L.E.A.F. Therapy Services LLC
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Office: (229) 834-5986 or (229) 834-0003
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING & MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
In-Person or Teletherapy Option
L.E.A.F. Therapy Services
Clinical Team
Executive Director/Owner
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Georgia. I graduated from Valdosta State University with both a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Doctor of Education. I graduated from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and History. I am a National Certified Counselor and I have been working in mental health since 2007.
I am not a traditional psychotherapist as I take on a very holistic approach to life and life's problems. While others may deem individuals with mental or emotional health issues as "sick" I find people to be "challenged" at different moments of life. I work with my clients to get through their problems and issues. I join with you in exploring alternative solutions. My desire is to work with people who want help. I believe therapy is an art which should be voluntary.
Dr. A.J. Ramirez, Ed.D;LPC;CPCS
Mr. Dillon Jones, M.S.;LAPC
Therapist
Hello, my name is Dillon Jones, I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University.
As a therapist, I believe in my clients and know they are doing the best they can in their current situation. I understand that no one is perfect and we are always in a state of change with the hopes of self-improvement. I strive to create a safe therapeutic environment where clients are free to express their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgement.
My ultimate goal in our therapy sessions is to help empower my clients so they are confident in taking any future problems and resolving them in their own way outside of therapy.
Ms. Loriann Merritt, M.Ed.;LAPC
Therapist
Hello! My name is Loriann Merritt. I graduated from Valdosta State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and in 2023 with a Master of Counselor Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have my associate license in professional counseling. I have experience in the college counseling setting, as well as in community mental health.
As a therapist, my passion is creating a safe and welcoming environment that allows my clients to be their true selves without the fear of judgment. It is a great privilege to be trusted to walk alongside my clients on their paths of growth and healing. Though no two clients are the same, I view therapy from a person-centered and trauma-informed perspective. It is important to me to always approach my clients and their lives with curiosity, compassion, and an open mind.
I want to leave you with one of my favorite mental health quotes by author Kelly Martin– "Your feelings are valid, and so is seeking help. You don't have to have it all together; you just have to take the next step."
Dr. Hoa N. Nguyen, Ph.D; LMFT
Therapist
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AAMFT-Approved Supervisor in the state of Georgia. I graduated from Valdosta State University with a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and from Virginia Tech with a Doctorate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
As a systemic therapist, I believe our well being is deeply connected to the world around us. Rather than looking at challenges in isolation, I consider how your relationships, family history, and environment shape your life. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and warm. I strive to create a safe space where clients can explore their difficulties, uncover their strengths, and foster meaningful connections.
Taking the step to start therapy is an act of courage. Whether you are navigating relationship dynamics, life transitions, or seeking deeper alignment in your daily life, I am here to provide a non-judgemental, supportive space to understand your challenges and find a clear path forward.
Ms. Tanisha Goldsboro, M.S.;MFT
Therapist
Hi, I'm Tanisha Goldsboro. I graduated from Valdosta State University with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
As a systemic therapist, I rarely see a problem as belonging to one person. I see it as something
happening between people, shaped by patterns that repeat until something interrupts them. My guiding philosophy is 1% different: change rarely comes from one big breakthrough, it comes from a small shift that lets everything built around the old pattern start to move too.
I am especially drawn to working with couples and BIPOC clients. In session I pay close attention to
what people say and then walk back, because that is usually where the real work is. When you are ready to start, I am here.
Mr. Joseph Jones, M.S.;MFT
Therapist
Hello! I am Joseph Harrell. I have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University.
As a systemic therapist, I explore with clients how many factors may contribute to the problems they want to address in therapy. I do not see one person or thing as the sole reason for a client’s problems. Instead, I believe problems are maintained by many relationships and factors, not only by personal decisions. As a strength-based therapist, I believe that each person, family, and couple has strengths and resources that they are currently using in some part of their life. I hope to, along with my clients, identify these strengths and resources and delve into ways they may be applied to their problems.
Before beginning my journey to become a therapist, I served in the Georgia Army National Guard. This experience is why I became interested in becoming a therapist. Seeing the importance of relationships and the comfort a person gained from having someone listen to their problems was transformative.
Above all, I hope to provide a safe place where everyone feels heard and knows that their voice is meaningful.