Pauleena Akers, LCSW, CSW

Pauleena Akers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a practical, goal-oriented approach to helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. She combines Cognitive Behavioral strategies with a holistic outlook to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts, consider alternative perspectives, and build skills that support long-term change. Pauleena emphasizes collaboration and clear goal setting so clients can see progress and move toward a more fulfilling day-to-day life.

Her path to social work began with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2014, followed by clinical work as a substance abuse counselor beginning in 2015. She completed a Master of Social Work at Valdosta State University in 2018 and pursued professional licensure in 2022. Over six years of clinical practice, she has provided social services across settings and populations, including at-risk newborns, older adults, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

Pauleena works with individuals facing a wide range of concerns such as depression, ADHD, compassion fatigue, sleep difficulties, self-esteem issues, and intimacy-related challenges. She also supports clients dealing with career questions, blended family dynamics, postpartum mood concerns, and self-love or body image struggles. Outside of her clinical work, she values family life with her spouse and two elementary-aged daughters, and she enjoys travel, reading, outdoor activities, and exploring new foods. Pauleena aims to help clients move beyond mere survival toward a life in which they can thrive.