Clinical Team

Ashley graduated in 2019 from Georgia Gwinnett College with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Clayton State University. Ashley has an integrated approach to therapy that includes person centered therapy with a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) foundation. Some of her goals include helping young people discover effective strategies to manage powerful emotions and techniques that can strengthen their coping skills, improve communication skills, and increase mindfulness. Ashley believes in the importance of affirmative therapy as a means to promote validation and advocacy for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. Making this next step in her career is motivating for her because working with people in underserved populations is her passion. Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and exploring nature.

Taylor is an emerging clinician who comes alive when discussing intersectional counseling, Queer Theory, and hiking! Taylor graduated from Georgia State University in 2021, and they are currently in Agnes Scott College’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. In addition to their studies, Taylor is currently researching how social media influences our personal identity development, and, in the past, they have investigated the ways in which internet memes provide comfort to people who experience depressive symptoms. Taylor is a graduate teaching assistant for multiple undergraduate psychology classes and greatly enjoys connecting with students on an individual level. They strive to imbue compassion and understanding into their everyday life and are excited to be working with children and adolescents!

Si’yana was born and raised in Queens NY. She graduated from Clayton State University in 2021 with her B.S. in Psychology and Human Services. With having such a passion for working with youth and their families, she is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Clayton State University. Her love for mental health and service stems from the support and positive experiences she’s had surrounding her while living with sickle cell disease. She plans to continue to positively impact youth and families who are in need of support, guidance, and resources because of it. Outside of school she is also a camp counselor at Camp New Hope for youth living with sickle cell disease, and spends most of her time staying informed and advocating for those like herself. Si’yana is always up for positively impacting youth in a special way, because they are deserving of having a tribe that truly cares for them.

Jada was a military child raised in GA from the age of 9 with a passion for travel, true crime tv, and human connection. She graduated from Kennesaw State in 2022 and has been working in the field through experiences with the juvenile courts to family and children services. She has been motivated through her optimism and personal mantra “Dare to dream with your eyes wide open”. Jada is thrilled for the opportunity to uplift one another, do for one another and simply be there for one another.

Jaelis Rodriguez is new to GA as she graduated from University of Mount Olive in Mount Olive North Carolina in 2022! Being a Christian, she takes her faith seriously and strives to love like Jesus and be a light in dark world. Jaelis loves reading, everything that has to do with emotions (Inside Out being one of her favorite movies) and enjoys being an influence in the lives of young people. Jaelis has been working in the field from interning at community action programs to working in schools alongside school therapists, she has been overjoyed but this experience and is constantly looking for new ways to help serve.

Reilly was born in Michigan but was raised in Tennessee since before she can remember. She has always had compassion for others and as an eldest sister was always ready to help. In 2021 she graduated from University of Tennessee Knoxville, and had been on a helping profession career path ever since. Working as an RBT before starting her Master’s program to become a licensed counselor. Reilly has strived to follow her instincts and do her best to help people in an empathetic and meaningful way. She has loved every second of this journey and looks forward to what comes next.

Ah’Lexis Daniel was raised in Fayetteville, GA and has a passion for psychology, who-done-it murder mysteries, active listening, and meeting new people/clients! She graduated from Albany State University in 2019 and has been working in the field of psychology since then. From working in Emory Hospital in their psychiatric unit, background experience in ABA therapy as technician working with kids with autism, play therapy, and working for a nonprofit called Youth Villages that supports youth who struggle with mental health, Ah’Lexis has taken every experience and applied it to other clients/opportunities to grow and expand her professional expertise.