Licensed Counselors, Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrist and 3rd year Psychiatry Resident
Angela Abide, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Individual Therapy (ages 18 and older)
Life transitions, Depression, Anxiety, Grief
I help clients learn to love and care for themselves, create lasting change, heal from old wounds, and cultivate healthy practices that lead to peace. By understanding how their past impacts their present, and learning to be good self-managers, clients make progress and feel better. Extensive training in Internal Family Systems Therapy and conflict resolution enable me to offer valuable insight to them on their journey.
Sees clients on Wednesdays from 10 am – 5 pm.
Maurine W. (Renee) Bennett, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Individual, Couple and Family Therapy
Marital Concerns, Family Concerns including Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Adolescents (age 13 and above), Adults (all ages), Grief and Loss, Spirituality and Aging Concerns
Sees clients via Telemental Health only on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm – 8 pm.
Lindsey Branan, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Children (ages 9 and up), Family, Individual and Marital Therapy
See clients on Fridays from 9 am – 2 pm
Marley Collins Wilson
Masters Level Therapist
Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling
Sees clients face to face on Thursdays from 6 pm – 8 pm
Chatt Dumelod, LMFT, BCPC
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Professional Counselor
Individual, Adolescent (13 and older), Marital and Family Counseling
Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety, Impulse Control Disorder, Anger Management, Gender Identity Issues, Grief Therapy, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Couple Therapy and Human Sexual Dysfunction Issues.
Sees clients on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm via telemental Health and Face to Face
Dr. Sarah J. Gilmore
Psychiatrist
Adults ages 18 and older
She provides medication management for mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, as well as substance abuse, trauma, sleep troubles, and symptoms related to personality disorders.
Dr. Gilmore is a psychiatrist. She completed her 4 year psychiatry residency at Piedmont Macon Medical Center. She feels as though she has been called to best serve the Lord through a career in psychiatry and loves every minute of it! Dr. Gilmore believes that medication and therapy together are important components in obtaining excellent mental wellness. She prioritizes taking an open, judgement-free approach, being careful to respect the attitudes, beliefs, and value systems of each patient. She welcomes people of all faiths, cultures, and walks of life and focuses on helping individuals realize their full potential.
Sees clients via telehealth only on Tuesdays from 7 pm – 9:00 pm and one Saturday a month from 8 am – 12 pm. She sees clients in person one Saturday a month from 9 am – 4 pm.
Felipe Howell, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Individual (ages 6 and up), Family and Couples Counseling
College students getting acclimated to school; College/Employment decisions; Anxiety, Depression, Bi Polar, ADHD and other serious persistent mental illness.
Sees clients in person and via Telemental Health on Mondays from 9 am – 5 pm and two Thursdays a month from 7 pm – 9 pm
Daniel H. Johnston, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Individual counseling only (ages 18 and older)
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Stress, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Sees clients in person with safety protocol in place on Mondays from 1 pm – 5 pm and Tuesdays from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1 pm – 5 pm. Telemental health only on Thursdays from 10:30 am–5 pm.
Paul Lader,
LAPC
Completed his Master’s degree from Liberty University. He is now a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor pursing his LPC.
Individual Counseling ages 12 and up
Anxiety, depression, NON drug and NON alcohol addictive behaviors
Sees clients face to face on Mondays from 9-11 am, 12:30 -1:30 pm and 6-9 pm Tuesdays from 9 am – 11 am, 12:30 – 1:30 pm and 6-9 pm and Thursdays from 9 am – 12 pm and 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bryan McMullen, LMFT
Bryan McMullen photoLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Individual, Couple, Pre-Marital, Marital, and Family Therapy, Adults and Adolescents (13 and older)
Sees clients face to face and via telemental health on Mondays from 2 pm – 8 pm, Tuesdays from 3 pm – 7:45 pm and Wednesdays from 2:15 – 4:30 pm.
Dr. Catherine Nguyen
3rd Year Psychiatry Resident
Adults ages 18 and older
Dr. Nguyen is a 3rd year psychiatry resident at Piedmont Macon Medical Center. She is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and providing accessible care for all. She sees adult patients for medication management of various psychiatric conditions, such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorder, and schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
She follows a biopsychosocial approach to treatment to meet the needs of the mind, body, and spirit of individuals. Her faith in God has shown her the power of trust, compassion, and forgiveness, which she hopes to share with others. Dr. Nguyen believes medication and therapy work hand in hand to promote healing and mental wellness. She will also work together with her patients to empower them with knowledge and harness their strengths in order to achieve treatment goals.
She believes in building community through service and is excited to fulfill the need for mental health providers in middle Georgia. She welcomes patients from all walks of life, cultures, and beliefs. Sees clients in the office on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm and Thursdays from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
James “Derrick” Pendergrass, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Individual (ages 13 and older), Couple, and Family Therapy
While life demands constant adjustment, it is not always easy and sometimes we need help choosing which road to go down or how to go down it. Together I know we can overcome these challenges and cross into tomorrow with a new outlook.
Expertise includes working with blended families, individual counseling, family therapy, divorce, Faith-based counseling, stress management, time management, dealing with physical illness, grief, and weight loss
Sees clients face to face and via telemental health on Mondays from 9 am – 7:30 pm, Tuesdays from 1 pm- 9 pm, Thursdays from 9 am – 6 pm, and Fridays from 9 am – 5 pm. He provides telemental health only for 2 Saturdays a month from 9 am – 4 pm.
Dorothy "Alisa" W. Rehberg, LPC, LMFT
Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Marriage Therapy, Family and Individual Therapy (ages 13 and older), Grief Counseling, Aging Concerns, Geriatric Counseling, Therapy for Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, Abuse and Post Traumatic Stress
Currently out on sabbatical
Kitty Robinson,
Intern
Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Kitty is a graduate intern working on her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is currently seeing couples and families on Mondays from 2-5 and Tuesdays from 9-4:15 pm. Kitty works under the supervision of Dr. Ben White to provide compassionate care from a holistic perspective.
Lavern Rogers,
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Individual and Family Therapy
(ages 13 and up)
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other mental illness conditions.
Sees clients IN PERSON on Mondays from 5 pm to 9 pm and Thursdays from 5 pm to 9 pm.
She completed her degree at Walden University and is now working on her licensure to become a Professional Counselor. Additional educational background includes an A.A. in Business, a B. S. in Psychology, an M.S. in Psychology, and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is also a licensed ordained minister. She has a passion for helping individuals suffering in silence by equipping them with the tools that will empower them to be their true authentic selves so that what is mirrored on the outside matches what is on the inside. Another goal of hers is to help individuals know that there is hope while making them feel heard and know that they matter. This liberation will free individuals to discover their purpose, effect positive social change, and be the difference makers they were created to be
Margaret Stephens, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Individual, Children (10 and older), Adolescent and Family Therapy
Depression, Anxiety, Behavior Issues, ADHD and parenting issues
Sees clients face to face only on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 am – 5 pm.
Daphne Stevens, Ph.D., LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Individuals 18 and older, Marriage and Family Therapy
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Mood Disorders and PTSD
Sees clients in person and via telemental health on Wednesdays from 1 pm – 5 pm and Fridays from 2 pm -5 pm.
Charlotte V. Stewart, MS, LPC, RPT, CSPS
Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor
Individual Psychotherapy, Family Counseling and Play Therapy services (on Wednesdays only) for children ages 5 to 18 years
Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Behavior Issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Parenting / School Issues, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Counseling Intervention Through Use of Play Therapy Techniques
On Thursdays from 2 pm–7 pm, she sees clients via telemental health only for children ages 10 and up, adolescents and adults.
Sees children under 10 years of age in person in the office on Wednesdays from 12:30 pm-5 pm.
Michele D. Tuer, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Individual psychotherapy for Children and Adults and Psychological assessment for Children
Dr. Michele Tuer is a professor of psychology at Wesleyan College. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and the University of Virginia. She provides psychological assessment for children and is also available for psychotherapy for children and adults.
Testing is done from 9 am – 12 pm. on Tuesdays.
Psychotherapy starting in January on Mondays at 5 pm, 6 pm and 7 pm and on Thursdays at 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm and 7 pm.
Ben White, LMFT, LPC
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Individual, Children (6 and older), Adolescent, Pre-Marital, Marital and Family Counseling
Parenting issues, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorders, Children with school related problems, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Sees clients only face to face every other Monday from 1 pm-6:00 pm and each Tuesday from 9 am-6:30 pm.
Jaqui Wilson, MA, LPC, CPCS, RPT
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist
Individual, Family Therapy for Children (age 5 & up), Adolescents and Young Adults
Parenting issues, educational and academic difficulties, anxiety, depression, anger management, domestic violence, sexual abuse, sexual assault, adjustment issues, stress management, development of coping skills and skill acquisition through use of play therapy techniques and interventions.
To learn more about play therapy and Jaqui, please visit www.wilsonplaytherapy.com
Sees clients face to face and telemental health (only ages 10 and up) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am – 11 am and 3 pm – 7:45 pm and Fridays from 9 am – 11 am and 1:15 pm – 4:45 pm.
Kristy Jay Wilson, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Children (ages 6 and up), Adolescent, Family, Individual, Marital and Pre-Marital
Anxiety, Blending Families, Depression, Grief/Loss, Parenting, School Issues, Self Esteem and Stress Management
Sees clients face to face and telemental health on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 am – 4 pm.