** For faster appointments book with Matthew or Meredith!
Get to Know Us
Meet the Team at Clayton Counseling & Associates
We’re a group of compassionate, trauma-informed 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.
Sunny Volano, LPC, CPCS
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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.
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Sunny is also a CPCS and a supervisor for counselors in training and adjunct faculty at Adams State University
**Currently on a waitlist
Mandy Kuntz, B.A.
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.
Meredith Holcomb, B.A.
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.
Matthew Johnson, B.A.
Matthew is a clinical intern in Clayton, GA, completing his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling under the supervision of Sunny Volano, LPC. He brings unconditional positive regard, empathy, and authenticity to therapy, drawing from Psychodynamic and Person-Centered approaches.
Matthew provides a caring, safe environment for adults working through depression, anxiety, and recovery challenges. Sessions are available in-office or, when approved, in local schools.
Sliding fee spots available call (706) 619-1374 to schedule your first appointment.
