Brooke is a grounded, empathetic therapist who works with children, adolescents, and young adults. Originally from St. Simons Island, GA, she holds a BS in Psychology from Liberty University and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, where she also earned a Trauma Counseling Certificate. Brooke specializes in life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-worth, and attachment wounds. She uses a relational and integrative approach, blending cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), art and play therapy, and mindfulness. Brooke offers a nurturing space for emotional growth and often incorporates her therapy dog, Simon, into sessions upon request.

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Catherine is the founder of Blu Iris Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Georgia and Colorado. She is known for creating a therapeutic space rooted in warmth, creativity, and the belief that healing is always possible. Catherine works with adults and adolescents navigating substance use and complex trauma, offering trauma-informed care that honors each person’s resilience and story. She earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Georgia and her MA in Marriage & Family Therapy, with a certification in trauma, from Richmont Graduate University. Her work draws from EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive-Behavioral strategies. Her specialties include life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, family conflict, and recovery.

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Jasmine graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Criminal Justice and Sociology from the University of Georgia. She then received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia and obtained her Substance Use Counseling Certificate. Jasmine’s primary counseling experience lies with adults who have intellectual delays with co-existing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Professionally, Jasmine has also worked with the geriatric and aging population, as well as children going through the DFCS process. Jasmine works with individuals to develop healthy coping skills, understand internal body cues for emotions, and address various behaviors. She enjoys implementing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based techniques through talk-therapy as well as other evidence-based therapeutic approaches with clients, while integrating art and music into sessions. Jasmine has been in Athens for about ten years and calls it home now. This is where she met her fiancé and found her love for counseling. When in undergraduate, Jasmine volunteered on a crisis line for sexual assault and children’s abuse where she decided that after undergraduate, she would go back to school to better understand how to work with individuals who have experienced trauma. Through her professional history in working with the community through case management roles, she is well versed in supportive service and resources within in the community. When not at work, Jasmine enjoys spending time with her fiancé and five animals. She loves the outdoors including hiking and traveling to various national parks. Jasmine plays ultimate frisbee often and coaches and women’s ultimate frisbee team in her spare time. She additionally enjoys baking, watching reality tv, and reading as forms of self care and relaxation.

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