Terry Samuels, PhD, MS, CDBT, NCC, CPCS, LPC

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Get to know Licensed Professional Counselor, Terry Samuels, who serves patients in Atlanta, Georgia.

Terry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS). He is employed at GlobeCore, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. 

With a singular focus on helping clients become whole, Terry has nearly two decades of clinical experience with individuals, couples, and families. As an established specialist in empowerment and culturally sensitive treatment approaches, his therapeutic system utilizes shared, safe, evidenced-based processes that cultivate trust and accelerate human development. 

“I am an eclectic service provider. My belief is that a holistic approach to clinical services represents the best approach to treating adults, children, and couples. Using multicultural competency and cultural awareness is key to connecting with my clients. Being a highly competitive person, I want to continue to grow and mature as a clinician and man. Developing a keen connection with all my clients and challenging them to reach their full potential in life is another important aspect of how I operate. My approach uses family systems and development to bring unity to households while focusing on reducing tension and interpersonal conflict. By focusing on helping my clients become complete in every way possible together we craft a clear direction in life and help them be the best version of themselves daily.”

Academically, Terry obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Armstrong Atlantic University in 1994. Following this, he pursued a Master of Public Administration Degree at Georgia State University, which he completed in 1996.

In 2015, Terry furthered his education by obtaining a Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Most recently, in November of 2023, he achieved a Doctorate of Psychology from the same institution. 

For roughly three years, Terry served as a probation officer within the juvenile court system in Henry County, Georgia. During his tenure, he handled complex cases involving children, families, and adults, including those requiring Intensive Family Intervention (IFI) and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for adults. 

Additionally, Terry has offered career counseling to more than 40 clients, and has a track record of suggesting clinically beneficial literature to aid clients in understanding their conditions better and discovering practical solutions for personal growth and development.

On a professional level, Terry is Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (CDBT), Nationally Certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NCC), and Certified in CPR and First Aid.

Licensed professional counselor is a licensure for mental health professionals in some countries. A licensed professional counselor is a master’s degree-level mental health service provider, trained to work with individuals, families, and groups in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders.

In his personal life, Terry enjoys watching sports, camping, traveling, playing board games, and spending quality time with his wife and children.

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