COUNSELOR/FOUNDER

Channing Starks is a licensed professional counselor and a graduate of Enterprise High School's Class of 2005. He graduated from Troy University with a Bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and a Master’s degree in counseling clinical mental health. Serving in the Airforce has afforded him the opportunity to connect with some amazing selfless people. With a desire to help others succeed and reach their full potential, Channing has found himself encouraging, advising and empowering those around him to strive for their goals.

Channing desires to help people realize their best self has garnered a focus to center treatment on the person’s needs. He has experience with children, teens, and adults struggling with depression, grief, loss, and ADHD. Channing also has experience with adults battling alcohol, drugs, physical and mental abuse, and parenting woes. When he isn’t counseling, Channing enjoys fishing, hunting, DIY projects, and enjoying time with his wife and their three children.

“Life is full twists, turns, and unknowns. We all come to a space where we need to gather ourselves, recenter, and take a deep breath. Success has a process, it’s not a magic trick. Work your process and enjoy the fruits of your labor.”

COUNSELOR

Jennie is a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor in Alabama, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and a National Certified Counselor. She has over 20 years in the mental health field. Jennie has an Applied Associate Degree in Nursing, a Bachelor of Sociology, and a Masters in Counseling and Psychology. She holds a Registered Nursing license in Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida.

Jennie was born and raised in Suffolk, Virginia. She has been a military spouse for over 31 years and enjoys working with the military population. She has experience working with individuals, adults, children, teens and families. Her focus has been working with: ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, academic difficulties, and family disruption.

The goal of her practice is to provide a safe environment for clients to learn and grow.

COUNSELOR

The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. -Carl Jung

Cecillia Hardy is a licensed professional counselor and Dothan native. She is a graduate of Troy University with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health. She began her journey into the field working in community mental health. She has experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples with a focus in mood disorders, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

Cecillia’s journey into mental health began with a deep-rooted passion for understanding the complexities of the human mind and a commitment to helping others navigate life's challenges. Through years of education, training, and clinical experience, she developed a holistic approach that integrates evidence-based therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused therapy, tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.

In her free time, Cecillia enjoys puzzles, painting, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Under the direct supervision of Jennie Holmes LPC-S (#SC01065)

COUNSELOR

Zesha is an Associate Licensed Counselor. She graduated from Walden University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Zesha was born in Fairbanks, Alaska but being a military brat she moved around a lot which helped her engage and connect with all sorts of people and personalities.

Zesha has been in the mental health field for about 8 years and during those years she has found her passion for working with kids and adolescents and helping them through their struggles, as well as the adults in their lives. Zesha also has 5 years of experience working with kids on spectrum in multiple settings.

When Zesha is not counseling she loves to spend quality time with her family and friends. As well as getting her dance on doing Zumba 2 to 3 days a week.

Under the direct supervision of Jennie Holmes LPC-S (#SC01065)

COUNSELOR

Michael Dreilinger is an Associate Licensed Counselor and alumnus of Enterprise High School. He graduated from Troy University with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2018 and later earned his master’s in rehabilitation counseling in 2024. Michael also earned a sports psychology certificate from California Southern University in 2020. Michael holds a 5th-degree black belt in Taekwondo and is the chief instructor of the YMCA Enterprise Taekwondo School.

While using a neuro-affirming approach to counseling and focusing on improving the connection between physical, emotional, and mental health, Michael also incorporates the tenets of Taekwondo in his practice – courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. He believes that you do not have to be a martial artist to learn and implement these tenets in daily life, but they are a part of achieving overall mental and physical wellness. Michael has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He is also an advocate for the LGBTQ community.

When Michael is not counseling, teaching, or training, he enjoys spending time with his fiancée, family, and friends playing tabletop role-playing games or Magic: The Gathering

SOCIAL WORKER

“You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin healing—just a willingness to start.”

Katherine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky and brings both professional expertise and lived experience into her work.

Once you meet Katherine, you’ll find she is easy-going, nonjudgmental, and relatable—a wife, mother, ADHD, plant-loving gal who believes therapy should feel human, not intimidating. While not a native of Alabama, she spent many childhood summers with her grandparents there and has strong personal ties to the region. Both of her parents served in the military for 30 years, and she is currently a military wife, giving her a deep understanding of military culture and the unique stressors faced by service members and their families.

Katherine specializes in treating anxiety, PTSD, trauma-related symptoms, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. While her primary focus is anxiety and trauma, she has extensive experience working with diverse populations and a wide range of stressors. Her goal is to help clients feel comfortable, understood, and at ease from the very first session.

As a trauma therapist, Katherine understands how overwhelming it can feel when the mind and body are carrying more than they should. She brings a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to therapy, helping clients develop coping skills that actually work while exploring how trauma impacts both the brain and the body. She draws from multiple treatment modalities to ensure therapy is tailored to each individual’s needs, strengths, and goals.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you’re feeling unsure, stuck, exhausted, or simply ready for something to change, Katherine is here to walk alongside you through the process. When you’re ready, she would be honored to support you in taking the next step toward feeling more grounded, understood, and in control of your healing.