ABOUT US
DR. ANGEANETTE MCCALL NIXON, PSYD, LPC, MAC. | A dedicated Clinical Neuropsychologist with a passion for understanding the connection between brain function and behavior. In addition to being a licensed clinical psychologist, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) with extensive experience in behavioral health.
Dr. Nixon earned her B.S. in Psychology from Georgia State University, followed by an M.S. in Psychology from Valdosta State University and a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She further specialized in neuropsychology through a formal postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology.
With a deep commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Nixon specializes in neuropsychological assessments, helping individuals across the lifespan navigate cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges. She works with patients affected by traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions, and cognitive impairments, providing comprehensive evaluations and practical guidance for patients and their families.
Her passion for neuropsychology was ignited during a clinical rotation at Emory University, leading her to dedicate her career to advancing brain-behavior understanding. Before pursuing her doctorate, she gained extensive experience in community mental health, progressing from therapist to clinic manager. In 2015, she founded Tiftarea Psychiatric and Counseling Services, LLC, a thriving mental health practice devoted to high-quality care.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Nixon enjoys spending time with family, staying active, and traveling to historic and exotic destinations. She approaches life with intention and mindfulness, balancing her dedication to her field with personal well-being.
Christy Bell, LPC | has been in the mental health and social service case management fields since 2003. She has experience in the private and public mental health sectors as well as experience as a social services professional. Her experience in utilization management and social services coupled with her formal mental health training positions her as a perfect client advocate. She has formal training in Trauma Informed Care, Relapse Prevention and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Additionally, Ms. Bell has vast group facilitation experience including: substance abuse disorders, anger management, co-occurring disorders, trauma, anxiety and depression. Ms. Bell obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies from Valdosta State University and her Masters in Counseling from Troy University.

Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University. She has over 17 years of experience in the behavioral health field where she spent 14 years in the correctional system where she provided mental health services in the Dept. Of Corrections. She has also worked in community behavioral health where she provided treatment to out-patients as well as the judicial circuit’s Accountability Court program. Virginia has experience in many areas of mental health services including individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and other mood disorders. Virginia is also experienced working with adults with relationship/family conflict and trauma. Virginia also has extensive experience working with co-occurring and substance abuse disorders, addiction and co-dependency using individual and group therapy.

helping adolescents, adults and couples manage challenges such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, transition-related concerns, trauma, and grief, among others. He has worked in a variety of settings including behavioral health hospitals, community agencies and residential treatment centers.
Tremayne earned his Bachelor’s in Marketing from Georgia Southern University and his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University. Tremayne personalizes treatment to fit your needs, using a variety of counseling techniques and therapies. His counseling style is both collaborative and compassionate, providing a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you feel empowered to figure out what is at the core of your situation.
Through an interactive process, Tremayne aims to establish trusting relationships with individuals and couples, by listening to your concerns, creating goals, and finding meaningful and effective solutions.
TANZA PATRICE SUTTON, MS, MPA, LPC, CCFC |
DR. RENEE SPENCER, LPC | is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified School Counselor with over fifteen years experience in school counseling and mental health services. She has been certified as a school counselor since 2005 and a LAPC (2013)/LPC (2015). Dr. Spencer is well versed in the Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and works well with individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and suffering from current and past trauma. Due to her extensive work in the school setting, her specialty area is children and adolescents. In the clinical setting, she has extensive group and individual work with both children and adults. She has facilitated groups in anger management and substance abuse for court mandated clients. Dr. Spencer obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Georgia in 1999. She received her Master’s in counseling from Georgia Southern in 2005 and her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology in from Argosy University in 2012.
