Meet our Counselors 

Adriana Morales, PsyD, BCBA-D

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Adriana Morales is both a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in the State of Tennessee who has over 26 years of clinical experience partnering with children, adolescents and their families as well as adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Dr. Morales completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University, received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu, APA accredited program in Miami, Florida. Dr. Morales utilizes strength-based approach, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness and solution-focused therapy. She always maintains an awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual, couples and families. She seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths, collaborate and partner with you towards meeting your life goals, improve quality of life and achieve a purposeful vision you value and desire.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University,
Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University,
Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University,
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University, APA accredited program in Miami, Florida.

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Life transitions
• Women’s issues
• Relationship issues
• Grief & Loss
• Behavioral Health
• Mindfulness
• Christian Counseling
• Peak Performance

Tonia Goodrich, Ph.D, LPC-MHSP

Philosophy of Care

Tonia Goodrich is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Tennessee who has 10 years of experience partnering with adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, as well as women’s issues and relationship issues. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Troy University, her Master of Science in Community Counseling from Troy University, and received her Doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision from Auburn University.

Tonia utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy. She believes this increases the client’s engagement, ownership of responsibility and successes as well as the personal insight, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and couple.

Tonia seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on the foundations of your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.

Education

Auburn University
PhD Counseling Education and Supervision
MS Community Counseling

Specialties

• Trauma
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Self esteem
• Life transitions
• Anger management
• Women’s issues
• Relationship issues
• Grief & Loss

Valerie McKinney, LPC-MHSP

Philosophy of Care

Valerie McKinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Care Provider. Valerie is a graduate from the University of Memphis and has over 16 years of experience.

She enjoys working with adults (18 and over) who are interested in addressing issues that are holding them back or hindering them from reaching their potential in any or all areas of their lives. She encourages, supports, and asks thought provoking questions as the client identifies and explores life changing issues.

Valerie uses an eclectic approach in the therapeutic process with an emphasis on developing therapeutic rapport while using Reality Therapy, Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief issues, forgiveness issues, and other life stressors.

Education

Mississippi University for Women
Golden Gate University
University of Memphis

Specialties

•  Depression
• Anxiety/Stress
• Anger Management
• Grief/Loss/Bereavement
• Life Transitions
• Health/Medical Problems