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      <image:title>Team At A Glance - Dominique Cecil, Lead Clinican</image:title>
      <image:caption>A native of Omaha, Nebraska – Dominique Cecil has lived in Alabama since the age of 10. Originally, Dominique planned to become a vocalist and trained to be a musical performer most of her childhood.  However, after a bout of disillusionment, Dominique decided to do everything in her ability to keep others from experiencing the pain that she felt. More about Dominique</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bridget Coker is a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing teletherapy for three years. Before that, Bridget worked in community mental health for nine years. Outside of therapy, Bridget is a work-at-home mom to a preschooler and a 4th grader. Bridget has experience with just about every type of mental illness: depression, anxiety, and ADHD. More about Bridget</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>JaKeia obtained her undergraduate degree from Miles College and graduate degree from the University of Alabama. Since that time, she has worked in the fields of child welfare, substance abuse, intellectual disabilities, medical/healthcare, and geriatric hospice. Jakeia has worked with children, adults, and the geriatric populations during her career. She has assisted those that have dual diagnoses, trauma, anxiety, depression, and those with medical conditions and shorter life expectancy. More about JeKeia</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jennifer is a native of Birmingham, AL, and matriculated through the Birmingham City School System. Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Montevallo, where she majored in Social Work and minored in Psychology. With a desire to further her education, Jennifer attended the University of Georgia and completed the Advanced Standing Program to receive her Master of Social Work degree in 2012. More about Jennifer</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kristin graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Master of Arts in Clinical MentalHealth Counseling. She is a licensed professional counselor with experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, substance abuse, and grief. Kristin especially enjoys working with erotically marginalized clients, including those who have questions about their sexuality or gender identity, as well as people who identify as kinky or ethically non-monogamous. More about Kristin</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Team At A Glance - Jennifer Luty LPC</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jennifer Norwood Luty is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with approximately eight years of experience in mental and behavioral health services. Jennifer offers comprehensive counseling for diverse populations, including Veterans, People of Color, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Her practice encompasses a wide range of specialties, including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, eating disorders, relationship counseling, and faith-based therapy. Based in Alabama, Jennifer provides personalized mental wellness solutions through evidence-based practices and culturally competent care. More about Jennifer</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Deja Leonard is an Associate Licensed Counselor practicing under the supervision of Waynette Smith, Ed.S., LPC-S. She holds a Master of Science degree and is dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care that meets individuals where they are in their healing journey. As she works toward full licensure, Deja brings a thoughtful and empathetic approach to therapy, creating a safe and supportive space for growth and self-discovery. More about Deja</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We are a group of doctoral-level psychologists and psychiatrists who provide quality mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing therapy, medication management, coaching, and more. We help our clients connect with one of our doctors who can meet their needs and is available online or in-person.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It’s essential for us that our clients get personalized suggestions on who from our team is the best match. Rather than do things the typical way, we’ve created a system designed around our patients’ needs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I have worked in mental health care for the past decade. I have worked in neuropsychopharmacology research, at the Crisis Center, and in hospital settings. I love working with sex workers, single parents, the LGBTQIA+ community, and college aged people. My specialties are spirituality (not only the big three religions), LGBTQIA+, coping skills development, couples/relationship therapy, and trauma processing. More about Lindsay Bledsoe</image:caption>
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