Hope Counseling Center of Savannah

11/11/2022

09/16/2022

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05/06/2022

MEET OUR COUNSELORS!!!

LESLIE PEGRAM

Leslie Pegram is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. She is also a CACII (Certified Addictions Counselor). She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Armstrong Atlantic State University and her Masters of Education with an emphasis in Community Counseling from Georgia Southern University.

Leslie began her career in counseling in non-profit agencies working with a variety of demographics including developmentally delayed adults, youth in foster care and young adults seeking independence. She also spent six years working with individuals in addiction seeking recovery. Prior to venturing out into private practice, Leslie worked for six years with military children and families at a local military installation and assisted them in managing military life.

Leslie uses a solution focused, cognitive behavioral therapy approach to develop individualized treatment plans and goals to address the needs presented by children, youth, couples and families.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Leslie emphasizes strengths based strategies to assist children and their caregivers in reaching their full potential. She encourages children and parents to express their thoughts and feelings openly with each other while emphasizing the need to rebuild relationships and self confidence. She will help your child learn ways to manage their thoughts and emotions while improving their social, peer and family relationships. Leslie will assist your child in developing an understanding of their talents and gifts while learning ways to implement these strengths in daily life. She will also encourage your child to be a strong advocate for themselves at school, work and in social settings. Leslie addresses a variety of treatment concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, stress management, peer socialization concerns, family separation, divorce, bereavement, communication skills and self esteem issues.

05/06/2022

MEET OUR COUNSELORS!!!

LASHAWN TUPER

Lashawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. Lashawn earned both her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Georgia Southern University.

Lashawn began her career in the behavioral health field in community based care, working with children on the Autism Spectrum and their families. Lashawn transitioned into an inpatient residential setting, working with children and adolescents in crisis before joining the Hope Counseling family. At Hope Counseling, Lashawn has served in a dual role as both Administrative Coordinator and Counselor. Lashawn has over 8 years of experience helping children & families, individuals, and couples navigate life.

Lashawn is a trauma informed provider who utilizes an integrative approach to create personalized interventions to help develop client sense of self and encourage client resiliency skills. Lashawn is experienced in working with children, teens, and young adults as they learn to balance roles and expectations of life while developing self-confidence.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Lashawn utilizes creative interventions: music, art, and play to allow clients to process, explore, and work through life concerns/trauma, fears, and stress in a non-threatening and safe space. Lashawn will work with your child to help develop and foster necessary social and emotional regulation skills. Lashawn assists parents in developing healthy relationships and boundaries with their children through routine parent consultation and family sessions

ADULTS AND COUPLES
Within talk therapy, Lashawn utilizes Cognitive behavioral approach to help clients connect thoughts and feelings and engage in healthy action steps to achieve client goals.

Lashawn is a multi-culturally competent counselor who has experience working with children and individuals managing life with: Autism spectrum disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Anxiety, bereavement/grief, Depression, varying Mood Disorders, trauma, women’s issues, college/work stress.

05/06/2022

MEET OUR COUNSELORS !!!

BONNIE GLENN

Bonnie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Grief Recovery Specialist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Armstrong Atlantic State University and Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Argosy University.

Bonnie began her career in counseling in community mental health and has gone on to work in private practice where she has become a seasoned therapist working and specializing with children, adolescents and adults. Bonnie has also taught at the collegiate level as an Adjunct Professor at South University in Savannah, Ga.

Bonnie utilizes a hope instilling, strength based, cognitive-behavioral approach to develop uniquely tailored treatment plans, which include individual and group therapies, social skills training, marriage/couples counseling and/or family therapy.

CHILDREN AND FAMILY
Bonnie emphasizes current evidenced based strategies to assist parents and caregivers in developing effective parenting strategies, behavioral plans, emotional coaching and supports. Bonnie builds on the identified strengths of children and their families to maximize their overall functioning and improve relationships. Bonnie will assist your child in developing improved self-confidence which is so vital to all others areas of functioning. She will help your child learn to manage their emotions, behaviors, anxiety, depression and improve their peer relationships. School advocacy is also available which allows for parents to elicit support in navigating the special education system, ensuring each child’s academic needs are being optimally addressed within the classroom. Bonnie is happy to collaborate with teachers and other school personnel to develop effective behavioral and educational plans when required. Children and adolescents with an array of diagnoses and difficulties can benefit from counseling services provided including ADHD, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and Autism, Learning Disorders, depression, anxiety, anger, mood dysregulation, stress, peer socialization concerns, self esteem issues, behavioral problems, as well as grief/loss related to family separation, divorce and bereavement.

ADULTS
Bonnie utilizes a collaborative and compassionate approach. She emphasizes the importance of fostered trust in the therapeutic relationship, which allows individuals the opportunity to develop and achieve their unique goals in a safe and supportive environment. Adults are welcomed and encouraged, without judgment, to explore concerns and difficulties they are experiencing in life and are provided essential and practical tools to cultivate hope to achieve those desired goals. Adult clients with an array of diagnoses and difficulties can benefit from counseling services provided including emotional distress/mood dysregulation, anger, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, stress, relationship problems, as well as grief/loss related to family separation, divorce and bereavement.

05/06/2022

MEET OUR COUNSELORS !!!

ANDREA LIVERMAN

Andrea is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. She is also a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S). She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Armstrong Atlantic State University and Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Argosy University.

Andrea began her career in counseling in non-profit community based mental health agencies. After 11 years, she ventured into private practice where she developed a specialty in play therapy working with children, adolescents and adults.

Andrea emphasizes a nondirective approach, using tracking and reflective statements aiding children in expressing feelings and learning to maintain control over their environment in a safe manner. In play therapy, Andrea also works with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, abuse as well as attachment and bonding difficulties.

Andrea also works closely with parents to develop effective behavior modification plans within the home environment. Moreover, she collaborates with teachers and school professionals to ensure every child’s optimal success.

05/06/2022

We are looking to add to our team of licensed professional counselors! Please reach out to us via email with your resume attached, serious inquires only.

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06/14/2019

Hi Everyone! We know that Anxiety affects 1 in every 8 children in the United States, and we are here to offer help! Next week at Art Group Therapy we will be doing creative projects surrounding Anxiety (Monday, June 17 @ 5pm) and How to Face Fears (Friday, June 21 @ 5pm)! Message or call to sign your child up!

06/07/2019

Happy Friday!! We are finishing up a great week of Group Art Therapy and gearing up for next week!! On Monday (June 10) @ 5pm we will be covering Conflict Resolution & on Friday (June 14) @ 5pm we will work on Empathy! These are great topics for siblings or a little one who loves to argue! If you would like to sign your child up for one of next week's sessions, send us a message or call the office 24 hours before the session starts to secure your spot! See you next week!

05/30/2019

Hi Hope Counseling Family! The time has finally come to begin our Art Group Therapy classes next week-HOORAY! We are meeting Monday (June 3) to work on Emotional Regulation & Friday (June 7) @ 5pm to work on Coping Mechanisms! If you would like for your child to sign up to attend one or both of these groups, please message us and we will provide you with all the needed info!

05/16/2019

Reminder group starts in this summer and the free parent session is this Saturday at 10am at Hope Counseling Center of Savannah.

05/08/2019

Hope Counseling is excited to offer Group Art Therapy this summer! We will be using creative and engaging projects to discuss tough topics, such as anger, anxiety, divorce, grief, and many other relevant subjects with your child! For $45 a session, all art materials, a healthy snack, and parent take-home tips/activity ideas will be provided each week! Please send us a direct message or call our office at (912) 507-2483 for any inquiries and to secure your child's spot!