IN LOVING MEMORY
LINDA LEECH
11/4/1947 - 03/16/2021
Dr. Linda Leech was born in Cincinnati, OH. She achieved a Master's in Counseling and a Ph.D. in Mental Rehabilitation Counseling. She became at professor in University of South Carolina's Mental Rehabilitation program at the Master's level. Dr. Leech opened her own private practice to offer Equine-Assisted Therapy in late 2010. She was an LPC-Supervisor and assisted many aspiring counselors to achieve their licenses to practice in the state of South Carolina. Dr. Leech was a co-founder of A New Tomorrow in 2016.
Tara L. Corbett MS, LPC, LPC-S
Tara Corbett MS, LPC was born in Sumter, SC. Ms. Corbett is the Director of A New Tomorrow Behavioral Health Services. Ms. Corbett’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree and Masters of Science degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from Francis Marion University. Ms. Corbett specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults with behavior, anxiety, and mood disorders. She also works with couples and families to improve interactions, communication skills, and bonds.
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Quanetta Jefferson MA, LPC, NBCC
Quanetta Jefferson was born in Sumter, SC. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella university. Quanetta began her career working at The Early Autism Project with children and adolescents with Autism. Quanetta specializes in working with children and adolescents who presents developmental disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and self-esteem issues. Being a clinician, Quanetta is aware that counseling does not look the same for each individual. She strives to utilize diverse modalities and build strong rapport with every client. She believes that as long as one is ready to welcome change, change is obtainable.
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D'Andra Scott MA, LPC
D’Andra “Dee” Scott was raised in Sumter, SC and currently lives in Columbia with her husband and 5-year-old son. Mrs. Scott earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from College of Charleston and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. Mrs. Scott began her career in mental health working as a Behavioral Interventionist for an organization, providing behavior modification and family support for children and their families who experienced behavioral difficulties. Her career further grew as she worked for hospitals, psychiatric treatment centers, and schools, providing counseling services, emotional support, behavior intervention, and group therapy with an emphasis on various topics to include social skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and anger management. Mrs. Scott specializes in working with children, adolescents & families, but enjoys working with adults as well. She uses a diverse range of treatment modalities, including but not limited to psychodynamic, person-centered, multicultural, and cognitive-behavioral therapies, depending on the needs of each individual client. Mrs. Scott is a firm believer that 1) if you are willing to change, you will change, and 2) the therapeutic relationship is key in success in treatment. Therefore, she strives to build a positive rapport with every single one of her clients while empowering them to see that change is possible in each of them, as long as they believe.
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Ryan Buell MS, LPC
Ryan graduated from the University of South Carolina with a master’s in clinical mental health and holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. Ryan grew up in Sumter, SC and currently lives in San Antonio, TX.
His counseling style is Adlerian, a humanistic approach, which focuses on encouragement, social and family connections and is goal oriented. In addition to receiving a counseling degree, he also has a certificate in play therapy.
Before pursuing a career in counseling, Ryan worked as a journalist and in the media industry. However, he always dreamed of becoming a therapist. Ryan understands first-hand the impact therapy can have, as it helped change his life when he struggled with addiction. With the help of therapy and 12-step meetings, Ryan entered recovery in 2017. He credits his experiences of addiction, recovery, depression and codependency as motivating him to finally pursue a career in counseling.
Ryan has experience working with a variety of clients, including military, LGBTQIA+, children ages 4+ and adults of unique backgrounds. He has worked with clients who have struggled with depression, trauma, addiction, sexual and gender identity, ADHD, paranormal, spiritual, bereavement and behavioral issues. He has also received special training about evidence-based treatment for OCD and other disorders.
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Lee McNair MA, LPC
Lee McNair was born in Sumter, SC. Lee earned her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2023 and Bachelors in Psychology from the University of South Carolina in 2020. She enjoys working with children and adolescents dealing with depression and anxiety. Lee is committed to helping them learn how to better manage by developing healthy coping skills. Lee believes in taking a multidisciplinary approach to helping clients reach their goals because she recognizes that each client deserves a unique outlook on their counseling.
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Roberto Vazquez MA, LPC
Roberto Vazquez was born in Puerto Rico and currently lives in Sumter, SC. Mr. Vazquez's educational background includes a Bachelor degree in Biology from University of Puerto Rico and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. He is currently an LPC-A for A New Tomorrow in Sumter. He enjoys working with adults, children, adolescents in anxiety and panic attacks, behavior problems, depression, grief and attachment.
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J'Neice Hunter MA, LPC-A
J'Neice was primarily raised in Sumter, SC after moving several times in childhood due to her parents serving in the United States Air Force. She earned her Bachelor's in Psychology and Music from the College of Charleston in 2018, and her Master's in Clinical Counseling Psychology from The Citadel in 2024. J'Neice is currently an LPC-A and enjoys working with adults, adolescents, and children. She strives to create a safe space and build a positive therapeutic relationship for every client to feel heard, seen, and understood. J'Neice takes a person-centered, evidence-based, and solution-focused approach to identifying therapeutic needs and providing skills, strategies, and treatments to help every client see positive change within their lives.
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Mia Sanders MS, LPC-A
Mia is our newest intern. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Francis Marion University. She is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. Mia enjoys helping others and has a passion for working with children and adolescents. Mia's personal mantra is "don't give up!"
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Sydney Wade-Jacobs CADC, Intern
Sydney graduated from Angelo State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in social work at the University of Kentucky to ultimately become a licensed clinical social worker. Sydney was born into a United States Air Force family and has traveled many times in her childhood. After graduating with her bachelor’s, she decided to follow in her parents’ footsteps and joined the Air Force as well, becoming a mental health technician and alcohol and substance abuse counselor. For six years, she has helped and guided military members with their mental health concerns and alcohol/substance use treatment, empowering their resiliency, coping skills, and mental growth. She enjoyed creating that supportive environment for clients and helping them achieve motivational change within their lives and military careers. Now as a Veteran, she strives to keep continuing this support and empowerment towards her future clients in helping their mental health treatment journey and providing that resilience perspective as well.
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Shailah Haynes MSW , LISW-CP
Shailah “Shi” Haynes, is a Licensed Independent Social Worker residing in Columbia, SC with her husband and two beautiful children. Originally from Gable, SC, Mrs. Haynes holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Haynes began her career providing counseling and case management services in the field of infectious disease, serving underserved populations. Her professional experience has since expanded to include roles in hospital settings, maternal health, home health, and managed care. Throughout her career, Mrs. Haynes has demonstrated a commitment to supporting adults from diverse backgrounds, honoring the unique experiences and challenges each client brings, particularly those navigating depression, anxiety, grief, and significant life transitions. Mrs. Haynes' therapeutic approach is client-centered and integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Strength-Based interventions. This comprehensive framework is designed to challenge unhelpful thought patterns and promote holistic well-being. Mrs. Haynes is dedicated to fostering a safe, nonjudgmental environment that encourages understanding, self-exploration, and healing, ensuring every client feels supported throughout their journey toward improved wellness.
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