GSAP 2024
Presenter Bios



Calvin D. Armerding, MA, LPC



Calvin is Senior Associate at Travelers Rest Counseling Associates, where he counsels adults, parents, and couples. He is the President of the South Carolina Society of Adlerian Psychology, author of The Cooperative Family: How Ridding Ourselves of Competitive Goals Helps Us Flourish (2021), and co-founder of The Alfred Adler Fellows Program (AAFP), a regional training program in Adlerian Psychology.



Kristen J. Aycock, PhD (Psychologist)



Dr. Aycock received her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University in 2011. She is currently in private practice at Perspectives Counseling Inc. in Atlanta, GA. She has presented at the local, state and national levels.



Gary S. Bauman, PhD, NBCC, LPC, CPCS



Dr. Bauman received his Ph.D. in Counseling from Georgia State University in 2000. He is currently a professor of psychology and the graduate program coordinator at Brenau University as well he is in independent private practice in Braselton. Dr. Bauman has presented at numerous conferences at the state, national and international levels.



Susan E. Belangee, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, DNASAP



Dr. Susan Belangee received her PhD from Georgia State University in 2003. She is currently the Executive Director of the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology and in 2023 she launched her consultation and training business, Dynamic Growth Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC. Susan presents locally, nationally, and internationally on topics including Adlerian psychology, eating disorders, working with clients who identify as LGBTQ+, and using the BASIS-A Inventory in multiple settings.



Dr. Michele Frey



Dr. Frey received her PhD in Counselor Education and Practice from Georgia State University in 2007. She is currently in private practice at Frey Counseling and Consulting Services, PC serving as an adjunct instructor with Mercer University’s PhD Counselor Education program, Master’s in Community Mental Health, and Bachelor’s Criminal Justice programs, and is on the editorial staff for the Journal of Individual Psychology. She has presented at the local, state, national and international level.



Devin Mathews,MS, APC, NCC



Mr. Mathews received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of North Georgia and his Master’s degree from Mercer.



Crystal Smith, MA,NCC, LPC CPCS



My name is Dr. Crystal Smith. I am the owner, clinical director, and mental health therapist of Joy Wellness Counseling Center in Conyers, Georgia. I am a doctoral graduate of Walden University. I graduated with my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) in 2024. I also graduated with honors with my master's degree in Community Counseling in 2012 from Argosy University. I have clinical and supervisory experience working in community counseling, the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Justice, and private practice. I have teaching experience as a remote teaching assistant (TA) at Walden University, assisting with the following courses: Group Counseling, Theories, and the master's level internship and practicum course. I have presented at several mental health conferences, including, but not limited to, the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), the Georgia Society of Adlerian Psychology Conference (GSAP), and the Expanding the Women-in-Leadership Advantage Conference. I am a member of several professional organizations, including the American Counseling Association (ACA), Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES), Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Omega Zeta Chapter, and Licensed Professional Counseling Association of Georgia (LPCA of GA). My specialties include depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained therapist. I am also trained in Hypnotherapy. My research and clinical interests include Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and trauma. My advocacy measures include destigmatizing mental health in the Black community.



Tara Overzat, PhD, LPC, NCC



Dr. Overzat has presented on the topic of LGBTQ+ matters and counseling at the national, state, and local levels. She has co-presented Safe Zone trainings (LGBTQ+ focused trainings) at the University of North Georgia and presented on issues of counseling LGBTQ+ individuals for colleagues looking to expand their working knowledge of this population. Dr. Overzat has lived experience and has worked professionally with counseling LGBTQ+ individuals for 9 years. She is the CEO and Primary Therapist of Getting Overzat, LLC (https://www.gettingoverzat.com/) and specializes in working with LGBTQ+, international, and immigrant clients.



Stacy Daniel Sampson, MS, NBCC, LPC



Ms. Sampson Received her master of science in clinical counseling psychology from Brenau University in 2008. She is the founder and owner of Oasis Counseling Center, a private practive in Athens, GA. She specializes in working with trauma, particularly domestic violence survivors, and has been trained in EMDR. Additionally, Ms. Sampson has completed over 180 hours of sex therapy training and has been certified in the state of FL and is working towards AASECT Certification. She has presented at the local and state level.



Latisha Woods, MA, LPC NCC



Latisha Woods, also known as Tish, graduated from Bethune-Cookman University with a BS in Psychology. She went on to graduate with her Master's in Community Counseling and certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University. She recently received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She owns and runs a private practice specializing in couples work and mood and anxiety disorders. She has a passion for educating the African American community on the benefits of mental wellness. She has spoken at major conferences and created workshops around the topic.



Jody Housker, PhD, NCC, ACS, NBCCH, LPC



Jody Housker received her PhD in Counselor Education, Supervision and Practice from the University of South Dakota in 2000. She has been in private practice since 2005 in Atlanta, GA. Prior to private practice she taught master's level counselors at two different universities. She has presented at the state, national and international level.



David Markwell, PhD, LPC, LCMHC, NCC, ACS, CPCS,
BC-TMH, EAS-C



David is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and National Board-Certified Counselor. He is licensed in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina.He is a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider and is certified to provide Telehealth services in Florida and South Carolina.He is a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor and Approved Clinical Supervisor. He is the former Clinical Supervision Chair for the LPCA of Georgia. He serves as the President of the LPCA of Georgia (2023-2024) and was the recipient of the LPCA 2017 George C Podein Counselor of the Year.



Wendy Price, M.A., LPC, CPCS



Wendy earned her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University, Atlanta in 2010 and is currently pursuing her PhD in Professional Counseling at Amridge University. Her experience includes working as an E911 dispatcher for 18 years, providing in-home counseling for six years, three years at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, and three years in private practice at
Enlightening Streams Counseling.



Carla Jefferson, Masters student



Carla Jefferson is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has a strong academic background, having graduated with a bachelor's degree from Troy University, and is a distinguished member of the Delta Mu Delta Business International National Honor Society and the Chi Sigma Iota Mu-Upsilon Alpha International Counseling Honor Society. She has held leadership positions, including the Laity Chair on the Zoar UMC Advisory and Leadership Board and the North Georgia Conference United Women of Faith Communication Chair. Her expertise in Supply Chain Management, Account Management, Project Management, Client Success, and Training and Implementation, along with her commitment to continuous growth, has contributed to her professional success.



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