Hope House Counseling

Our current in-house counseling partners:

VENETIA JORDAN

Counselor

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CSC
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Venetia has always been fervent about uplifting others and helping them to feel better about themselves and their past and current circumstances. She holds a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Columbus State University, as well as a certification in autism education from Liberty University. She has experience working with various forms of trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illnesses, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Venetia is very compassionate and empathetic, and she believes in empowering others to reach their full potential by recognizing and developing the tools and resources, both internal and external, that they may not realize that they already have within and around them.

CHERIEE FANT

Counselor

LPC

Email: johnsonsaavedra@yahoo.com

Cheriee holds a Master;s Degree in Family and Marriage Theraoy and a fully licensed counselor. She specializes in Trauma, Grief, Marriage and Family issues, Individual mental health issues, and Addictions. She holds certificates in Strategic Trauma and Abuse Recovery and Level 1 of Gottman Therapy. Cheriee utilizes an integrative approach to therapy with a Biblical/Christian foundation. She is passionate about her profession and helping others get free from the strongholds in their lives.

Dwayne Lype

Intern Counselor

Dwayne has a passion for seeing people live lives to their God-given potential. He believes that God created everyone on purpose, for purpose and helping people discover, grow, and walk in that purpose defines his mission as a counselor. Dwayne has been involved in pastoral counseling for nearly three decades and is currently pursuing a degree from Liberty University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Dwayne enjoys helping families and is a Certified SYMBIS Facilitator. After licensure, Dwayne intends on specializing in Marriage and Family counseling and addiction recovery.

SHANNON STAPLETON
with
Hope House Counseling

LPC, Counselor

Email: sstapleton@hopehousecounseling.org

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Shannon completed a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2015. She is currently fully licensed as an LPC in the state of Georgia. She began this journey many years ago and has found her passion in helping others overcome difficulties in their life. Her training and desire is working with children and adolescents that have experienced trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, issues with interpersonal relationships, and family issues. She currently serves on the Walton County Multi-disciplinary team which is made up of law enforcement and other professionals in the community that strive to work together protecting children and adolescents from mental, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Her goal is to help her clients know that someone is here to listen and understand their situation and give the tools and resources needed to heal the whole self.

MARTY BEACH

Post-Graduate Clinician

Marty’s personal journey is shaped by her experiences with childhood trauma, neurodivergence, and military life, all of which have fostered resilience and empathy. She’s dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to feel heard and understood. Marty’s deep appreciation for neurodiversity, particularly ADHD and ASD, drives her passion for helping neurodivergent individuals embrace their strengths. Guided by faith, Marty’s goal is to walk alongside clients, empowering them to heal and grow. She values teamwork and is committed to supporting others on their path to resilience and self-acceptance.