Deerfield Associates, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT, ACS, RPT-S (she, her)


Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Alliant
- Ambetter
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- CareSource
- Centene
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Humana
- Magellan
- Optum
- Peach State Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Uprise Health
- WellCare
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / LPC007142 Anissa K Howard
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended The University of Georgia, Graduated 2017
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy Registered Play Therapist Sup / 2013
- Certificate from NBCC National Certified Counselor / 2009
Licensed Professional Counselor: Anissa K Howard
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Parent Child Psychotherapy
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
Groups
My Brother's Keeper
This is a support group designed to uplift male youth through psychoeducation and mentorship. Rooted in trauma-informed practice, the group creates a safe, affirming space where participants can openly explore feelings, emotions, and life experiences. Through guided discussions, activities, and relational support, youth learn strategies for coping with stress and navigating challenges. The group also emphasizes identity development, healthy communication, and the power of collective healing—empowering young men to grow, reflect, and thrive. Whether processing grief, managing anger, or simply learning to name what they feel, we offer a space where vulnerability is honored and strength is redefined.
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Group Meets
Location
Deerfield Associates, Inc.
507 North Davis Drive
Suite 1A
Warner Robins, GA 31093
The Village
This support group offers a safe, trauma-informed space for parents of youth facing mental health or substance use challenges. Grounded in Deerfield Associates’ values of cultural responsiveness, ethical integrity, and community collaboration, the group provides psychoeducation, emotional support, and practical tools. Parents gain insight, reduce isolation, and build resilience—empowering themselves and their families through shared reflection, advocacy, and healing.
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Location
507 North Davis Drive
Suite 1A
Warner Robins, GA 31093
Books and Breakthroughs
This group is a nurturing bibliotherapy support group where stories become catalysts for healing, insight, and growth, Rooted in the power of literature and shared reflection, this space invites participants to explore themes of resilience, identity, and emotional wellness through thoughtfully selected readings. Guided by therapeutic intention, each session fosters grace-filled dialogue, self-discovery, and connection without a supportive community. Whether processing trauma, navigating transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding, members are gently nudged to turn the page-both literally and metaphorically-toward greater clarity, compassion, and personal breakthrough.
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Deerfield Associates, Inc.
Warner Robins, GA 31093
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