Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Brunswick, GA

Hi, I am Ashleigh, a Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 15 years of professional counseling experience. During that time, I have provided Individual, Family and Group Therapy in both the community and agency settings. I have worked with diverse populations ranging from pre-school age youth to elderly adults. I have served individuals and families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. I have education in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Special Education. I am a caring and compassionate provider who is person centered and solution oriented. I count it as a honor and privilege to be trusted to walk alongside others through their challenging moments.

After spending 12 years working in the legal field, having 3 children, and ensuring my son with special needs had the support he needed to reach his potential, which he did beautifully, I decided to follow my (other) passion. Went back to school in 2016 to earn my Masters in Social Work, which allowed me to follow my dream - helping people find their voice, their identify, their peace, their power and their ability to grow.

I'm Shannell, a Georgia-licensed therapist with 11 years of experience working in crisis settings, acute mental health, and private practice — and I specialize in people who are very good at holding it together, right up until they can't anymore.

My clients are typically high-functioning women, working moms, and professionals who look fine on the outside but are carrying much more than anyone sees. I also work with men who are done avoiding their inner world and ready to build something more intentional in their relationships and daily lives.

As a Black woman therapist, I bring both clinical expertise and genuine cultural understanding to the work. You won't have to explain cultural context here — I get it. My sessions are affirming, empowering, and grounded in your real life, not a textbook version of it.

My curiosity about substance abuse and family systems sparked my interest in this field, leading me to study substance abuse counseling, which eventually deepened my passion for psychology.

Over the years, I’ve worked in Connecticut alongside DCF and the court systems. Since starting as a case manager in 1995, I’ve continued to grow and gain valuable experience in this ever-evolving field of psychology.

Being human can be hard under the best of circumstances. When anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts, repetitive behaviors, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships are added, the challenges can be daunting. It is a true honor to be able to accompany people on their journey towards better navigating the challenges of life with greater calm, curiosity, compassion, and courage, as well as deeper connections with those around them. As a Professional Counselor, I have the privilege of working with clients to discover their path towards a meaningful, authentic, and rewarding life.

I come to the field of counseling after 15 years in the corporate world. My experience working with individuals with high anxiety have informed my interest in helping people overcome difficulties and achieve their potential. My areas of experience are: Anxiety and Relationships, which are often related, and other times completely independent of each other.

On the Anxiety side, I specialize in OCD, trichotillomania, skin picking, GAD, panic, trauma, and hoarding. I am passionate about working with individuals who suffer from Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors – a condition with which I personally struggled for over 15 years. I am equally passionate about working with people through their intimate relationships.

Life changes, health concerns, and relationship demands can leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of your next step. I work with adults and older adults navigating stress, depression, chronic illness, and difficult transitions, with a particular interest in women’s issues and healthcare professionals. With more than 25 years of counseling and clinical social work experience, I help you make sense of what’s happening and identify changes that are realistic for your life.