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 work with adolescents and adults focusing mainly on anxiety, depression, trauma, spiritual issues, substance abuse, and general life struggles. My goal is to empower clients to tap into the skills and answers they already have. I strive to develop a positive and helpful relationship to assist individuals in reaching goals they desire to achieve.

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in financial planning from the University of Georgia. I then earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Thomas University. I am a Certified Addiction Counselor with the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association and awaiting my licensure approval as an Associate Professional Counselor. I most recently worked at Penfield Addiction Ministries for 6 years and served individuals, groups, and families. My therapeutic approach is integrative and uses pieces of solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy.
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I love helping people and look forward to hearing how I can work with you.