Living in Freedom Counseling offers a place where people can make connections and find help navigating through whatever life brings. Our mission is to support people as they live in freedom, emphasizing self-awareness and recognizing the best of mind, body, and spirit. Life is difficult. But you don’t have to deal with it on your own.
MEET US
Jennifer McLaurin, LPC
Hello, I’m Jennifer McLaurin and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, (LPC). I completed BA in Psychology in 2008 at Kennesaw State University, and completed M. Ed in Community Counseling at Georgia Southern University in 2011. I have been practicing in the mental health field for 8 years and field my field highly fulfilling. I enjoy working with individuals with Anxiety Disorders and Depressive Disorders, utilizing DBT and CBT theoretical orientations. I am a trauma informed therapist, understanding how past and present traumas can affect how an individual thinks, feels, and behaves. When our thinking, feelings, and behaviors are not congruent, we find ourselves in a chaotic state. My goal is to support clients on their journey to congruence, peace, and the ability to LIVE IN FREEDOM.
Cynthia Russell, LCSW
Hello! My name is Cynthia Russell and I am Licensed Clinical Social worker. I started my journey to become a social worker at Georgia Southern University where I graduated with a sociology degree. Upon graduating Georgia Southern I went on to graduate school and obtain my social work degree with specialization in mental health at Kennesaw State University.
Upon graduation I have had the pleasure in working in various clinical inpatient and outpatient setting with women, children, adolescents, veterans and families including community counseling, inpatient mental health care and women substance abuse treatment program. I enjoy working with all ages from children to adults. Cynthia is trained in Cognitive behavior therapy. I believe each person the ability to see the power in their own voice and I hope to be on that path with you.