Dr. Lynna Meadow, LPC-S

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Dr. Lynna Meadows is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Private Practice, Ft. Payne,
Alabama. She also is a licensed Supervisory LPC and supervises ALC counselors for their LPC
licenses. She holds a BS from the University of Alabama in Child Development, Master’s in
General Counseling from Alabama State University, and a PhD in Counseling Philosophy,
specializing in Behavioral Health, from International University of Graduate Studies. Dr.
Meadows is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Her involvement with the American Counseling Association (ACA) includes Past President,
National Military and Government Counseling Association (MGCA), Governing Council
Representative, ACA Board of Directors, and President Elect of the National Employment
Counseling Association (NECA). She has served on the ACA Professional Standards
Committee and the ACA Financial Affairs Committee. She received the 2015 Association
of Counselors and Educators in Government “Professional of the Year Award” at the ACA
Conference, Orlando, FL, and the Military and Government “Lifetime Achievement Award” in
2019 at the ACA Conference in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Meadows began her private practice, Comprehensive Counseling Associates, LLC, in
Montgomery, AL in 2006, and has practiced counseling continuously, moving to Ft. Payne, AL
in 2020. Clients come for personal issues including stress, depression, grief, employment issues,
self-esteem, military issues and PTSD, empowerment, grief, addiction, relationships and
marriage counseling.

Terry Payne,  ALC 

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Terry is under the supervision of Dr. Lynna Meadows, PhD, LPC-S.  He is from Sylvania, Alabama and has earned his Master's degree from the University of West Alabama  in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  He received his bachelor's degree in behavioral science from Athens State University in 2018.  His background begins in psychology and sociology, and he has studied many types of counseling like cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, solution focused therapy, and Adlerian therapy.  He hopes to continue his education and earn a doctorate in psychology and eventually teach counseling too.  

     He has a strong desire to help individuals from all walks of life and wants to help people make positive life changes and accomplish their goals.  He has experience working with adults and children and can incorporate person-centered therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness. He also has some experience in play therapy. 

     Building strong relationships with his clients is important to him.  Having a support system is a big factor in accomplishing goals and the therapeutic relationship can play a big factor in a support system.  He also wants to help those with all types of addictions including, drugs, alcohol, nicotine, food, sex, gambling, and shopping. He also has plans to start support groups soon.

Angela Wade, ALC

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Angela is a clinical mental health counselor intern from Boaz, AL. Her goal is to serve the community by providing safe, nonjudgmental, and comforting services where clients can feel free to discuss anything they have on their minds. Angela has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Athens State University with a minor in Human Development. She also is C.A.S.T. certified in Child Advocacy through Athens State University. She received her counseling degree from Grand Canyon University and has a Master of Science in Professional Counseling. Angela enjoys working with children and adolescents and she welcomes adults with her experience in substance abuse and trauma while providing counseling services under the direct supervision of Dr. Lynna Meadows. She has Proudly served our clients since 2022.

Rhonda Niemeyer, LPC

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Rhonda is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing clinical mental telehealth within the state of Alabama. She is also a Certified National Counselor, Mental Health Telehealth Certified, and Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified. She is a graduate with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands and is currently attending doctoral classes at Walden University. 

Ms. Niemeyer is an active member of the American Counseling Association, National Board of Certified Counselors, National Employment Counseling Association, and Postpartum Depression Coalition. She advocates and speaks on behalf of the impact of mental health within the community, education system, and workforce as a guest speaker with Greater Leadership Huntsville, mentor with the North Alabama Society of Human Resources, and student mentor with Calhoun Community College. 

Ms. Niemeyer has more than 18 years of career and college counseling experience and four years of focus on anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum depression, relationship problems, and trauma. She began practicing as a counselor in training in 2018, transitioned to an Associate Licensed Professional Therapist with Awake Therapy in 2022, and joined Comprehensive Counseling Associates in 2024. She works with clients ages six and up struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship conflict by exploring what clients experience and creating a collaborative treatment plan to empower clients, alleviate symptoms, and restore mental and emotional health.

Serving Clients Since 2024

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John Moore-CNP

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Mr. John Moore started his medical career as a Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Corpsman in 1990, and served in Desert Storm with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines.

He became a Registered Nurse (RN) in 1998 

Mr. Moore obtained a Master of Science degree in nursing in 2012 and was certified as a Nurse Practitioner in 2013.

Most recently Mr. John Moore opened a family practice in Valley Head, Alabama, to bring exceptional family friendly medicine back to his rural community. North DeKalb Primary Care (NDPC) offers services for patients 2 years old through adulthood. Mr. Moore says, “NDPC brings a down home feel to medicine. Our motto ‘where you are treated like family’ allows you to be treated with kindness and respect not like a number.” John has proudly served our clients since 2022.

Mikayla Chamoun, Mental Health Counselor-Intern

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Mikayla is a counseling practicum student under the supervision of Dr. Lynna Meadows PhD, LPC-S

Mikayla is currently pursuing Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Auburn University. She has a year of experience working in psychiatric care, though not  as counselor, it has provided her valuable insights into mental health treatment. She is telemental health trained and has received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

With her warm, empathetic approach and active listening skills, Mikayla creates a safe and judgment-free space where clients feel truly heard and understood. Mikayla has a deep commitment to serving underserved communities, recognizing the significant barriers many individuals face when seeking mental health care. She is passionate about supporting individuals through life transitions, anxiety, depression, and identity development. She believes in building strong therapeutic relationships as a foundation for positive change.

Are you or someone you know looking to complete their Counseling Degree from an accredited Masters Level Program and in need of a well rounded and accepting place to grow your career? We're here to help. With included Supervision as part of your Benefits Package we are hiring Intern Level counselors, ALCs, LPCs, and LPC-S Providers to join our practice, Making a difference in Dekalb and surrounding Counties one patient at a time.