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Hope and Healing

Trauma and Recovery

At Foundations Counseling Center, we believe that every single person has an innate strength within them. When life gets heavy, know that you are strong enough not only to carry the weight, but also to lift yourself to new heights.

Counseling and therapy are tools that we use to help our clients realize the strength that they already have inside. Through therapy, we aim to help our clients grow and flourish into the person that they know they are in their core.

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How We Serve

Woman individual counseling

Individual therapy is a means through which you can develop healthy ways to deal with problems and learn to live the life you envision for yourself.

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Reuniting families is a process that we are honored to participate in. We offer quality services to families who seek reunification, placing the utmost importance on the dignity and security of our clients in our non-custodial supervised visitations.

Young therapists

For new therapists, breaking into the industry of mental healthcare can be daunting. At Foundations, we offer affordable and quality supervision for licensed social workers in pursuit of a clinical license with our therapist Jill Gernert.

Couple marriage counseling

Family therapy therapy is a broad category of services that could include marriage counseling, parenting work, or therapy for the purpose of rebuilding damaged familial relationships.

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Reducing barriers to entry for mental healthcare is a driving goal of Foundations as an organization. We offer teletherapy individual, family, and group sessions to all of our clients through our secure and convenient in-house software. Whether you live away from our primary location, travel frequently, or are unable to attend regular sessions, we can still serve you.

Lonely girl group therapy

Group therapy is a proven method to increase the accessibility of therapeutic services to more people. Moreover, group sessions help our clients build community with  others who share their struggles. 

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Oftentimes, work can take a toll on mental health. At Foundations, we support efforts that employers make to ensure that their employees maintain a high quality of life. Our employer assistance program is all about helping companies take care of the people who make our world go around. Partner with our team of licensed therapists to ensure your team stays happy, healthy, and focused for the job at hand.

Nancy McDonald

Nancy McDonald

Therapist, Clinical Director, Owner
MSW, LICSW, PIP

My diverse experience in the mental health field allows a focus on your individual needs with evidence based treatment. I have a special focus in trauma recovery and am trained in EMDR and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 

Jill Gernert

Jill Gernert 

Therapist

MSW, LICSW-S, PIP

I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where you will be supported in healing and feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. I have experience in working with adults, children and adolescents, families and older adults.

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Glynn Cannon

Therapist

M.Ed, LPC

As a former school counselor and law enforcement officer, I have a unique perspective when it comes to mental health therapy and counseling. I have seen firsthand the impact that trauma, stress, anxiety and life’s challenges can have on individuals and their families. Together, we will explore your unique strengths, develop healthy and effective coping strategies, cultivate a sense of purpose.

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Halley McNeal

Therapist

MSW, LICSW

Integrating creativity into healing is my passion. My goal  as a therapist is to cultivate a safe space where you feel comfortable bringing your own passions and interests into the session. In therapy, I'll help you to heal from your hurts and meet your goals holistically.

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Hannah Hyde

Junior Therapist

MA, ALC, NCC

Empowering clients to overcome their struggles and assist them in finding the tools that work for them in their journey is my passion. I believe in creating a safe, welcoming space for clients to process their emotions and begin to work through and heal from their pain. Born and raised in Athens, I am excited to give back to my hometown by serving my clients to the best of my ability!

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Locker McDonald

Junior Therapist

MA, ALC

The most important factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. This relationship is built on trust, which takes time. My job is not to give advice, but to help you to be attentive to what is already inside you and to encourage you to move in that direction. I can teach helpful interventions along the way, but ultimately, determining and meeting treatment goals is up to you.

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