Our Team

Dr. Gaynell Simpson, LCSW

Clinical Psychotherapist

Gaynell Simpson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience providing mental health services across a diverse spectrum of clients. Based in Georgia, Gaynell is dedicated to creating a supportive and compassionate environment that fosters healing and personal growth.

With a Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Missouri-Columbia, Gaynell’s career has been marked by a deep commitment to understanding and addressing both healthy and unhealthy patterns of human development. Her extensive work includes supporting clients from various racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, as well as addressing unique issues faced by caregivers and women.

In her work with children, Gaynell draws on her rich background in trauma-informed care and developmental psychology. She is skilled in recognizing and responding to trauma, utilizing evidence-based modalities to help children process and heal from traumatic experiences. Her ability to apply these techniques ensures that children receive tailored and effective support to overcome challenges and build resilience.

Gaynell’s expertise extends to understanding developmental patterns, which enables her to provide age-appropriate interventions for children dealing with emotional, behavioral, or developmental concerns. Her collaborative approach involves partnering with both children and their families, ensuring that therapy is a joint effort that supports the child’s growth and well-being.

Additionally, Gaynell’s experience working with couples and families enriches her practice with children. She excels in fostering positive interactions and communication within families, helping children feel secure and understood in their home environment. Her creative and innovative therapeutic techniques engage children effectively, making the therapeutic process both enjoyable and impactful.Outside of her professional practice, Gaynell values spending time with family and friends, swimming, reading, and exploring educational podcasts and music. Her colleagues and clients describe her as empathetic, insightful, and dedicated to fostering a positive and transformative therapeutic experience. Gaynell is committed to continuous learning, always seeking new knowledge and resources to enhance her support for children and their families.With her comprehensive experience and passion for helping others, Gaynell Simpson offers a nurturing and effective therapeutic approach, dedicated to empowering children and their families on their journey toward healing and growth.

Lee Phillips

LCSW Ph.D.

Anxiety and depression rob us of moments in life, stress our relationships, and hold us hostage in time. Haunting memories from the past stir us to run, fight, or shut down whenever we are reminded. The demands of life barrel on as we struggle to find a window to rest and to heal. The great news is, there is hope. Hope to better understand the parts of us that are healthy and those parts that are hurting. And hope that by working together we can strengthen your relationship with yourself and lighten your load. Let’s unburden, learn to cut anxiety off before it builds or shut it down when it does, lift the fog of depression, repair relationships, heal trauma, and become the healthy and whole persons we long to be. Let this opportunity be your window. Reclaim those moments, relationships, and time.

The old alchemist believed in turning lead into gold, but this was a metaphor for personal growth. Japanese refer to repairing a broken pottery with gold as kintsukuroi, and the piece is considered more beautiful for having been broken. How do we turn lead to gold? Or bond together the pieces? I believe my training as a social worker, trauma informed approach, and personal experiences in life have provided me with skills to help you navigate your path to a better sense of well-being. I am here to help you tackle anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, and personal growth.

ages: 18+

Kelly Dickerson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kelly has over 12 years of experience in providing mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. She has studied social work at both Georgia State University and the University of Georgia, graduating with her Masters in Social Work in 2014. She has experience working with a variety of evidence based practices and curriculums, including Thinking for a Change (T4C), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Cognitive Behavior Interventions (CBI-SA), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Strengthening Families.

Additionally, Kelly’s experience has provided her many opportunities to increase her knowledge of how to best serve those around her. While much of her early work focused on the impact of substance abuse on individuals and their families, she also enjoys working with children of all ages and adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and trauma, as well as other behavioral or emotional concerns. Kelly utilizes aspects of traditional talk therapy, solution focused therapy, CBT, DBT, and play therapy in sessions, allowing for more control of the session environment and increased comfort for her clients. She has found that expression through art and creativity gives her clients increased insight into their thoughts and feelings and improvement in wellness.

Kelly is great at finding resources, local events, and other information to assist her clients in finding new ways to work towards their therapeutic goals both in- and outside of the therapy room. Her friends and loved ones would describe her as an intelligent, dedicated, and creative individual who works hard for her clients, regardless of their situation. Kelly loves a challenge and enjoys opportunities to learn about new ways to serve her clients and those around her.

ages: 8+

Mandy Miller

MS in Early Childhood Development, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, C-DBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, Theraplay,

I have over 15 years of experience in providing mental health services to individuals in need. I first graduated from Erikson Institute, in Chicago IL, in 2006 with a Masters in Early Childhood Development. A year later, I graduated from the Loyola University Chicago’s Clinical Social Work program. This combination of degrees allows me to understand both healthy and unhealthy patterns of human development, factors that can affect human development negatively, and a deeper understanding of how to recover from these experiences.

In addition to these degrees, I have worked in many capacities, developing a deeper understanding of the needs of individuals and communities. Most of my work has focused on addressing severe and comprehensive trauma, including trauma from singular incidents, repetitive trauma, and complex trauma. Trauma can look like depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Personality Disorders, and many other mental and emotional health problems or concerns.

I am currently trained in Theraplay, EMDR, IFS, KAP and certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy, DBT, and TF-CBT as my passion is the recognition and treatment of trauma of all types. I was recognized as the Social Worker of the Year in 2017 by the CSWA-S. People describe me as intelligent, creative, and passionate about her work to create a world where each individual feels good about themselves and the lives they lead. She is constantly searching for new information and new resources for patients and colleagues alike.

ages: 0+