Welcome
Welcome to Gather Therapy Collective
Therapy is more than talking — it's a journey of becoming. At Gather Therapy Collective, we believe healing happens through authentic human connection, and that meaningful change begins when you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, healing from trauma, adjusting to a major life transition, or simply seeking deeper self-trust, our work together is rooted in trust, presence, and your inner wisdom. We serve individuals, couples, families, and parents in the Atlanta area and virtually across Georgia and South Carolina.
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How we can support you
Specialized therapy for the moments that matter most
We bring deep training, lived experience, and a steady presence to each area we serve.
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HAYLIE & EMILY
Anxiety Therapy
When worry, overthinking, or that constant hum of unease begins to shape your days — therapy can help you find steady ground.
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HAYLIE & EMILY
Depression Therapy
Reconnecting with hope, energy, and the version of yourself that feels possible again.
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HAYLIE
Trauma & Attachment Therapy (IFS / IFIO)
Healing the parts of you that have carried too much, for too long — with Internal Family Systems and IFIO for couples.
HAYLIE
Motherhood & Perinatal Therapy
Support through pregnancy, postpartum, matrescence, and the unspoken parts of becoming a mother.
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HAYLIE & EMILY
Life Transitions
Whether the change is welcomed or unwelcome — therapy can help you move through it with intention.
HAYLIE & EMILY
Self-Trust & Self-Esteem
Coming home to yourself, learning to trust your own voice again.
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EMILY
Neurodivergent & Behavioral Support
Compassionate, evidence-based support for autism, ADHD, learning differences, and the unique ways diverse minds experience the world.
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Parent Coaching & Family Support
Practical guidance and a thinking partner for parents navigating their child's developmental, emotional, or behavioral needs.
Our Approach
Care that's relational, depth-oriented, and tailored to you.
Healing isn't one-size-fits-all. We draw from evidence-based, relational, and trauma-informed modalities — including Internal Family Systems (IFS), IFIO (Intimacy From the Inside Out) for couples, EFT, trauma-narrative therapy, and more — tailored to who you are and what you need.
Our role isn't to fix you. It's to walk alongside you as you uncover your inner strength and reconnect with your truest self.
Our Team
Meet Our Therapists
Haylie Ann Yakrus, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Individual, Couples, Family & Group Therapy
"Healing is formed through authentic human connection."
Haylie offers long-term therapy for adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, relationships, grief, and life transitions.
Emily Shapiro, LCSW
Individual Therapy, Parent Coaching & Social Skills Training
"Everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging."
Emily specializes in supporting clients with diverse abilities, autism spectrum, ADHD, and emotional or behavioral challenges — and works closely with families and caregivers.
What we bring to the work we do together
Why Gather
Choosing a therapist is deeply personal. Here's what makes our practice different.
Specialized Training
IFS Level 1, IFIO, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional credentials — a commitment to deep, evidence-based care.
Whole-Person Approach
We honor your full story — your nervous system, your relationships, your history, your hopes.
Inclusive & Affirming
We welcome clients of all backgrounds, identities, sexualities, and abilities. Belonging matters here.
In-Person & Virtual
In-person sessions in Atlanta, and virtual therapy across Georgia, South Carolina and Florida
Ready to Begin?
Reaching out is the first step — and often the hardest. Whether you have questions, want to schedule a free consultation, or aren't sure where to start, we're here. We'll respond within 24–48 hours.