Hannah Duran, MSW
Hannah is passionate about empowering children, adolescents, and young adults. She has worked with those facing housing instability and financial disadvantage in Forsyth County for several years in a public school and non-profit setting. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Social Work from Brigham Young University - Hawaii. She takes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy approach to treatment and specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma.
Martha Selph, LMSW
Martha Selph is a Licensed Masters Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in individual and group settings. She has worked with various issues including depression, anxiety, behavior issues, trauma, and crisis management. Martha’s foundations in her practice are derived from Evidence-Based theoretical models such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Strengths Perspective, Solution Focused (SFT), Play Therapy techniques, and Client-Centered Therapy.
Martha believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and her goal is to help normalize the therapy experience while providing a compassionate and supportive environment. She is passionate about helping people work through life’s challenges and helping them to identify their own strengths and resources so that they may be empowered for future obstacles.
Alison Hammond, APC
Alison has always had a passion for helping others.
Her desire is to help others find hope and healing, grace and purpose. Alison received her Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of North Georgia and minor in Human Services and administration, she received her Master's in Professional Counseling from Truett McConnell University. Alison understands the importance of the therapeutic relationship. She believes in offering a place to share, grow, and reflect to find restoration. Her objective is to offer compassion, empathy, advocation and accountability. Alison applies a tailored treatment style, through use of different intervention methods and theoretical approaches to help clients identify and achieve their goals.
Alison has gained experience through her work with a mentorship program with children and adolescents experiencing adversities through her undergraduate experience. Prior to graduate school, Alison served in youth ministry and participated in serving the community through non-profit organizations and local outreach.
Terri Hadley
Terri is an APC candidate, working on her Georgia Counseling License. She is a veteran school counselor, having worked 23 years in public schools. She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master’s in counseling, a Master’s in Leadership and Supervision, and a PhD in Psychology. Her specialties are counseling children and adolescents, families, and parents that seek help with parenting skills. She has extensive training in play therapy and uses a cognitive based foundation when counseling.
Alisha Clark, LMSW
Alisha Clark is a Licensed Master of Social Work with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Kennesaw State University. She believes that every client is unique and tailors the therapeutic approach accordingly. Alisha has a passion to help people with a focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and grief. She utilizes a variety therapeutic frameworks including, but not limited to, Strengths Based and Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Nondirective Play Therapy, CAMS-care Suicide Prevention, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Alisha enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and has a special place in her heart for the men, women, and children of those that serve our country in the military. Alisha is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge, GA area and provides a peaceful and encouraging atmosphere where clients can settle in and begin the healing journey.
Martha Chatlen
Martha Chatlen is an APC candidate working on her professional license. She holds a B.S. in Business from Ferris State University in MI, a M.S. in Counseling from Long Island University, New York and an Ed.S. in Counseling from Valdosta State University, GA. Martha has over 28 years of counseling experience. Martha works with adolescents and parents with teenagers as well as adolescents and adults with substance abuse. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to create a safe, restorative environment which allows clients to achieve their goals and reach their full potential and navigate their lives.
Wyndie Burke
Wyndie Burke has spent her adult working life assisting families in need. Since moving to Georgia, she has worked for more than eight years in child welfare and social services, assisting children and families as a lay guardian ad litem to ensure that the needs of abused and neglected children were represented and given the opportunity to thrive in a safe environment. Wyndie is passionate about helping families overcome difficult obstacles and learn the parenting skills necessary to create nurturing and safe homes for children.
Brandi Clackum
Hello! I am Brandi Bee Clackum. I have been married for 22 years to my partner in all things including business. We reside in Sautee Nacoochee(the valley between Helen and Cleveland) aka the beautiful mountains, where we are enjoying life and raising our children. Our family pets are two dogs, a cat, and Zaxby the goldfish (2yrs old from the fair). We love to travel and making memories with our children is our priority. I have been blessed to serve families within our beautiful state of Georgia since 2006 as a Behavioral Aide. It is my purpose to not go to work every day and get a paycheck, but to serve our communities with my whole heart and make a difference. It only takes one spark to start a flame. I want to be that spark that ignites change. A change that breaks generational curses and gives families freedom. Freedom from darkness and loss of hope! Each one of us, is one bad decision from their same spot! BEE KIND! BEE YOU! BEE FREE! BEE THE VOICE FOR THOSE WHO HAVENT YET FOUND THEIRS!
Tysh Roberts, MS.Ed.
Tysh Roberts earned her Rehabilitation Services Bachelors from the University of Florida, and her Masters, Teaching Exceptional Students with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis, at the University of West Florida. She has taught for over 17 years from preschool to middle grades, specializing in Special Education, specifically Autism and behaviors. She has years of experience working with children, parents, and families helping them with strategies and supports for school, home, and community life. Tysh is passionate about supporting and educating caregivers and clients so that all children, regardless of abilities, live a meaningful life.
Julie Robertson
Julie began her work in child welfare and advocacy as a CASA Volunteer in 2004. Julie's passion is deeply rooted in helping to motivate, guide and support those in need. Julie has spent many years achieving successful permanency for children, developing valuable partnerships through relationship cultivation and expanding her knowledge of our local community resources to best serve our children and families.
She advocated for a number of children prior to joining the staff of Forsyth County Department of Family and Children’s Services office in 2008 serving as a Foster Care Case Manager and Supervisor.
Julie was most recently employed with CASA of Forsyth County as an Advocacy Specialist, where she developed the Collaborative Family Engagement initiative for the Forsyth County CASA program (based on Texas CASA's model), supported volunteers and led new volunteer training. Additionally, Julie is a paralegal and has worked in a variety of law firms.
Julie received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, with an emphasis in Juvenile Justice from Edgewood College in Madison, WI. She completed an internship at a halfway house for juvenile males while in WI. Julie also received a Paralegal Certificate from Milwaukee Area Technical College.
