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We are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional support to individuals seeking and healing. Our team of experienced counselors is here to listen, understand, and empower you on your journey toward personal growth and well-being. Together, we can towards overcoming challenges and achieving your goals.
Meet Derda | Founder, Clinical Director & Licensed Mental Health Counselor–Qualified Supervisor
Derda Jackson is the Founder and Clinical Director of Transformation Counseling Services, LLC, with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adults, and families. She provides trauma-informed clinical leadership across four Police Athletic League sites and supervises counseling interns and clinical staff.
Trained in EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Derda combines evidence-based care with compassion. She is passionate about developing future counselors and empowering individuals toward healing, resilience, and personal growth.
Meet Brittiany | Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern & Behavioral Health Counselor
Brittiany is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) and Police Athletic League Behavioral Health Counselor with experience in hospital and school settings. She holds master's degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Passionate about empowering women and children, Brittiany focuses on trauma, self-esteem, emotional wellness, and life transitions. She aspires to specialize in play therapy and participates in Open Path, providing compassionate, affordable, client-centered care that promotes healing, resilience, and personal growth.
Meet Bria | Graduate Counseling Intern
Bria is a supervised Graduate Counseling Intern at Transformation Counseling Services, LLC. She earned her psychology degree from Northern Illinois University and is pursuing her counseling master's at Liberty University.
A Clinical Trauma Professional (CTP) trained in Psychological First Aid, Bria supports clients navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
Through Open Path, she strives to provide affordable, compassionate care where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Meet Abigail | Behavioral Health Counselor & Practicum Intern
Abigail is a Behavioral Health Counselor and supervised Practicum Intern at Transformation Counseling Services, LLC, pursuing her master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.
A magna cum laude University of South Florida graduate and Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), she brings experience supporting children and families through behavioral services and care coordination.
Passionate about trauma-informed counseling, Abigail offers compassionate, client-centered support and participates in Open Path to expand access to affordable care.
Meet Thomas | Certified Grief Counselor | Hospice Chaplain | Grief Specialist | Counselor in Training
Thomas is a Certified Grief Counselor and Hospice Chaplain with over 14 years of experience supporting individuals and families through grief and loss. He holds a master's in Christian Education and is pursuing Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.
As a counselor in training, he works under clinical supervision. Thomas also participates in Open Path, supporting access to affordable mental health services while offering compassionate, person-centered grief support.