Nathan Blankemeyer is a clinician-in-training completing his doctoral work in Clinical Psychology at Brenau University, where he also earned his M.S. in Clinical Counseling Psychology. His clinical experience spans inpatient, residential, community-based, correctional, and outpatient settings, giving him a broad perspective on mental health needs across levels of care.

Nathan currently provides psychotherapy at Pacifica Counseling and Psychiatry and serves with the Gainesville Police Department’s co-responder team, where he supports individuals in crisis, conducts mental status evaluations, and assists in bridging mental health care with community and law-enforcement systems. He has facilitated individual and group therapy for clients with serious mental illness and has developed a particular clinical interest in schizophrenia-spectrum conditions, bipolar disorder, co-occurring disorders, and major depression.

Grounded in a person-centered and ACT-informed framework, Nathan approaches therapy with curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. He is committed to culturally responsive practice, evidence-based care, and helping clients move toward lives marked by resilience, clarity, and meaningful change. He is currently accepting new clients at the Peachtree Corners office.

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Dr. Hanna Cespedes is our practice owner, approved clinical supervisor, and licensed professional counselor. She completed her doctoral degree in counseling at Mercer University and is currently accepting new clients in all locations (virtual in Georgia and in person in Minnesota). She specializes in Attachment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and working with individuals experiencing severe mental illness. She works with individuals, groups, and couples.

To reach out to Hanna for any questions, please feel free to email her at: hanna_cespedes@pacificacounseling.org

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Holly Blalock earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Augusta University’s Counselor Education program. She is a licensed Associate Professional Counselor (APC) in the state of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Holly completed her clinical training at a private practice in Augusta, Georgia, where she worked with children, adults, and families across the lifespan. She has experience treating a wide range of concerns, including trauma-related disorders, reactive attachment disorder, adjustment disorders, depression, grief, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Holly also works with families navigating particularly complex challenges, such as high-conflict divorce and parent-child reunification.

Holly takes a trauma-focused and insight-oriented approach to therapy. She identifies as a developmental theorist and works within an attachment-based framework. Holly has received specialized training in trauma treatment and has completed formal training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She offers EMDR as a treatment modality for trauma and trauma-related experiences, utilizing her extensive knowledge and clinical skills to support her clients’ healing and growth.

Holly is currently under the supervision of Dr. Hanna Cespedes, Ph.D., M.S., LPC, ACS, NCC.

To reach out to Holly Blalock for any questions, please feel free to email her at: holly@pacificacounselingllc.com or call (478) 219- 3150.

She accepts clients at both Macon and Peachtree Corners and offers virtual and in-person services.

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Dr. Desiree Frain, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist serving Atlanta and surrounding areas in providing individualized, evidence-based psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns. She completed her doctoral degree in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Her clinical expertise is focused on providing tailored psychotherapy to individuals struggling with emotion regulation, interpersonal relationship difficulties, complex trauma, and personality disorders.

Dr. Frain utilizes a variety of interventions, including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), CBT, ACT, and more, while prioritizing a social justice informed and person-oriented approach. Dr. Frain is passionate about incorporating individual’s specific needs regarding culturally-informed treatment and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, including individuals from LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent clients, religious and/or spiritual clients, and others with diverse identities and lived experiences.

Dr. Frain provides individual and couples therapy services at the Peachtree Corners office and virtually.

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Melissa is a graduate from Mercer University School of Medicine and holds a Master’s degree of Marriage and Family Therapy. She received her clinical training as an intern at The Family Therapy Center in Macon, GA counseling adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families of all ages. She is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Melissa provides treatment to individuals, families, and couples, suffering from mental and emotional health issues and relationship problems. She follows a systematic approach to therapy along with emotion focused and attachment orientations. Melissa approaches therapy focusing on integrating the goals of treatment with the specific needs of each individual.

To reach out to Melissa for any questions, please feel free to email her at melissa@pacificacounseling.org

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Autumn is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who graduated from Mercer University. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and has her National Counseling Certification. She is located virtually in our Peachtree Corners office and in person and virtually in our Macon location. She is accepting new clients in-person and online. Autumn’s interests are in working with survivors of sexual violence and interpersonal trauma, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with neurodivergence. Additionally, she has the knowledge and tools to evaluate ADHD and Autism in adolescence and adults.

Autumn primarily provides services using Feminist, Existential, and Person-Centered therapies and is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for teens. She enjoys working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community through various issues.

To learn more, please visit her Psychology Today profile.

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Eliza completed her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University. She has her National Counseling Certification (NCC) and is in the process of obtaining full professional counseling licensure. Eliza has previous work experience with in a variety of settings including outpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and residential. Eliza specializes in trauma informed care, eating disorder recovery, couples/ families, mood related disorders, and co ocurring disorders. Eliza is now accepting new clients in-person or telehealth services at the Peachtree Corners location.

To reach out to Eliza for any questions, please feel free to email her at : eliza@pacificacounseling.org

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Dr. Hamid Shirazi is a fully licensed physician currently completing his psychiatric training at the Piedmont Macon Psychiatry Residency Program. He provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services for adult patients, working collaboratively with therapists to deliver evidence‑based, patient‑centered mental health care. Dr. Shirazi earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and holds an undergraduate degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His clinical interests include treatment‑resistant depression, anxiety disorders, sleep medicine, addiction treatment, interventional psychiatry, and the role of the endocrine system in psychiatric illness. He is committed to integrating emerging research with individualized, practical treatment strategies to help patients achieve meaningful and sustainable improvement. Dr. Shirazi is a member of both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Medical Association. He currently provides outpatient psychiatric services in the Macon area, with plans toexpand his services into the Atlanta area in the near future. Dr. Shirazi is dedicated to delivering compassionate, thorough, and collaborative mental health care tailored to the needs of adults across a wide range of psychiatric concerns.

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Jackson is a Master’s level clinician who graduated from Richmont’s clinical and mental health counseling program in May of 2024. He is in the process of becoming fully licensed as a professional counselor. Jackson’s counseling internship involved individual and group therapy for individuals struggling with homelessness in Atlanta. During that time, he was able to accompany clients on their healing journeys. Some of his work included establishing healthier lifestyles, utilizing faith-based interventions, processing the roots of trauma and distress, as well as facilitating peace and wholeness. Jackson prioritizes the counseling relationship, and draws upon different techniques from CBT, DBT, narrative, and solutions-focused approaches. He wishes to walk alongside and support anyone who desires change, understanding, and healing. Jackson is now accepting new clients in person at our Macon location as well as online.

To reach out to Jackson with any questions, please feel free to email him at jackson@pacificacounseling.org

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