- Call Us: (912) 604-0263
- Our Address:7505 Waters Ave Suite C5 Savannah, Georgia
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Meet Our Staff
Who we are: Each member of our therapist team has a great deal of experience and training. Authenticity, warmth, and openness are a detrimental part of how we practice and who we are as individuals. Our goal is to be real and not hide behind a veil of professionalism or pretenses. We have overcome struggles in our own lives which makes us feel uniquely qualified to help to you with yours. Whatever you may be feeling, no matter how scary or different it seems, you are not alone.
|| Ashley Patterson, Clinical Director, Clinical Therapist
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” – Lao Tzu
Do you feel stuck in your current thought patterns? Therapy can help you break this cycle of negative thought. Oftentimes we don’t realize the negative thoughts that self-sabotage our lives. Being mindful of our thoughts is the first step in changing those patterns with a combination of CBT, DBT, and a strong focus on mindfulness, I can help you break that cycle.
I enjoy helping those who have experienced trauma, children, families, and couples. I have an extensive background working with children with behavioral issues and ASD as well as adults dealing with trauma that includes: 5 years of working with military (and non-military) school-age children on behavior modification, mindfulness, and emotional regulation in home and school settings. I have also spent two years working with children ages 3-18 using applied behavioral analysis, AIM, and ACT. I have spent the last 5 years providing treatment for trauma, familial issues, anxiety, depression, and anger management to children, adolescents, and adults.
Anxiety, PTSD, depression, child and adolescent therapy are only a few of the specialty areas that I offer. I am also interested in working with :
- LGBTQ relationships
- Personality disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Grief
- Loss
- Non-monogamous identities/polyamory
- Kink/BDSM-identified individuals.
|| Manilyn Leonard, Clinical Therapist
“As soon as healing takes place, go out and heal somebody else.” – Maya Angelou
Manilyn Leonard graduated from Troy State University with BS in Human Services in 2001 and an MS in Counseling Psychology in 2005.
She has over 19 years of clinical experience in Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities across a variety of settings including waiver services, outpatient clinics, crisis intervention, outpatient programs, and inpatient psychiatric admissions. Manilyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor and is certified in a number of various specialities. Manilyn has one adult daughter and a Rottweiler puppy. Manilyn enjoys travel is a certified foodie and enjoys reading.
||Tracee Williams, Clinical Therapist
“Know thyself, Accept thyself, Love thyself. No matter what you have done, where you have been, know, accept, and love who you are.”~ Iyanla Vanzant.
Often, we seek therapy when the support systems we have and the ways of coping that we normally use are not enough. A variety of paths lead us to struggle, and we all have times in our lives when we need a little more support. Finding the right therapist who is a good fit for you can be helpful to regaining balance in your life.
I am informal and engaging, my clients call me Tracee. I have been working with adolescents, adults, and families emotional well being for the last 10 years. I have experience in CBT, DBT, and trauma focused therapy along with being trauma certified using the UCLA PTSD Reaction index for children that helps to identify a wide variety of traumatic events suitable to evaluate PTSD symptoms in children and adolescents. I often see clients who experience anxiety, anger management, depression, life transitions, trauma, and relationships difficulties. I have experience in working with military families (non-military) and have an extensive background in ADHD and social -emotional behaviors. I am interested in working with LGBTQ, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, grief/loss, and couples.
I strive to help my clients in finding what is not fitting for them and what a better world would look like not only in theory but in practice in everyday life.
||Jada Sears, BCBA
Jada Sears is a dedicated and proficient board-certified behavior analyst, bringing with her 3 years of valuable experience in the specialized field of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Her academic journey began at Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree, followed by further academic pursuit at the University of West Florida, where she obtained a Master’s degree in ABA.
Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to her clients by conducting thorough assessments to pinpoint specific needs and crafting personalized, evidence-based treatment plans. Her expertise extends to effectively collaborating and communicating with a diverse range of clients and their families, fostering a supportive environment throughout the treatment process.
Her professional approach is characterized by compassion and adeptness, attributes that have consistently contributed to her success in helping individuals achieve meaningful progress and enhance their quality of life through applied behavior analysis.
