Counseling Center Staff

Artemis Ray “Arty” Allen (he/him/his) earned his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Columbus State University (Columbus, GA) in December 2018. He received his Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies with concentrations in Preaching and Counseling from Point University (West Point, GA) in 2014. Arty has worked in Residence Life at both Point University and Columbus State prior to shifting to clinical work at the University of West Georgia Counseling Center as an intern and then as a staff counselor. Arty’s counseling style is influenced by humanistic models as well as Gestalt therapy and creative expressive therapy. His clinical interests include LGBTQIA+ population concerns, Transgender and Non-binary gender development and concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, and Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger’s. Arty approaches therapy as a collaboration and works from a strengths-based multiculturally informed framework.

Education
MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Columbus State University
BA, Biblical Studies with concentrations in Preaching and Counseling, Point University

What do you do in your spare time? I love tabletop board games and card games and I am a massive nerd. I also really enjoy cooking/baking, creative writing, and play a few different musical instruments.

Favorite quote: “You are not weak just because your heart feels so heavy. I have never met a heavy heart that wasn’t a phone booth with a red cape inside.” – Andrea Gibson

Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified QPR Instructor

Dr. Caldwell (she/her/hers) received her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology in 2000 from Texas Tech University, in Lubbock, TX, where she also completed her pre-doctoral internship. She joined the Counseling Center staff in August of 2000 as a staff psychologist. She has since served as the Assistant Director for Training, and the Interim Clinical Services Director. Dr. Caldwell has been the Director of the Center since January of 2012; in January 2018, she became the Executive Director of the Counseling Center for all Georgia Southern campuses. Dr. Caldwell is the Past Chair of the university’s Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the Teal House: Statesboro Regional Sexual Assault Center and Child Advocacy Center (SRSAC). On the state level, Dr. Caldwell is the past chair of the Regents Advisory Council’s Counseling Directors Association, and the coordinator of the University System of Georgia’s Crisis Response Network. On a national level, Dr. Caldwell is currently serving her third elected term to the Directorate Board of the Commission for Counseling and Psychological Services of the American College Personnel Association and was certified as a Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Responder.

Dr. Caldwell’s clinical interests are varied and include women’s issues, multiculturalism, and professional development concerns. Dr. Caldwell was the recipient of a 2005 Award of Merit for “Excellence in Service to the Georgia Southern University Community”, the 2006 “Commitment to Advocacy Award” for dedication to the issue of Sexual Assault Education, the 2010 “40 Under 40” award from the Statesboro Herald for professional achievement, and the 2014 “Outstanding Contributions to Counseling Center Work” award from Division 17 of the American Psychological Association. In 2019, she was awarded both the “College Counseling Advocacy Award” from the American College Counseling Association and the “College Counseling Director of the Year Award” from the Georgia College Counseling Association.

Education
PhD, Counseling Psychology, Texas Tech University
APA-Accredited Internship, Texas Tech University Counseling Center
MA, Counseling Psychology, Texas Tech University
BA, Psychology, Florida Atlantic University

What is your favorite quote? I have too many to pick just one, but my favorite poem is The Road Less Traveled, by Robert Frost.

What is your favorite dessert? Cannoli

Certifications: Licensed Psychologist

Jordan Futran (he/him/his) completed his master’s degree in professional mental health counseling at Lewis and Clark college and earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Willamette University. Jordan has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies, and forensic programs. Jordan’s clinical interests include anxiety, depression, identity development, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal effectiveness, ADHD, amongst others. Jordan’s practice is informed by person centered counseling as well as cognitive, behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies. Jordan believes in a collaborative process in therapy and empowering individuals to build a life that is worth living.

Education
MA, Professional Mental Health Counseling, Lewis and Clark College
BA, Psychology, Willamette University

What is your favorite quote? “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” -Mary Anne Radmacher.

Favorite dessert: Cookies and cream ice cream

Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor

Hunter Gatewood (he/him) received his PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University. His clinical work is informed from interpersonal and psychodynamic theory, which essentially means exploring how our patterns of interacting with people and assumptions of others impacts our relationships with those other people. For example, having the belief that others will not value our accomplishments plus not sharing our accomplishments with others, may make it hard for them to celebrate us and/or feel connected to us. Hunter has special interest in working with individuals within the LGBT+ community and those who have experienced interpersonal traumas (e.g., chronic invalidation or emotional manipulation).

Education
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Spalding University
APA-Accredited Internship, Georgia Southern University
MS, Clinical Psychology, Morehead State University
BA, Psychology, Georgetown College

What is your favorite quote? “We accept the love we think we deserve” – Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Favorite dessert: Pineapple upside-down cake

Dr. Gunnerson received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology through the University of Utah. He has worked in a variety of counseling environments including university departments, counseling centers, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and private practice. His main research interest includes the impact of religion on client’s experience of counseling. He has also investigated college success and retention in first generation college students. His clinical interests include issues related to religion, grief work, and working through trauma. His approach to therapy is largely client-centered wherein he strives to make each client feel comfortable and safe, while simultaneously adding cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment therapy, and interpersonal interventions.

Education
PhD, Counseling Psychology, University of Utah
APA-Accredited Internship, Georgia Southern University Counseling Center
MEd, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Utah
BA, University of Utah

Favorite quote: “He who can’t laugh at himself leaves the job to someone else” – Unknown

If you could afford a one-week, all expenses paid trip anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would love to go to New Zealand and tour the sets of Lord of the Rings or hope to find the cast from Flight of the Conchords!

Jadeshala ‘Jade’ Humphries (she/her/hers) is a Double Eagle and received both her B.S in Psychology and M.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Georgia Southern University. Upon program completion, Jade has served in university advocacy roles and in an off campus private practice setting. She has experience working with several different populations from adults, college students, to young teenagers. Her clinical interests include: depression, anxiety, developing healthy coping skills, and suicide prevention. Her therapeutic style is influenced by motivational interviewing, cognitive – behavioral therapy, and humanistic therapies with a solution – focused approach.

Education
MEd, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Georgia Southern University
BS, Psychology, Georgia Southern University

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy spending time with my family, moving through dance or exercise, and listening to podcasts.

Favorite dessert: Strawberry and Cookies and Cream. .. CHEESECAKE!

Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified QPR Instructor

Nate Jensen (he/him/his) received his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Georgia Southern University. His therapeutic approach is primarily informed by narrative therapy with an integration of cognitive-behavioral interventions and principles. This integrative approach encourages clients to harness their strengths, become more empowered in who they are and who they want to be, and foster meaningful changes that better align with their values and their goals. His clinical focus includes trauma, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, and identity development, but he has experience with a wide variety of presenting concerns with college student populations.

Education
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Georgia Southern University
APA-Accredited Internship, University of Oklahoma Counseling Center
MA, Clinical Psychology, Minnesota State University – Mankato
BA, Psychology and Human Development, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay

Favorite dessert: Pretty much anything chocolate

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my spare time, I enjoy watching movies/shows or playing board games with my wife, spending time with our three cats (Benji, Turbo, Luna), and playing video games.

Randy LaMons (he/him/his) received his master’s degree in Counselor Education/Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Augusta University and his bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts/Public Relations with a minor in Business at Georgia Southern. Randy is also a former certified personal trainer and has a passion for fitness as well as counseling. He is involved philanthropic work and gives back to his community through his non-profit organization, the Be the Change Foundation, which was created to provide scholarships to help seniors pay for college expenses. Randy’s clinical style is client-centered while focusing on building a relationship with clients.

Education
MEd, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Augusta University
BS, Communication Arts/Public Relations, Georgia Southern University

Favorite dessert: A warm chocolate chip cookie will always make my day

If you could afford a one-week, all expenses paid trip anywhere in the world, where would it be? If I’m not at work, you will find me at the beach. The number one beach on my bucket list to visit is the Maldives

Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified QPR Instructor

Kelly (she/her/hers) received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University and her Bachelor’s degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University where she majored in Psychology. She is currently licensed as a professional counselor in Georgia. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Kelly believes the best way to help her clients is by meeting them where they are in their journey and walking alongside them to help them reach their goals. Kelly’s style of counseling is a person-centered approach that utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Education:
MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, South University
BA, Psychology, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Favorite dessert: Cheesecake

Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor

Coriona Matthews (They/Them/Theirs) received their M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and B.S. in Psychology with minors in Child and Family Development and Gerontology at Georgia Southern University. Coriona has served in various settings and communities like university counseling centers, private practice, and K-12 school settings. They have experience providing service for several populations ranging from adults, college students, teenagers, and young children with diverse identities and needs.

Coriona’s clinical interests include but are not limited to, working with impoverished individuals, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and clients struggling with depression, anxiety, low self- esteem, identity development, and systemic issues. Their approach to counseling integrates person-centered, acceptance and commitment, and narrative therapy with an emphasis on a feminist lens. Coriona believes therapy is a collaborative journey with individuals being the experts in their lives. They hope to help explore an individual’s journey and to promote empowerment and growth within individuals.

Education
MEd, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Georgia Southern University
BS, Psychology, Georgia Southern University

Favorite quote: “I think… once you’ve decided to change, then you’ve already begun your transformation.” -Haruhi

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my spare time, I enjoy playing video games, watching cartoons and anime, and drawing digitally on my tablet. I would love the chance to pitch an animated show or graphic novel idea.

Brandi (she/her/hers) received her Master’s degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Francis Marion University and her Bachelor’s degree from Coker College where she double majored in Psychology and Business Administration. She is currently licensed as a professional counselor in South Carolina and Georgia. Brandi has years of experience providing services in a variety of settings which include private practice, schools, group homes, and a Children’s Advocacy Center. She recently joined the Georgia Southern Counseling Center staff in August 2021. Brandi’s clinical interests include anxiety, ADHD, trauma, women’s issues, identity development, LGBTQIA+ population concerns, family of origin, and multiculturalism/diversity. She has completed advanced training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, AF-CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and ChildFirst forensic interviewing protocol. Brandi’s style of counseling is influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, positive psychology, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Education
MS, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Francis Marion University
BS, Psychology & Business Administration, Coker College

Favorite quote: “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” John A. Shedd

Favorite dessert I can’t limit it to just one….it would have to be peach cobbler or banana pudding (if it’s made the right way!)

Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Briana Perry (she/her/hers) received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. She is a Georgia Southern alumni and graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Briana is working towards obtaining her LPC license in Georgia. She has experience working with adults in an outpatient and inpatient setting with various clinical presentations. Briana’s counseling style is a collaborative process that empowers and challenges clients. She utilizes an integrative and holistic approach that combines therapeutic models, centering treatment around the client’s individual needs. Her clinical interests include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, women’s issues, minority population concerns, and faith-based concerns.

Education
MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Regent University
BA, Psychology, Georgia Southern University

DeAudra Reed (she/her/hers) has deep roots at Georgia Southern University, where she earned both a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a minor in Child and Family Development.

Prior to joining the GSU Counseling Center, DeAudra had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, including a college counseling center, a vocational rehabilitation department, private practice, community mental health, and K-12 schools. These experiences have equipped her with a broad perspective and a deep understanding of the varied challenges individuals face throughout different stages of life.

DeAudra’s clinical approach is founded on Person-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes authenticity, warmth, empathy, and non-judgment. This foundation allows her to create a supportive environment where she journeys with clients as they navigate life’s challenges. Integrating techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), DeAudra helps clients build on their strengths and move toward their goals. Her clinical interests include intrapersonal concerns (decision-making, identity exploration, personal growth and development, self-concept, self-esteem, self-worth), interpersonal concerns (boundaries, communication, conflict resolution, family dynamics, friendships, romantic relationships, and related concerns), Life transitions/adjustments, depression and anxiety.

Education
MEd, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Georgia Southern University
BS, Psychology, Georgia Southern University

Favorite Quote: “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind, always.” – Robin Williams (adapted from Ian Maclaren)

Favorite Food: Seafood me please!

Anna Rivera (she/her/hers) completed her master’s and bachelor’s degree in social work from Daemen College in Buffalo, NY. Anna has worked in a variety of different capacities including community mental health, hospice, and outpatient clinics. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, mood dysregulation, and life transitions. Anna believes that the best way to support her clients is by encouraging them to utilize their strengths and resilience to overcome the obstacles or stressors they are confronted with. Her therapeutic style utilizes a person centered approach that is influenced by Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

Education
MSW, Masters of Social Work, Daemen College
BSW, Bachelors of Social Work, Daemen College

Favorite quote: “Grow through what you go through.” – Unknown

Favorite dessert Strawberry cake

Melinda Rule (she/her/hers) received her M.S in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the University of North Florida. She has prior clinical experience working in youth residential centers and university counseling centers. Her main research areas involve advocacy for weight-inclusivity and size diversity in counselor education and athletic identity loss.

She enjoys working with students on a variety of concerns including but not limiting identity development and exploration, anxiety, relationship concerns, body image, body liberation, and athletic/high-performers concerns. Her clinical approach to therapy is client-centered with an emotion focused lens, while using interventions and best practices founded in interpersonal psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical and behavior therapy.

Education
MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of North Florida
BA, Forensic Psychology, University of North Florida

Favorite Quote: “The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings – words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.” – Stephen King

Favorite Food: I’ve got a huge sweet tooth but my favorites are cheesecake and cookie dough ice cream!

Dr. Mark Taracuk (pronounced: terra chuck) is a licensed psychologist at the Georgia Southern University Counseling Center. He is currently the Associate Director of Training and the training director for the APA-Accredited Doctoral Internship in Psychology. Dr. Taracuk also serves as a member of the Georgia Southern University Sexual Assault Response Team and on the Prevention of Men’s Violence against Women Champions Committee.

He completed his doctoral degree in counseling psychology at Oklahoma State University and his doctoral internship at the Georgia Southern University Counseling Center. He received his master’s degree in counseling from Indiana University, his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ohio State, and is a National Certified Counselor. His clinical focus includes college student development, existential concerns, autism spectrum disorders, sexual health and well-being, intimate partner violence, relational concerns, social justice-related issues, and gender and sexual diversity. His therapeutic orientation is an integrative approach utilizing Rogerian, feminist, and solution-focused methods with a dash of psychodynamic.

Dr. Taracuk serves as treasurer for the Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17 of the American Psychological Association. He is also past-chair for Division 17’s Section on Advocacy for Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, and Past-President and Continuing Education Co-Chair for the Georgia College Counseling Association. He previously served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies

Dr. Taracuk is an avid Indiana Hoosiers basketball fan, enjoys reading books in the hammock, loves Labrador Retrievers, and appreciates clever puns.

Education:
PhD, Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University
APA-Accredited Internship, Georgia Southern University Counseling Center
MSEd, Counseling and Counselor Education, Indiana University
BA, Psychology, Ohio State University

Favorite food: mint chocolate chip ice cream

Favorite quotes: “All existing things are really one. We regard those that are beautiful and rare as valuable, and those that are ugly as foul and rotten. The foul and rotten may come to be transformed into what is rare and valuable, and the rare and valuable into what is foul and rotten.” – Zhuangzi

Certifications: Licensed Psychologist, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified QPR Instructor

Caroline Thurman (She/Her/Hers) received her M.S. in Clinical and Community and Mental Health and B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at Western Illinois University. She has prior clinical experience working in private practice and school-based settings. She has experience providing services for populations ranging from adults, college students, and adolescents with diverse presenting concerns.

Caroline’s current areas of interest include individual and couples counseling and working with clients dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, body image concerns, and depression. Her counseling approach focuses on empathy, validation, listening, and compassion using a Client-Centered Therapy to facilitate self-reflection and behavior change. She hopes to help support you through becoming the best version of yourself, and to help you become well-equipped with various coping strategies that will help you navigate difficult transition periods of your life.

Education:
MS, Clinical & Community Mental Health, Western Illinois University
BS, Psychology, Western Illinois University

Favorite Dessert: Almond Cheesecake Cones from Publix

Certifications: Associate Professional Counselor

Tyhescia “Ty” White (she/her/hers) received her Bachelors of Science Degree in the field of Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University, graduating in 2005 and she completed her Masters of Science Degree from South University in 2009 in Professional Counseling. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and has worked in the field of mental health for 15 years. Ty has years of experience in Youth Detention Centers, group homes, Safe Haven Shelters, Higher Education, public schools, substance abuse inpatient/outpatient settings and private practice. She joined Georgia Southern Counseling Department Staff in November of 2021 and eagerly works to help connect students with resources needed to help support them both academically and personally. Ty enjoys focusing on areas of childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, perinatal mood disorders and relationship counseling. The modality she often uses is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a Solution-focused approach.

Education
MS, Professional Counseling, South University
BS, Psychology, Georgia Southern University

Favorite quote: “Do everything in excellence or don’t do it at all.”

What do you do in your spare time? I love to spend time with my family and closest friends. I love snuggling with my girls and watching a great Disney movie. I love riding long country roads and discovering new things.

Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor, Master’s Addiction Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Jess Berger (she/they/he) is a doctoral clinical intern who is in the final year of their PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. They have prior clinical experience in college counseling centers, adolescent inpatient facilities, crisis stabilization units, community mental health, and in forensic settings. Jess’ areas of clinical interests include working with the queer community, non-monogamous relationships, and people exploring and developing their adult identity. Their approach to therapy is client-centered, and includes a focus on helping a client recognize that they are the expert of themselves.

Education:
MA, Clinical Psychology, Fielding Graduate University
MS, Forensic Psychology, Southern New Hampshire University
BA, Psychology, Metropolitan State University

Favorite Dessert: Chocolate cherry muffins

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I play with fiber! Cotton, wool, silk, linen- if I can turn it into thread or cloth to then knit, crochet, make lace, or sew something with I am a happy human. I also love to play games including board, TTRPG, and computer games, but prefer cooperative play over competitive.

Jaden Johnson is a doctoral intern from Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology. She has worked in college counseling centers, private practice, residential treatment, and psychological evaluation settings. Jaden’s clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, developing self-compassion, and equine-assisted therapy. Her therapeutic style is client-centered with elements of acceptance and commitment therapy, feminist therapy, and liberation therapy techniques.

Education:
PsyM, Clinical Psychology, Wright State University
BA, Psychology, The Ohio State University

Favorite Dessert: Hot fudge brownie sundae

Favorite Quote: “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty” – Maya Angelou

Jenna (they/she/he) is a pre-doctoral intern completing their Counseling Psychology Ph.D. at Tennessee State University. They have previous experience working in community mental health, in private practice, and within a University Counseling Center. Their research interests include experiences of prejudice faced by those who are LGBTQ+ as well as the factors that relate to prejudice toward these individuals. Clinically, they have a special interest in working with young adults who identify as LGBTQ+, especially those whose identities fall outside of a prescribed binary (i.e. trans+ and bi+) and those who have other marginalized intersecting identities. Within their counseling relationships, Jenna values warmth, authenticity, transparency, compassion, and honoring client’s varying identities and individual experiences. They hope to provide a safe environment for clients to address concerns and process uncomfortable emotions. Their main theoretical orientations include acceptance and commitment therapy and psychodynamic therapy, both through a relational-cultural lens.

Education:
MS, Counseling Psychology, University of Baltimore, MD
BA, Psychology, Muhlenberg College, PA

Favorite Quote: “As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves.” – Carl Rogers

If you could afford a one-week, all expenses paid trip anywhere in the world, where would it be? That’s a really tough call, but I think I would love to visit Iceland in the summer. I love being in nature and from pictures I’ve seen it looks like the clouds could be touching the water in certain places in Iceland. I’ve also never been to a natural hot spring before.

Courtney Shields (she/her/hers) is a current 4 th year doctoral student at the University of Northern Colorado and is completing her pre-doctoral internship at the Georgia Southern University Counseling Center. She has worked in a range of counseling environments including community mental health, juvenile justice departments, adult probation and parole departments, college counseling centers, NCAA D1 athletic departments, and private practice. Her approach to counseling is very relational in nature and she believes that all people are unique combinations of the stories that have been created throughout their lives based on lived experience, cultural backgrounds, societal beliefs, and more. By understanding how these stories impact our lives and align with our own personal values, we can change and adapt them to better serve us and move us toward our goals. Courtney has particular interest in working with student-athletes, individuals struggling with eating or body image related concerns, as well as individuals who may have experienced or been exposed to sexual violence and/or domestic violence.

Education:
M.S., Counseling Psychology, Angelo State University
B.S., Psychology, Angelo State University

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I love all things adrenaline and outdoors. In my spare time you’ll likely find me, my partner and two dogs on a hike, camping, paddle boarding, or doing some adrenaline filled activity. On the flip side, I also love a good nap on the couch on a rainy day and baking for my loved ones!

Favorite Dessert: My grandma’s banana pudding

Deunte’ (he/him) received his bachelor’s of science degree in Psychology here at Georgia Southern. He is currently completing his master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has prior experience working in community mental health. Deunte’s areas of clinical interest include working with anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, personal growth, and others. His approach to counseling is person-centered with influences from solution-focused therapy, mindfulness based therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.