New Wind Counseling

Ella Walker Henderson, M.A., LPCS, CEDS-C is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Consultant through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and is in-network with BCBS. She is the owner and founder of New Wind Counseling. She works with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and PTSD and is trained in the integration of faith into counseling sessions. She received her B.A. from Furman University in Psychology, and her M.A. in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, GA.

Ella Walker became a counselor because she is passionate about helping women to believe they are created with strength, dignity, and beauty.  She grew up in South Carolina’s lowcountry and loves being outside, especially on the water.  Much of her time is spent chasing after three children, who keep her on her toes or more literally pushing cars around her yard. She loves spending any free moments reading and writing.

Laura Jean Beauvais, M.P.H, M.A., LPC is a licensed professional counselor and is in-network with Cigna and BCBS. For more than 30 years, she has worked in the field of adoption.  Based on her experience, she knows firsthand the issues children face when they have had prenatal drug and alcohol exposure, early neglect and abuse, multiple moves, or institutional care before being placed with their adoptive parents.

Morgan Smith, M.A., LPCA graduated with her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. She also has a trauma certificate through Richmont to help those who have endured unspeakable pain find hope and healing. 

Morgan has a passion for helping clients who struggle with eating disorders and their body image, anxiety, depression, and faith-based issues, and she uses a person-centered theoretical framework that integrates a variety of techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative therapy. Her goal as a counselor is to meet people where they are, to provide a safe space where they feel heard and supported throughout their journey, and to encourage her clients in pursuit of their goals.

Rachel Freeman, M.Ed., Ed.S., LPCA completed her Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Clemson University. She is passionate about helping clients navigate OCD, anxiety, life transitions, faith related challenges, and eating disorder recovery. She seeks to help individuals understand themselves more deeply and acquire the necessary tools to succeed, however success is personally defined for them. She aims to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all clients in which they feel truly seen and heard.

Andrea Bryant, M.S., RD, LD is a registered and licensed dietitian. She received her B.S. and M.S in Chemistry from Furman University and her M.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Clemson University. She has experience in a variety of clinical, behavioral, and educational settings working with children, adolescents, and adults. As a dietitian, she has worked in both acute care and outpatient settings, and as an eating disorder dietitian in private practice. She is passionate about providing nutrition counseling for eating disorders, medical conditions, and food allergies. 

Claire Wilson is a graduate level intern working towards a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Liberty University. Claire graduated with her bachelors’ degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from Auburn University, and has experience with youth ministry and non-profit work with women before entering the counseling field. She has experience working with women individually for a broad range of topics, and is passionate about walking alongside others in the counseling space. Claire primarily works with cognitive behavioral therapy, but integrates other forms of treatment when necessary. Claire strives to bring hope and warmth into the counseling room.