Shawn Haggard, LCSW, CCTP
Bachelor's in Social Work
Master's In Social Work
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Shawn Haggard, License Clinical Social Worker, has been providing therapeutic services to adults, adolescents, children, and families since 2005. Shawn strives to create a positive atmosphere to assist clients by focusing on their strengths and ways to create self-empowerment, to lead to a more satisfying life. She sees clients for an array of issues, such as depression, mood disorders, grief, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, foster care, behavioral issues, adoption, parenting, life transition, stress, marital, family issues, cutting/self-harm behaviors, and co-dependency. In addition to these, Shawn is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Shawn graduated from Dalton State College with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Latino Culture. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with her Master's in Clinical Social Work.
Shawn utilizes an eclectic approach to meet her client's needs. She does use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus, Behavior Modification, Play Therapy, and Didactical Behavior Therapy. She has been a long time member of National Association of Social Workers.
In addition, Shawn can provide supervision for those seeking their LCSW license. She is an approved supervisor through the state of Georgia.
Katie Jones, LCSW
Bachelor's in Human Services
Master's in Social Work
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Katie has been providing therapeutic services to adolescents, children and families since 2017. She strives to provide a safe environment to assist clients in growing their strengths. Katie aids clients in becoming self-empowered to provide personal growth and inner healing through an array of therapeutic interventions. She serves clients of all ages with behavior concerns, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, sexual abuse, life adjustments, stress, self-harm and grief.
Katie graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a concentration on child sexual abuse and from the University of Louisville with a Master's of Science in Social Work.
Katie received her clinical license by the state of GA in 2021 and can provide supervision for those seeking their LCSW license. She is an approved supervisor through the state of Georgia.
Marie Fraser, LPC, CPCS
Bachelor's in Psychology
Master's in Counseling
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Marie is a Clinical Supervisor for Agape and is a member of our therapeutic team. She is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia and has been providing therapy for 15 years. She specializes in Solution Focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is a holistic practitioner and integrates a diverse range of theoretical perspectives into the work she does with clients including, but not limited to: Mindfulness Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.
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Marie characterizes herself as a high rapport, high challenge clinician. As a trauma informed professional, she seeks to empower her clients to attain their goals and make lasting changes in their lives for the better. She is experienced in the provision of individual and family therapy across the lifespan.
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Marie holds a Bachelor's of Science degree from Berry College in Psychology and a Master's in Counseling from The University of West Georgia. In addition to being a licensed clinician with the state, she is also a certified professional counseling supervisor.
Catherine Stauff, MSW
Master's in Social Work
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Catherine Stauff is a highly accomplished professional with a master’s in social work from the University of Georgia. With an unwavering passion for advocacy, Catherine has gained invaluable experience as an intern at Hillside in Atlanta, GA, where she worked extensively in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for youth. Currently, she holds the position of Community Impact Manager at the Lupus Foundation of America, GA Chapter, providing vital support to individuals living with lupus. Catherine is resolute in her commitment to creating a secure and empowering environment for personal development. Guided by the principle that the patient is the foremost authority on their own life, she wholeheartedly champions a strengths-based approach. Catherine is driven to ensure that positive change and growth are not only attainable but assured.
Ron Bankson, MFT
Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
Master's in Religious Education
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Ron Bankson has been a mental health therapist for 20 years working for agencies and private practice. He has been an ordained church pastor for over 50 years. This makes Ron uniquely qualified to assist broken, hurting people with their psychological and spiritual needs.
Ron is married to Wanda Joyce Watkins where they have 2 sons and 3 grandsons. Ron and Wanda reside within in Calhoun, Georgia, where they have lived for 16 years.
Rylee Moss, MSE
Bachelor's in Psychology
Master's in Education
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Rylee has a bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in secondary education and has a master’s in education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She has a focus in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has worked directly with clients since May of 2023. She has a certification in Trauma-Focused CBT where she has experience working with children and adults, specializing in patients 18 & under, dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, family issues, grief, and mood disorders. Rylee uses an eclectic approach when working with her clients, consisting of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused, Play Therapy, Humanistic, and Person-Centered.
