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Board of Directors

July 2023 - June 2024

David Markwell
David Markwell, PhD, LPC, LCMHC, NCC, ACS, CPCS, BC-TMH, CART, EAS-C

President

David is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and National Board-Certified Counselor.  He is licensed in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina.

He is a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider and is certified to provide Telehealth services in Florida and South Carolina.

He is a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor and Approved Clinical Supervisor.  He is the former Clinical Supervision Chair for the LPCA of Georgia. He was the recipient of the LPCA 2017 George C Podein Counselor of the Year.

Keisha Pou-Buchanan
Keisha Pou-Buchanan, PhD, LPC, CPCS

President-Elect

Dr. Keisha Buchanan is a Georgia psychotherapist, speaker, trainer, and educator. She is the owner of Next Step Counseling, LLC, and founded Relif, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing mental health services to first responders. She has over 20 years of experience in counseling and is licensed in Georgia & South Carolina.  In addition to her role as a counselor, she is a CPCS, Adjunct Professor, and a member of ACA, AMHCA, and LPCA. She enjoys traveling and spending quality time with herself and her family.

Bryan Stephens
Bryan Stephens, MBA, MA, LPC, CPCS

Immediate Past President

Bryan G. Stephens, MBA, MA, LPC, CPCS. Bryan is on a mission to transform the workplace and service experience. He is the founder and CEO of “TalkForward”, a consulting and training company, utilizing Bryan’s clinical and management expertise to develop managers and teams in a corporate environment. As a licensed therapist with a strong understanding of developing human potential, he is dedicated to the development of Human Capital to meet the need.

With 17 years of Executive Management, Bryan spent over two years as the Interim Chief Executive Officer in a public behavioral health agency, with over 450 employees and an annual $27 million budget, establishing and executing major goals and objectives and providing leadership, direction, and guidance for Agency activities.
A specialist in clinical supervision, Bryan began training therapists in small and large groups, while Ethics Chair on the Board of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia in 2012. Bryan has an Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University, Coles School of Business, and both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

This is a THREE (3) Year Term (PE, P, IPP)  Email:  President@LPCAGA.org

 

Tom Parrott
Tom Parrott, LPC, DMin

Treasurer

Tom is a graduate of Midwestern College and has been practicing counseling for 9 years. In addition, Tom is a CPA, holds a Master of Accountancy, and has many years in business and the IT world. He is currently working with Grace Counseling and Psychotherapy. Tom is very active in his community as a psychotherapist, building houses, and consulting with businesses for financial success.  This is a Three (3) Year Term.

Will Carroll
Dr. William "Will" Carroll

Ethics Chair

Dr. Will Carroll is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. He has a Ph.D. from Liberty University in Counselor Education and Supervision. He earned his Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2012 and has been in private practice in Marietta, GA since that time. He enjoys outdoor activities including running and kayaking around the lakes and rivers of north Georgia. Originally from South Georgia, Dr. Carroll's area of expertise is in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder using varied techniques including innovative approaches such as Lego Therapy. His Ph.D. dissertation is on the unique qualities associated with women with Autism as seen from the perspective of their adult sisters.

Louis Boynton
Louis Boynton, ll, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS

Supervision Chair

Over the last few years, Louis has been working in the profession of psychology as an educator, researcher, and practitioner. He has written grants and managed grant projects in disaster mental health, a new professional avenue. Currently, Louis is President of a nonprofit (managing a disaster mental health website gadisaster.info), with a private practice, and a mobile assessment counselor for Southern Crescent Pines Behavioral Health.

Tracey Kissinger
Tracy Kissinger, MEd, MS, LPC, CPCS

Supervision Co-Chair

Tracy Kissinger, MEd, MS, LPC, CPCS is a former Special Education teacher and retired Adolescent and Family Therapist.  She holds a Master of Education degree in Special Education and a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology. She is also board-certified in School Crisis Response with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and a board-certified Bereavement Facilitator with the American Academy of Bereavement. Before entering private practice, she worked as a family therapist, case manager, education therapist, and Substance Abuse Coordinator in the adolescent department at a private psychiatric hospital in Atlanta. After retiring from seeing patients in private practice, she has stayed active as a Clinical Professional Counselor Supervisor and an active volunteer with the LPCA-GA.  She is passionate about the vital role of supervision in counseling. 

Janesta Nairn
Janesta Nairn, LPC, CPCS

Continuing Education Chair 

I am currently working as a Social Services Program Manager at Fulton County Juvenile Court and an Adjunct Professor at Rasmussen University. I received my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I work primarily with juveniles and their families to define their dreams and build skills to help divert them from formal court proceedings. With such a vulnerable population, the opportunities are endless once committed to pushing through the clients/families' embedded trauma and societal weights of the clients/families. I am an active volunteer in my community and the secretary of Powder Springs Toasters.

Vickie Blount
Vicki Blount, LPC, CPCS

Continuing Education Co-Chair 

Vicki is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and Master’s Addition Counselor.  She is only licensed in Georgia at this time.  Vicki currently works full-time at Traime Behavioral Health in Marietta, Georgia as the Team Lead for the Cobb Assertive Community Treatment (ACT ) Team.  She provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients with serious mental health and life issues.  In addition, Vicki provides clinical supervision to the clinicians on staff and counseling interns as scheduled.  Vicki’s areas of expertise and focus continue to be Mental Health, Addiction, Trauma, and Family counseling.

Brittany Briscoe LPCA
Brittany Briscoe, LPC

Communications Director Chair 

Brittany received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling from Mercer University. She has spent the past three years seeing clients at a community private practice in the heart of Atlanta, GA. Brittany is passionate about people, play, human experience, advocacy, and justice. Her therapeutic modalities of choice include Play Therapy and Internal Family Systems because of her deep appreciation of the power of play and its many benefits and the theoretical ability to look at our human essence in delicate & essential parts. She works with children and adults and recently opened her small private practice in Buckhead, Atlanta. Her research interests include adult play therapy, somatic movement, neuroscience, mindfulness and meditation, epigenetics & the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) study. For fun, she enjoys trying new foods, traveling, attending festivals and conventions, and spending time with her family, friends, and small pup, Max.

COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: District Representatives
LPCA of GA has seven Districts: Atlanta, Central Coastal, Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western.

ATLANTA:

Find your District Below:

Atlanta District: Clayton - Cobb- DeKalb - Douglas - Fayette - Fulton - Gwinnett - Henry - Newton – Rockdale

Lei Phyu Tun
Lei P. Tun, LPC

Lei P. Tun, LPC in Atlanta, Georgia, and a dedicated member of LPCA of Georgia brings a wealth of experience to address the unique challenges, adaptations, and cultural conflicts faced by individuals with a diverse international background. As a native of Myanmar (Burma) and having lived in Myanmar, Singapore, and the United States, Lei offers an understanding of these complexities. She specializes in individual, couple, and group psychotherapy in private practice settings.

CENTRAL:

Central District: Baldwin - Bibb - Bleckley - Butts - Crawford - Crisp - Dodge  - Dooly - Hancock - Houston - Jasper - Johnson - Jones - Lamar - Lauren - Macon  - Monroe - Montgomery - Peach - Pike - Pulaski - Putnam - Schley - Spalding - Sumter - Taylor - Telfair - Treutlen - Twiggs - Upson - Washington - Wheeler -  Wilcox – Wilkinson

Dottie Chambers
Dottie Chambers, LPC, CPCS

Dottie Chambers, LPC, CPCS, earned her BA degree in Psychology from Wesleyan College and her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University.  She has worked as a therapist at the Methodist Home/Lighthouse for Families for the past 20 years. In 2017, Dottie became the Clinical Director for Lighthouse for Families, providing oversight, management, and supervision of the outpatient therapeutic services. She is a Certified TF-CBT Supervisor and Therapist and has specialized training in Reactive Attachment Disorder, Family Centered Practice, and the treatment of the CSEC population.  Dottie is DBT informed, CPP trained, Triple P certified, EMDR trained, and SPARCS trained.

Jeannie Powell
Co-Chair, Jeannie Powell, MS, LPC, CPCS

Jeannie Powell has been an LPCA of GA member since January 2022 and serves on the board as the newly elected Central District Co-Chair. Jeannie obtained her B.S. in Psychology and Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from GSU.  She has worked with The Methodist Home/Lighthouse for 23 years.  In 2018, Jeannie accepted the Director of Community Services for Lighthouse for Families position, where she provides oversight, management, and supervision for DFCS and Superior Court visitation services and other therapeutic services.  She is a Certified TF-CBT Therapist with specialized training in Reactive Attachment Disorder, Play Therapy, and Family Centered Practice.  Jeannie is TAC trained, DBT informed, CPP trained, Triple P certified, and EMDR trained.

COASTAL:

Coastal District: Appling - Bacon - Brantley - Bryan - Bulloch - Camden - Candler  - Charlton - Chatham - Effingham - Evans - Glynn - Jeff Davis - Liberty - Long  - McIntosh - Pierce - Tattnall - Toombs - Ware – Wayne

Tracey Pace
Tracey Pace, LPC, CPCS

Mrs. Pace has been in private practice since 1999, serving all populations.  Before that, she worked as a certified school counselor.  She previously served as the Director of Administration for the 117TCS Georgia Air National Guard.  She is a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE), a Certified Child Custody Evaluator (CCCE), a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS), and a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI).  She currently serves as chair of the Coastal Region of Georgia LPCA and enjoys mentoring new counselors, both APCs and LPCs.

EASTERN:

Eastern District: Barrow - Burke - Clarke - Columbia - Elbert - Emanuel - Glascock - Greene - Jackson - Jefferson - Jenkins - Lincoln - Madison - McDuffie - Morgan - Oconee - Oglethorpe - Richmond - Screven - Taliaferro - Walton - Warren – Wilkes

NORTHERN:

Northern District: Banks - Bartow - Catoosa - Chattooga - Cherokee - Dade - Dawson - Fannin - Floyd - Forsyth - Franklin - Gilmer - Gordon - Habersham - Hall - Hart - Lumpkin - Murray - Paulding - Pickens - Polk - Rabun - Stephens - Towns - Union - Walker - White – Whitfield

Skye McIntrye
Skye McIntyre, LPC

As owner of Skye Helps, I provide mental health services to children and adults for a wide range of issues utilizing in-office therapy, Adventure-Based Therapy, and tele-mental health. I enjoy working as part of a team of clinicians and instilling hope in my clients. I offer evaluations including Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Comprehensive Child and Family, Anger, and Sexual Adjustment. I am also trained in Dispute Resolution and offer my services as a Mediator and Expert Witness in Court, and help create developmentally appropriate Parenting Plans for Custody Cases. I currently accept Tricare Insurance.

As co-owner of CORE Adventure Group, I work with Dr. Norm Leonard to facilitate Adventure Therapy for individuals, families, and groups that are fun and meaningful.

Sven Legg-Grady
Co-Chair, Sven Legg-Grady, LPC

Sven is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and a National Board-Certified Counselor.  He earned his Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Specialist in Education degrees from the University of Florida in 2014. His private practice is in Blairsville, GA.

He serves as the Northern District Co-Chair (2022-2024) with Skye McIntyre.

SOUTHERN:

Southern District: Atkinson - Baker - Ben Hill - Berrien - Brooks - Calhoun - Clinch  - Coffee - Colquitt - Cook - Decatur - Dougherty - Early - Echols - Grady - Irwin -Lanier - Lee - Lowndes - Miller - Mitchell - Seminole - Terrell - Thomas - Tift -  Turner – Worth

Dr AJ Ramirez
A.J. Ramirez, ED.D, LPC, CPCS

A.J. is the owner of L.E.A.F. Therapy Services in Valdosta, Georgia. L.E.A.F. Therapy Services is geared toward providing affordable, high-quality counseling services to the South Georgia area. In addition to running a private practice, Dr. Ramirez teaches full-time in the Department of Sociology and Women and Gender Studies at Valdosta State University and as an adjunct professor in the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality program at Florida State University. Her academic interests include sexism, gender discrimination, LGBTQ issues, and education reform by incorporating systemic approaches. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from the University of North Georgia, her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Doctor of Education degree with a concentration in Sociology from Valdosta State University.

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Co-Chair  Elizabeth (Kay) Cavender, LAPC

Elizabeth...L.E.A.F. Therapy Services in Valdosta, Georgia. L.E.A.F. Therapy Services is geared toward providing affordable, high-quality counseling services to the South Georgia area.

WESTERN:

Western District: Carroll - Chattahoochee - Clay - Coweta - Haralson - Harris - Heard  - Marion - Meriwether - Muscogee - Quitman - Randolph - Stewart - Talbot - Troup     - Webster

PAC Political Action Committee

Johnnie May
Dr. Johnnie L Jenkins, III Ph.D., LPC, CPCS, ACS, RPT-S

My job is to help, when people are in conflict, they cannot hear what the other says.  Dr. Jenkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor in Georgia with more than 20 years of experience.  Dr. Jenkins’ private practice experience includes working with families. He holds memberships in the American Counseling Association, the Association for Play Therapy, the Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia, and the Georgia Association for Play Therapy. He holds the following degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mercer University in Macon, GA, and a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology.  Dr. Jenkins was an adjunct at Argosy University Atlanta, teaching classes in Play therapy, Child and Adolescent Counseling, Family and Couples Counseling, and Practicum and Supervision.  He was also Chair of the Human Services Department. Dr. Jenkins received a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Walden University.

THE GEORGIA JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING EDITOR

Gregory Moffatt
Gregory K. Moffatt, PhD, LPC, CPCS

2021 2022 EDITOR of the Georgia Journal

Dr. Moffatt has been a professor of Counseling Psychology for almost three decades and currently serves as Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Point University. Previously, he was a part-time instructor at Georgia State University.  Dr. Moffatt has extensive experience on the subject of violent behavior. He was a regular instructor at the FBI National Academy and consulted numerous Corporations, law enforcement agencies, and schools. He remains a regular consultant and profiler with the Atlanta Cold Case Squad.

LPCA Foundation

Angela Feeser, LPC, CPCS Past LPCA President

LPCA Foundation

Coming Soon!

darrell brooks
Dontay Williams, LPC,

LPCA Foundation

Coming Soon!

LPCA Staff

Gale Macke
Gale Marshall Macke

Chief Executive Officer

For the last 20 years, Gale has served as the executive director and CEO for one of the nation’s leading advocates for counselors, LPCA!  Gale manages the association’s affairs, directs legislative efforts, and oversees efforts to build public support for counselors and to expand learning opportunities and services for members. She also represents counselors before the state Licensing Board-GA Composite Board of PC, SW, MFT, the Georgia Legislature and Congress. Gale joined LPCA in 2002 and previously served as a subcontractor for the retiring VP of Goldman Sachs, CFO, and Director of public relations/communications for several other companies.   

Eric
Eric Rodgers, LPC, CMAC, NCC, BC-TMH, BCC

Chief Operating Officer

Eric joined the LPCA Board of Directors as a Student Rep and was the LPCA Student Counselor of the Year for 2018, then, volunteered to be the LPCA Newsletter Editor.  Eric, as Student Rep, created the LPCA Graduation Cords and Sashes for our students who are Presidents of the LPCA SAO or serve on the LPCA SAO board.

Ivan Estrada
Ivan Estrada, MS

CE Reviewer

Ivan has earned an MS in Clinical/Counseling, a BS in Psychology from Georgia State University, and an AS in Psychology from Metropolitan State College. Ivan has over three years of experience working in mental health and has completed a 600-hour internship in mental health counseling.  In addition, he has experience working in psychiatric hospital settings.

Andrew
Andrew Blackmore

Director of Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) Services

Andrew was a school counselor in Virginia Beach City Public Schools for eight years and was the Head Coach of varsity Soccer & Golf before moving to corp. world. Now in Georgia, Andrew looks forward to becoming an LPC.  We know you will enjoy talking to him on the phone and meeting him at LPCA workshops and Events.

Bobby
Robert Daniels, Jr., MIS/M, SCERS, MCSE, CCNA, A+

Information Technology Services

Recently retired after 25 years as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist with the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Atlanta Field Division in Atlanta, GA, providing tier 2 support for all IT-related problems and network issues for OIG personnel in the southeast comprising the following States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.  Robert currently holds several certifications, including the Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specialist (SCERS) in computer forensics from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer from Microsoft Corporation, Certified Cisco Network Associate from Cisco Systems, Inc., and the A+ Certification from CompTIA.  Robert is a proud Life Member on both the international and province levels of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, and acted as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Fraternity from 2015 to 2019.

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