Meet Christy

Christy Peterson is a third-year doctoral student in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at the University of Memphis. Christy received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and her Master’s degrees from the Mississippi State University. Working in the field of ABA is the nexus of Christy‘s professional experience and passion, and she strives to foster positive youth and …

Meet Falon Roberson

Hello there! My name is Falon Roberson and I was born and raised in Memphis, TN. I graduated from the University of Memphis where I received a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in School Social Work, and a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. While I was …

Meet Emily Barczack

I am a graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University. As an intern with Germantown Behavioral Solutions, I offer counseling for various clientele, including children, adolescents, and adults. I am passionate about walking alongside those seeking healing and growth within the therapeutic setting. I work …

Meet Amy Bohannan

I work with a variety of different presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles, and stress management. My clinical interests are in family of origin, trauma, attachment issues, OCD and working with athletes. I work from a psychodynamic, person-centered approach and integrate different modalities based on individual need to meet my clients where …

Get to Know Zoe-Ella Pearl

I am currently in my second year studying School Psychology at the University of Memphis and plan to graduate with my Mater’s and Education Specialist degrees in the Spring of 2025. I am originally from Des Moines, Iowa and I attended the University of Iowa for my undergraduate degree. I received a Bachelor of Science …

Get to Know GBS’ Admin, Allison Moore

I was born in Dallas, TX, but have been in the Memphis area since I was two years old, so I do claim myself as a “native” Memphian. I received my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education at Lambuth University and a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy from Walden University.  My love for children and …

Get to Know Melissa Miller

My family moved to the Memphis area when I was four years old and I have been happy to call it home ever since. I attended the University of Memphis where I received a B.S. in Psychology and then enrolled in their Counseling program for graduate school. While I originally set out to be a …

Get to know Dr. Cyndi Jordan

“To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one’s self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played …

Get to Know Liesl Danley

Born and raised in Memphis, TN, I was the second born of six siblings and the oldest girl in the family.  Growing up in this environment has afforded me with a protective and nurturing stance, which often propels me to speak up for my hometown and for the people around me while honoring their inner …

The GBS Story

Oftentimes in my first session with a client, we’ll discuss their longer-term dreams and goals. I.e. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Besides a brief phase where I wanted to be a secret agent for the FBI or play basketball for the WNBA, I could confidently answer that I wanted to …