Meet the Team at Clayton Counseling & Associates

We’re a group of compassionate therapists dedicated to creating a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported. Each of us brings a unique background and style to our work, but we share a common belief: healing happens through connection.

Whether you’re coming to therapy for the first time or returning after a difficult season, our team is here to meet you where you are—with curiosity, empathy, and care. Get to know our therapists below and find the right fit for your journey.

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About Sunny


Sunny Consiglio, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Clayton, GA, specializes in EMDR, trauma, anxiety, and relationship counseling. With over a decade of experience, she helps clients release emotional blocks and build resilience, using evidence-based methods in a warm, supportive environment. When she’s not counseling, Sunny enjoys hiking the North Georgia wilderness and practicing yoga. 

Sunny is also a CPCS and a supervisor for counselors in training and adjunct faculty at Adams State University

About Mandy

Mandy is a compassionate intern counselor in Clayton, GA, completing her Master’s in Counseling under the clinical supervision of Sunny Volano, LPC. With a Bachelor’s in Counseling Psychology (Addictions specialization) and experience as a Life Care Specialist at Mountain Lakes Medical Center, she walks alongside individuals and families navigating recovery, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions.

Having lived through her own recovery journey, Mandy believes healing happens through genuine connection, empathy, and honest conversation. She provides individual and family therapy—either in-office or, when approved, in local schools—to clients of all ages.

**Sliding scale spots are available. 

Call (706) 619-1374 to schedule your first session.

About Meredith

Meredith is a dedicated clinical intern in Clayton, GA, completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling under the supervision of Sunny Volano, LPC. She specializes in trauma-informed care and works compassionately with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.

Drawing on her passion for helping families and individuals navigate life’s challenges, Meredith creates a safe space where clients can develop emotional regulation skills and find relief from overwhelming thoughts. She offers flexible therapy sessions—either in-office or, with approval, in local schools.

**Sliding scale spots available

call (706) 619-1374 to schedule your first appointment.

About Matthew

Matthew is a dedicated clinical intern in Clayton, GA, completing his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling under the supervision of Sunny Volano, LPC. He specializes in trauma-informed care and works compassionately with adults struggling with traumatic stress.

Matthew is certified in EMDR, as well as a Gottman Therapy-trained couples therapist.

**Sliding scale spots available

call (706) 619-1374 to schedule your first appointment.

About Grace

Grace is a counseling intern and recent graduate of Brenau University, where she earned her Master’s of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology. As a local to Rabun County, Grace is passionate about supporting individuals in her community through compassionate, client-centered care.

Using a person-centered approach while incorporating CBT and DBT techniques, Grace works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, self-esteem challenges, women’s issues, and life stressors. She believes therapy should be a collaborative and supportive space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered to grow. She is dedicated to helping clients build healthy coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop greater confidence in themselves. She strives to create a warm, welcoming environment where healing can happen through authentic connection and self-exploration.

**Sliding fee spots available

call (706) 619-1374 to schedule your first appointment.

About Misty

Misty is our amazing patient care coordinator. She is your first point of contact and a warm voice on the other end of the phone.

Questions? Please reach out, I am happy to help!

call (706) 619-1374 to schedule your first appointment.