Clinical Team

Lilianne was born and raised in New Jersey. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and has a minor in Psychology. She is continuing her education at Monmouth University to pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Her passion pertains to working with adolescents and teenagers who need support in navigating their strengths, developing healthy thinking patterns, as well as nourishing positive behavioral habits. It is important for Lilianne to advocate for those individuals who feel alone being that many mental health issues are not handled without a supportive community. The mission of Hopebound has influenced Lilianne to work with young individuals who hold marginalized identities. In her free time, Lilianne enjoys spending time with her family as well as engaging in outdoor activities. u003c/spanu003e

Cydney was raised in GA with a passion for inclusion, active listening, psychological thrillers, and young people! She graduated from Kennesaw State in 2019 and has been working in the field, striving to be accessible to like-minded people since then. From Independent schools to speech therapy clinics, Cydney has cherished every moment and opportunity to positively impact the next generation.

Taria was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia; most of her maternal family lives in Madison, Georgia, and most of her paternal family lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Taria has one older brother. She attended Tennessee State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. While in Tennessee, she worked with and provided services for at-risk youth with Autism, behavioral problems, and developmental disabilities. She currently attends Brenau University in Norcross, Georgia where she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology.

De’Leon was born and raised in Monterey, California and she is the youngest and only girl of six siblings. She grew up in a Military household which led her to also live in Colorado and now Georgia. De’Leon has one son, Princeton, who often keeps her busy and runs her life! She has advocated for and worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over seven years. De’Leon earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with specializations in Marriage and Family Therapy and Trauma and Crisis Counseling from Walden University.

Lawrenn is a CMHC student at Clark Atlanta, and she is originally from Pensacola, Florida. She is excited to be entering her final year of her Master’s program, and to carry out her mission as a counselor. She is very passionate about serving the youth, emerging adults, and sexually exploited clients. Lawrenn believes it is her due diligence to advocate for those who might not know how, or simply cannot advocate for themselves. She is currently a Case Manager for the State of Georgia, working with placements for foster children.

Shaneka was born and raised in NJ, and has lived near the Jersey Shore for majority of her life. No matter where life takes her, she’ll always be a Jersey girl. Shaneka graduated from Kean University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. She is now pursuing her Master’s in Social Work at Monmouth University. She has always been passionate about working with children, adolescents, families and decreasing the stigma that is associated with therapy. Shaneka was drawn to Hopebound because of the emphasis it places on helping youth in marginalized communities by providing affordable access to therapy. In her spare time, she enjoys binge watching her favorite tv shows/movies and spending time with her family, including her daughter, nieces and nephews.

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.