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.

Stephanie Nicole has proudly been a first responder for over 10 years.  Her goal is to serve her community with compassion and understanding to the best of her ability. She is an active member of the local  Celebrate Recovery and Life Recovery Ministries. As we11 as serving as the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 215 President and Co-Founder of the non profit Run Domestic Violence Out of Town. Stephanie holds a Bachelor Degree from Liberty University and is currently obtaining her Masters in Clinical Health Services (PA) from Mercer in addition to her Peer Recovery Support Specialist Licensure from A.D.M.H. and Domestic Violence Advocacy Certification.  She currently manages all Comprehensive Counseling Practice locations and is a crucial part in all community resource management  and corporate partnerships. She has proudly served our Clients since 2022.

 Alejandra graduated from Fort Payne High School in 2021; she was a also a leader in her JROTC program. She took several leadership roles and opportunities throughout her time at school. She has served her community as a volunteer in several events. Alejandra is proficient in both English and Spanish, working with our counselors to communicate with our non English speaking clients. Her unique background allows her to understand our Latino families in a deeper manner. She enjoys reading and connecting Latinos with her language to resources. Her goal is to provide Latinos with the opportunity to heal and grow both personally and in family.  Serving Clients since 2023

Barry  is licensed to practice in the State of Alabama. Barry provides services face-to-face and via telemedicine. 

Barry received his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University in Criminal Justice with a minor in Corrections and a concentration in Forensic Science. He received his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP) from Liberty University. 

Barry has been providing counseling services since 2021. He has experience with children, families, anxiety, depression, substance abuse/addiction, couples/marriage, career counseling, and grief. 

Barry uses the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help his patients achieve their goals by helping the patient identify negative cognitive patterns and gain a better understanding of how their thoughts influence their behaviors. Barry strives to provide an environment where the patient and counselor work together to achieve patient goals. 

Barry also provides biblical based counseling services for those seeking it. He works with the patient to integrate biblical principles with the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to provide the patient with a perspective of how their thoughts influence their behaviors and how biblical principles can help provide restoration and healing.

Serving Clients Since 2022

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 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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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.

"Serah is a masters level counseling intern from Boaz, AL pursuing a clinical mental health counseling degree from Jacksonville State University ; she will graduate in December 2024. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology in 2022 from Jacksonville State as well. 

Serah strives to cultivate a warm and non-judgmental space in which clients can truly be themselves. She also believes in the power of being direct and real with her clients when therapeutically appropriate. Serah believes that each person holds the key to changing their own life, and she desires to assist others on their individual journeys. Serah takes into account the needs of the individual and tailors her approach to fit each client. Some of those modalities include person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, CBT, and DBT. She is also able to provide a faith-based counseling approach should a client want to incorporate their faith into sessions. Serah has worked with children, teens, and adults in different areas such as abuse, relational issues, family conflict, and trauma. Serah’s passion and goal is to foster a true connection with each of her clients, as she believes that genuine human connection is the key to an effective therapeutic relationship."

Serving Clients Since 2024

Sarah  completed her Bachelor's Degree at Liberty University and is working towards her Masters. Sarah currently works as an EMT with her local Emergency Services and has a passion for serving her community. Sarah specializes in divorce, remarriage, blended families, and Domestic Abuse from the Christian perspective. With sub specialties in adoption, childhood trauma and personality disorders from the Christian perspective. Affiliated with the American Association of Christian Counselors. 

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She accepts in person and Telemedicine  Clients on a Cash pay bases.

She does not accept any Insurances at this time. 

Serving Clients Since 2024

Terry Payne is a counseling intern under the supervision of Dr. Lynna Meadows, PhD, LPC-S.

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.