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 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Sexuality Studies; she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and Sexual dysfunction.
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 Intimacy in the relationship of Prostate Cancer Survivors and more.
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
Licenses
GA LPC009009 GA CPCS1527
FL TPMC3322 NC LCMHC19310
Professional Activities and Memberships
American Counseling Association
American Association of Sexuality, Educators, Counselors and Therapists
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia
National Board for Certified Counselors
The Association of Black Sexologists and Clinicians
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc
Malia Reese is 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 acts as an advocate for the homeless women and children population. Christina also provides family therapy to help family members improve their communication and resolve conflicts. Christina's therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Education
Bachelors of Science in Sociology – Northwestern University
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Psychology - Northwestern University