Korina Calbay, M.S.

Staff Associate Therapist

“The highest and most fruitful form of human freedom is found in accepting, even more than in dominating. We show the greatness of our freedom when we transform reality, but still more when we accept it trustingly as it is given to us day after day.” – Fr. Jacques Philippe

When clients meet Korina for therapy, they will have the opportunity to split the threads of what constitutes their authentic self and what could pose as self-defeating beliefs. The way that clients perceive their life story matters because it can impact how they approach their day-to-day. Korina and the client will set therapeutic goals together, but one of her ultimate desires as a therapist is to have an empathetic, warm, and caring relationship with them. Clients deserve to have more days of renewed confidence and hope in themselves instead of feeling like life is a mistake. Korina’s approach to therapy sessions entail cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and person-centered therapy. As clients build a relationship with Korina, they will learn concrete methods of managing big emotions and view themselves as capable and empowered.

Korina received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University. She attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences. Her undergraduate studies provided her with the opportunity to format programming for ELEVATE, a relationship education program designed to improve marriages and parenting skills. Korina interned at an outpatient private practice in Alpharetta and saw children, adolescents, and adults for individual counseling. Korina partnered with clients seeking help for anxiety, depression, life transitions, codependent relationships, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. She recognizes the stigma that church communities and minority populations have regarding mental health and seeks to build bridges in these areas.

During Korina’s free time, she reads library books at a coffee shop. She loves trying new recipes and bringing friends together for a homemade dinner. Her sentimental personality fuels her passion for vintage shops and clothing. She is intentional at catching up with friends and family, near or far.

Korina Calbay is under the directed experience and clinical supervision of Jennifer Acker, MA, NCC, LPC, CMAC, ACS.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Georgia
• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Divine Mercy University

Licensure, Certifications and Professional Affiliations

• Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Georgia (In progress)
• Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia