MARTHA B. ELLIS

B.S. Psychology
M.S. Counseling and Human Development
Ed.S. (Education Specialist) Agency Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor (#1835)
National Certified Counselor
Counselor Supervisor
Certified in Brainspotting
Certified Imago Relationship Therapist

Martha Ellis began practicing mental health counseling in 1995. She has experience working with children and adolescents, foster care/adoptive children, adults, families and couples. Her counseling experiences include anxiety, depression, marriage counseling, grief and loss, divorce, custody issues, self injury, abuse, and issues of confidence. Martha also specializes in Imago Relationship Therapy and Brainspotting, a therapeutic intervention for trauma and anxiety disorders.

SHANNON COLEMAN-HUMPHRIES

B. S. Sociology
Troy University (Dothan)

M.S. Counseling and Psychology
Troy University (Montgomery)

Shannon Coleman-Humphries is an Associate Licensed Counselor (under the supervision of Martha B. Ellis, LPC), and also holds an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification from the Alabama Drug and Alcohol Association. She has over 18 years of experience in social services working with families. Shannon’s area of experience includes counseling adults and their families with substance abuse disorders, counseling adults with anxiety, depression, life adjustment issues, blended family issues, divorce, and couples’ issues.

JAMES THOMAS

B.A. Psychology
M.S. Counseling and Psychology

James Thomas received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Auburn University in 2009, a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University in 2014 and is currently working on a PhD through Liberty University in Counselor Education and Supervision. James has been counseling since 2014 and has experience working with children, married couples and individuals in a variety of settings. James has experience doing faith based Christian counseling and has studied Christian counseling techniques at a PhD level. James is currently researching techniques he created known as the Unified Theory of Counseling as part of his thesis work. These methods are based in valid, reliable techniques such as Dan Allender’s story work method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Restructuring, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Rogerian Client-centered therapy among others. James works with children, married couples, adolescents and adults. He is the owner of Emerge Counseling currently doing business as Ellis Counseling.

MADALYN CALDWELL

B.S. Psychology
M.S. Counseling and Psychology
Ed.S. Community Counseling

Madalyn Caldwell is a compassionate and dedicated licensed professional counselor specializing in perinatal mental health. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Auburn University, Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology, and an Ed.S. in Community Counseling from Troy University. Additionally, Madalyn is trained in EMDR and a certified TF-CBT, which both focus on trauma issues, and PMH-C therapist.

Madalyn provides expert guidance and support to help clients navigate a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment difficulties.

In addition to her clinical work, Madalyn Caldwell is actively involved in perinatal mental health advocacy and education. She frequently conducts workshops, seminars, and community outreach programs to raise awareness about the importance of mental health support during the perinatal period and to destigmatize conversations around pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.