4080 McGinnis Ferry Road
Building 1200, Suite 1202
Alpharetta, GA 30005
678-596-9594
About Us
Gary and Elvira Delaplane draw on nearly five decades of marriage to help couples build deeper, more fulfilling relationships. Mourning Dove Counseling helps couples communicate more effectively, address persistent conflict, and understand the deeper issues each person brings to the relationship.
Since losing their son Nathan to suicide in 2000, Gary and Elvira have also supported individuals and families living with grief and other difficult life circumstances. Their work is shaped by professional knowledge, personal experience, and a deep understanding of the possibility of healing.
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Counseling for Couples, Individuals, Grief, and Divorce
Couples Therapy
Creating a fulfilling partnership requires patience, perseverance, and trust. Our two-hour intensive, couple-to-couple sessions help partners address conflict, improve communication, and understand the deeper issues blocking intimacy. Drawing on professional knowledge and personal experience, we help couples work toward a more connected and fulfilling relationship.
Grief Counseling
After losing our son Nathan, we struggled to find a new sense of normal. We understand the deep, private pain of grief. We will not tell you to move on. Instead, we will support you as you build a life alongside the loss while carrying the memory of your loved one forward.
Individual Counseling
Life’s challenges can leave you feeling alone, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward. We provide a safe, supportive space to explore difficult experiences, understand recurring patterns, and develop healthier ways of responding so you can approach life with greater clarity and confidence.
Divorce Counseling
Divorce or separation can bring grief, uncertainty, resentment, and difficult practical decisions. We help individuals and couples process what has happened, address unresolved issues, and move forward with greater understanding and stability—especially when they will continue sharing parenting responsibilities.