Our Clinical Team

Tiffany Derrick, NCC, LPC, CPCS  is a skilled and experienced licensed professional counselor with a track record of delivering high-quality services for individuals with all common emotional difficulties. This includes treating individuals in traditional outpatient, inpatient in a psychiatric hospital, in partial-hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, and in residential and group home facilities.

Tiffany Derrick is highly experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, substance misuse, eating disorders, adjustment disorder and relationship difficulties. She uses informed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as traditional Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) treatment models.

Counseling is my calling, and I would be honored to hear your story. While my approach is tailored to your needs, I strive for all my clients to feel understood and empowered. This begins with offering a non-judgmental, empathetic space that allows you to gain insight and learn skills to enable your growth and healing. I work with teens and adults to address a wide range of challenges. I have a particular interest in working with individuals impacted by anxiety, trauma, relational problems, and self-esteem issues.

I am an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. I am under the supervision of Latasha Matthews, LPC, CPCS, CPLC, CAMS.

Celena Allen, LCSW is a seasoned clinical social worker with experience providing off-site clinical supervision to Master level interns, contributing to their educational and professional growth. She specializes in diverse supervision models. With a strong foundation in Person-Centered Supervision, Celena excels in collaborative processes, focusing on enhancing the supervisee’s skills and resource utilization for effective clinical work. As a supportive supervisor, she creates an environment that encourages self-awareness, enabling supervisees to fully engage with clients.

Celena earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California and holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of Montevallo. She has consistently excelled in providing comprehensive behavioral, mental health, and academic services in diverse roles and settings to include inpatient psychiatric hospitals, inpatient acute hospitals/healthcare, and colleges/universities. Her dedication to clinical supervision and commitment to the well-being of individuals is exemplified by her continuous professional development, ethical practice, commitment to client welfare, and collaboration and consultation.

Celena Allen, LCSW collaborates with A Better Day Counseling to provide supervision for social worker interns. She is also available to supervise for licensure.

Amanda Desjardin is a marriage and family intern completing her master’s degree at Capella University. She initially fulfilled her passion for helping others in her first career as an educator in the school setting specializing in special education. Amanda was led to help the families and students she worked with learn how to overcome issues that stemmed from family and life challenges. She continues to fulfill this passion by helping families and children overcome life’s challenges, particularly those related to behavioral and academic difficulties in a therapeutic setting. She is also dedicated to guiding individuals as they navigate self-discovery and identify solutions to the competing demands of life. Amanda utilizes the Solution-Focused therapeutic approach, as well as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).

 Amanda Desjardin, MFT intern is under the direct supervision of Tiffany Derrick, LPC CPCS.

Life’s current path can sometimes feel overwhelming. But with support, self-discovery, and dedication, it’s possible to forge a new direction—one where fear, self-doubt, and stress are gradually replaced by pride, self-acceptance, calm, and hope.

Because our mind, body, environment, and spirit all play vital roles in our well-being, I take a holistic approach to therapy, grounded in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I offer a client-centered, compassionate space where we move at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to create a therapeutic partnership that provides practical tools and fosters safety, healing, and lasting change. I’m particularly passionate about supporting adults navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, health and wellness goals, career challenges, and life transitions such as divorce.

Naomi Tatum is a counseling intern earning her master’s of science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at LaGrange College. Naomi looks forward to working with you at our Duluth location.

Naomi is under the direct supervision of Tiffany Derrick, NCC LPC CPCS.