Meet the Team
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Katie Walker, LCSW
Owner/ Counselor
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Audrey Simmons, LPC, NBCC
Counselor
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Annette Nietzsche, LPC
Counselor
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Kristina Cole
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Kristin Trammell-Lawson, LPC
Counselor
Counseling with Katie
Participate in a whole person approach to counseling, focusing on Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Conflict, Couples Counseling, and PostPartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
Katie works with Adults, Teens, and Couples.
Provides Christian Based Counseling upon request.
Katie Currently has a waitlist for new clients.
Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been in the counseling field for over 9 years working with wide variety of people. She currently works with teens, young adults, adults and couples. Katie brings a holistic and integrated approach to counseling with her clients. Research shows how much physical, environmental, and spiritual health effects a persons mental health. In counseling sessions, Katie assess the whole person through a biopsychosocial model and provides referrals and guidance in addressing all aspects effecting mental health. Katie has completed Level 1 of Gottman Method Relationship training assist clients in creating and maintaining healthy relationships.
Counseling and Neurofeedback services can be done together to address symptom management as well as learning ways to implement healthier self talk, coping skills, and alternate perspectives on relationships.
Most private insurance accepted: Alliant, BCBS, United Healthcare, Aetna, Tricare East, and Cigna
Counseling with Audrey
Audrey is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a National Board Certification in Counseling. She has been in counseling for 6 yrs. She also works as assistant manager at the Mack Gaston Community Center and for Benchmark Health Services on the Crisis Team. Audrey is passionate about helping teens and young adults realize and achieve their full potential. She provides individual and group therapies with focus on Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Anger management, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Family Conflict, Self Esteem, and Suicidal Ideation. Audrey’s practice includes, CBT, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing, Adlerian Therapy, and others as needed for the optimal health of the client. Audrey practices with a culturally sensitive approach.
Audrey Works with Adolescents, Teens, and Young Adults: Ages 13-26 yrs old.
Provides Christian Based Counseling upon request.
Most Private Insurance Accepted: BCBS, Aetna, Alliant, Cigna, and United Health
Counseling with Annette
Annette holds a Master's degree in School Counseling from Capella University. She have over 4 years of clinical experience and over 7 years of school counseling experience. As a therapist her goal is to empower others by helping them recognize their own strengths and self-worth and to help them develop effective skills as they work through the healing process and regain control of their lives. In order to meet the needs of her clients, she uses a multi-faceted approach to therapy including techniques from Reality Therapy, CBT, and Adlerian Therapy. She is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).
Annette Works with Teens and Adults.
Annette is Bi-lingual
Most Private Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Alliant, BCBS, Cigna, Tricare East, and United Health
Counseling with Kristina
Kristina Cole has her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University, a CACREP-accredited program. Her journey into counseling is fueled by a deep passion for supporting individuals in their personal growth and healing. As she works towards licensure, Kristina provides a compassionate and safe environment, ensuring her clients feel comfortable and supported.
Kristina focuses in areas such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and navigating life's transitions. She believes in the potential for change and growth in everyone and tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Her goal is to create a welcoming space where clients can explore their feelings and work towards a more fulfilling life.
With four years of experience as a Certified Addiction Counselor in residential and outpatient settings, Kristina brings valuable expertise to her practice. She is under clinical supervision with Katie Walker, LCSW while awaiting licensure.
Outside of her professional life, Kristina finds joy in spending time with her husband and two children. She looks forward to supporting her clients on their journey to wellness.
Kristina Works with Teens and Adults.
Counseling with Kristin
Kristin is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has 8 years of experience in the mental health field, with 5 years of experience providing counseling services. She currently provides individual and family counseling for children (4+), adolescents, and adults.
Kristin is passionate about helping children and adults in developing confidence, connection, and resiliency. She serves people experiencing ADHD, anxiety, behavioral disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, parent-child separation, and family/life changes.
Kristin utilizes a developmental, trauma-informed, person-centered approach in providing individualized treatment to clients. She uses techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment modalities, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy. She is under supervision and training to further her play therapy expertise.
Kristin works with Children (4 years and older), Adolescents, and Adults.
