GINAIR GOODWIN-McKERROW
Monday 11am–1pm
Tuesday | 10am–1pm
Wednesday | 10am–8pm
Thursday | 10am–7pm
Friday | 11am–1pm
$280 for 50 minutes (individual therapy)
$420 for 90 minutes (longer individual, couples, family therapy)
$475 for 90-minute initial assessment
*Sliding scale upon request for clients in need, if time slot is available.
Teen Support Group: Healing from Eating Disorders
GINAIR GOODWIN-McKERROW, MSW, LCSW
FOUNDING PARTNER
Hi, I’m Ginair Goodwin-McKerrow. I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience supporting adolescent girls, women, mothers, and families. I have extensive experience working with eating disorders and body-image concerns, and I am deeply drawn to partnering with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and the many transitions that arise throughout adolescence, young adulthood, parenting, and midlife.
In June 2017, I co-founded Atlanta Center for Wellness alongside trusted partners with whom I have worked for over 25 years. Together, we created a collaborative, integrative outpatient practice grounded in clinical excellence and whole-person care, where people feel genuinely cared for and supported.
I work with individuals facing complex emotional and relational challenges, as well as those seeking a supportive space to process their experiences and grow. For some, therapy is goal-oriented; for others, it is about making meaning, strengthening resilience, and reconnecting with their inner wisdom. I help clients slow down, recognize patterns that no longer serve them, and build insight and emotional regulation so they can show up differently in their lives and relationships. My approach is collaborative, holistic, and deeply relational, grounded in an attachment-informed understanding of how we connect, protect ourselves, and long to feel safe and seen.
Through a non-pathologizing lens, I see clients as whole people navigating growth, pain, and change. My style is warm, informal, and empathic while remaining grounded and professional. I understand how vulnerable therapy can be and consider it an honor to sit with my clients in that space. I bring both clinical depth and lived empathy to this work, holding deep respect for the complexity of the human experience. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel supported and reconnect with their own resilience and wisdom.
SPECIALTY AREAS
Adolescents & Young Adults
I support adolescents and young adults navigating identity development, anxiety, mood challenges, academic pressure, perfectionism, relationships, and life transitions. This stage of life can feel overwhelming, and I offer a space where young people can explore who they are, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and build confidence and self-trust.
Anxiety, Mood Challenges & Stress
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, and chronic stress. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns, build emotional regulation skills, and gradually face fears in a supportive and structured way so clients can move forward with greater confidence and freedom.
Eating Disorders & Body Image
I have over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families impacted by eating disorders and body image concerns. My background includes work within inpatient psychiatric hospital settings as well as outpatient private practice, giving me a deep understanding of the medical, psychological, and relational complexities of eating disorders. I often incorporate Family-Based Treatment (FBT) principles when appropriate and work collaboratively with families and treatment teams to support lasting recovery and healing. My work focuses not only on stabilization but also on helping individuals cultivate body respect and move toward healing their relationship with food in a way that feels sustainable and grounded.
Grief & Loss
I support individuals grieving the loss of a loved one, pet, unexpected tragedy, infertility, pregnancy loss, and other significant losses. Grief is not limited to death alone; it can also involve mourning the life we imagined that did not unfold as hoped. I offer a compassionate space where grief can be honored and integrated at your own pace, while gently supporting clients in developing tools to navigate the waves of loss.
Motherhood & Family Life
I support mothers navigating the emotional complexity of parenting, caring for a child in recovery, and managing evolving family dynamics. I also work with mothers carrying the quiet pain of watching their child struggle academically, emotionally, or socially. My focus is on helping parents stay grounded, regulated, and connected as they move through these seasons.
Women in Midlife & Life Transitions
I work with women navigating midlife transitions, including relationship changes, perimenopause and menopause, shifting identities, and caring for both children and aging parents. This season often brings both loss and growth. I support women in deepening self-understanding and moving forward with self-compassion and resilience.
Advanced Training & Therapeutic Approaches
My work is informed by advanced training in evidence-based and relational therapeutic approaches, thoughtfully integrated based on the needs of each individual or family:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for Eating Disorders
- Grief and Loss-Informed Care
- Mindfulness-Based and Self-Compassion Practices
- Person-Centered and Humanistic Approaches
- Certified Daring Way™ Practitioner (based on the work of Brené Brown)
- Certified Sound Meditation Practitioner
- Certified Enneagram Professional
Clinical & Community Experience
I began my clinical work in 2000 after earning a Master of Social Work (MSW), summa cum laude, from the University of Georgia. I completed clinical internships at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and later worked in inpatient psychiatric hospital settings, including specialized programs treating eating disorders. In these roles, I provided individual and family therapy, facilitated DBT and psychoeducational groups, and supervised graduate interns.
I entered private practice in 2006 and became a founding partner of Atlanta Center for Wellness in 2017, helping to build a collaborative and integrative outpatient mental health practice.
I have maintained a longstanding commitment to community involvement and women’s advocacy, serving on boards and committees for organizations including EDIN, V-DAY, March of Dimes, Men Stopping Violence, and Chayil. In 2009, I received the Chayil Woman of the Year Award in recognition of my contributions to women’s advocacy. In 2011, my dance partner and I won the EDIN Celebrity Dance Challenge, “Dancing for Body Esteem,” in support of body-image awareness and advocacy.
Outside of my clinical work, I value time with my family, including my two daughters and our beloved four-legged family member. I also cherish the close friendships and chosen family who enrich my life.