“If being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked by now.”
Chelyan McComas, MS, LPC, NCC
Hi, I’m Chelyan McComas
Licensed Professional Counselor in Roswell, GA
If you were to peek at my credentials (they’re listed below) you’ll see trainings, memberships, and fancy acronyms. But what really matters is that I get it. I understand what it’s like to look like you’re doing fine while feeling anxious, stuck, or disconnected underneath. So many of the people I work with are caring, capable, and intelligent but exhausted from trying so hard to keep it all together.
I became a therapist because I know how much courage it takes to slow down, to challenge the “shoulds,” and to begin meeting yourself with kindness instead of criticism. I’ve witnessed how powerful it can be when someone finally feels seen and understands how to trust themselves again.
In sessions, you’ll find honesty, a little humor, and room to be yourself. We might talk through patterns that keep you feeling stuck, explore how anxiety shows up in your body, or use creative tools to help make sense of things that words alone can’t reach.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me spending time with my fiancé and our cats, antique shopping, or taking on a new creative project.
I know therapy can feel intimidating at first, but if you’re here, that means you’re already doing something brave and you’re wanting some kind of change. Whether you’re a teen figuring out who you are or an adult learning to give yourself the grace you offer everyone else, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
“The beauty of who you are is not where you are perfect. It is where you are brave.”
– Cleo Wade
The Heart of My Work
Healing begins when we feel seen, not fixed.
My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are with no pressure to have it all together and not pretending things are fine.
In our work together, we’ll slow down and listen with curiosity. You’ll learn to untangle self-doubt, understand your worth, and gently begin trusting yourself again.
At Kind Heart Counseling, we move at your pace meeting the process with compassion, creativity, and a whole lot of heart.
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)
Beyond the Therapy Room
I’m passionate about sharing education and awareness around eating disorders, body image, and emotional and mental well being. Outside of my counseling practice, I stay involved in community outreach and professional advocacy efforts that support prevention and compassion-based education.
Secretary, Eating Disorders Information Network (EDIN):
Serve on the board to help promote eating disorder awareness and body image education in schools and communities throughout Georgia.
Member, IAEDP Atlanta Chapter:
Engage with a community of professionals committed to compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals affected by eating disorders.
Guest Speaker for Community Groups:
Offer presentations on anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and supporting mental health including conversations about emotional distress and healthy coping.
A Few Things That Matter To Me…
○ Creating a space where kindness and boundaries can coexist
○ Helping my clients remember that they were never meant to “perfect”
○ Trusting that healing happens in many small, brave steps
○ Believing that humor, creativity, and curiosity are healing tools
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.
How to get started?
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.