Integrating Mind, Body & Spirit
“Where Grace, Love and Hope Greet You At The Door”
Offering Mental Health and Wellness since 2015.
Our Team of Purpose is here to Serve you.
Embrace Counseling and Consulting was inspired by wanting to be a resource of Hope for others. Through this concept, Embrace Founder realized most people struggle with giving themselves Grace and being comfortable with promoting self-love. On purpose, the flowers, butterflies, the sea and trees are placed throughout each page to represent transformation. Helping others navigate their life’s journey by integrating Grace, Love and Hope into the therapy session helps the client build a foundation that includes the mind, body and spirit to create a vision that they can envision for themselves, transform their lives and find their own sense of purpose.
Meet our Experienced Team of Therapists
Lyresa McGriff Is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor who earned a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. Lyresa is the Owner and Director of Embrace Counseling and Consulting, LLC as well as a practicing Psychotherapist. Lyresa specializes in Trauma and is intensively trained in EMDR with other Certifications such as Prepare Enrich for Pre-Marital and Marital Counseling, Anger Management Certification, and Telehealth Certification. Lyresa is also trained to integrate faith and spirituality for clients who desire counseling from a Christian perspective. Additionally, Lyresa is a National Board Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator to include Court mandate Classes, Evaluations and MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) for those in need of these services. Lyresa believes that everyone’s journey has a purpose and meets clients where they are with Grace, Love and Hope regardless of the circumstances that lead them to Embrace for help. Specializations include – PTSD/Trauma, Grief and Loss, Relationships and Marital Distress, End of Life/Transitional Care and Process Planning and Preparation, Life Skills/Coaching, Personal Growth, Parenting and Caregiver Support that serves Individual’s, Couples, Veterans and Seniors.In addition to Private Practice, Lyresa partners with others to serve and provide resources and training that help others lead healthy and productive lives. Lyresa believes in building up others from a Leadership perspective to help serve others in need. Specialized Mentorship and Counseling services are offered to Pastors, Shephard Leaders, Business Leaders, Other Therapists and Industry Servants in Ministry, Mental Health, Medical and Celebrity Profiles. Whatever our purpose is in life, we all need to have our Vessels poured into to be able to continue to give. Thanks for having me on your journey.
Christine is a graduate of Richmont Graduate University where she earned her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Children and Adolescents. She is also a certified Prepare/Enrich therapist for premarital and couples counseling. Christine has a background working within the educational systems with youth from various socioeconomic backgrounds. She also has experience working with families, couples, groups, and adults with a wide range of needs. She offers services from a Christian perspective. Christine’s style of therapy is warm, innovative, safe, fun, and interactive. She welcomes the opportunity to join you alongside your journey to wellness!
Charles is a graduate of Richmont Graduate University where he earned his Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy. Charles is certified in Level 1 and level 2 of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. He is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator as well as a certified SYMBIS facilitator for marital and premarital couples counseling. Charles has a certificate to assist clients with Anger Management and enjoys helping clients develop self-care plans. Charles loves working with individuals, couples, and families and desires to encourage and empower clients from teenagers to members of our senior population. Charles is trained to integrate faith and spirituality for clients who desire counseling from a Christian perspective. Charles is open to face to face clinical sessions, phone sessions, and he is also trained to conduct Tele-mental Health sessions. His desire is to create a safe and healing environment where clients can reach their therapeutic goals and develop mental, emotional, and spiritual strength for their life journey toward wellness.
Amber earned her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, with a specialization in Sex Therapy, from Richmont Graduate University. Amber is a relational and vibrant therapist who has a passion for relationships. She enjoys working with diverse adults and elders—both as individuals and couples—who aspire to grow healthy relationships and emotional wellness. Amber uses a holistic approach, focusing on the mind-body connection. As an unapologetic extrovert, she has a uniquely engaging therapy style that provides a safe space for her clients to process their stories and explore their emotions. Amber’s expertise includes couples therapy, sex therapy, post-affair recovery, and relationship conflict. She also works with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and relational problems.
Hello there, I am so glad you’re here! Whether you are looking for premarital, marital, or individual counseling you have come to the right place. Did you know that having healthy relationships actually helps us live longer and have fewer illnesses?! We can get into that when we meet, but I want to highlight the key word in that sentence: HEALTHY. Not perfect. Definitely not toxic. HEALTHY. So how do we develop, maintain, or reestablish healthy relationships? I am so glad you asked! My name is Tina and I am an Associate Professional Counselor, Master’s level Marriage and Family Therapist, and Certified Prepare & Enrich Facilitator. I specialize in helping couples and individuals work through their relationship dynamics, communication, and conflict in healthy and sustainable ways. With training in anxiety and trauma, I also empower individuals to navigate stressors utilizing their internal strengths. I’m going to be real with you, we will have uncomfortable conversations and we will need to look at your past and family history. I know that may be difficult, but we will navigate those areas in a safe and purposeful way. My approach to counseling is collaborative, faith based, and clinically informed which means we will work as a team and navigate the complexity of the process utilizing faith and science. If you’re ready to take the next step in your relational growth, I would love to hear from you. Let’s build relationships of quality together!
Monique Jones, received her MA, with a specialization in sex therapy from from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, GA. Monique has worked with couples, adults, children, teens and the homeless population (both men and women). She is very passionate towards those who happen to be in a period of transition in their lives due to unfortunate circumstances. Ms. Jones believes in compassionately guiding, and helping people process issues of unforgiveness, self-worth/empowerment, relationship building, sexual orientation, sexual identity, trauma, grief/loss, and addictions. She understands that while no two human experiences are the same, the interaction between herself and the client is uniquely its own experience.
Jasmin Martin
Jasmin Martin, a Master’s level intern in Walden’s University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, is dedicated to working with adolescents and young adults. Her mission is to help them develop skills in implementing boundaries, setting goals, appropriate self-expression, and emotional self-regulation. Her interests include: generalized and social anxiety, depression, and identity development. Jasmin does not subscribe to one particular modality. She prefers to use an integrative approach which encompasses cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy models. Jasmin defines her ultimate goal as assisting clients in identifying challenges and developing skills that empower them to inherit a broader insight and create positive change.
Dianna Maddox
Hello, my name is Dianna Maddox. I am a Master’s level Mental Health Counseling student at Richmont Graduate University. In my final year, I am serving at Embrace Counseling and Consulting as aMaster Clinical Intern to greet clients with Grace, Love and Hope and enthusiastically look forward toWalking alongside the journey with anyone needing someone to listen to them, guide them, and work collaboratively to create mental health and wellness.As a counselor-in-training, I am also prepared and can integrate faith and spirituality into the therapy room if one desires to do so. One of my specialties is Addictions. I love to help and assist those recovering from or amid addiction and their families. Additionally, I love to incorporate art into my therapy practices and approach therapy from a Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) framework. Lastly, as aTrauma informed Clinician in training, I am competent to sit with a mirid of other mental health and life’s concerns. Respect, Dignity, and compassion is engrained in the purpose of what I do.I will work with each person in a manner conducive to self-growth, healing, and transformation.
David Ryan
David is a counselor in training and a student at Richmont Graduate University, where he will be graduating with his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with certification in trauma counseling in 2024. David enjoys working with adolescents and young adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, and various personal issues. David became interested in becoming a counselor when he received therapy in college and how it was able to make a profound change in his own life. His purpose now is to give back to the community with the exact help given to him. He is very passionate about helping those who ask for help and guiding them into a journey of growth. Here at Embrace, he will meet you at the door with Grace, Love and Hope with the belief that there is power and meaning when telling one’s story and finds value in being entrusted with these stories. David welcomes those who are ready to take the first step in healing.
Not everything that is faced can be changed but nothing can change unless it is faced” James Baldwin. My name is LaNae Combs. I earned my Masters from the University of Southern California in Social Work. I have since done extensive work with adolescents and young adults focusing in post-traumatic stress, anxiety, sexual trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, bullying, behavior issues and depression. Life changes can be difficult for a young person and managing them on their own can be challenging. Reaching out for help can be the hardest part and every effort of self-improvement matters. Meeting my clients where they are is my primary goal. Here at Embrace Counseling and Consulting, clients will be greeted with Grace, Love and Hope. Welcome in starting your journey towards Mental Health and Wellness.