About Us

Practice Manager

Toni Allbritton has been employed with Darsey, Black and Associates since January 2013. Prior to joining the organization, Toni accrued over ten years of experience in office management within behavioral health offices. Toni currently serves as the Office Manager at Darsey, Black and Associates. She is committed to the mission and values of the organization, and strives to ensure the organization makes ongoing improvements and achieves compliance. Toni resides with her husband, Matthew, and daughters, Alexandria and Emme in Richmond Hill, Georgia.

CEO/Program Coordinator

Dominique has been a resident of Hinesville, GA for 21 years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Young Harris College, and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree at Armstrong State University.

Her ambition and drive has allowed our programs to grow within the community and several counties. She works well under pressure, and her ability to learn and demonstrate key characteristics is what makes her a valuable member of the DBA team. Along with being the Assistant Office Manager, Dominique is the Program Coordinator for our CCFA, Wrap, and Sex Offender programs.

Front Office Manager, Assistant Program Coordinator

Christina is an “Army Brat” who resides in Hinesville with her husband and two children. She has been employed with Darsey, Black and Associates since 2016. She received her certification as a Medical Front Office Assistant from Savannah Technical College. Christina brings to the team a meticulous, patient-oriented approach, placing our client’s needs foremost. Her willingness to help others and work as a team brings a positive energy to the company. Christina is our Front Office Manager.

Lead Clinical Supervisor

Krystal Horton is a native of Coastal Georgia who graduated from Bradwell Institute before studying at Georgia Southern University. She provides individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with emotional issues such as Anxiety, Depression, or Adjustment. Krystal’s therapeutic techniques have assisted her clients in developing healthy coping skills and improved self-esteem. She has also had success in working with adolescents who engage in self-harming behaviors and with individuals suffering from chronic illness.

Clinical Training Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor

Sarah Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. She has been with Darsey, Black & Associates for nearly four years after coming to coastal Georgia as a military spouse. Sarah works with couples, families, adults, and children and currently provides various assessments, evaluations, and in-home therapy services.

Clinical Associate

Rebecca Morris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing comprehensive clinical mental health services since 1999. Born and raised in New York, Rebecca moved to Georgia in 2004 as a military spouse. She has extensive experience working with military individuals, couples, and families. Rebecca works from a strengths-based and cognitive-behavioral perspective in which services are tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of each individual and family.

Individuals will benefit from a safe place to explore their emotions and increase their awareness in an effort to improve daily functioning and preserve relationships with others. Rebecca also assists in developing policies and providing supervision in order to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of services offered by our agency.

Clinical Associate

Renee Sylvester has been with Darsey, Black and Associates for nearly 10 years. Renee specializes in assessing the needs of individuals and families, many of whom are involved with the Department of Family and Children Services. Renee has also had training and experience in the assessment and treatment of sexual abuse victims and perpetrators. In addition to her position as a counselor with our Agency, Renee is also employed as an adjunct instructor in the Psychology Department at South University in Savannah. She lives in Long County with her husband, daughter, and many animals.

Clinical Associate

Jason Nietzke is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in private practice since 2010. Jason earned his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Over the past several years, Jason has worked in-patient, traditional out-patient, as well as provided in home therapy for at risk youth with severe emotional and behavioral problems.

He believes in a systems approach, utilizing teams consisting of family members, teachers, and other professionals to best meet your needs. Jason’s strengths include quick and thorough assessments of anger, marriage, domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, and sexual issues to insure you receive the most comprehensive and appropriate services necessary to aid you in overcoming your concerns.

Clinical Associate

Natasha Simmons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and obtained her Masters in Social Work with a focus in Trauma and Interpersonal Violence, which she paralleled with Child and Family at Simmons University. She is currently working toward completing her Doctorate degree in Community Care and Counseling/Traumatology to further enhance her techniques and skills in working with those she encounters whom have experienced trauma. Natasha has an interest in the effects of trauma with individuals and the effects it has on relationships and one’s ability to interact with others and within society.

She utilizes a Strength-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach with and provides services to children, adolescents and adults, individually, as couples and as a family, within the home and in the office.io coming soon.

Clinical Associate

Leigh Kirkland is a military daughter, sister and granddaughter. Her family was stationed at Fort Stewart before settling in Statesboro where she attended Statesboro High school. She completed her understudy in Child Psychology at Kaplan University and Masters in Counseling at Wake Forest. Leigh worked with children and adolescents for two years before joining Darsey, Black and Associates. She attained her LPC in October 2021 and continues to work with children and families as well as adults. Most recently, Leigh achieved a certification in Animal Assisted therapy and is has a desire to implement animals into therapy sessions.

Clinical Associate

Kalyn N. Robinson is an Associate Professional Counselor who has been in private practice since 2020. Kalyn earned a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Prior to being with Darsey, Black, and Associates, Kalyn worked with the Alaska Native Population in Anchorage, Alaska, and moved to Georgia as a military spouse. As such, she has experience working with military individuals, couples, and families. She has also worked with The Department of Family and Children's Services in an effort to reunify families across the Southeastern Region. Working in a strengths-based approach, Kalyn is able to tailor the needs of the individual to the treatment they receive. goes here

Clinical Associate

Terri Butler, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor since May 2022 and a native of Savannah, Georgia, embarked on her professional journey in the mental health field after raising six children and valuing the importance of family. With a background that includes a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Liberty University completed in 2015 and 2018, respectively, Terri brings over seven years of diverse experience in the mental health sector. Her practice spans working with children, adolescents, individuals, and families, specializing in areas such as forensic counseling, co-parenting, supervised visitation, and a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Mindfulness. Particularly passionate about empowering women to find their identity and potential, Terri employs a strengths-based approach to address issues like depression, anxiety, and past trauma, enhancing resilience and self-confidence through both professional techniques and Biblical Counseling.

Clinical Associate

Jennifer is a native of Georgia who went to Mercer University for her Bachelor’s degree. She has received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jennifer uses a Cognitive Behavioral Approach to working with clients of all ages in treating various issues, such as Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Religious Trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. She believes in creating a safe, judgement-free space for her clients to allow them the freedom to discuss their hardships and heal from them.

Billing Specialist

Haley Simpson joined the Darsey, Black and Associates administrative team in May of 2014. As the primary medical receptionist at the time, her attention to detail and organizational skills were unparalleled. Haley’s commitment to the Agency, and her ability to meet the needs of a growing company, quickly led to her rise in administrative positions. In 2016, she earned her Medical Billing and Coding certificate, advancing her into the position of Billing Coordinator. Using her new skills and her knowledge of the company, Haley was able to streamline the billing process. Her support for both the clinicians and the clients makes her an invaluable asset.

Haley has a longstanding relationship with the military community. She was raised in the Fort Stewart area and is a military spouse. She resides with her husband and their four-legged child.

earned my Bachelor of Liberal Studies from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 2012 and Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Trauma and Crisis in 2019 from Walden University. I received full licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Georgia in November 2022.

My approach to counseling is highly individualized and person-centered. My preferred therapeutic modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) which address negative thinking patterns and cognitive distortions often learned in early stages of life, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which assists in developing skills to build emotional regulation. I am passionate about helping clients become empowered by truth, and facilitate achievement of goals to build success in themselves and in their relationships. I have experience working in areas of anxiety, depression, trauma-related diagnoses, and severe and persistent mental illness.

My personal interests include spending time with my husband and two boys, as well as cooking, exploring new places, and working on family history.