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Adam Hanson, Licensed Professional Counselor & Clinical Supervisor
Adam Hanson was born in Albany, NY, and grew up outside of Boston, MA, as well as in Virginia Beach. After graduating from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, he spent several years working with college students on career development, as well as on employee training and staff development. It was while doing this work that Adam discovered his passion for mental health counseling, at which point he returned to ODU to earn an M.S.Ed in Counseling. After completing the program, he spent several years practicing intensive in-home therapy with children, adolescents, and families. Utilizing play-based, recreational, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused approaches, he helped to facilitate growth and change in clients of all ages and backgrounds. Adam has been with Kessler Psychological for almost three years, and in addition to working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, he now provides clinical supervision for our residents as they work towards licensure. Adam has a specific passion for working with teens, young adults, and LGBTQ populations, and enjoys finding creative solutions for facilitating transformations.
Breanne Fenning, Licensed Professional Counselor & Clinical Supervisor
Breanne Fenning was born and raised in Coudersport, PA. Her first class in psychology, combined with her own personal life experiences, quickly allowed her to realize that helping others through their life challenges was her passion. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Lock Haven University and then continued on to receive her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from The University of South Carolina-Aiken. She gained clinical experience during her internship, providing individual psychotherapy, as well as conducting psychological testing for children and adults. She also led psycho-educational groups on parenting skills, anger management, and ADHD. Upon completion of her Master’s Degree, she began providing mental health services in a day treatment center with adults experiencing a range of psychiatric disorders, as well as community based mental health services within the home and school setting for children and adolescents. She has also continued offering psychological assessments and psychotherapy services. Breanne has been with Kessler Psychological for several years and now provides clinical supervision for our residents as they work towards licensure. She incorporates a cognitive-behavioral and emotion-focused therapeutic orientation to provide services to individuals with a range of mental health issues, challenging them to explore their thoughts and behaviors in a safe environment and identify positive changes and skills to reach their fullest potential.
Sydney Beasley, Resident in Counseling
Sydney Beasley was born and raised in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Troy University where she majored in International Relations, which affirmed her desire to help a wide variety of individuals. Sydney further narrowed her focus by obtaining her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University. During her Master’s program, Sydney completed her internship working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families at a private practice, community outreach program, and daycare academy. After graduating, Sydney moved to North Carolina where she continued her training by completing psychological testing intakes in a community mental health agency. After moving to Virginia a few years later, she worked at a regional prison conducting psychoeducational groups and individual therapy. Sydney’s approach to psychotherapy includes helping individuals to identify: meaning and value in life, areas of strengths, solutions, and desires and abilities for change. She particularly enjoys findings ways to meet clients at their current levels of functioning and assisting them with moving forward towards achieving their goals.
Michael Wilkinson, Resident in Counseling
Michael Wilkinson was born and raised in the small town of Greenville, Ms. After graduating from Mississippi College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, he worked in a variety of mental health settings with both adults and children including: a long-term wilderness therapeutic program for boys with emotional and behavioral issues, an acute psychiatric hospital setting with children and adults, and as an intensive in-home counselor working with children and families. Michael also worked as an investigator for child protective services for 8 years where he was passionate about protecting and ensuring the safety of some of our community’s most vulnerable citizens while providing them with resources to function more effectively as family units. After leaving CPS, Michael earned his Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University. While at ODU, Michael completed practicum and internships at a community organization, providing intensive in-home counseling services again. After obtaining residency status in January of 2021, Michael decided to transition into outpatient counseling, in an effort to continue serving the community by helping to facilitate the change needed to heal and function more effectively in their daily lives. Michael’s approach to counseling is very strengths-based, solution-focused, and employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques as applicable and useful. Michael firmly believes in everyone’s ability to change and improve their lives if they are willing to make the effort and become fully involved in the counseling process. Michael prides himself on having a non-judgmental approach and in his ability to quickly engage clients and build rapport. Michael is particularly passionate about working with populations who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, impacts of trauma and mistreatment, substance abuse issues, and sexual identity issues. Michael is excited to be joining Kessler Psychological and to do his part in ensuring clients receive the best possible care. Michael is also an Eagle Scout and loves dogs!
Alex Bice, Social Work Supervisee
Alex was born and raised in Deltona, FL. She graduated from the Naval Academy with a major in Quantitative Economics in 2011. Upon graduating, she served as a Surface Warfare Officer aboard USS TAYLOR (FFG-50) for four years. She served one year of shore duty before leaving the Navy to pursue a career in Social Work. When considering a career shift, she knew helping Sailors and her Navy peers helped guide her to the field. Alex received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California with a military concentration. She is passionate about working with the military and their families. She understands their unique needs as a veteran and military spouse. Her experience has a focus on individual therapy using cognitive behavioral therapy, problem solving therapy, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing.