meet The Connecting Hearts' Team
Altreneasha Ervin, LMFT
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving Black women in the Metro-Atlanta area who are navigating ADHD, anxiety, and/or depression. I know how heavy it can feel to move through the world carrying so much—expectations, responsibilities, and the pressure to always appear strong. In our work together, you won’t have to hold everything by yourself.You get to simply be.
My approach is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which offers a compassionate way to understand your thoughts and emotions rather than constantly battling them. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s been weighing on you, reconnect you with what truly matters, and build supportive tools that honor the way your mind works.
It may not feel like it at the moment, but you already have everything you need to succeed! Let’s work together to break down the barriers that are stopping you from living a more fulfilled life.
Melissa Tyson, LPC, CADC-II
I'm a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor that has a passion for aiding those struggling with addictions and how it impacts their family system. I have helped several individuals through the successful completion of drug court, transitional housing, DFCS cases, and overall improving their quality of life without substances. Recognizing you have a challenge with drugs or alcohol is the first step, but deciding to intentionally change your future is the most important one. Addictions bring about various emotions such as frustration, confusion, sadness, and even anger. You don't have to do this alone. I commit to being there with you every step of the way.
Shaunesse Bell, LAPC
I’m Shaunesse and I work with high-achieving women and men who are ready to stop performing and start healing, especially those navigating anxiety, burnout, ADHD, and the complex identity shifts that come with life transitions or motherhood.
My approach is both compassionate and direct, grounded in cultural awareness and a psychodynamic, trauma-informed lens. I create a space where clients can explore the deeper “why” behind their patterns, unpacking the roles they’ve carried, the expectations placed on them, and the parts of themselves that have been silenced or forgotten. Whether you’re a new mom feeling disconnected, a professional feeling emotionally exhausted, or someone simply trying to find their way back to themselves you deserve a space to be seen, heard, and supported in your becoming.You don’t have to hold it all together here. You get to rest. You get to be. And most of all, you get to become.
LaDonna Stallworth, LPC, CPCS
I’m a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. As a Black woman, I’ve experienced first hand the anxiety that comes with living in a society not built for us to succeed. I’m passionate about creating a safe space to help clients work through traumatic experiences that may be holding them back from moving forward, through the means of active listening, empathy and non-judgment. I also have experience in addiction, co-occurring disorders, and grief. If you’re interested in processing, healing, and learning the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges, please reach out to schedule a session
Curtis Swint, M. S. MFT
Curtis is a Master’s level clinician who is a curious listener, compassionate, and honors the beliefs, values, and practices of his clients. His empathy and warmth help to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can process and heal. As a clinician, Curtis believes individuals are the experts of their lives. He values collaborating with clients to identify and enlist their internal strengths and resources to approach life’s challenges.
Ashton Downs, M.A.
I am Ashton, clinical mental health therapist, who uses a combination of therapeutic modalities to help teenage girls and women who experience anxiety and/or depression foster a better relationship with themselves first, followed by their healthy relationships with others. As someone who has experienced mistrust and betrayal in relationships, I understand the hesitancy you may have to engage in the therapeutic process. I offer clients a safe space, unconditional positive regard, and a judgment-free environment to heal.
Specializations
Many of our clients identify with at least one of the following categories:
Women’s Health
Parent Child Relationships
Individuals and families impacted by ADHD
Blended/non-traditional Families
Depression
Romantic Relational Challenges
Anxiety
Millennials & Minorities
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy
Substance Abuse Assessments
Release, Heal,
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"If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude."