Meet our black female therapists team

Kiana Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Oakland, California. She received her Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Kiana is a certified Project Best Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. This certification requires extensive training for therapists to support children and adolescents who have experienced various types of trauma. Kiana has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Kiana has worked as a therapist in various settings including the hospitals and the school system. Kiana’s believes it is her job to help individuals generate creative and realistic solutions to problem areas in life while providing support and optimal empowerment. She will work with you to utilize your strengths, make healthy decisions, and develop positive habits to remain resilient and adaptable during these times. Understanding the power of our own choices can be liberating, empowering, and provides a focus for change. Kiana believes that you are an expert in your life. One of the most important keys aiding in healing lies within self and together we will strive to discover it. Human development is a lifelong process and Kiana is ready to join you on your journey of self-healing, wellness, and understanding.

Jamie Miles Haynes attended the University of Georgia, where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Business Marketing. She received her Masters degree in Professional Counseling from South University in Savannah, Georgia. Jamie is an Atlanta native and a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. Jamie has experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings including in-home therapy, online telehealth, community mental health, long distance counseling, inpatient hospital based therapeutic services, group therapy, collegiate counseling services and some school visits. Jamie has experience working with a broad range of clinical issues including anxiety and depression, trauma recovery, anger management, self-esteem, major life changes and family/relationship issues. Her approach to counseling is warm and inviting as she offers support navigating through difficult topics. Jamie is passionate about working with young adults, millennials, and Black men and women.

Courtney Ward is the founder and owner of C.W Artistry. She is a freelance graphic designer/visual artist. She received a Bachelor’s in Art Studio at the University of West Georgia in 2018 with a minor in Marketing. Courtney has experience working as a coordinator at a local cultural artists center. Obtaining skill sets with Adobe software, she is well versed in Illustrator and Photoshop. Using her creative graphic capabilities she is able to produce logos, posters, illustrations, etc. She also expresses her talent through the medium of painting and mixed media. Her main subject focus is African American culture & female empowerment. Courtney is a full-time visual artist and expanding her art business through branding, merchandise, and more.

Toni Belin Ingram, DMin, MFT Intern, is a transformative relationship counselor and family therapist specializing in therapy for Black women, stress management, and trauma therapy. With a rich background as a pastor and a certified coach and speaker with the John Maxwell Team, Toni blends spiritual wisdom with therapeutic expertise to create a nurturing environment for healing and growth. A lifelong learner with degrees in Business Administration, Adaptive Leadership, and ongoing studies in Marriage and Family Therapy, she is committed to empowering individuals and families to reach their full potential. She is a Certified Prepare/Enrich Pre-Marital Counseling Facilitator. Toni’s roles as a partner, parent, and grandparent underscore her deep commitment to fostering strong, healthy relationships.

Valerie was born and raised in New York city, but is currently a resident of Smyrna, Georgia. Valerie can be described as would describe herself as compassionate, patient, adventurous, and inquisitive. In pursuit of her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University, Valerie is experienced in working with adolescents, couples, and individuals in the LGBTQ community. Valerie is passionate about providing a safe and intentional journey through the healing process. She believes that everyone is capable of living the life they see for themselves, no matter how big or small the change.

Kyndra Threat is currently a graduate student at Capella University, pursuing her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.  Kyndra was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and a true southern belle. She is a proud mother and wife. She is very happy to be a part of The Hardy Clinic team as an Intern and looks forward to gaining more knowledge and experience in this field through this opportunity as a lifelong learner of her craft. Her ultimate goal is to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Georgia who specializes in therapy for black women. She plans to continue her education after graduation to obtain her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is an educator who has spent 8 years in the classroom as an elementary education Teacher which is where she discovered her passion for working with students and their family together to determine how they could best succeed academically. She realized that she genuinely cared about the problems that the students and families were facing beyond the classroom, so she decided to pursue a path where she could work more intimately with couples and families through Therapy. Additionally, she is an ordained Marriage Officiant and a certified Life Coach.

Alex, who resides in Atlanta, GA, is completing her Master of Arts program in Psychotherapy.
Counseling with a focus on Marriage Family Couples Therapy from Regent University. Her therapeutic areas of emphasis include pre-marital counseling, blended families, LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families, and clients with an interest in spiritual integration. She is currently learning American Sign Language and is a certified, Level II Reiki practitioner. Her therapeutic philosophy is to meet people wherever they are on their personal growth journeys, always with empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. She looks forward to serving and supporting you on your path to your individual, couple, and family goals.