About Me

<p>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 both our Peachtree Corners and Macon location. Dr. Hanna Cespedes currently sees client&#39;s both in-person and through Telehealth services. She specializes in Attachment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and working with individuals experiencing severe mental illness. She works with individuals, groups, and couples.</p>

<p>To reach out to Dr. Hanna Cespedes for any questions, please feel free to email her at: <a href="mailto:hanna@pacificacounselingllc.com"><span class="link-content" style="display: inherit;">hanna@pacificacounselingllc.com</span></a></p>

Education & Training
Education
  • Mercer University
    PhD Counselor Education & Supervision
    2020 - 2023
  • Brenau University
    M.S Clinical Counseling Psychology
    2018 - 2020
  • Emmanuel College
    B.S Psychology
    2014 - 2018
Work Experience
Work Experiences
  • CEO
    Pacifica Counseling & Psychiatry LLC
    2023-Present
  • Thesis Chair
    Brenau Universities master’s in clinical counseling psychology
    2023-Present
  • Assistant Professor
    Brenau University master’s in clinical counseling psychology
    2023-2024
  • Adjunct to Assistant Professor
    Mercer Universities College of Professional Advancement in Atlanta, Ga in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program
    2022-2024
  • Mental Health Counselor
    All Counseling Solutions LLC in Macon, Ga
    2020-2023
  • Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant (GRTA
    Mercer University in Atlanta, Ga
    2020-2023
  • Clinical Group Supervisor
    Mercer Universities Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Program in Atlanta, Ga
    2021-2021
  • Clinical Intern
    Emory University and Grady Memorial Hospital– Behavioral and Psychological Services Department, Atlanta, GA
    2019-2020
  • Clinical Intern
    Wellsprings Psychological Resources
    2020-2020
  • Instructor Of Record
    Brenau University in The College of Health and Sciences In Gainesville, Ga
    2019-2020
  • Front Office and Insurance Manager
    Athens Psychological Association in Athens, Ga
    2018-2019
  • Behavioral Health Screener
    A Grant Based Research Study Ran by Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Ga
    2016-2017
  • Research Intern
    Gwinnett County Fire Headquarters
    2013-2015
Certifications
Board Certifications
  • Associate Professional Counselor
    2021
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
    2023
  • Approved Clinical Supervisor
    2023
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
  • Member
    Licensed Professional Counselors of Georgia
  • Member
    Association for Humanistic Counseling
  • Member
    American Counseling Association
  • Member
    Chi Sigma Iota National Honor Society for Graduate Students