My Journey to Mental Health Defined by Character & Accountability

Terry Samuels earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in December 1994 from Armstrong Atlantic University. Terry obtained his Master of Public Administration degree in December 1996 from Georgia State University. Terry obtained his Master of Professional Counseling degree in December 2015 from Grand Canyon University. Terry is a fully licensed therapist in Georgia (LPC011391). Terry has also completed his doctorate in psychology at Grand Canyon University. Terry graduated with his doctorate in December of 2023. Terry has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on the individual and family levels. These experiences include being a senior-level probation officer in the Henry County, Georgia, juvenile court for approximately two years. In addition, he has experience working with those who have suffered from domestic violence, relationship problems, anxiety, grief/ loss, and depression. Terry has 20 years of experience in mental health, including six years of crisis-level work with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, he has six years of experience providing Intensive Family Intervention Services (IFI) to children and adolescents and two years of experience providing Assertive Community Treatment Services (ACT) to adults. He also has a 20-year history of working with children in the foster care system. Approach: Terry's approach combines different theories that emphasize addressing each client's needs. For example, Terry believes creating a solid therapeutic relationship is vital in counseling. The applied theories include Person-Centered, Family Systems, Transgenerational, Psychodynamic, DBT, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Areas of Expertise: ADHD Anger Management Anxiety Attachment/Separation Issues Bipolar Disorder Career Counseling Child & Adolescent Issues (4 & Up) Depression Domestic Violence Foster Care Placement LGBTQ Issues Learning Disabilities Male Related Issues Relationship Problems Self-Esteem Trauma/ PTSD Hi there! As a Psychologist/ therapist, I am eclectic in my use of modalities. I utilize whatever works for my clients. I am certified in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). I also perform clinical evaluations for active and retired soldiers in the military.