About Us

Dr. Kimberly
Lee-Okonya, DSW, LCSW, PMH-C

Owner/ Executive Director

About Me

Dr. Kimberly M. Lee-Okonya, (better known as Dr. Kim LO) is a Doctor of Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) practitioner. She is the clinical director and founder of Life Begins Here Therapeutic & Counseling Services. She is a passionate mental health and holistic wellness licensed therapist who specializes in helping people find internal peace and understanding of self through utilizing several evidenced based practices as well as through centering the mind, body, spirit connection and focusing on the 8 dimensions of wellness. Evidence supports healing is more effective when treating the whole person not just one aspect. She is also the founder of The Melanated Mommy Tribe which is an organization created under the Life Begins Here TCS umbrella as a safe space specifically to advocate for and address Black maternal mental health. Dr. Kim centers her wellness practices around her faith in God as she understands the importance of spirituality in understanding one's self, in fostering hope, true healing and internal transformation.

She is a wife and mother of two and immensely enjoys spending time with her family. Her favorite hobbies include spending time in nature, journaling and coloring (check out The Art of Mindless Time Activity book), traveling, gardening, reading and crafting beaded jewelry.

Experience

Dr. Kim LO has well over a decade of experience in the fields of Psychology and Social Work. Dr. Kim is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, The Gottman’s Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work, Bringing Baby Home and Gottman Couples Therapy level 3 trained. She has a wide range of valuable experience having worked in psychiatric hospitals, medical hospitals, university counseling centers, state agencies, universities, private practice, and infectious disease clinics as well as in primary care settings.

Education & Credentials

Georgia Southern University, B.S. in Psychology
University of Georgia, M.S. in Clinical Social Work
University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa), Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW)
Certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician (PMH-C)
Member of the first cohort of The Atlanta Beltline Business Ventures Accelerator
Executive Board Member Postpartum Support International Georgia chapter (serve as the Black Maternal Mental Health Summit Vice Chair)

Specialties

Pregnant Women
New Mothers
Mothers
Couples and Relationships
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Stress Management
Life Transitions

Kamille Clare,
MSHA

Executive Administrative Assistant

About Me

Kamille Clare is a skilled healthcare professional who is most passionate about holistic health and wellness, women's issues, and community empowerment. Committed to Life Begins Here's mission
of mental health and holistic wellness, Kamille believes in the transformative connection between mind, body, and spirit. She brings expertise in administration, project management, and relationship cultivation.

Kamille’s commitment to helping others extends beyond her professional endeavors; she is currently studying to become a health and wellness coach, demonstrating her dedication to making a difference in the community. Notable achievements include,
leading initiatives to improve client satisfaction and excellence through periods of change, showcasing her profound leadership and dedication to the field.

When not immersed in her profession, Kamille finds joy in exploring nature trails, experimenting with new recipes, and practicing Pilates as a form of self-care to maintain balance and harmony in her own life.

Connect with Kamille today and let's collaborate to promote holistic health and wellness, enriching lives in our communities one person at a time.

Education & Credentials

Bachelors in Health Sciences
Masters in Healthcare Administration

Community Specialities

Our expertise extends to the unique challenges of motherhood, providing guidance and support for maternal mental health as women navigate the transformative journey of parenthood.
For couples and relationships, we facilitate meaningful connections and offer tools to enhance communication, deepen intimacy, and to improve mutual understanding.
Embracing holistic health and wellness, we utilize a comprehensive approach that centers the mind, body, and spirit, addressing the whole person.
Our dedicated focus on anxiety and depression equips individuals with strategies to explore the root cause, address, manage and overcome these challenges, leading to true healing from the inside out and evolving into your best most authentic self.