LCSW, 25 years of experience
I am an LCSW and certified addiction counselor with over 25 years of providing behavioral health and addiction services. I began my career in behavioral health while serving in the United States Air Force. There I provided counseling and support to my fellow Airmen. I believe that everyone deserves to live their best life. This led me to further my education. I went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Oglethorpe University. Then later obtained a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia. When I am not scrapbooking, sewing or creating in my craft room, you can find me volunteering in the community, spending time with friends or traveling.
In our first session together, I will complete an assessment to gather information to obtain a complete picture of your needs. This will also be a good time to ask questions you may have about me and my practice.
I work with adults, children, adolescents, and families providing individual and family sessions. I have become proficient in working with ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood, sleep, and childhood disorders. I am developed experience with CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, anger management, mindfulness, and strength-based techniques.
I have a lot of experience working with trauma, addiction, mood and childhood disorders. I utilize anger management, DBT, trauma-informed, anger management, and mindfulness techniques. I prefer using evidenced, strength-based techniques to help you increase your self-confidence, and self-esteem, and improve your quality of life.
I love to work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I also love to do groups.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 8, 2025
Since our first session, I have felt nothing but positive energy and have been given great tools to help me along my mental healthy journey. I always look forward to our conversations and applying what I learn in my day to day life.
May 9, 2025
Walena is always a good listener, and always has suggestions of how I can tackle the issues I'm dealing with. We are working as a team, and I am fully invested in trying the suggestions she make, hoping there will be a great outcome in the end. I'm very grateful for her patience and kind-hearted nature. I look forward to the progress she will help me make.