Tamela R. McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Professional Counselors Supervisor (CPCS), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Clinical Certified Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) and Sexuality Educator specializing in individual, couples and group therapy.
With over 10 years experience as a therapist; over 20 years experience as a sexuality educator and as a graduate of Troy University specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Sexuality Studies; she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, Sexual Dysfunctions.
In addition to being a prominent sexuality therapist, Tamela has presented to general audiences speaking on the topics of College Students and their Self-Efficacy on Condom Negotiation, Coping with Depression, Keeping the Intimacy in the relationship of Prostate Cancer Survivors and more.
Tamela is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Sociology with a Minor in Music - Columbus State
University
Masters of Science in Counseling and Psychology emphasis in Sexuality Studies -Troy University
License
GA LPC009009
GA CPCS1527
Professional Activities and Memberships
American Counseling Association
American Association of Sexuality, Educators, Counselors and Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia
National Board for Certified Counselors
The Association of Black Sexologist and Clinicians
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc
Malia Reese an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) who is passionate about working with individuals and couples who are coping with substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. Malia’s therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), where she focuses on how thoughts influence behaviors and how to re-frame those thoughts for more positive and productive behaviors.
Education
Associates of Science in Psychology – Georgia Military College
Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology – Augusta University
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Psychology – Walden University
License
GA APC008221
Christina Ingram is a Certified Life Coach from the National Coaching Society. She has worked in the human service field for over ten years. She provides emotional support and act as an advocate for homeless women and children population. Christina therapeutic approaches are CBT, REBT and Talk Therapy. Christina is currently a counselor in training at Northwestern University working towards becoming an Associate Licensed Professional Counselor. Currently, she is working under the license of Tamela R. McDonald.
Bachelors of Science in Sociology – Northwestern University