Meet the Counseling Staff:
Marcia McWhorter; BSN, RN, CCMFT, Director of NBCC.
Marcia has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and is a RN in the state of Georgia. She holds a Master’s in
Pastoral Counseling and is a Certified Marriage and Family Therapist.  She has been a counselor for
over 20 years and the Director of counseling centers supervising counselors for many years.  She has a
great compassion for those hurting, sparks new life, and challenges you to grow in your relationships!   
E-mail:  
marcia@newbeginningsministries.com
Yolanda Monteiro, B Psy, MA, LPC, Clinical Supervisor: Yolanda has a heart to see the people
healed and made whole again in spirit, mind and body.  She earned a Bachelors in Psychology, a
Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Cleveland State University.  She is a Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor.  She has
focused herself on delivering the highest quality of care.  Her sensitivity and compassion seeks to
contribute to improving the lives of others and bring a place of restoration.  E-mail:  
yolanda@newbeginningsministries.com
Ashley has a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Mercer University. She is a National Certified
Counselor (NCC) and Licenced Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) in the state of Georgia.
She is the co-leader of a counselor networking group, which serves the purpose of increasing
multicultural competency with Christian clients to Mercer University graduate students. She also
volunteers her time to the Cody Lane Foundation, which serves to provide individual Christian
discipleship and group education for spiritual growth and development, emotional healing, and
supportive counsel. She has experience with addictions, anxiety, depression, marriage and family,
and grief. She has also led substance abuse and anxiety counseling groups. Her passion is working
with the Holy Spirit as an assistant in getting to the root of the problem, and allowing Christ to heal the
human heart.  
E-mail:
ashley@newbeginningsministries.com
LaShay Dowley, MAMFT, LAPC
Shay is a counselor with a special interest in group, individual, couples, and family counseling who is
an interactive, solution-focused counselor. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and
practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.  With over ten years
experience in the fields of psychiatry and psychology, and as a graduate of Richmont Graduate
University (formerly Psychological Studies institute) with a MA in Marriage & Family Therapy,
specializing in Christian Sex Therapy, she is currently serving as practitioner working with a broad
spectrum of clients. Among her areas of focus are sexual trauma, sexual dysfunctions, addictions,
mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders and spiritual struggles.  
Email:
sdowley@mail.richmont.edu
Martina Watson, MAMFT, LAPC
Martina Watson is a graduate of Richmont University and a Licensed Associate Professional
Counselor. She holds a Masters of Arts specifically in Marriage and Family, and is the Child and
Adolescent therapist for New Beginnings Counseling Center. Martina enjoys working with couples and
families to restore trust, intimacy and communication, resolve past traumas, and rebuild today's
American family with a stronger foundation in Christ utilizing biblical principles. Martina also has a
heart for journeying with young adults who suffer with depression, anger, and grief.  For further
questions and/or to schedule an appointment, Martina can be reached at
Email:
martinawatson09@gmail.com
Tara Taylor ,MAPC
Tara has a Bachelor's Degree in Interpersonal Communication with a Masters in Professional
Counseling from Liberty University. She has worked in marital and family situations as well as with
individuals with self esteem issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance abuse and adult
survivors of child abuse. She has worked in school environments as well as teen and adult groups
in multiple areas.  She desires to see you find a place of comfort, healing, and restoration.  
Email:
tarataylor70@gmail.com
Joy Stembridge, BS Psych,  Pastoral Counselor
Joy has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and trained in Christian Counseling at New Mercies
Christian. She worked in their Counseling Department and now comes to NBCC. She desires to
see people's lives enriched and stability come to their crisis situations. She would love to work with
you and your situation..
New Beginnings Counseling Center 1585 Old Norcross Rd Suite. 203 Lawrenceville,GA 30046
For more information on the appointment days and times, as well as if the counselors accept insurance or work on a sliding scale, call the office  at
(770) 831-1799 or email the counselor directly. We are located in the Lawrenceville area and see people all over Atlanta and Gwinnett areas.