About Lighthouse Counseling

     Throughout my career, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in many different settings, including residential programs, in-home counseling, and community-based counseling centers. I work with clients addressing various concerns, including depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and abuse. I especially enjoy working with children and adolescents that have experienced physical or sexual trauma. I have a passion for helping children heal. I also enjoy working with adults struggling with addiction.

     I am very person-centered in my approach, offering empathy and unconditional positive regard to help facilitate change and growth. I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, among others. I love joining my clients to help them gain the tools and knowledge needed to make positive life changes!

     I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2004 and then from Auburn University with a Master’s of Education degree in Community Agency Counseling in 2006. I have received advanced training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

     Dr. Lyle works with adult clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, and trauma. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University in 2016 and has been a Licensed Psychologist in Georgia since 2018. Dr. Lyle completed her internship at Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, where she was trained to provide two gold-standard treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress: Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She has experience working with survivors of multiple types of trauma, including combat-related, sexual assault, traumatic grief/loss, and natural disasters.

   Dr. Lyle’s approach to therapy is individualized and client-centered, integrating theoretical orientations such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Humanistic Psychology. She enjoys working with a diverse group of individual therapy clients—helping those individuals to build on existing strengths and skills.

     I am a Colorado native who has just recently moved to Georgia to be closer to my children and grandchildren. My husband and I served in full-time ministry together for over 40 years. I returned to school in 2010, earning a Masters's degree in Clinical Counseling from Denver Seminary. After working for three years at a facility for at-risk youth, I counseled families and youth privately. God placed a calling on my life when I was a youth to help others, especially the vulnerable that may not be able to help themselves. My passion is working with children and adults who have been affected by trauma and abuse. I have a love for animals and frequently involve horses in my counseling. I am a certified Equine Gestalt Coach.

     I was licensed as a Professional Counselor in 1999 and I’ve worked in private practice with Lighthouse Counseling Center since 2012. Before coming to Lighthouse, I provided counseling ‘on staff’ at several local churches. I work well with adults dealing with complex PTSD, depression and anxiety, as a result of past (relationship) trauma. I work from a ’trauma-informed’ perspective and have quality training in the use of EMDR (Eye-Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing) and other related models of therapy. I earned a graduate degree in counseling from Georgia State University in 1996. I concurrently received a Diploma in Christian Counseling from the Psychological Studies Institute in Atlanta. In my free time I enjoy walking, reading and playing my guitar. 

     I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing in Newnan since 1991. I enjoy working with children, adults, and couples. My philosophy is to help people challenge their fears and move beyond their obstacles. I have a special concern for children and families experiencing a divorce. A significant part of my practice has been helping families deal with this transition. I help divorcing parents develop a parenting plan that addresses the needs of each family member. I also conduct psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery. I earned my clinical psychology degree from Argosy University in 1995. I earned a Certificate in Christian Counseling from the Psychological Studies Institute in 1991, where I learned to integrate psychology and Christianity. As a University of Georgia graduate, I am a big Georgia Bulldog fan.

     I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is a National Certified Counselor. It's my mission to be a vessel for God in helping hurting people. I have a Masters's Degree in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University in 2010 and a Bachelor's degree in Business from Tiffin University in 1994. I enjoy working with individual adults dealing with Bipolar Disorder and other mood disorders, family issues, anxiety, depression, childhood traumas, PTSD, grief, and women's issues. It is my pleasure to assist clients in learning how to live their best life while liberating themselves from the issues/challenges of life.

     Lighthouse Counseling Center, PC offers Speech Therapy for adults! Kim Alford, M.Ed, CCC-SLP accepts Adult Patients! She is skilled in treating adults with apraxia, swallowing, aphasia, and voice disorders! Kim also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United HealthCare. Her sessions are conducted in-person! Call today for more information!