Founder & CEO

Mrs. Helm founded New Sun Mental Health Center, Inc., in 2008. She is bilingual, English-Spanish. She is a registered Clinical Evaluator (CE) and Treatment Provider (TP) by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) of Georgia.

Education

• 3rd year student, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology with a General Psychology specialization from National University.
• Master of Arts in Community Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy program from Argosy University in Atlanta, Georgia
• B.A. in Psychology from Pontificia Bolivariana University in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Certifications/Licensures

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Georgia
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-II)
• Master Certified Addiction Counselor (MAC) with the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

Therapist

Mari earned her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from National University. She is a member of the Honor Society. She uses a variety of therapy models and interventions to assist individuals, couples, and families. She sees every person as a unique individual and adapts treatment according to their concerns and personality. Her main therapeutic lens is working with Internal Family Systems to help you obtain a better understanding of yourself and your relationships. Mari has experience working with children, teenagers, young adults, and adults. Her passion is helping people reach their potentials and build better relationships. She has worked with individuals/families with OCD, social anxiety, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, and phobias. Her approach to couples therapy provides a safe space for healing and a deeper understanding of each other. She will support you through the deep and powerful journey of achieving profound transformation through inner healing. She helps you understand the “why” you are feeling or behaving the way you do and through a collaborative approach provides strategies and tools to move beyond what is holding you back so you can live a happier and more productive life.

Group Therapist

My name is Catalina Salazar; I have a bachelor’s degree in Preschool Education and a Master’s degree in Attention to Vulnerable Populations from Colombia. Currently, in the United States, Atlanta, Georgia, I am studying English to improve my skills and opportunities, in addition to
enriching my work experience and my learning in psychosocial issues that allow me to expand
my skills and deliver my knowledge, strengths, and specific knowledge to the environment.
I have experience in group work with teachers, students, families, and adults, and I have
experience training them in soft skills that allow them to strengthen their life projects. Likewise, I
have accompanied educational institutions in incorporating inclusive education in policies,
practices, and institutional cultures. I enjoy accompanying the teaching-learning work with
different population groups through pedagogical strategies that make it possible to link each
subject with their process from other ways of learning, personal experiences, and applying the
acquired lessons in their lives. My passion is to help others have more positive worldviews
about their lives, find their strengths, recover their essence, and use their own tools and
resources to build their life project with resilience and hope.

Clinical Intern Therapist

I am completing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of North Georgia. I’m helping people navigate and cope with difficulties in their lives. I work with people to help them reach their goals. I am bilingual (English and Spanish). In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, cooking, reading, visiting new places, and watching movies/shows.

Clinical Intern Therapist

Khafayat is a Counseling Intern pursuing her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. In this role, Khafayat works with individuals facing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Passionate about mental health advocacy, Khafayat is dedicated to supporting marginalized communities, particularly those affected by trauma and systemic barriers to care. With a client-centered and culturally sensitive approach, Khafayat believes in creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered in their healing journey. Outside work, Khafayat enjoys collecting vinyl records, hiking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Clinical Intern Therapist

My name is Graham Baskin, and I am a Clinical Intern Therapist completing my master’s in
Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I graduated with my bachelor’s in Psychology from
Kennesaw State University. I work with all types of clients and enjoy empowering clients to use
their strengths to approach their problems. I enjoy spending time outside, reading novels, and
learning.

Clinical Intern Therapist

Ari is a Master Level Intern and the office manager of New Sun Mental Health Center. Her five years of experience in mental health have solidified her desire to pursue a career as a therapist alongside her administrative position at New Sun Mental Health Center. Ari is earning her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Ari’s main passion is people and finding ways to improve their internal and external world. She aims to work with her clients to create a treatment plan that reflects and incorporates their unique circumstances, experiences, and perspectives. She works with people of all ages who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal issues, trauma/PTSD, and mood disorders. She also works with families to help them create healthy and harmonious connections and dynamics. When Ari is not at the office, you can often find her spending time with loved ones, exploring new restaurants in Atlanta, and finding new hiking trails for her Australian Shepard, Luna.