Hannah Etheridge Counseling Intern

Hi! I’m Hannah, a mental health counselor at Family Counseling Associates of North Georgia. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of West Georgia in 2018 and my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands in 2026.

I have a strong passion for working with children, adolescents, and teens, particularly those navigating anxiety, trauma, family and relational conflict, and other difficult life experiences. My experience includes working with children and families involved in the foster care system who have been impacted by abuse, as well as supporting survivors of domestic violence, childhood trauma, and family dysfunction. These experiences have deepened my belief in the importance of creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.

My counseling approach is primarily grounded in both person-centered and Adlerian theories, while incorporating evidence-based interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy based on each client's individual needs. I believe therapy should be collaborative and tailored to the person sitting in front of me rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

I especially enjoy working with children and use play therapy and developmentally appropriate interventions to help young clients express emotions, build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and make sense of experiences that may be difficult to put into words. I am continuing to develop my specialization in Play Therapy under the supervision of Dr. Amanda Slaughter, Ed.D., LPC, RPT-S, CPCS.

At the heart of my work is the belief that people do not need to be “fixed.” Instead, they deserve someone willing to walk alongside them with empathy, authenticity, and compassion. My goal is to create a space where clients feel safe enough to explore themselves deeply and meaningfully, develop a better understanding of their experiences, and discover their own strengths and capacity for growth.