Specializations
  • Adolescents and Young Adults (Ages 8-30)
  • Grief and Loss 
  • Anxiety and Panic Attacks 
  • Spiritual Concerns 
  • Communication and Relational Issues 
  • Stage-of-Life Changes (teens, young adults, marriage)
Qualifications​
  • Fern has experience and training using modalities such as IFS and parts work, attachment theory, CBT, DBT skills, solution focused, and motivational interviewing. She comes from a social work background and values a person-centered approach to counseling. 
  • Certification in Trauma Focused CBT
  • Masters of Social Work with an emphasis in individual practice from the University of Georgia 
  • Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Georgia 
  • Bachelors of Social Work from the University of Georgia
  • Under supervision of Vance Sims, LCSW 
  • Under Direction of Kim Lareau, LPC 
Rates
Individuals $120

Contact:
​706-310-9046
I graduated with my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2023 and previously from UGA with undergraduate degrees in history and social studies education. I recently returned to Bethel Haven after a year at another local agency and am excited to serve here once again. I am available for new clients, working with individuals, couples and families, and utilize a variety of different strategies to assist clients, but pull primarily from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I have office hours Monday-Friday 8-5, with some extended evening hours also available and also see clients virtually via telehealth in the state of Georgia. 

I live locally in Bogart with my wife and three children and am practicing under the supervision of Patricia Smith, LPC-CS. 

Please reach out to the front desk if you would like to schedule an appointment. I look forward to working with you to reach your goals!