OUR TEAM
Meet the Counselors at Freedom Path Counseling
The counselors at Freedom Path Counseling are committed to providing compassionate, professional, and faith-informed support for individuals, couples, children, and families. Each member of our team brings unique experience and training to help clients navigate emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
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Our counselors provide support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship struggles, grief, and stress. Whether you are seeking individual counseling or support for your marriage or family, our team is here to walk with you toward healing and growth.
LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
CHAD POTTS, PHD, BCPC
Co-Founder, Executive Director & Pastoral Counselor​
​Client Focus: Men, Teens
In Person & Virtual Available
ED BARNETT, MA, CCTCP-II
GMI Division Liaison & Pastoral Counselor
Client Focus: Adults, Couples & Families
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Virtual Only
HEIDI POTTS
Co-Founder &
Business Manager
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Administration
CURT CHANDLER, CCTCP-II
GMI Program Manager & Pastoral Counselor
Client Focus: Men, Couples
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Virtual Only
CHERYL SNEAD
Front Office Coordinator
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Administration
COUNSELING STAFF
CHAD POTTS, PHD, BCPC
CINDY POTTS, PHD, BCPC
KATYA STANEK
Co-Founder, Executive Director & Pastoral Counselor​
​Client Focus: Men, Couples & Teens
In Person & Virtual Available
Pastoral Counselor & Christian Life Coach
Client Focus: Women, Couples & Families
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In Person & Virtual Available
Pastoral Counselor
(Bilingual - Spanish)
Client Focus: Women, Couples, & Teens (16+)
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In Person & Virtual Available
TABATHA STERNBERG
Pastoral Counselor​
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Client Focus: Women & Teens
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In Person & Virtual Available
PAM FERRON, MA, BCPC
Christian Counselor​
Client Focus: Adults, Couples, Teens (15+)
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In Person & Virtual Available
MARCELL GARDNER
SPATES, MA, LPC
CHRISTEN FLOWERS, MA, LAPC
Christian Counselor​
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Client Focus: Teen Girls, Couples, & Families
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In Person & Virtual Available
Counselor​
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Client Focus: Men, Children & Teens
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In Person & Virtual Available
SAMELA REID, PHD, LPC
Counselor​
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Client Focus: Women, Teens (11+)
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In Person & Virtual Available
ELIZABETH NGO, MA, LMFT
Counselor
Client Focus: Children, Teens, & Families
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In Person & Virtual Available
ED BARNETT, MA, CCTCP-II
GMI Division Liaison & Pastoral Counselor
Client Focus: Adults, Couples & Families
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Virtual Only
CAROLYN FOX, CCTCP-II
Pastoral Counselor
Client Focus: Women
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Virtual Only
TARA RANKIN
Pastoral Counselor
Client Focus: Women
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Virtual Only
RON WARD, CCTCP-I
Pastoral Counselor
Client Focus: Adults, Couples
Virtual Only
CURT CHANDLER, CCTCP-II
GMI Program Manager & Pastoral Counselor
Client Focus: Men, Couples
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Virtual Only
JENNY REEVERTS, CCTCP-II
Pastoral Counselor
Client Focus: Women, Couples, & Teens
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Virtual Only
Katie Ottaplackal, M.S.
Counselor
Client Focus: Children, Teem, & Women
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In Person / Virtual (adults)
INTERNATIONAL STAFF
LAURIE TURNER
South America Ministry Coordinator
Bogotá, Columbia​​​
Areas Our Counselors Can Help With
Our counseling team works with individuals and families experiencing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. Some of the most common areas we help with include:
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• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Depression and emotional exhaustion
• Trauma recovery and past painful experiences
• Marriage and relationship challenges
• Grief and loss
• Personal growth and life transitions
Common Services
• See All Services and Specialities
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Common Services
Freedom Path Counseling provides in-person counseling sessions in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving individuals and families throughout Gwinnett County and surrounding communities.
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Our counselors also offer online counseling sessions across Georgia and beyond, making it possible for individuals, couples, and families to receive professional and faith-informed counseling support wherever they are.
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If you are ready to get started, you can schedule a counseling session or contact our office to learn more about available services.