Meet Leslie

Born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, my passion for working with children was nurtured by my mother, a dedicated kindergarten teacher for over 35 years. This early influence set me on a path toward making a meaningful difference in children’s lives. I earned my undergraduate degree in Child Life/Development from Harding University, which opened …

Meet Jenni

Hello! I’m Jenni Bearden, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed School Social Worker (LSSW), and Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™). I am deeply committed to providing compassionate care and support to children, youth, and families who are navigating life’s challenges. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Samford University, followed …

Meet Alex

Hi there! My name is Alex, and I grew up in a town nestled between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MD. After high school, I ventured south to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education and my Master’s degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. My time at …

Honoring Christy

It is with very heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of one of our own, Christy Peterson. If you had the privilege of knowing Christy, whether as a client, colleague, or friend, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Know that we grieve alongside you. Christy was the life of the …

Meet Sarah

Sarah Ross is a licensed ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for helping individuals achieve their full communication potential. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from LIU Brooklyn. With six years of experience working in school systems across …

Meet Ana

Portia “Ana” Belk Haynes calls the Memphis area home. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a B.S. in Special Education in 2016 and earned her M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy from Belhaven University in 2019. She holds an active teaching license in the state of Tennessee with certifications to work with individuals who have …

Meet Falon Roberson

Hello there! My name is Falon Roberson and I was born and raised in Memphis, TN. I graduated from the University of Memphis where I received a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in School Social Work, and a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. While I was …

Meet Amy Bohannan

I work with a variety of different presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles, and stress management. My clinical interests are in family of origin, trauma, attachment issues, OCD and working with athletes. I work from a psychodynamic, person-centered approach and integrate different modalities based on individual need to meet my clients where …

Get to Know GBS’ Admin, Allison Moore

I was born in Dallas, TX, but have been in the Memphis area since I was two years old, so I do claim myself as a “native” Memphian. I received my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education at Lambuth University and a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy from Walden University.  My love for children and …

Get to Know Melissa Miller

My family moved to the Memphis area when I was four years old and I have been happy to call it home ever since. I attended the University of Memphis where I received a B.S. in Psychology and then enrolled in their Counseling program for graduate school. While I originally set out to be a …