The multi-disciplinary counseling staff at The Family Center includes mental health professionals representing the disciplines of clinical social work, mental health counseling, community counseling, and marriage and family therapy. Our counselors utilize a variety of evidence based approaches to assist individuals, couples, families and children who are seeking to improve their quality of life. We’re here to assess problems, provide education and skills to enhance personal growth and relationships, and explore solutions.
In Memory of Lakeisha Williams, MS, APC
Lakeisha was a true angel on earth. She was an exceptional therapist and a gift to all. She was smart, funny, gracious, kind, gentle and always had a smile on her face—a smile that could light up a room. We will miss Lakeisha dearly and she will remain forever in our hearts.
Rachel Snipes, LPC, CPCS, ACS
Clinical Director
Graduate of Troy University, Phenix City, AL
Masters of Science in Counseling and Psychology
- Individual, family, conjoint counseling and psychoeducational group services
- Specialties: Trauma including sexual assault and family violence, anxiety, mood disorders, supervision
Juana Lyles NCC, APC
Counselor
Graduate of Troy University, Phenix City, AL
Masters of Science in Counseling and Psychology
- Individual, Family, Couples, Adolescents and Psychoeducational group services
- Special Interests: Trauma and PTSD, Anger Management, Mood Disorders, Military Families and Veterans
Joanna Collins, APC
Therapist, Community Liaison
Graduate of Columbus State University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Individuals, Couples, and Children
- Member of: American Counseling Association, Association for Spiritual and Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling, and International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
- Special Interest: Trauma, Attachment Theory, and Narrative Therapy.
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Kristy L. Muller MS, LMFT
Graduate of Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Individual, Family, Couples, Teens
• Special Interests: Empowerment, Self-esteem, Familial/Couples Concerns, Anxiety, Trauma.
FAMILY COUNSELING OF COLUMBUS – COUNSELOR TRAINING PROGRAM INTERNS
Counseling interns who are completing their final requirements for their professional degree work at Family Counseling of Columbus for their field placement and training. During this field training – which can be thought of as being similar to a residency program for medical students – counseling interns work very closely with other licensed counselors in the Family Counseling of Columbus program, as well as an on-site clinical supervisor and their University supervisor to provide the same quality of effective counseling to their clients. The benefit to clients is that you have multiple professionals having input into the counseling you receive – when it comes to solving problems, more heads are better than one! Counseling Interns work with clients on our sliding fee scale – they cannot bill insurance.
Jessica Finley
Intern
Bachelors of Art in Psychology from the University of West Georgia
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s program at Columbus State University
Special Interests: Art Therapy, Trauma, Anxiety and Anger Management
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Patrick Faircloth
Intern
Bachelor of Music Education – Ouachita Baptist University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s program at Columbus State University
Special Interests: Couples, Families, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Military Families and Veterans
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Telisha Pringle
Intern
Bachelor’s of Art in Psychology- Converse College
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program at Columbus State University
Special Interests: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma, Families, and Children
