Our Staff

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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

Bachelor's of Science in Sociology with a Minor in Music - Columbus State University

Master's 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


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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

Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology – Augusta University

Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Psychology – Walden University

License

GA APC008221

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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

Bachelor's of Science in Sociology – Northwestern University

Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Psychology - Northwestern University