“If being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked by now.”
Hi, I’m Chelyan McComas
Licensed Professional Counselor in Roswell, GA
I’m a calm, compassionate therapist who believes healing happens when you feel seen, understood, and supported exactly as you are.
I work with teens, college students, and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, comparison, or the pressure to “keep it together.” My approach is warm, grounding, relational, with a bit of creativity. I aim to provide the kind of therapy where you can take a deep breath, slow down, and actually feel safe.
“The beauty of who you are is not where you are perfect. It is where you are brave.”
– Cleo Wade
I’m drawn to this work because I understand what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, to overthink, to care a lot, and to try to hold everything together. Those years shaped me into a therapist who values softness, humor, calm energy, and real connection. In our work, you get to slow down, be honest, and feel supported as you make sense of what’s going on inside.
I chose the name Kind Heart because kindness has always been one of my core values, even in times when it felt hard to offer it to myself. I believe that most of us move through the world with such tender hearts, caring deeply and absorbing so much of the world around us. Therapy can be a place to allow yourself to come home to that softness. The hummingbird in my logo represents lightness, hope, and the small moments of courage it takes to keep moving forward, even when life feels heavy.
My Values as a Therapist
At the heart of my work is kindness, especially to yourself. I believe:
You don’t have to earn rest, care, or compassion.
Your sensitivity is not a flaw… it’s a strength.
You deserve support that feels calming, steady, and real.
Therapy should feel like a relationship, not a performance.
Healing grows from self-connection, not pressure.
In our work, we move at your pace by building insight, emotional awareness, confidence, and a sense of safety in your own body and mind.
My Approach
My approach pulls from cognitive behavioral therapy, RO-DBT, and mindful self-compassion. I use parts of each modality that helps you understand yourself more clearly and feel a little more grounded.
Together, we’ll look at the patterns that keep you stuck, work on decreasing the self-criticism and shame, and help you move through the world with more ease.
My Background
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC 013564) in Georgia
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Mercer University, 2019
B.A. in English Literature - Kennesaw State University, 2016
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Founder of Kind Heart Counseling, 2023-current
Provide individual and group therapy for teens and young adults navigating eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism. I offer a warm, creative, and affirming space for clients to explore their emotions, challenge harmful beliefs, and build self-trust.Secretary, Board member - Eating Disorders Information Network (EDIN), 2025-current
Serve on the board of a nonprofit focused on eating disorder prevention, education, and advocacy in schools and communities. Assists with outreach, programming, and resource development to support early intervention, body image support, and weight-neutral messaging.Virtual therapist for eating disorder treatment, 2025-current
Facilitate group and individual sessions in higher levels of care (PHP/IOP), focused on recovery skills, identity development, emotional expression, and self-compassion. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic treatment.Virtual therapist for college students, 2024-current
Offer flexible, short-term therapy for young adults managing academic pressure, life transitions, relationship stress, and anxiety. My work supports adults as they are navigating emergence into adulthood and in building emotional resilience.Therapist in group private practice, 2019-2023
Carried a caseload of individual clients along with leading groups for adolescents centered on anxiety, perfectionism, emotional regulation, and social skills. Provided parenting workshops for caregivers of children with anxiety and OCD. -
I believe therapy works best when it’s rooted in research and flexible enough to support you in your real life. My training has shaped how I show up for clients, with a focus on compassion, intention, and practical understanding. I especially love working with folks who are neurodivergent, dealing with more than one diagnosis, or are caught in the cycle of overthinking and overcontrol. I know what it’s like to live with a busy mind and the pressure to hold everything together.
I receive ongoing training in the following evidence-based modalities and treatment approaches, which I thoughtfully integrate into my work:
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Radically- Open DBT (RO-DBT)
Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Ready to start feeling like yourself again?
Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Whether you’re a teen learning who you are, a young adult juggling too much, or an adult trying to quiet your inner critic, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Starting therapy doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here’s what you can expect:
Schedule a Consult Call
Start by scheduling a free 15–20 minute phone consultation. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you (or your child) to therapy and see if Kind Heart feels like the right fit.
Intake Paperwork & Forms
If we decide to move forward, we’ll book a 60-minute intake session (in person or virtual – $200). Before we meet, you’ll receive secure online forms to complete, so I can come prepared with care and clarity.
Begin Your Therapy Journey
During our first session, we’ll get to know each other, explore your goals, and build a plan together. We’ll also set up a weekly time that works for you to begin your therapy journey with consistency and support.