The Summit Among Four Nonprofits Recognized at GNFCC Event

The Summit received recognition as a 2022 Nonprofit Organization of The Year finalist at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon. The Nonprofit Organization of the Year award was created to honor and recognize the hard work of outstanding North Fulton service organizations. We are proud to serve alongside so many wonderful nonprofit organizations in our community and were honored to be selected as a finalist again this year!

Emily is passionate about nurturing children and adolescents and promoting a positive outlook for all areas of life. She understands the demands of development can sometimes become too heavy to carry, so her goal is to meet each client exactly where they are in their journey and walk beside them each step of the way. Emily has experience conducting individual, family, and group therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on areas such as anxiety, depression, bullying, social skills, and healthy relationships. Emily feels she connects to ages 4 up to age 21 as she can draw from her own life experiences and aid those in need. Her background in applied behavioral analysis allows her to understand both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals seeking mental health services.

Living a rich, full, and meaningful life. Discovering and chasing after the things you value. Not allowing your mental health symptoms to get in the way of doing the things that are important to you. All of these are tenets of a therapeutic approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I utilize ACT in my practice with clients because it aligns so well with many of the goals my clients come into therapy with, including those listed above. There are 6 different tenets of ACT and they all work together toward the larger goal of psychological flexibility, or the ability to step far enough back from our immediate thoughts and feelings to make decisions based on our long-term values and goals...

Our 16th annual Summit Golf Classic was a record-breaking success thanks to all of our amazing supporters!

We are so grateful for partners in our community who believe in the mission of the Summit and show up in meaningful ways year after year.

Check out photos of the event via the link below!

Alyssa Kiss, BA, BS

Staff Intern Therapist

Alyssa views individuals through a lens of their personal neuroscience and their social context to capture a picture of the person as a whole. She believes that by providing a positive and intentional presence to an individual, there can be healing. Her therapeutic approach involves utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Narrative Therapy in the pursuit of focusing on a holistic approach to health that elevates, heals, and restores the individual’s story.

Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Training

Wednesday, July 13th |  3:00-5:00 PM

Virtual Event

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training

Friday, July 15th | 2:00-3:30 PM

Virtual Event

Signs of Suicide: Trusted Adult Training

Thursday, July 21st | 3:00-4:30 PM

Virtual Event

Behavioral health – which includes mental health, substance use, and more – is a key part of your overall well-being. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional. This program is completely anonymous and confidential, and immediately following the brief questionnaire you will see your results, recommendations, and key resources.