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Erika Walker is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (licensed in both Kansas and Missouri), as well as a Registered Play Therapist. She received her master’s degree in Social Work from Newman University in 2013 and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Religious Studies from The University of Kansas in 2006. Erika received her play therapy training from KC Play in 2015, and then obtained her Registered Play Therapist credential in 2016.

She provides psychotherapy to families and individuals. Erika specializes in the areas of developmental delays, Autism, trauma, grief and loss, attachment and play therapy for ages 0 to 6, and 18 and up. She also has training on utilizing Dungeons and Dragons in therapy to work on treatment goals.

Within her work, Erika utilizes Brainspotting, EMDR®, Adlerian Play Therapy and non-directive play therapy, and AutPlay Therapy®. She also utilizes Theraplay® techniques. .

Jacob "JD" Dreiling is an Associate Professional Counselor (soon to be fully licensed!) in the state of Georgia, a Play Therapist, and a Certified AutPlay Therapist. He is a doctoral student at Georgia State University for Counselor Education and Practice. He works with children, teens, families, couples, adults, and seniors utilizing experiential techniques to help clients gain insight and become agents of change in their own lives and the world at large. He is a part of the Geek Therapy community, soon to be teaching faculty for the League of Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapists, serves on committees for the Georgia Association for Play Therapy and the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology, and is a trainer in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. He and his husband have been playing D&D for sixteen years and he has been facilitating therapeutic D&D for the past year and a half.

Dr. Frey received her PhD in Counselor Education and Practice from Georgia State University in 2007. She is currently in private practice at Frey Counseling and Consulting Services, PC serving as an adjunct instructor with Mercer University’s PhD Counselor Education program, Master’s in Community Mental Health, and Bachelor’s Criminal Justice programs, and is on the editorial staff for the Journal of Individual Psychology. She has presented at the local, state, national and international level.

Crystal Smith is the owner and lead therapist of Joy Wellness Counseling Center. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in Georgia. She is also an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained therapist. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, and trauma. She has experience working in community counseling, the Department of Corrections, juvenile justice, and private practice. She graduated with a master’s degree in Community Counseling in 2012 from Argosy University. She is pursuing a doctoral degree from Walden University in the Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) program. She also has several years of clinical supervision experience. Her advocacy measures include destigmatizing mental health in the Black community while encouraging, inspiring, and uplifting people.

Pamela is the owner of Third Age Psychotherapy providing individual and group telehealth therapy and coaching for those living with dementia and adults 50+. Prior to opening her own practice, Pamela was the Director of Support Services for a national dementia organization and also served as a Memory Care Director in a senior living community. Pamela holds dual masters from Brenau University - Clinical Counseling Psychology and Applied Gerontology. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and provides virtual services to clients in other states. In addition to counseling/coaching, Pamela also provides consultation services for therapists working with older clients or those living with dementia. She also serves on state and national committees focused on dementia, aging, and women over 50.

Dr. Overzat has presented on the topic of LGBTQ+ matters and counseling at the national, state, and local levels. She has co-presented Safe Zone trainings (LGBTQ+ focused trainings) at the University of North Georgia and presented on issues of counseling LGBTQ+ individuals for colleagues looking to expand their working knowledge of this population. Dr. Overzat has lived experience and has worked professionally with counseling LGBTQ+ individuals for 9 years. She is the CEO and Primary Therapist of Getting Overzat, LLC (https://www.gettingoverzat.com/) and specializes in working with LGBTQ+, international, and immigrant clients.

MS. SAMPSON RECEIVED HER MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY FROM BRENAU UNIVERSITY IN 2008. She is the founder and owner of OASIS COUNSELING CENTER, a PRIVATE PRACTICE AT IN ATHENS, GA.she specializes in working with trauma, particularly domestic violence survivors, and has been trained in EMDR. Additionally, Ms. Sampson has completed over 180 hours of sex therapy training has has been certified in the state of fl and is working towards AASECT Certification. She HAS PRESENTED AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL.

Latisha Woods, also known as Tish, graduated from Bethune-Cookman University with a BS in Psychology. She went on to graduate with her Master's in Community Counseling and certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She owns and runs a private practice specializing in couples work and mood and anxiety disorders. She has a passion for educating the African American community on the benefits of mental wellness. She has spoken at major conferences and created workshops around the topic. She is working towards her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Walden University.