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Brittany Miller, LPCA

HR DIRECTOR

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate (LPC-A) who truly enjoys coming alongside individuals on their healing journeys. I graduated from Liberty University with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in December of 2022. In addition to my role as an LPC-A, I also serve as the Clinical Fellow with Heritage. 

As a clinician I enjoy working with a variety of populations including life changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD challenges, and post-partum anxiety and depression. I consider it an honor to come alongside my clients as a guide and source of support and encouragement in their mental health journey.  

It can be overwhelming to search for a new therapist, especially entrusting a stranger with your deepest thoughts and emotions. I work to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative space for clients, so that we may work to build a strong therapeutic relationship, where clients feel empowered in their journey to find freedom in the therapy room to be their true self.

Leah Woodard, LPCA

MENTOR FELLOW

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) passionate about providing support and guidance for individuals as they navigate life's journey. I graduated from Lancaster Bible College in August 2023 with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In addition to my role as an LPC-A, I work as the Administrative Assistant for Susan Tankersley Family Therapy and Heritage Institute.

I utilize a combination of approaches, centered on a client’s needs, to help those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal conflict, communication breakdown, grief/loss, life transitions, adolescent challenges, women’s issues, etc.

I believe in actively listening to help clients process what they’re experiencing, showing empathy to validate their experience, and empowering them with the tools and resources to find restoration, hope, and the ability to thrive. I count it a privilege to be entrusted with a client’s story, and look forward to be able to help the clients that come through my doors.

Amanda Bannister, LMFTA

CLINICAL FELLOW-COLUMBIA OFFICE

For the past 20 years I've served as a youth minister, caring for students age preschool through college. I am passionate about young people but more specifically their families they belong to. I desire is to see families healed and whole. I received by Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in May of 2024. I am currently pursuing my license. I am under supervision at Heritage Family Institute with Susan Tankersley, LMFT-S.

I have level 1 training in Gottman Couples Therapy.

I would love to walk with you on your journey to find healing.