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Elizabeth Johnston-Smith, NCC

Elizabeth Johnston-Smith, NCC

About Elizabeth

I graduated from the University of North Georgia in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in criminal justice. After graduation, I attended Mercer University to pursue a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. I graduated in 2025.
I am currently a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and am on my way to becoming an Associate Professional Counselor (APC).
I started at Emerge Healing Center as a clinical intern at the start of 2025 and now serve as a primary therapist.
In my previous career, I worked with military families and children. I witnessed firsthand the impact of stress on mental health in both adults and children. I was also able to see the importance of using social-emotional and coping skills to manage the difficulties of life, and that fueled my desire to pursue counseling.
Outside of Emerge, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, hiking, traveling, and cooking.
Elizabeth Johnston-Smith, NCC

Meet The Rest of the Emerge Team

If you’d like to learn more about our other team members here at Emerge Healing Center, click their photos below.

Rush Jolly

Co-Founder & Admissions Coordinator

Joe Difabio

Co-Founder & Admissions Coordinator

Sam Bennett, CAC

Operations Director & Counselor

Dr. James Craig

Medical Director

Jennifer Robinson, LMFT

Executive Clinical Director

Christina Ozelis

APRN PMHNP-BC NCC

Alvita Lott, APC

Primary Therapist

Erica Hamby

Primary Therapist

Russell Patterson, MA

Primary Therapist

Alec Rigdon, APC

Therapist

Marcus Flint

Outreach Director

Paige Savage

Case Manager & Intake Coordinator

Matthew Zwiebel

Group Facilitator

Kelly Gallant

Case Manager & Intake Coordinator

Kelsey Jean Tulowitzki

Yoga Instructor