Adam Williams
Chief Executive Member
MS/MSW/LPC
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I do my thing and you do your thing. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations and you are not in this world to live up to mine. You are you, and I am I, and if by chance we find each other, it’s beautiful. If not, it can’t be helped. -Gestalt Prayer
Life is ever changing and unpredictable at times, gaining control of your emotions and utilizing the ability to effectively communicate on a consistent basis will prove to reduce external and internal stressors, increasing the quality of life on a daily basis.
As a professional counselor, I have been blessed with the opportunity to be trained and educated by professionals with decades of experience, allowing me the opportunity to be placed in therapeutic situations that go beyond the traditional therapeutic setting. I feel that my life experiences has given me the opportunity to understand strenuous situations and the ability to cope with life’s challenges.
Everyone has a story, trials, tribulations, success, failures and uncertainties, how we deal with each situation, shapes and molds us into the people we become and how we influence others.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology, A Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Masters degree in Social Work from Troy University.
Amy Hancock
managing member
MS/LPC
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I believe change is the characteristic of all growth. In order to make positive life changes, we must change our thoughts, which produces change in our actions, which builds new outcomes and destinations.
The greatest gift of being a Counselor is assisting clients in making changes that they would like to make to improve their quality of life.
I have been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor since 2017 and have nine years of counseling experience. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Troy University in 2009 and Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Kentucky in 2015.
I have worked exclusively with adults with addictions for the first seven years in various settings including Intensive Outpatient Treatment, residential treatment in the correctional setting and outpatient methadone maintenance. I am experienced in working with children, families and adults using a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to what is appropriate for each individual client’s needs in order to meet them where they are and assist them successfully reach their desired destination. I am a Managing Member/Co-Founder of Arch Counseling, LLC.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my daughter. I am also an avid Georgia Bulldogs football fan and enjoy traveling.
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but building the new.
~Socrates
Sharon Petrie
MS/LPC
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Supervising Counselor. After working with children, adolescents, parents, adults and families for over 38 years, I believe I have the experience to help clients discover lasting solutions and make adjustments that will lead to a happier, healthier life. Your treatment plan and the direction of our sessions will be tailored to meet your individual needs.
In 1990 I received a Master’s Degree in Counseling and then in 2002 I received an ED.S Degree in Counseling from Troy University. My working experience includes working as a middle school teacher and guidance counselor for 31 years and working as a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 23 years in several different settings.
In 1999 I became certified and began teaching Parent Project Parenting classes. My professional experience includes serving as a Conflict Resolution Trainer of Trainers, Developing Capable People Parenting Training, and a member of the School Crisis Counseling Team.
Two professional awards I am most proud of are being selected by the Alabama Counseling Association as the 1996 Alabama Middle School Counselor of the Year and my selection as District 2 Teacher of the Year by the Alabama State Department of Education.
My approach to counseling tends to be cognitive and based in reality therapy.I believe most everyone is capable of change and can learn new thought and behavior patterns.I emphasize choice and responsibility using empathy, principals of positive regard and a warm and caring relationship.My goal is to help you develop a happier, healthier life.
Katie Herring
MS/LPC
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“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” -Viktor Frankl
I have worked as a therapist for Arch Counseling since June 2018. I am a native of Elba, Alabama and received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Troy University Dothan in 2010. I completed my Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology at Troy University Dothan in 2018 and am currently working toward obtaining associate licensure.
I enjoy helping clients of all ages develop the necessary tools and coping skills to manage a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral issues. I also enjoy spending time with my children, reading, and practicing yoga.
Abbie Davis
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“When you change the way you think, you change the way you feel. When you change the way you feel, you change the way you act. When you change the way you act, you change your life. It starts by changing the way you…” –Daniel Chidiac
I have worked as a therapist for Arch Counseling since February 2024. I am a native of Troy, Alabama. My educational history includes receiving my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Criminal Justice from Troy University in 2016. I completed my Master of Science in Counseling Clinical Mental Health at Troy University in 2023.
I believe in an eclectic approach to counseling as no one person is the same. We are all uniquely different and have experienced life in different manners. Everyone deserves respect and care when sharing their stories and struggles. That is what I strive for as a counselor, to provide each individual with a safe space to work through the challenges they face and teach them healthier ways to process and move forward.
From a young age, I knew I wanted to help others and aid in their healing journey. I enjoy helping clients of all ages develop the necessary tools and coping skills to manage various social, emotional, and behavioral struggles. In my free time enjoy reading, riding horses, and spending time with family.
DeAndrea Peterson
MS/LPC
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My counseling philosophy is If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward. –Martin Luther King, Jr.
The thought of assisting and helping others has been a driving force instilled within me since childhood. I
am an outgoing, down to earth person that does not meet a stranger. I am a firm believer that there are no “cookie cutter” solutions to the counseling process as we are all created differently and must be treated as such. My therapeutic strengths are my tenacious and “real world” approaches to counseling, offering simple and clear interventions.
My educational journey began at the prestigious Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL and concluded with the great Troy University. During that journey I obtained a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Juvenile Delinquency and a minor in Sociology, and then secured a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology focusing in Clinical Mental Health. I have over fifteen years of experience working with youth and families in residential, non-traditional educational, and outpatient counseling settings. I look forward to assisting and helping each client work toward their therapeutic goals.
Jakobbee White
MS/LPC
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Kim McLeod
LPC
Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom-Victor E. Frankl.
Choosing our response to daily life situations can be extremely challenging. Our responses to life events can contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. What we focus on the most will grow the most. So, directing our thoughts plays an important role in our actions and behaviors.
I believe challenging negative thought patterns and changing the direction of our thoughts and/or behaviors direct our lives. These changes can be positive or negative; the choice is ours. I have a passion for helping others make those positive changes so they can experience and live a positive fulfilling life.
I received my Master’s of Science in Counseling from Troy University in 2013, specializing in Clinical Mental Health. Since graduation, I have had experience working with children, adults, and families. I believe that an eclectic approach to therapy is important. No two people are alike and the life challenges they face are varied as well; therefore, therapy must be different from person to person. I am also EMDR trained. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is proven to help those who have experienced trauma recover from these distressing life experiences. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and love life on the farm.
Sharon Baxter
MS/LPC
The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones-Confucius.
I am a proud graduate of Troy University. From this institution I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1992 and a Master of Science in Education in 2000. In 2012, I received my Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. However, my professional journey began as an elementary school teacher. I taught elementary students for 22 years before becoming a school counselor. For approximately 8 years, I was a school counselor for middle school students. After working with students and families for 30 years in a public-school setting, I began working with Arch Counseling as a therapist/counselor in 2019.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the idea that change is always possible, if we are informed about ourselves, possess the skills required to make changes and are motivated to do so. Assisting people of all ages, in their personal journey of navigating life, is my passion!