Unite Counseling & Therapy
Our Team
A Note from the Director:
Welcome to Unite Counseling & Therapy!
I have hand picked a wonderful team of therapists to help you reach your goals. I hire only the best and the brightest. My vision for Unite is that every client would be united in a powerful and meaningful way - whether you're uniting with your therapist, yourself, and/or your loved ones. We all need kind, caring support and healthy relationships to thrive and be our truest, most authentic selves. I hope that you are immensely blessed by this team and empowered to achieve your goals for health and wellness.
Warmly,
Laura
Shana campbell, mA, lPC
"I enjoy working with individuals who are in life transitions, helping them to navigate uncertainties and cultivate inner peace. I can help clients restore hope, joy, and rest in order for clients to become empowered to make new decisions and experience new outcomes in their lives."
Shana holds a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University. She has over 6 years of clinical experience counseling individuals, couples and groups. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, the highest level of licensure for counselors.
Dyrell Carr, MS, LPC, nCC
"My hope is to walk alongside you throughout this journey of progress and development to achieve your goals and aspirations. I believe in you and your journey to success; whether through mountains, valleys, or flats. I’m here to utilize my training, your motivation, and our collaboration to create the change you want to see within yourself and your life."
Dyrell loves working with teens, couples & families, especially in the BIPOC community. He uses a variety of types of therapy including CBT, trauma informed CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based therapies. The foundation of his approach is laid in validation, change, accountability, & acceptance. He believes that through exploration, processing, and a comforting level of confrontation one can create the personal development and progress clients seek. Utilizing these elements, he strives to provide a person focused approach that is beneficial and effective to all goals and diagnosis.
Dyrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor, the highest level of licensure for counselors, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. He obtained his masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Columbus State University and his bachelor’s degree in Psychology at North Carolina Central University. He has experience in multiple disciplines of therapy including Substance Abuse, Inpatient Therapy, Community Therapy, Crisis Treatment, Talk therapy, Family counseling, Parenting Support, and more. Dyrell utilizes a client centered approach to therapy, integrating clients needs and motivation with his therapeutic skills and expertise to achieve goals and create desired progress.
Laura Meeks, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Owner, Director, Therapist
First and foremost, seeking support through counseling is a strength! And even if you or your loved ones see it as a weakness or something scary, it's okay to feel weak and it's okay to be nervous. These are normal human emotions - especially when we try something new.
As a professional counselor, I am committed to a certain way of doing things:
To listen, and listen well
To be kind, respectful, and fun (sometimes!)
To help you feel heard, understood, and valued
To help you understand yourself and others more deeply
To help you set and reach goals
To utilize proven techniques backed by research
To offer suggestions that may help
To challenge you at times, in a respectful way
To follow ethical guidelines set forth by the American Counseling Association
The main counseling theory that I utilize is Carl Rogers’ Client Centered Therapy, which emphasizes an unconditional positive regard for the client and a non-judgmental approach. I strive to see every client with respect, genuine care and concern, and even awe at their unique life experiences and way of being. I also incorporate artistic, Cognitive Behavioral, existential, imagery, play, solution-focused, attachment-based, and trauma techniques. I work best with children of all ages, young adults, women, parents, couples, families, and veterans. Some of my areas of focus include Adoption and Fostering, Anxiety/OCD/Panic/Phobias, Christian Counseling, Infant Adjustment and Bonding, Parenting, Relationships, Self-esteem, and Trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, the highest level of licensure for counselors, as wel as a Nationally Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have completed many types of professional training, including hypnotherapy, Externship for Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, and various trauma therapies.
Counseling is an art - and I am an artist at heart. Let's make something beautiful together!
Julie Larson
Administrative Assistant
Administrator Extraordinaire! Julie is our wonderful Administrative Assistant who helps new and exisiting clients with scheduling appointments, completing paperwork and insurance, and questions about services through Unite Counseling & Therapy. She is professional, detail oriented, kind, and ensures that getting started will be a smooth process.
Julie has an extensive background working in public service with diverse populations through case management, programming, and respite care.