Therapy that meets you
where you are.
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy in Atlanta and virtually across Georgia and South Carolina — helping you build a meaningful, fulfilling life through authentic connection.
Welcome to Gather Therapy Collective
Therapy is more than talking — it's a journey of becoming. At Gather Therapy Collective, we believe healing happens through authentic human connection, and that meaningful change begins when you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, healing from trauma, adjusting to a major life transition, or simply seeking deeper self-trust, our work together is rooted in trust, presence, and your inner wisdom. We serve individuals, couples, families, and parents in the Atlanta area and virtually across Georgia and South Carolina.
Specialized therapy for the moments that matter most
We bring deep training, lived experience, and a steady presence to each area we serve.
Anxiety Therapy
When worry, overthinking, or that constant hum of unease begins to shape your days — therapy can help you find steady ground.
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Depression Therapy
Reconnecting with hope, energy, and the version of yourself that feels possible again.
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Trauma & Attachment Therapy (IFS / IFIO)
Healing the parts of you that have carried too much, for too long — with Internal Family Systems and IFIO for couples.
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Motherhood & Perinatal Therapy
Support through pregnancy, postpartum, matrescence, and the unspoken parts of becoming a mother.
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Life Transitions
Whether the change is welcomed or unwelcome — therapy can help you move through it with intention.
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Self-Trust & Self-Esteem
Coming home to yourself, learning to trust your own voice again.
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Neurodivergent & Behavioral Support
Compassionate, evidence-based support for autism, ADHD, learning differences, and the unique ways diverse minds experience the world.
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Parent Coaching & Family Support
Practical guidance and a thinking partner for parents navigating their child's developmental, emotional, or behavioral needs.
Learn moreCare that's relational, depth-oriented, and tailored to you.
Healing isn't one-size-fits-all. We draw from evidence-based, relational, and trauma-informed modalities — including Internal Family Systems (IFS), IFIO for couples, EFT, trauma-narrative therapy, and more — tailored to who you are and what you need.
Our role isn't to fix you. It's to walk alongside you as you uncover your inner strength and reconnect with your truest self.
Learn About Our Approach →Meet Our Therapists
Haylie Ann Yakrus, MS, LPC, NCC
Individual, Couples, Family & Group Therapy
"Healing is formed through authentic human connection."
Haylie offers long-term therapy for adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, relationships, grief, and life transitions.
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Emily Shapiro, LCSW
Individual Therapy, Parent Coaching & Social Skills Training
"Everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging."
Emily specializes in supporting clients with diverse abilities, autism spectrum, ADHD, and emotional or behavioral challenges — and works closely with families and caregivers.
Read full bioWhat we bring to the work we do together
Choosing a therapist is deeply personal. Here's what makes our practice different.
Specialized Training
IFS Level 1, IFIO, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional credentials — a commitment to deep, evidence-based care.
Whole-Person Approach
We honor your full story — your nervous system, your relationships, your history, your hopes.
Inclusive & Affirming
We welcome clients of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Belonging matters here.
In-Person & Virtual
In-person sessions in Atlanta, and virtual therapy across Georgia and South Carolina.
Ready to Begin?
Reaching out is the first step — and often the hardest. Whether you have questions, want to schedule a free consultation, or aren't sure where to start, we're here. We'll respond within 24–48 hours.