Karla Peterson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University in 2020. She has a diverse background in mental health consisting of depression, anxiety, trauma, behavior modification, and more. She enjoys working with a variety of people such as families, children, teens, individuals, and couples.
Karla Peterson, LMFT
Mandy Roberts, LPC
Dale Cox, LMFT
Katie Phillips, LPC
Mandy graduated from Valdosta State University with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychological and Counseling in 2010. She has experienced working with high risk children in the Intensive Family Intervention program as well as within the foster care system and their families. She enjoys providing counseling services to children and adolescents. Mandy also works as a trained psychometrist under direction and supervision of our psychologists.
"To this day, one of the greatest honors of my life is when people trust me enough to share the hard parts of their story" - Author unknown. Everyone's story is unique and their own. I believe that my clients have the ability to change the narrative of their story. Life often takes difficult, unexpected turns and it can be helpful to have support as you navigate these new experiences. I work with my clients to co-create change in areas that are important for them. I often work with Clients who have experienced trauma, unexpected life changes, mood disorders such as anxiety or depression, and more.
As a collaborative and systemic therapist, I work with my clients to co-create change. I do not believe therapy is a "one size fits all" treatment; rather, since everyone's story is their own, therapy should be their own as well. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with different groups such as families, couples, and individuals.
Starting therapy can be an exciting, and unknown experience. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have before your first session. Remember, "You are worth finding. Worth knowing. Worth Healing. You and all your one million layers". Let's begin your journey to healing together today.
Angie Smith, LPC
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Robin Walsh, Psy.D.
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Diane Cerjan, Psy.D.
Meet our Counselors
Angie Smith received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University in 2006, and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2009. She has provided mental health services in a variety of settings since 1995. Angie is a trained critical incident counselor, and has experience working with military personnel and law enforcement. She enjoys working with clients of all ages.
Dr. Walsh is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a professor at Troy State University. Clinical work includes assessments and therapy for many clinical concerns. Her area of speciality is neuropsychology. Dr. Walsh has worked in many setting, including but not limited to, Emory University, Shepherd Spinal Center, Northwest Georgia Hospital, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and Clairmont VA Hospital, with all levels of mental wellness
Dr. Cerjan is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has practiced in Southwest Georgia since 1995. She has an extensive history in working with children and adolescents, including 10 years at a residential treatment center. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages.
Erin Whitley, LMFT
Dale received her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2012. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dale worked in a behavioral health clinic before joining Journey. She enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. She is trained for individual, family, and group counseling. She also provides couple pre-marital and marital counseling. Dale has completed Level 1 of the Gottman's Marriage Therapy Training and Tier 1 of Military PTSD Therapy Training.
Katie received a Masters in Community Counseling from Columbus State University in 2004 and has been working with clients in the area since that time. She enjoys providing counseling services to children and young adults. She specializes in behavior modification and parent training. Katie also practices as a trained psychometrist under the supervision and direction of Dr. Cerjan and Dr. Walsh.