About

 My name is Michelle Alden; I am a bilingual counselor in the Valdosta area working in private practice. I have worked in community agencies and clinics since 2003 doing bio-psychosocial assessments, individual and family counseling, treatment plans, and conducted groups.  I also did volunteer work while in school full-time for the Guardian Ad Litem in Florida and worked for the Redland Christian Migrant Association in Quincy, Florida. 

Professional Credentials

I earned my Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Thomas University in 2009 and am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. I am also nationally certified and a certified supervisor. I am an Anger Management Specialist and provide court ordered classes in individual and group formats. I provide counseling for a diverse population and provides psychological evaluations for immigration. Currently I am working on finishing my certification in Autism which i will have completed in 2024.

Philosophy

Communication is the core of the relationship and everything else follows. Trust, respect, objectivity, openness all comes from communication. Resistant behavior, unethical decisions, disrespect and lack of trust are bases for an unprofessional and unhealthy relationship destined to fail.  As with any relationship, there has to be a beginning base from which to expand. Most important is the desire to be inquisitive and willing to gain experience through active learning, observations, self-explorations, self-reflections, feedback and continuing education, diverse situations are experienced. “My passion is in helping empower families to change maladaptive thoughts and behaviors in order to prevent negative patterns from continuing from generation to generation”. “My listening skills, genuineness, and skills I’ve learned all attribute to my success.  The modification, the smile in others, is my reward.”