Meet
Our Staff
Our team strives to make every patient feel welcomed and valued. We provide a warm and friendly atmosphere for our patients to ensure that you know we are a safe space.
Dr. Sarah Vidal McMurtry
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST,
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
DIRECTOR
Dr. Sarah Vidal McMurtry specializes in clinical supervision for 7 years. She has studied, trained and provided clinical, research-based, and therapeutic services for families, parents, adults, and children with traumatic stress and developmental delays for over 15 years. ​​​Affectionately known as, “Dr. Sarah Mac”, Dr. McMurtry specializes in training and developing clinicians' use of evidence-based interventions and wellness methods for parents, adolescents, youth and communities with past experiences of trauma. She is most passionate about individual empowerment, diversity, and community-based programming and developed her new platform THRIVE to support health and wellness leaders improve their overall wellbeing for health. See more about her wellness and coaching programs HERE
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At Perspectives, Dr. Vidal McMurtry overseas all clinical programming. She is dedicated to train her staff and offer community-based specialized trainings in treatments such as Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT for young children. Dr. Sarah's goals are to empower change agents, by providing offering safe, balanced and value-based professional development and training in multiculturally competent and trauma informed strategies inside and outside of the therapeutic space.
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Dr. Sarah Mac is frequently spotted smiling and encouraging others. She is a wife, mom of a young adult, tweenaged daughter, doggie, and cat. She loves the zeal and boldness of life and loves to laugh loudly, dance, and sing. Her newest fun fact is that she is learning Spanish and AfroLatino culture in Cartagena, Colombia to scout for new ways to promote wellness through nature and international retreat design. Sign up to learn more about ways to follow her wellness programs HERE
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Sarah Vidal McMurtry, Ph.D., earned her Doctorate's Degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. She completed predoctoral internship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Consortium. She furthered her expertise during postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University, Children Healthcare of Atlanta Stephanie V Blank Center for Safe and Healthy Children. Dr. McMurtry previously completed psychological, speech-language, and neuropsychological testing for children and adults with developmental challenges through the Emory University Department of Human Genetics for 6 years. Dr. McMurtry previously served as adjunct professor, teaching Multicultural Counseling at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Dr. NGonzi "Truth" Crushshon
STAFF POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW, pre-licensed
Dr. Ngonzi "Truth" Crushshon, PsyD specializes in traumatic grief, intergenerational family trauma, child and adult trauma. She has over 15 years of clinical mental health experience and a background in education. She is a proud alumna of Fisk University, and holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology and clinical psychology, respectively. Dr. Truth attained her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from The Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus. She completed predoctoral training at Ada S. McKinley Behavioral Health, a community mental health clinic in Chicago, with specific focus on enhancing protective factors for childhood trauma, emotional and behavioral concerns for children and families.
Dr. Truth also completed a postdoctoral internship at a private practice, Hope Haven Psychological Resources, LLC. in Indianapolis, Indiana where she provided play therapy for children with trauma, grief and emotional/behavioral concerns, as well as individual and family therapy. Additionally, Dr. Truth administered psychological assessments for children and adults including psycho-educational, psycho-sexual, and bariatric testing batteries for the purposes of diagnostic clarity and treatment. At Northwestern Memorial Hospital located in downtown Chicago, Dr. Truth served as Emergency Room Counselor for adults with suicidal and homicidal ideations and behaviors. She also assessed youth and foster children 3-21years old with suicidal and homicidal ideations and behaviors.
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Dr. Truth currently serves as Staff Psychologist, pre-licensed at Perspectives and specializes in culturally competent trauma informed care for children, families, and adults with experiences of bereavement, ADHD, PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression and comorbid challenges. Dr. Truth hails from Chicago, Illinois and enjoys mentoring and empowering youth and families. She loves journaling, running 5k races, reading books “The Artist’s Way” and cooking meals from scratch. To book with Dr. Truth, click HERE
Tainise Brannon, MA, CMCH, APC
Staff Clinician
Tainise Brannon is a clinical psychology Master's level staff clinician. She is a college graduate from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University and Clark Atlanta University. She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health counseling and focuses her work with youth and adults from a trauma-focused perspectives.
Ms.Tainise is a trauma-focused Mental Health Clinician & Registered Behavioral Therapist for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Her service with children, adolescents, and young adults includes a non-judgmental space for self-exploration, personal growth, and recognizing inner strength utilizing a Person-Centered approaches. Ms. Tainise also obtained TF-CBT & DBT training as it relates to trauma-focused therapy. Ms. Tainise has experience with helping others with a variety of concerns: anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, conduct disturbance, and mood/personality dysfunctions, as well as experience in helping parents of children with with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning/neurodevelopmental disorders.
When Ms. Tainise is is not helping/servicing others she enjoys traveling, thrifting, and spending time with family and friends. To book with Ms. Tainise, click HERE
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Jamira Carper, BA
Clinical Psychology Masters Intern
Meet Jamira Carper— a vibrant and compassionate therapist-in-training with nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field, working with adults, teens, and children. After serving in the Navy and earning her Bachelor’s in Psychology, she made the adventurous move from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, where she is now pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Clark Atlanta University. Jamira is completing her internship under the supervision of Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sarah McMurtry.
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Jamira has a knack for making therapy feel less intimidating and more like a journey of self-discovery. She draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches, with a passion for Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, and Trauma-Focused therapy. These methods allow her to meet clients where they are, explore the deeper roots of their struggles—even tracing back to childhood if needed—and uncover how patterns, thoughts, and behaviors shape their lives today.
Whether you’re working through past traumas, navigating low self-esteem, or trying to break free from unhealthy patterns, Jamira creates a warm, supportive space where healing and growth can happen. With her attention to detail, approachable style, and genuine passion for helping others, she’s ready to walk alongside you as you build confidence, clarity, and lasting change.
Our Administration Team
Ms. Patsy Walker
OPERATIONS AND BILLING SPECIALIST
Ms. Patsy serves as our administrative assistant to assist clients, staff, and overall operations of Perspectives. She is a retired educator with 30 years of experience as a teacher, grade level chair, department chair, basketball & track coach, Administrative Assistant, and Graduation Coach with Fulton County Schools.
Her guiding inspiration is:
"self-efficacy encompasses having confidence in myself to control my behavior, exert influence over my environment, and staying motivated in the pursuit of my goals."
Her guiding motto is:
"Empower through education, inspire through knowledge."
Fayo Abadula
ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Fayo Abadula, MA provided oversight and assistance with clinical, 0-3 ASD virtual, Psychoeducational, and Roadmap Developmental Testing and Assessment procedures. She is currently a psychology candidate at Mercer University with interests in Autism and Developmental Disability, Assessment, and Cultural Diversity.
*All Assessment Services Ended 10.1.2025