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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 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
Publications
“A Review of Psychoanalytic Diagnosis by Nancy McWilliams”
May 2025
“Technology & Mental Health Counseling”
August 2023
“Counseling Educations Theory on Counseling Individuals with Severe Mental Illness”
August 2023
“A Look into Public Outreach and Intervention to Create Dementia Friendly Communities”
May 2020
The Role of Neregulin-1 In Health Diseases January 2018
Get to
Know Me
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'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.
She currently offers sessions In-person at our Peachtree Corners and Macon offices, and online across all locations. Want to learn more about Dr. Cespedes’ approach? Book a consultation below.