When other companies are reducing benefits, GEA is stepping up Jorge Ramos couldn’t afford physical therapy for his back, until he found CareATC, GEA’s onsite primary care provider. Now, Jorge is living a more pain-free life. After a car accident left him in severe pain from a bulging disc in his back, Jorge Ramos needed […]
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Make your #SelfCarePromise today! Today is the day to commit to some type of self-care action. Your personal #Self-CarePromise helps establish self-care as an important tool that will lead to better health for all. The Global Self-Care Federation is challenging each of us to support the wellbeing of individuals and communities around the world. By
GE Appliances provides mental health services to all employees While your cultural background and identity can make access to mental health treatment more difficult, mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background. That’s why July is designated as
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At The Y @ Work, Jason turned excuses into passion Jason Briggs, a program manager at GEA, is eager to help others get stronger as he launches a new kettlebell class at The Y @ Work “Of course, we all have a good excuse not to work out,” says Jason Briggs, Bodewell program manager. And
The key the preventing heat illness, dehydration As the weather gets warmer, you’re at even greater risk for heat-related illness and dehydration. When you overheat — whether it’s because of a sunny day, an intense workout, or a fever — your body produces sweat to cool down. Sweat is mostly made of water, so your
The “holiday” you don’t want to celebrate Do you find yourself starting work early and staying late? Checking emails on the weekends? Always putting work first? If you answered yes to any of the above, you might be a workaholic and it can be a risky lifestyle. Working hard is admirable, but like any good
Danielle Whiteside is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She is known for her nonjudgmental presence, warmth, and sense of humor, which help clients feel comfortable and understood. Danielle focuses on repairing attachment wounds, building emotional connections, and setting goals that are meaningful and achievable. Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, with an emphasis on healing, growth, and resilience. Danielle works with people navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions. She wants each person she meets to feel supported, empowered, and seen.
Outside of work, Danielle enjoys cheering on the University of Louisville and the Baltimore Ravens, traveling to new places, and experiencing different cultures with family and friends.
Located: Onsite
Call: 502-654-8861
Jeffrey Bernier, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has over 30 years’ experience enriching lives in the mental health field.
A proud Navy veteran, Jeffrey brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to his work, helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges.
Jeffrey is a graduate of the University of Lowell and Boston University. When he’s not empowering clients, he loves spending time with his family, strumming his guitar, and enjoying sports.
Located: Onsite
Call: 731-244-2523
Mary McFarland, a Licensed Professional Counselor, has over 30 years of experience in mental health services. She earned her BA from the University of Michigan – Dearborn and her MA from Oakland University.
She offers individual and family counseling for issues like anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Schizophrenia, substance use, ODD, ADHD, and adjustment issues. Besides counseling, Mary enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren.
Located: Onsite at the Wellness Center
Call: 706-638-3559
Nikama is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Decatur, Alabama. She received her BA in Sociology at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and her Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California. Nikama has experience in providing services to adults, adolescents and children. She emphasizes trauma-informed care and focuses on a person-centered, mindful, and strength-based approach to ensure compassion while counseling individuals to bring forth building, healing, and resilience. Nikama enjoys providing support to individuals dealing with grief, depression, adjustment, anxiety, PTSD, and other trauma. She wants you to feel safe, seen, heard, empowered, and looks forward to connecting with you.
In her free time, Nikama loves traveling, being in nature, trying new food, decorating, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Located: Onsite
Call: 256-580-7702 or ext. 346
Alexandria “Alex” Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 4 years of experience in clinics and hospitals including work on substance abuse education.
She received her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. Alex works with individuals, couples, and families with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She can help provide understanding approaches managing diseases with mental health treatment. Alex supports clients with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
Outside of work, Alex enjoys making baked goods and desserts, sewing, and spending time with her husband and her dog.
Located: Onsite
Call: 502-452-0777
Elizabeth “Liz” Roberts is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. She received her B.A. in Psychology and her M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville. Liz provides trauma-informed care to individuals, couples, and families, and focuses on a person-centered, mindful, and strength-based approach to therapy. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, suicide bereavement, as well as relationship and adjustment issues. Outside of work, Liz enjoys watching movies, cooking, crafting, and spending time with her husband and fur babies.
Located: Onsite
Call: 502-452-0777
