I have a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Tampa College and a Master of Social Work from Alabama A&M University. I am certified as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with my Private Independent Practice Certification in Social Case Work and Clinical Practice. The first 17 years of my social work career was spent working in the child welfare system. Much of my work centered around working with youth in the Independent Living Program (ILP). Working with this population was challenging but rewarding. The next 5 years have been spent working with the Behavioral Health patients in a hospital setting. Here, my focus has been the geriatric population suffering from major neurocognitive disorder. In this position, I have also been afforded the opportunity to advise social work students and provide clinical supervision to Master level social workers. It is my sincere hope that my years of experience will allow me the chance to provide sound, competent and genuine counseling services to the community in need.   

My name is Robert Martin and I am an Licensed Professional Counselor under the supervision of  Kady Abbott. I received my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Alabama and my BS in Psychology from the University of Montevallo. I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, and stress, but I have experience working with a variety of mental health issues. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults. In my free time I enjoy being outdoors (running, biking, jogging) or watching tv. 

Linda Walker earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Office Administration, with a minor in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science Degree in Counseling, both from Alabama State University. Ms. Walker is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor. Over the past 20 years, she has held several positions in which she worked with children, adolescents and families. She has over 10 years of experience working in the child welfare system providing services to foster children and their families, as well as conducting child abuse and neglect investigations. Ms. Walker has 5 years of experience providing counseling services to at-risk foster care teens in day treatment and residential settings. For the past 4 years, Ms. Walker has worked with teens and adults with physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities, providing vocational and career counseling to assist them in becoming gainfully employed and reaching their maximum potential. Working with people is her passion and she looks forward to using her years of experience and knowledge to provide counseling services to those in need.

Eboni Omar is a two-time graduate of Alabama State University earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and her Master’s of Science degree in General Counseling. She is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Auburn University at Montgomery. Mrs. Omar has 12 years of experience providing counseling services to a diverse population of clients in the intensive outpatient therapeutic setting and in residential treatment programs. She is an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of Arkaya Abbott and she is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Mrs. Omar has experience with treating a wide array of issues, including substance-related and addictive disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and stress management. She believes healing and growth occur within a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship and uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach when working with her clients and integrates a range of therapeutic techniques and methods to assist her clients in reaching their full potential. 

My name is Laura Hampton and I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and my Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama. I have experience in medical case management, substance abuse, public policy advocacy, and domestic violence. With my combined experience, I have had the opportunity to work with diverse populations and navigate barriers to health care, education, and child welfare. My passion lies in community outreach, eliminating barriers to community resources, mental health education, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. When working with clients, my therapeutic approach is person centered and goal oriented. I focus on areas including anxiety, depression, substance use, and complex trauma. I enjoy working with adolescents and assisting today's youth in navigating their mental health and educational challenges.

A lifelong resident of Alabama, Michael is a graduate of Auburn University at Montgomery and the University of Alabama.   He received his Master of Social Work degree and is licensed at the LICSW level.   Prior to joining L.O.L., Michael served as a Telebehavioral Health Therapist with MAO, Inc., working with adults and adolescents living with chronic health issues.   The great majority of his life has been spent living and serving in rural areas of Alabama.  Having grown up in that environment helped instill an extra sensitivity to the specific needs and cultural differences that rural communities experience.  This background has been particularly helpful in his care to  communities in Southeast and West Alabama.  

In addition to his behavioral health work,  Michael has been a presenter at 3 White House sponsored programs discussing Telehealth services in the Deep South as well as a panelist and presenter for numerous Department of Health and Human Services webinars and conferences.  A requested speaker on Telehealth, Mental Health, Social Work, Case Management and HIV issues at national, state and local conferences and programs, his work and life experiences have contributed greatly to his goal of serving others.  

As an advocate for the underserved who walk among us. With over 15 years’ experience working directly with various populations, she understands the basis of utilizing different methodologies that are conducive to the success of growth for her clients. 

Marlie is a licensed masters social work, certified crisis intervention instructor, certified cognitive-behavioral therapist. With over 8 years of experience utilizing trauma-client centered approach working directly with women and minors who have been trafficked and sexually exploited. 

Marlie is passionate about building partnerships; walking alongside like-minded purpose driven professionals who are zealous about inspiring, producing, collaborating. 

Marlie has established multidisciplinary teams, developed curriculum policies, formed partnerships and collaboration, developed policies and procedures for long term, short-term, transitional residential programs. 

I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). I earned my Master of Social Work from Alabama A&M University. I am currently a Licensed Master Social Worker. Over the past 8 years, I have held several positions in which I worked with children, adolescents, and families. I recently worked with children that had developmental disabilities, providing applied behavior analysis therapy. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, working out, & binge watching tv shows with my husband.