Meet Our Therapists

Healing and Hope Counseling Center

Lauren Reynolds received her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Gardner-Webb University and a B.S. in Psychology from Florida Southern College. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. Lauren enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds; with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and life transitions. She primarily utilizes Person Centered, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral approaches along with incorporating play therapy techniques into session. Lauren believes achievement of therapeutic goals depends on the client’s motivation of change. As a counselor, she assures the client she will meet them with genuineness and alliance with efforts to assist meeting goals specific to the client.

Juju graduated from therapy dog training when he was seven months old through ASA Service Dogs Nonprofit in Lakeland, Florida. Since graduating he has worked with kids and young adults in different settings including ABA therapy, the Gardner Webb Counseling Center, and as the Gardner-Webb's swim team dog. Juju loves being around people, treats, naps, playing, getting belly rubs, and chin scratches.

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Jacqueline Leach received her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and her B.S. in Psychology from Gardner-Webb University. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Jacqueline has a passion for helping people varying in age and background with issues around self-esteem, depression, sexual assault, domestic violence, and other traumas. She believes people are more than their problems. Jacqueline utilizes cognitive-behavioral counseling with varying techniques and believes that together you can develop a plan to help you move forward.

Deborah Harris received her M.A. in Agency Counseling and a B.S. in Psychology, from Gardner-Webb University. She also received her clinical supervision training at the University of South Carolina. She is dually licensed in NC and SC as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor. Deborah works primarily with women, adults, and families who are dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, grief, loss, trauma, codependency, and life transitions. Some of her clinical approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotional release, body centered therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Deborah takes a holistic approach to counseling and believes it should be a safe, nurturing environment that heals your mind, emotions, body, and spirit.

Anna Culler received her M.A. in Mental Health therapy, graduated from Gardner-Webb University. She also has a B.A. in Sociology with minors in Psychology and Studio Art from Gardner-Webb University. Anna is specifically interested in working with teenagers/young adults and up. She primarily utilizes Person Centered, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches; sometimes incorporating art therapy techniques into sessions. Anna works with individuals and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Anna is passionate about cultivating a nurturing environment for clients to feel comfortable sharing their concerns and stories to promote personal growth.

Keeland LoDato is pursuing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of South Carolina. She received her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Gardner-Webb University and a B.S. in Psychology from Appalachian State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. Keeland works primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults who are dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, anger, behavior, and ADHD. Her clinical approaches include play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Keeland strives to make counseling fun and collaborative, while also providing a safe space where individuals are encouraged to move toward positive growth and healing. *Available for Virtual Appointments Only.

Kimberly Williams received her Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She received her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Gardner-Webb University. She has been a licensed clinical mental health counselor for over fifteen years and is currently a licensed clinical mental health counselor supervisor. Kimberly works primarily with adults who are experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, mood instability, grief/loss, adjustment challenges, stress, and other concerns that may be negatively impacting one’s life. Kimberly utilizes several approaches, including cognitive behavioral counseling, solution-focused counseling, humanistic approaches, as well as developmental approaches to best meet the unique needs of the individual in the counseling relationship. For Kimberly, the counseling process is an opportunity to discover and foster the courage to connect with our true selves and work toward the changes one desires. *Available for Virtual Appointments Only.

Brittney Cornette received her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and her MA in Mental Health Counseling, all from Gardner-Webb University. Brittney is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Brittney works primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, loss/grief, behavior, low self-esteem, and adjustment difficulties. Her clinical approaches include positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and play therapy. Brittney believes the counseling process should be a safe and supportive environment that fosters healing and empowerment.

Amber Earle received her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Gardner-Webb University and a B.S. in Psychology from Cumberland College. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Amber works primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults who are dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief/loss, anger, behavior, ADHD, ODD, and identity. Amber also works with families with parenting concerns/support and families dealing with high conflict divorce cases. Some of her clinical approaches include emotional release, positive psychology, cognitive- behavioral therapy, and both directive and non-directive play therapy. Amber believes that the counseling process should be a safe, nurturing, and judgment free experience.

Kerri Morris received her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Gardner-Webb University and a B.S. in Psychology from Appalachian State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Kerri works primarily with families, teenagers, parents, adults, and couples: specifically, pre-marital and marital counseling. She promotes healing from a traumatic past or stressful childhood. She believes in empowering clients to set healthy boundaries in their lives and relationships. She loves working with parents to set consistent boundaries or to adjust to life with a baby/child, spiritual growth and development, fear/anxiety, depression, stress, self-confidence, and lack of motivation. Kerri works with issues such as communication, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, anger, grief/loss, and adjustment issues. *Available for Virtual Appointments Only.

Jessie Guest received her Ph.D. in Counseling and Supervision from the University of South Carolina. She received her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Gardner-Webb University and a B.S. in Psychology from James Madison University in Virginia. She is dually licensed in NC and SC as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor. Jessie is also a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Jessie is trained in mindfulness-based practices and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), a specialized training in trauma and trauma processing. Jessie works primarily with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families who are dealing with issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief/loss, anger, behavior, ADHD, ODD and gender identity. Her techniques include positive psychology, play therapy, and EMDR. Jessie believes that the counseling process should be a safe, collaborative, and supportive experience in which the client feels empowered and moves toward positive growth and change.