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Why the Mandorla?
The Mandorla is an ancient symbol depicting two overlapping circles that form an almond shape in the middle. The two circles of the Mandorla symbolize the interdependence and the interaction of contrasting forces in our lives, such as: feminine and masculine, emotional and intellectual, intuition and logic, creativity and analysis, spiritual and physical, shadow-self and ego-self. When these aspects of our lives are compartmentalized and out of balance, the result is stress and discontent. Becoming a more fully integrated, balanced, and whole person is key to becoming a psychologically, socially, and spiritually mature person and allows us to discover our own true voice - our authentic self. Hence, the space where these forces overlap forms the place where change and creativity takes place, the place of integration, wholeness, and balance, the place of new possibilities in our lives.
The Mandorla Mission
At The Mandorla Center, we provide you with a positive and enriching space that allows you to begin your journey to wholeness, integration, and new possibilities. We take a holistic mind-body-spirit approach, which addresses your unique needs and situation. You will not have to make this journey alone. While courage and motivation are required, you will be accompanied by knowledgeable, experienced, and caring professionals who will help you create, implement, and manage change in your life and work. Such self-discovery, integration, and wholeness will lead you into balance, passionate living, and the fulfillment of your true potential. We welcome you into the Mandorla experience and celebrate your journey into wholeness!
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Carole Darnell, MS, NCC, LPC, is Clinical Director of The Mandorla Center and is a Nationally Certified and Licensed Professional Counselor. She offers a broad range of counseling and psychotherapy services to a diverse clientele from different cultures and sexual orientations. While Carole works with individuals, families, and groups, she specializes in helping couples co-create engaging and passionate relationships, which emerge from the Mandorla experience. She enjoys family cookouts, reading, gardening, hiking, and exploring nature. Carole has two children, three dogs and two cats.
Professional Affiliations: Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Eating Disorders Information Network, American Counseling Association, National Board of Certified Counselors, and Licensed Professional Counselor.
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The Mandorla Center
Governor's Ridge Complex
1640 Powers Ferry Road
Building 17, Suite 250
Marietta, GA 30067
The Mandorla Lodge and Retreat Center
610 Old Mill White Road Ext.
Jasper, GA 30143
To contact us by email and to receive our free quarterly newsletter, New Possibilities, or to request additional information on any of our services and programs, send us an email at carole@mandorlacenter.com.
The transmittal of this information is secure and will only be viewed by the director of the Mandorla Center. This information is kept completely confidential. If you prefer not to send this information electronically, you may leave a confidential voice-mail message at 678-290-1337.
Directions to The Mandorla Center
From I-75 going North:
- Exit Windy Hill
- Right on Windy Hill (go approximately 1 mile to Powers Ferry Road)
- Left on Powers Ferry Road (go approximately 2.5 blocks)
- Left on Wildwood Parkway into Governor's Ridge complex (intersection with stop light. Also a copper top guard station on left)
- Drive straight to the back of the complex, looking left for building # 16
- Turn Left at building # 16 and you will see building # 17 – The Mandorla Center building
- Come in the building and come into suite 250, The Mandorla Center
From I-75 going South:
- Exit # 261: Hwy 280 / Lockheed / Delk Road
- Left onto Delk Road, which will take you over the bridge back over I-75 [go approximately 1 mile to Powers Ferry Road
- Right on Powers Ferry Road
- Cross over next intersection, which is Terrell Mill - continue straight
- Right on Wildwood Parkway into Governor's Ridge complex (intersection with stop light. Also a copper top guard station on left)
- Drive straight to the back of the complex, looking left for building # 16
- Turn Left at building # 16 and you will see building # 17 – The Mandorla Center building
- Come in the building and come into suite 250, The Mandorla Center
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