Jamila Allen (she/her)

Practicum Student

I am a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Georgia, currently completing my internship with StorieBrook. My path began with a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising from California State University, Long Beach. After graduation, I worked as a stylist assisting women navigating significant life transitions, such as new motherhood or re-entering the workforce. Through these experiences, I realized that while helping women feel confident in their appearance was rewarding, true transformation starts from within. This insight inspired me to shift my focus from external appearances to internal healing, leading me to pursue a career in mental health counseling.

In my therapeutic practice, I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen and empowered. I am particularly passionate about working with those struggling with life transitions, self-esteem, body image, grief, anxiety, and depression. While I am still learning my approach, I want to emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship in fostering growth and resilience. Additionally, I have a deep love for animals and am pursuing specialized training in animal-assisted therapy. I believe that incorporating therapy animals into counseling sessions can enhance the healing process by providing comfort, building trust, and facilitating emotional expression.

Outside of the counseling room, I enjoy spending time with my dogs, exploring new restaurants, visiting museums, traveling, going for nature walks, attending sound baths, and engaging in meaningful conversations. I also enjoy arts and crafts, painting, and photography. 

I look forward to walking alongside you on your counseling journey and am honored to be part of your process toward growth and healing.

*Jamila is under the Direction and Supervision of Rachel Anne Kieran, PsyD.

Hannah Cowart, MS (she/her)

Practicum Student

Hannah was born and (mostly) raised in Georgia and followed a winding 20+ year career path before landing in the field of mental health. Hannah is currently a fourth year doctoral student in counseling psychology at Georgia State University. Her prior clinical training settings include: university counseling centers, psychiatric in-patient services, and community mental health. They also have extensive training and experience in Narrative Exposure Therapy, an empirically supported treatment for PTSD. 

Hannah lives in Roswell with her human family, an aging Yorkie, and an energetic super mutt. 

In their own words 

"As a a therapist, I am...right here with you. My primary goal in therapy is to build an authentic therapeutic relationship with you. This relationship is grounded in curiosity, safety, and sincere desire to support you in your mental health journey. From this space, we can explore the areas and concerns bringing you to therapy. I love using emotion to help uncover new aspects of experiences. Often we come to therapy puzzled, lost, or without direction. My hope is that in our work together the pieces will slowly come together and, in time, you’ll find new direction and hope in life. 

I enjoy working with individuals struggling to find or establish their place in the world. Whether that be working to integrate parts of their identity, exploring new identities, navigating loss, or processing trauma. I love supporting clients in finding their own unique balance in life. While this translates to any period or population, I have a special interest in rural populations, veterans, trauma, LGBTQ+, college transitioning and family-related challenges.

"When I'm not therapist-ing, I am...doing many mundanely beautiful daily tasks, traveling to see extended family, wrestling with my pup, playing peek-a-bo, or brainstorming the next vacation/road trip. I also spend time looking forward to my doctoral student check list shortening and having free weekends again!

*Hannah is under the Direction and Supervision of Rachel Anne Kieran, PsyD.