An inspiration in her own right, Eboni R. Henry, Clinical Director, MS., M.Ed, NCC, LPC, CPCS, CAMS II has over nineteen years in the clinical counseling field and eleven years in education. Eboni’s expertise ranges from multi-disciplinary planning, project planning and delivery to person-centered, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral approaches to therapy. Eboni started her counseling career as an abuse counselor at a battered women’s shelter in College Park, MD. It was while working with women and children and seeing how they were able to improve their situations to improve their quality of life that Eboni decided she wanted to make a difference. Eboni went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Howard University in Washington, DC in 1999 and two Master degrees from Wilmington University in New Castle, DE in Community Counseling (Master of Science) and School Counseling (Master of Education) in 2002 and 2003 respectively.
Over the years, Eboni has worked in a variety of settings serving men, women and children to include: Drug and Alcohol Counseling at a Methadone Treatment Facility, Mental Health Liaison with Community Mental Health (State of Delaware), Youth Rehabilitation Services, Correctional Counselor, Parent Aide and a Mental Health Clinician. In addition, Eboni has nine years direct experience in the educational arena as a Special Education Instructor, School Counselor, Adjunct College Instructor and School Administrator after having received her Educational Leadership specialist certification in 2008 from Wilmington University.
A community leader, Eboni has participated as a speaker and panelist in roundtables and led various workshops covering scholarships and financial aid, parenting skills, social skills, career exploration, and HIV/AIDS awareness and have been an advocate for children with academic special needs. As a school counselor and educational coordinator at a level six inpatient psychiatric facility in Kennesaw, GA, Eboni was instrumental in assisting the school obtain its initial full accreditation form the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-CASI) in 2010. Most recently Eboni has been employed at various community support agencies in the metro Atlanta area providing “frontline” therapeutic services to adults, children and families.
Eboni’s clinical expertise covers the following: Impulsive Control Problems, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual Addictions, Mood Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Learning Disorders, Domestic Violence, Sexual Victimization, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Bully Prevention, Anger Management, Family Preservation/Reintegration, Stress Management and Assessment/Diagnostics.
An inspiration in her own right, Eboni R. Henry, Clinical Director, MS., M.Ed, NCC, LPC, CPCS, CAMS II has over nineteen years in the clinical counseling field and eleven years in education. Eboni’s expertise ranges from multi-disciplinary planning, project planning and delivery to person-centered, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral approaches to therapy. Eboni started her counseling career as an abuse counselor at a battered women’s shelter in College Park, MD. It was while working with women and children and seeing how they were able to improve their situations to improve their quality of life that Eboni decided she wanted to make a difference. Eboni went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Howard University in Washington, DC in 1999 and two Master degrees from Wilmington University in New Castle, DE in Community Counseling (Master of Science) and School Counseling (Master of Education) in 2002 and 2003 respectively.
Over the years, Eboni has worked in a variety of settings serving men, women and children to include: Drug and Alcohol Counseling at a Methadone Treatment Facility, Mental Health Liaison with Community Mental Health (State of Delaware), Youth Rehabilitation Services, Correctional Counselor, Parent Aide and a Mental Health Clinician. In addition, Eboni has nine years direct experience in the educational arena as a Special Education Instructor, School Counselor, Adjunct College Instructor and School Administrator after having received her Educational Leadership specialist certification in 2008 from Wilmington University.
A community leader, Eboni has participated as a speaker and panelist in roundtables and led various workshops covering scholarships and financial aid, parenting skills, social skills, career exploration, and HIV/AIDS awareness and have been an advocate for children with academic special needs. As a school counselor and educational coordinator at a level six inpatient psychiatric facility in Kennesaw, GA, Eboni was instrumental in assisting the school obtain its initial full accreditation form the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-CASI) in 2010. Most recently Eboni has been employed at various community support agencies in the metro Atlanta area providing “frontline” therapeutic services to adults, children and families.
Eboni’s clinical expertise covers the following: Impulsive Control Problems, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual Addictions, Mood Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Learning Disorders, Domestic Violence, Sexual Victimization, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Bully Prevention, Anger Management, Family Preservation/Reintegration, Stress Management and Assessment/Diagnostics.
Ms. ShaLonda Jackson, M.A., S.T., is a post Masters Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her B.S. in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from Savannah State University and a M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. She has ten years of experience in the mental health field providing clinical services to children, adolescents and families. Ms. Jackson has worked in residential facilities, school settings, the community, and in home-based providing case management services. She has collaborated with various community organizations involved with the clients and their families such as probation officers, DFCS workers, case managers, psychiatrists, family therapist and other mental health professionals to provide a holistic approach to treatment. In working with clients, Ms. Jackson has assessed the psychosocial functioning and needs of clients and their family members, to formulate and implement individualized treatment plans, identifying the client’s difficulties, strengths and weaknesses. She has provided evidence-based parenting skills and psychoeducation to the urban population in Metro Atlanta.
Ms. Jackson’s population experience has included: trauma, child neglect and abandonment, sexual abuse, family conflict, depression, suicidal ideations, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual abuse, eating issues, grief and loss, modifying child behaviors, conflict resolution skills, crisis management and intervention, anger issues and teaching parenting skills. Diagnoses treated include: post-traumatic stress disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, attention-deficient hyper activity disorder, and bipolar disorder. Within a large scope of relationships, issues related to self-esteem in adolescent girls, fathering, parent-child relationships, and anger management are of special interests. She is passionate about building stronger families and destigmatizing mental health by bringing
awareness to minority communities.
Ms. Jackson’s population experience has included: trauma, child neglect and abandonment, sexual abuse, family conflict, depression, suicidal ideations, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual abuse, eating issues, grief and loss, modifying child behaviors, conflict resolution skills, crisis management and intervention, anger issues and teaching parenting skills. Diagnoses treated include: post-traumatic stress disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, attention-deficient hyper activity disorder, and bipolar disorder. Within a large scope of relationships, issues related to self-esteem in adolescent girls, fathering, parent-child relationships, and anger management are of special interests. She is passionate about building stronger families and destigmatizing mental health by bringing
awareness to minority communities.
Katherine Sheppard, M.A., LPC, NCC has been working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse for the last 8 years. Katherine became interested in counseling after taking a Psychology class at Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. She then changed her major from Biology and earned a bachelor’s in psychology with an emphasis in counseling in 2009. Katherine then moved to California and worked as a Psychiatric Assistant for an acute care hospital in Torrance, California. Katherine relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where she began to work as a Mental Health Associate inpatient acute care hospital in Dunwoody, Georgia. In 2011 She started working with a community agency as a paraprofessional and in 2012 Katherine started working as a mental health technician for an inpatient acute care hospital in Riverdale, Georgia. While working with children and adults struggling with mental illness and substance abuse she decided to further her education and enrolled in Argosy University. In 2013 she interned in a psychiatrist’s office in Jonesboro, Georgia. As an intern Katherine completed all initial psychiatric assessment for new patients as well as completed individual, and group counseling. Katherine Graduated from Argosy University in 2013. She transitioned to a mobile assessments team in 2013. In this role she grew a new love for mental health assessments and became an administrator with the Mobile Assessments team. Katherine has completed assessments for Piedmont Healthcare, Southern Regional Hospital, Acadia Healthcare and Wellstar Spalding Hospital. Katherine then transitioned into the Director of Admissions in 2016. In February Katherine joined a community agency in Decatur, Georgia as a therapist working in the community. In July 2017 Katherine started One Day at a time Counseling and Mentoring, LLC to assist individuals needing guidance in her community. In August 2017 Katherine began her new role as Program Manager of Assessment Services in Villa Rica, Georgia where she manages assessments at 8 emergency rooms and 4 offices throughout the state of Georgia.
David Hopkins, LPC, CADC, EMDR is a seasoned licensed professional counselor, certified addiction counselor and EMDR therapist with over nine years of experience. He received his Bachelor’s degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Psychology, and his Master’s degree in Psychology/Mental Health Counseling. David previously lived in South Florida where he worked with children and adolescents at Sandy Pines Children’s Hospital. While working at Sandy Pines Children’s Hospital David assisted adolescents with healing and overcoming emotional challenges and mental health issues. He worked as well at nationally recognized alcohol and drug treatment center- American Addiction Center; focusing on addressing mental health and substance abuse issues. As an EMDR therapist he has been able to help hundreds of clients overcome negative self-perceptions and to significantly reduce any disturbing emotional cognitions.
David and his wife moved to Atlanta to be near their grandkids and he was previously employed at Atlanta Addiction Recovery Center prior to starting private practice. David is passionate about offering effective solutions to individuals that struggle emotionally and equipping clients with the skills and tools needed to live successfully. Being a wounded healer himself, he has proven to be extremely effective in helping children, adolescents and adults live successful lives who have struggled with addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, sex abuse/trauma, physical and emotional abuse. He is very easy going, very personable and loves to laugh. He is a master gardener and loves to grow and nourish plants. He loves the outdoors, skiing, hiking, swimming and playing with his labradoodle Snickers whom is being trained to be a therapy dog. He is available for individual and family sessions and would love to work with you to begin to help you heal your emotional pain, help you understand conflicted feelings and find new meaning, hope and purpose in your life.
David and his wife moved to Atlanta to be near their grandkids and he was previously employed at Atlanta Addiction Recovery Center prior to starting private practice. David is passionate about offering effective solutions to individuals that struggle emotionally and equipping clients with the skills and tools needed to live successfully. Being a wounded healer himself, he has proven to be extremely effective in helping children, adolescents and adults live successful lives who have struggled with addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, sex abuse/trauma, physical and emotional abuse. He is very easy going, very personable and loves to laugh. He is a master gardener and loves to grow and nourish plants. He loves the outdoors, skiing, hiking, swimming and playing with his labradoodle Snickers whom is being trained to be a therapy dog. He is available for individual and family sessions and would love to work with you to begin to help you heal your emotional pain, help you understand conflicted feelings and find new meaning, hope and purpose in your life.
Shelly Anne Johnson MSW, LMSW, makes an impact on the lives she touches. Her passion and love for people led her to pursue a career in the helping field. She uses therapy as a vehicle to assist clients achieve the life and relationships they desire. She believes everyone deserves a chance to live their best life.
Shelly Anne earned her Bachelors degree in Psychology and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida Institute of Technology and went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from UGA with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social work. She has spent over 10 years studying traditional and non-traditional/holistic therapeutic approaches. Her eclectic background makes her uniquely qualified to work with a diverse client population. She meets each client’s personal experience with empathy and supports them in their journey toward wholeness and transformation.
As an agent for change Shelly-Anne conducted research with the University of Georgia on topics related to the human condition and has presented her research at forums and as a panelist during the 2017 W.E.B Dubois symposium at Clark Atlanta University. She has been a facilitator on race relations with the Jeanette Rankin Foundation in Athens GA that drew participation from the Mayors of Atlanta and Athens and other community leaders. Her volunteer efforts include various community outreach centers where she has created programs and hosted career/health fairs.
In her clinical experience as an EMDR therapist she has found that by combining Ego State Therapy with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) many people are able to revisit painful experiences in a way that allows them to release feelings of terror, shame, and guilt and leave their baggage behind.
She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, dissociation, PTSD, self-confidence and professional challenges, eating/body issues, sexuality and sexual victimization, creative blocks, domestic violence, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, anger management, stress management and assessment/diagnostics. The modalities she most often uses are EMDR, Ego-State, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Art therapy, Play therapy, Solution focused therapy (SFT) and Motivational interviewing.
She is here to tell you that YOU don’t have to suffer in silence anymore. You found your way to this website which means you’ve already taken the first step toward the next chapter in your life.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” Lao Tzu
Shelly Anne earned her Bachelors degree in Psychology and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida Institute of Technology and went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from UGA with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social work. She has spent over 10 years studying traditional and non-traditional/holistic therapeutic approaches. Her eclectic background makes her uniquely qualified to work with a diverse client population. She meets each client’s personal experience with empathy and supports them in their journey toward wholeness and transformation.
As an agent for change Shelly-Anne conducted research with the University of Georgia on topics related to the human condition and has presented her research at forums and as a panelist during the 2017 W.E.B Dubois symposium at Clark Atlanta University. She has been a facilitator on race relations with the Jeanette Rankin Foundation in Athens GA that drew participation from the Mayors of Atlanta and Athens and other community leaders. Her volunteer efforts include various community outreach centers where she has created programs and hosted career/health fairs.
In her clinical experience as an EMDR therapist she has found that by combining Ego State Therapy with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) many people are able to revisit painful experiences in a way that allows them to release feelings of terror, shame, and guilt and leave their baggage behind.
She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, dissociation, PTSD, self-confidence and professional challenges, eating/body issues, sexuality and sexual victimization, creative blocks, domestic violence, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, anger management, stress management and assessment/diagnostics. The modalities she most often uses are EMDR, Ego-State, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Art therapy, Play therapy, Solution focused therapy (SFT) and Motivational interviewing.
She is here to tell you that YOU don’t have to suffer in silence anymore. You found your way to this website which means you’ve already taken the first step toward the next chapter in your life.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” Lao Tzu
While establishing resilience in the face of adversity, Donte Randall, CADCII , (Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor and Morehouse Grad) has a story to tell. His story has been shared with hundreds of people in order to assist with their recovery and or reunite them with their loved ones. With 18+years of mental health and addiction experience, Donte has dedicated his career and life towards benefiting the ‘Human condition’. His home discipline is psychology, with an emphasis on addictive disease.
Donte Randall has worked in various capacities including legal, inpatient, and community. As a substance abuse counselor, he has assisted in all facets of treatment. Within the community, Donte has assisted individuals as they work through their addictions while facing triggering environmental odds. Donte has assisted with transitioning towards inpatient options as well. Donte has served with several inpatient hospitals such as St Jude recovery, Georgia Regional Hospital, Peachford Behavioral Health Hospital, Grady Hospital, and Breakthrough Recovery. Donte continues to advocate for individuals who find themselves entangled in the legal system due to negative consequences brought on by addiction. During his tenure at the Fulton County Drug court, Donte understands the need for advocacy when facing a judge and additional legal proceedings. With several years of standing beside his clients while in court, Donte recognizes the importance of second chances. Advocacy for his clients are extended to DFACS cases as well. Donte has strongly supported families that are affected by addiction. For those that are accused unfairly, he draws a hard line around visibility and humanity, representing for those of us who are often pushed to the margins by default. His background in addictive disease informs his research addiction counseling orientation. It is naturally fit to his emphasis on learning from lived experiences, particularly from those whose identities are frequently left unexamined. These life stories ground his identity theory development in strengths.
Donte’s clinical experience related to addiction comorbidity (the simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient) and the psychosocial experiences related to addiction cover’s the following: Crisis intervention, Adult-Child-of an-alcoholic ( ACOA) traits, Anger management, Antisocial behavior, Anxiety, Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) adolescent, Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD)- Adult, Borderline Traits, Childhood Trauma, Chronic pain, Conduct Disorder/Delinquency, Dangerousness/ Lethality, Dependent Traits, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflicts, Gambling, Grief/Loss Unresolved, Impulsivity, Legal problems, Living Environment Deficiency, Mania/Hypomania, Medical issues, Narcissistic Traits, Nicotine Abuse/ Dependence, Occupational Problems, Opioid Dependence, Oppositional Defiant Behaviors, Parent-Child Relational Problems, Partner Relational Conflicts, Peer Group Negativity, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Psychosis, Relapse Proneness, Self-Care Deficits- Primary, Self-Care Deficits-Secondary, Sexual Promiscuity, Social Anxiety/Skills Deficit, Spiritual Confusion, Substance Abuse/ Dependence, Substance-Induced Disorders, Substance Intoxication/ Withdrawal, Suicidal Ideation and Treatment Resistance.
Donte Randall has worked in various capacities including legal, inpatient, and community. As a substance abuse counselor, he has assisted in all facets of treatment. Within the community, Donte has assisted individuals as they work through their addictions while facing triggering environmental odds. Donte has assisted with transitioning towards inpatient options as well. Donte has served with several inpatient hospitals such as St Jude recovery, Georgia Regional Hospital, Peachford Behavioral Health Hospital, Grady Hospital, and Breakthrough Recovery. Donte continues to advocate for individuals who find themselves entangled in the legal system due to negative consequences brought on by addiction. During his tenure at the Fulton County Drug court, Donte understands the need for advocacy when facing a judge and additional legal proceedings. With several years of standing beside his clients while in court, Donte recognizes the importance of second chances. Advocacy for his clients are extended to DFACS cases as well. Donte has strongly supported families that are affected by addiction. For those that are accused unfairly, he draws a hard line around visibility and humanity, representing for those of us who are often pushed to the margins by default. His background in addictive disease informs his research addiction counseling orientation. It is naturally fit to his emphasis on learning from lived experiences, particularly from those whose identities are frequently left unexamined. These life stories ground his identity theory development in strengths.
Donte’s clinical experience related to addiction comorbidity (the simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient) and the psychosocial experiences related to addiction cover’s the following: Crisis intervention, Adult-Child-of an-alcoholic ( ACOA) traits, Anger management, Antisocial behavior, Anxiety, Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) adolescent, Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD)- Adult, Borderline Traits, Childhood Trauma, Chronic pain, Conduct Disorder/Delinquency, Dangerousness/ Lethality, Dependent Traits, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflicts, Gambling, Grief/Loss Unresolved, Impulsivity, Legal problems, Living Environment Deficiency, Mania/Hypomania, Medical issues, Narcissistic Traits, Nicotine Abuse/ Dependence, Occupational Problems, Opioid Dependence, Oppositional Defiant Behaviors, Parent-Child Relational Problems, Partner Relational Conflicts, Peer Group Negativity, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Psychosis, Relapse Proneness, Self-Care Deficits- Primary, Self-Care Deficits-Secondary, Sexual Promiscuity, Social Anxiety/Skills Deficit, Spiritual Confusion, Substance Abuse/ Dependence, Substance-Induced Disorders, Substance Intoxication/ Withdrawal, Suicidal Ideation and Treatment Resistance.