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.
Rachel Snipes, LPC, CPCS, ACS
Clinical Director
Graduate of Troy University, Phenix City, AL
Masters of Science in Counseling and Psychology
- Individual, family, couple’s counseling and psychoeducational group services
- Specialties: Trauma including sexual assault and family violence, anxiety, mood disorders, supervision
Kristy L. Muller, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Graduate of Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Individual, Families and Couples
- Special Interests: Empowerment, Self-Esteem Building, Familial/Couples Concerns, Anxiety and Trauma
Joanna Collins, APC, CCTP
Therapist, Community Liaison
Graduate of Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Individuals, Couples, and Children
- Attended a Level 1 Training Certificate program at The Allender Center focused on engaging stories of trauma
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Special Interest: Trauma, Attachment Theory, and Narrative Therapy
- Member of: American Counseling Association, Association for Spiritual and Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling, and International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Juana Lyles NCC, APC
Counselor
Graduate of Troy University, Phenix City, AL
Masters of Science in Counseling and Psychology – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling
- Individual, Family, Couples, Adolescents and Psychoeducational group services
- Special Interests: Trauma and PTSD, Anger Management, Mood Disorders, Military Families and Veterans
- National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) and member of Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCAGA)
Angel R. Duarte, MA, APC
Spiritual Guidance Counselor
Graduate of Liberty University
Master of Arts Professional Counseling
- Spiritually based counseling for individuals, couples, family, and psychoeducational group services
- Memberships: The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA)
- Bilingual services (able to speak, write, read, and translate from Spanish to English and English to Spanish)
- Special interests: premarital counseling, couples’ growth and development, Alternative Lifestyle, and Life Coaching
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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.
Trisha Kearns
Intern
Saint Martin’s University, Lacey WA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Marriage & Family Therapy Master’s program at Liberty University
- Special Interests: Blended families, couples, trauma and Faith-based interventions
Kirstyn Watts
Intern
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Individual, Couples, and Adolescents
- Special Interest: Anxiety, Couples, Self-Esteem and Trauma
Te’Aria D. Martin
Intern
Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA – Bachelor’s of Art in Psychology and English
Columbus State University, Columbus, GA – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
- Population of interest: children, couples
- Special interests: Person-centered therapy, play therapy, interpersonal relationships, building resiliency, and confidence in decision-makingIndividuals, Couples, and Children
