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.

Whit Grindle, MS NCC is a Capella graduate and holds a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling.

Whit's clinical work is grounded in a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming framework, with specialized experience supporting neurodivergent clients and LGBTQ+ individuals and families. He currently serves individuals and families ages ten and older. He integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and strengths-based interventions to meet clients where they are.

Committed to advancing the counseling profession, Whit is currently co-developing continuing education on neurodiversity-affirming practice for fellow counselors. He is passionate about building inclusive, affirming care within counseling communities and holds a long-term vision of developing community-based housing and treatment options for neurodiverse individuals with high support needs.

Whit Grindle MS NCC is under the supervision of Tiffany Derrick, NCC LPC CPCS. Her license number is LPC008265.

Portia is a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges while building on their strengths and resilience. She specializes in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.

Her work is grounded in a client-centered approach, meaning she believes each person is the expert of their own life. She strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic space where clients feel genuinely heard, valued, and understood. Through collaboration, Portia helps clients develop insight, improve coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.