327 Dahlonega St, Suite 1902B, Cumming, GA 30040
In-Person & Telehealth Sessions678-371-7357
Serving Cumming & Forsyth County since 2006

Beyond Today, there is hope.

Compassionate, evidence-based counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. In-person in Cumming, Georgia and through secure telehealth across the state.

Most Clinicians Accept Insurance
In-Person & Telehealth Sessions
All Ages: Children to Senior Adults
Trauma-Informed & Evidence-Based Care

Compassionate intake team ready to match you with the right counselor.

Counseling session at Beyond Today
15+
Over 2,500+ Individuals & Families Helped
Trusted mental health care in Forsyth County
Specializing in: Children, Adolescents and Adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger/aggression, depression, grief, relationship conflict, trauma, ADHD, poor academic or job performance, and addictions.

In-Network Insurance

Most clinicians accept major insurance plans

Trauma-Informed Care

Safe, supportive, judgment-free space

Flexible Options

Cumming office or secure telehealth from home

Serving Since 2006

Over 20 years helping Forsyth County heal

Who We Serve

Care Tailored to Every Stage of Life

From playful support for young children to specialized care for seniors, our clinicians meet you exactly where you are.

Play Therapy & More

Children (Under 12)

Children express thoughts and emotions naturally through play. Our child counselors provide a safe, nurturing environment to navigate big feelings.

Common Focus Areas:

  • Play Therapy
  • ADHD & Focus
  • Anxiety & School Fears
  • Autism Spectrum / Asperger's
  • Behavioral Challenges
  • Grief, Loss & Transitions
Navigating Growth

Teens & Adolescents

Adolescence brings intense emotional and social shifts. We partner with teens to build coping tools, resilience, and healthy identity.

Common Focus Areas:

  • Significant Anxiety & Panic
  • Depression & Low Mood
  • Academic & Peer Stress
  • Self-Harming Behaviors
  • Eating Issues & Body Image
  • Substance Concerns & Trauma
Individual Healing

Adults & Seniors

Every life stage brings unique pressures. We help adults untangle anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and chronic stress.

Common Focus Areas:

  • Severe & Chronic Anxiety
  • Depression & Mood Disorders
  • PTSD & Past Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • ADHD & Executive Function
  • OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Stronger Bonds

Couples & Families

When conflict strains relationships, our marriage and family therapists help you communicate clearly, rebuild trust, and restore closeness.

Common Focus Areas:

  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parent-Child Conflict
  • Communication Breakdown
  • Infidelity & Rebuilding Trust
  • Blended Family Dynamics
  • Life Stage Transitions

Evidence-Based Care

Treatment Models Designed for Real Change

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all counseling. Our clinicians are trained in multiple specialized modalities to match your unique needs.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

A proven, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories and distress so they no longer disrupt your daily life.

Effective for: PTSD, past trauma, panic, phobias, grief

ART

Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Uses rapid eye movements and image rescripting to provide fast relief from distressing memories and physical sensations, often in 1–5 sessions.

Effective for: Trauma, severe anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Identifies and reframes unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, giving you practical, research-backed tools to manage distress.

Effective for: Anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, life stress

DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Builds skills in emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Effective for: Intense emotions, mood swings, relationship distress

ACT

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Helps you accept what is out of your personal control and commit to action that enriches your life according to your core values.

Effective for: Chronic anxiety, life transitions, chronic pain/stress

Play & Family

Play Therapy & Family Systems

Developmentally tailored approaches for young children and systemic models that address the whole family dynamic together.

Effective for: Child behavior, parent-child conflict, family transitions

Gottman

Gottman Method (Couples)

A research-based approach developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman that helps couples strengthen friendship, manage conflict constructively, and build shared meaning together.

Effective for: Couples conflict, communication breakdown, rebuilding trust

EFT

Emotionally Focused Therapy

A structured approach for couples and families that identifies and reshapes negative interaction cycles, deepening emotional bonds and secure attachment.

Effective for: Relationship distress, attachment repair, emotional disconnection

Prepare/Enrich

Prepare & Enrich (Pre-Marital)

A customized couples assessment and guided program that helps engaged and pre-marital partners identify strengths, growth areas, and shared goals before marriage.

Effective for: Pre-marital prep, engaged couples, new relationship foundations

Somatic

Somatic Processing

A body-centered, trauma-informed approach that helps release trauma stored in the nervous system, reconnecting mind and body through awareness of physical sensations.

Effective for: Stored trauma, body tension, nervous system regulation

PC

Progressive Counting

An evidence-based trauma technique that uses guided counting to help the brain process distressing memories—often without fully reliving the original experience.

Effective for: Trauma memories, PTSD, distressing life events

FLASH

FLASH (Trauma)

A rapid, low-distress trauma therapy that uses brief focusing tasks to reduce the emotional charge of painful memories, often with minimal discomfort during sessions.

Effective for: Quick trauma relief, sensitive memories, low-distress processing

Practice Leadership

Meet Our Owner & Founder

Guided by a vision of accessible, compassionate mental healthcare in Forsyth County and across Georgia.

Kendra Gilbert, LPC - Owner & Founder of Beyond Today Counseling Center
CPCS Certified Supervisor

Kendra Gilbert

Owner & Founder | Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, CPCS)

Founder & Practice Director

Kendra Gilbert founded Beyond Today Counseling Center with a dedicated mission: to build a warm, supportive refuge in Cumming, GA where individuals and families can discover resilience, heal from emotional pain, and step confidently into their future.

With extensive experience in clinical therapy and professional counselor supervision, Kendra specializes in adult and adolescent counseling, anxiety management, stress reduction, and trauma-informed recovery. Her therapeutic leadership sets the standard for evidence-based, compassionate care across all practice services.

Focus

Anxiety & Trauma

Clients

Teens & Adults

Location

Cumming & Telehealth

Accepting Select New Patients & Consultations
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Our Care Team

Meet Our Compassionate Counselors

Every clinician at Beyond Today is credentialed, thoroughly trained in evidence-based modalities, and dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment.

Stacy Avila, MSW, APC

Stacy Avila

MSW, APC

Bilingual Associate Professional Counselor

Warm, bilingual clinician (English & Spanish) providing trauma-informed therapy, DBT skills, emotional regulation, and self-esteem support for adolescents and adults.

In-Person & Telehealth
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Ben Barrett, APC

Ben Barrett

APC

Associate Professional Counselor

Specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety, addiction, men's counseling, and SYMBIS-certified premarital therapy integrating IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EFT.

In-Person & Telehealth
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Debbie Turner, LPC

Debbie Turner

LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Expertise in marriage therapy, couples conflict resolution, life transitions, and adult emotional health.

In-Person & Telehealth
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Kim North, AMFT

Kim North

AMFT

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Specializing in couples, Christian marriage counseling, family systems, and relationship transformation.

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Carson Shock, MS, LPC

Carson Shock

MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Providing empathetic care for anxiety, personal growth, emotional well-being, teens, and adults in Cumming.

In-Person & Telehealth
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Sha Wortman, MEd, LPC

Sha Wortman

MEd, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Extensive background in individual adult therapy, life transitions, stress management, and emotional healing.

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Not sure which counselor is the right fit?

Our intake coordinators listen carefully to your needs, goals, and insurance to match you with the right clinician.

Call Intake: 678-371-7357

Affordable & Accessible Care

Insurance Friendly. Transparent Pricing.

We believe quality mental health care should be accessible and straightforward. Unlike many private practices that only take cash, most of our clinicians are credentialed with major insurance networks.

Most of our licensed clinicians accept major insurance plans
We verify your benefits before your initial appointment
In-network coverage helps minimize out-of-pocket costs
HSA (Health Savings Account) & FSA cards accepted
Private pay / self-pay options available with clear upfront rates
Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement upon request

Insurance & Payment

What to expect at Beyond Today

Copays & DeductiblesDepending on your plan, you may only be responsible for a standard specialist copay or coinsurance.
Hassle-Free BillingOur administrative team bills insurance directly so you can focus on your healing.
Questions About Coverage?Call our Cumming office. We'll happily check your specific benefits before you ever set foot in the door.

Ready to check your benefits?

Our coordinators respond quickly during normal business hours.

Visit or Connect

Our Cumming Office

Conveniently located off Dahlonega Street in Cumming, Georgia — serving Forsyth, Dawson, Cherokee, Fulton, and surrounding communities.

Address327 Dahlonega St, Suite 1902B
Cumming, GA 30040
AppointmentsMonday – Friday with select evening & weekend availability. Telehealth available across Georgia.
Taking the first step is the hardest part

Begin your path toward hope and healing today.

Whether you are facing overwhelming anxiety, family tension, or past trauma, our counselors in Cumming are here to walk with you.

In-person sessions in Cumming, GA & secure telehealth statewide · Most insurance accepted