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With over 25 years of human/social services work experience, I am confident that I can guide clients toward a better version of th...
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With over 25 years of human/social services work experience, I am confident that I can guide clients toward a better version of themselves by helping them process challenging circumstances in their everyday lives.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience in the mental health field and over 25 years of work in human and social services. I specialize in trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault recovery, substance use, and criminal justice–related concerns. I am known for my compassionate, empathetic, and open-minded approach, helping clients feel safe, supported, and understood as they work toward healing and stability.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Georgia State University and my master’s degree in professional counseling from Grand Canyon University. I am a nationally certified counselor, a certified grief counselor, an advanced certified clinical trauma specialist, and a certified forensic mental health evaluator.
I take an existential, humanistic, and solution-focused approach to therapy, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and client-centered therapy. My goal is to help you gain insight, build motivation, and achieve meaningful change. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
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I support people who feel overwhelmed by stress, conflict, or self-doubt, and I bring a steady, practical approach shaped by years...
I support people who feel overwhelmed by stress, conflict, or self-doubt, and I bring a steady, practical approach shaped by years of clinical work and my commitment to understanding how people grow and change.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 5 years of experience providing clinical care to children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, trauma histories, emotional regulation challenges, and strained family relationships. Many clients seek support during major life transitions or want help understanding patterns that keep them feeling stuck. My approach is practical, goal-oriented, and focused on steady progress.
I earned my master’s degree in mental health counseling from Thomas University. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and a direct, structured approach. I help clients build emotional control, reduce avoidance, and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, with experience supporting trauma-related stress, anxiety, and family conflict.
You deserve support that feels steady, respectful, and focused on what matters most to you. I provide an environment where experiences are taken seriously, goals are clearly defined, and progress continues between sessions. If you are ready to work toward meaningful change at a pace that fits your needs, I welcome you to reach out and begin the work together.
Drawing from my African American identity and lived experiences, I offer a therapeutic space where your journey is not only unders...
Drawing from my African American identity and lived experiences, I offer a therapeutic space where your journey is not only understood but genuinely affirmed, allowing us to navigate your path to healing together from a culturally grounded perspective.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 39 years of experience providing mental health and addiction counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, adjustment concerns, work- and relationship-related stress, and substance use and behavioral addictions, including gambling, pornography, and video gaming.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from Howard University. My approach to treatment is eclectic and evidence-based, drawing from person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful and lasting change.
I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe, respected, and understood. I work collaboratively with clients to identify goals, build effective coping skills, and foster healing and recovery. I invite you to take the next step and begin your therapeutic journey with me.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! I want you to know that I’m genuinely committed to listening, understanding, and supporting you every st...
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! I want you to know that I’m genuinely committed to listening, understanding, and supporting you every step of the way.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 22 years of psychiatric nursing experience. Since becoming licensed, I have worked with clients seeking compassionate support for challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance use, and personality disorders. I focus on helping clients manage symptoms, gain insight, and improve their quality of life through evidence-based care, supportive therapy, and psychoeducation.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Walden University, where I built a foundation in evidence-based psychiatric care. My approach includes psychopharmacologic management, supportive therapy, and psychoeducation to help clients develop resilience, stability, and improved mental well-being.
With empathy and understanding, I provide personalized, compassionate care tailored to each client’s needs. Whether addressing mood disorders or other mental health concerns, I am committed to partnering with clients on their path toward healing and long-term wellness.
Remember, it's not who you are that holds you back; it's who you think you're now”- Denis Waitley. As a Black woman and the oldest...
Remember, it's not who you are that holds you back; it's who you think you're now”- Denis Waitley. As a Black woman and the oldest daughter and sister in my family, I understand the responsibility, resilience, and emotional complexity that can come with growing up in families that don’t always follow a traditional path.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of Georgia, with nine years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults address trauma and navigate life’s challenges. My clinical work focuses on supporting individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, trauma, family-related difficulties, and major life transitions.
My approach blends trauma-informed care with practical skillbuilding to help children, adolescents, and adults navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and life challenges. Clients can expect a supportive, culturally aware space focused on healing, resilience, and the development of tools for lasting personal growth.
We all go through challenges in our lives, but how we respond and react to situations is what makes us different from others. I am confident I can assist you with overcoming mental and emotional barriers in every aspect of your life journey. Remember: Your identity is tied to whatever you give your heart to.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Therapy for the treatment of Black men and women is a person-centered, individualized type of psychotherapeutic care that takes into account the emotional and mental impact of being a black person of color in today’s society. Thriveworks Savannah therapists use traditional therapy techniques implemented through an anti-racist lens, addressing issues like racism, colorism, toxic masculinity/misogyny, and others. This type of therapy is meant to create a safe space for black individuals to express their emotions and alleviate their stress in an environment that caters to their unique experiences.
Therapy for Black men and women is much like standard psychotherapy in that Thriveworks Savannah therapists will use a variety of approaches depending on each client’s needs. However, it will also heavily incorporate person-centered therapy, which means that every client’s individual experiences, goals, and needs will be at the forefront of treatment.
Therapy for Black men and women at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Therapy for Black women and men will last as long as necessary to achieve the client’s therapeutic goals, whether that be a few months or years. Generally, though, true progress will often take at least five months. Thriveworks therapists in Savannah, GA will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.
Despite the leaps and bounds mental health has experienced in becoming completely accepted, we still have a way to go until all stigma around caring for your mental health is eradicated. For many, the fear of being seen as crazy or weak for going to counseling is all too real.
Facing destructive thoughts, emotions, and habits is already a huge testament to your strength and courage. Add on top of it the monster of social construct and opinions, and Thriveworks Savannah truly believes you should be proud of taking the small steps toward a happier, healthier you. It’s far from easy after all!
As widespread as the stigma of mental health counseling is, it bears heavier on some people over others. A research study found that “54.3 percent of adult Black/African-Americans with a major depressive episode received treatment in 2011, compared with 73.1 percent of adult white Americans.”
What causes this disparity? And what can be done to improve it? It’s a result of many different factors and will of course be different for every person! For one, many African Americans have a strong cultural base in family, friends, and faith. These are overwhelmingly positive traits. But they can get in the way of seeking care by cultivating the belief that all problems can be solved by talking with family and community, or maybe going to church and participating in a religion.
It’s a grounded thought—after all, why would you pay a stranger to talk about your personal struggles when you have people who care for you at home?
There’s a lot of worth in having an unbiased, outside, empathetic outside perspective that is on your side. Talking to someone a little bit removed from the situation can take away some inhabitations and fear of breaking family or community norms.
Also, some issues go deeper than being able to just talk through them. When true mental illness takes hold, getting professional help fast can better the prognosis by leaps and bounds. The final piece is quite simply that the medical (both for physical and mental health) communities haven’t earned the respect from many African Americans. There’s a lot of history that understandably plants mistrust, which is why Thriveworks Savannah’s first goal is to always establish a basis of trust.
Thriveworks Savannah counselors believe in a holistic therapy model that reaches beyond just the counseling room. It’s important for us to integrate important aspects of your life in the healing and growth process. If family, community, or faith is a big part of your life, we want it to be a big part of counseling too! The most effective counseling will create a home environment where you feel you can thrive, long after you stop seeing a Thriveworks Savannah counselor.
Many of our counselors also offer spiritual and religion-based counseling. If you are interested in incorporating aspects of your faith in counseling, we are more than happy to meet with you.
Finally, Thriveworks Savannah always practices a judgment free and completely confidential counseling practice. We are a safe spot where anyone can come and work on techniques, heal from the past, and prepare for the future.
In some ways, it’s very similar to counseling across all ethnic groups. And in some ways, it’s very different.
Thriveworks Savannah understands the importance culture and ethnicity can play in your life, and it’s important for us to value that in a counseling session. Research has even pointed towards and upward of 60% of your personality and psych comes from the environment you grew up in and the one you surround yourself with now. Culture and heritage don’t go away when you step into a counseling session.
Thriveworks Savannah is here to address anything you want to. It can be wide and ever-changing, or maybe you have one specific issue you want to work though. There is never a too-small or too-big reason. If it turns out you will have more growth elsewhere, we can help you get there.
Some of the more common topics addressed with a Thriveworks Savannah counselor includes:
It’s not easy to seek out professional help, and it may be even harder for the African American community. But Thriveworks Savannah believes that the courage and strength you demonstrated by reaching out is just the tip of the iceberg and will be what takes you to a healthy, fulfilling life
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Savannah is located on East Broad Street between East State Street and East President Street. We share a building with the Frayed Knot yarn store and Ritual Holistic Studio. We are located one block away from Greene Square Park.
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