Our Therapists

Kim Roberts, LPC, CPCS

Practice owner

Kim Roberts, LPC, CPCS started Fresh Air Counseling in Marietta, GA in the spring of 2019. She earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Georgia (go Dawgs!), Master’s degree in Counseling and Ed.S in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. Kim specializes in anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationship counseling and domestic violence. The foundation of Kim’s practice is to provide a positive environment that promotes insight and healing. She treats individuals ages 16 years old and up, couples and families. Kim is in our Marietta, GA office Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Mondays and Wednesdays she is available in her Cartersville office.

*Not accepting new clients*

Melissa Ellis, LMSW

Melissa is a Licensed Master Social Worker who provides individual therapy primarily to children and adolescents, as well as adult veterans and active-duty service members. She earned her BA in Psychology and Educational Studies from Belmont Abbey College and her Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia.

Melissa is especially passionate about helping children and teens build emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, identity development, peer relationships, school stress, and life transitions. She creates a supportive and collaborative space where young clients feel safe, heard, and empowered to grow. She also works with adult veterans and active-duty military members experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and stress-related concerns (including PTSD), and military transition challenges. Melissa understands the unique stressors of military service and reintegration and provides trauma-informed care tailored to each client’s developmental stage and life experience.

Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, she helps clients build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, sustainable change.

Melissa is available Saturday and Sundays in the Marietta, GA office. She is also available for virtual sessions on Wednesday and Friday evenings 5:30-9:30pm. Melissa provides counseling for children and adolescents (ages 8–18), with openness to adult veterans and active-duty military members.

*Accepting new clients*

Mary Hansen, LCSW

Mary Hansen, LCSW, received her Bachelor’s and Masters degree from The University of Georgia. Mary believes that each client is unique and therefore requires a variety therapeutic approaches to fit their specific needs . While primarily using CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing; Mary also incorporates therapeutic interventions derived from Creative Arts Therapy, ACT, and Humanistic Therapy. With all clients, Mary uses Person Centered and Strengths Based approaches to create a safe space and explore the challenges they face. Mary’s goal is to work collaboratively with clients to provide  necessary tools and empower them to make positive changes in their lives.  

*Accepting new clients*

Kelly Ledford, LPC, ATR

Somatic Trauma Therapy Certified

Kelly completed her BA at Kennesaw University and earned her Master of Science in Counseling and Art Therapy from Springfield College. Kelly uses a variety of approaches including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic and Expressive modalities. She has gained over the years experience in working effectively with individuals to address trauma, anxiety, shifting through life transitions, chronic pain, and increasing ability to manage emotional regulation. Kelly works with adults, adolescents, and younger children who are at least 5 years old and she invites all individuals into her physical or virtual office to explore life together. She is in our Marietta, GA office on Mondays and Wednesdays, and available for virtual sessions on Tuesdays.

*Accepting new clients*