An injury sidelined this former athlete and she let her health slide until a wake-up call changed everything. Kristen Penny was used to training hard. She played multiple sports and went on to play softball at a collegiate level. But when a back injury halted her athletic career, her diet and exercise went off course, […]
James Brooks found extra satisfaction with an assignment that let his degree shine. Create opportunities to fall in love with your job and the GEA culture all over again with these seven tips – exclusive to GE Appliances employees. James Brooks, who admittedly never lost his passion as an HR business partner, still found
Empathy sounds like a soft skill, but done right, it delivers firm business results. When employees reported their leaders as empathetic, people felt 61% more innovative, and 50% reported their workplace as inclusive compared to 17% of those with less empathic leadership. When they felt respected in their life circumstances, 57% of white women and
Innovative programs supporting diabetes care, new parents and nursing moms win Louisville’s Worksite Wellness Council award New additions to healthcare benefits at GE Appliances have not only been a boon with team members, they’re also getting recognized by the public. The company won this year’s award for innovative programs that include improving diabetes care, expanding
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Jonathan Walker sees two practical ways to grow your career at GEA starting today. New to GE Appliances, Jonathan Walker can appreciate what it feels like to be outside the comfort zone. At the same time, he recognizes plenty of opportunities to increase the size of that zone as a recent hire. “People are
Wellness programs offered through GEA help employee improve eating habits and develop a passion for exercise. Getting stuck in a go-cart at Kart Kountry left Karen Crawford with one question. “What am I doing?” She’d taken her grandson for an afternoon of fun but found herself facing a major reality check, “I’m going to die
Karen signed up to lose weight; was surprised when it helped her depression Read More »
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
