Ingrid is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) and the founder of Renew Hope Counseling and Consulting, LLC.

Ingrid received her undergraduate degree from Purdue University in Organizational Leadership in Supervision and started her career immediately after graduating. Several years later, Ingrid realized her passion and attended Richmont Graduate University where she received her master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. Ingrid has a passion for assisting others in building and maintaining relationships, healing from trauma, and improving their ability to cope and function with various life transitions.

Ingrid's approach to therapy often assists clients in understanding and changing the way they think, feel, and behave. She uses a Solution Focused approach to therapy while utilizing other modalities such as Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

Ingrid is exceptionally skilled in assisting couple's in healing and recovering from affairs. She is skilled in providing therapeutic support for individuals who are experiencing anxiety, grief, stress, depression, major life adjustments, and trauma. She is certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the International Society of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (IS-ART), and the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCAGA).

Ingrid is married with 2 children. She has the heart to serve others and seeks that out through being actively involved in her sorority and church community. She cherishes her time with her family and friends as well as ensuring she spends time alone to renew herself. She enjoys daily walks, reading, watching TV, and traveling.

Shawnnetta is an Associate Professional Counselor and a new addition to our staff. She is under the supervision of Cheryl Francis, LPC, CPCS, CGP. She is available to see clients virtually or face-to-face and currently accepts self-pay clients only.

Shawnnetta is a two-time graduate of the University of West Georgia where she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in Professional Counseling, Clinical Mental Health. She also completed her internship in the Counseling Center at the University of West Georgia and has a special interest in working with young adults.

Shawnnetta uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach when assisting clients and helping them navigate their concerns. However, she sometimes intertwines Person-Centered, Adlerian, Internal Family Systems, or Gestalt therapy interventions in her work with clients.

Shawnnetta is particularly skilled in working with individuals who have experienced loss, stress, depression, postpartum depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship issues, and low self-esteem. She specializes in grief, maternal mental health, trauma, and adult ADHD. She has completed additional training in Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and is currently working toward certification in Perinatal Mental Health. Shawnnetta is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), Licensed Professional Counselors Association (LPCA) of Georgia, Postpartum Support International (PSI), and Chi Sigma Iota.

Shawnnetta is an ordained minister and pastor. She is married with 2 children. Shawnnetta enjoys traveling, spending time with family, eating out, and binge-watching new series on Netflix.