Dr. Lesley Cole (D.Min, LPC, CCTP, CPCS, NBCC)
Dr. Les Cole has over 40 year as a passionate practitioner in the field of mental health, spirituality and psychology. He has historically divided his time between clinician professional development, clinical practice, training, clinical supervision and consulting. In his current work he regularly provides approved LPCA CE workshops and seminars for professional counselor in the field. He has had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations working with clients with depression, anxiety disorders, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, chronic illness and trauma as an intensively trained Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist who is in the process of authoring a book on the topic.
Dr. Cole is licensed as a professional counselor by the State of Georgia; a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Dr. Cole is an esteemed expert in the field of counseling and has received life time distinction from the LPCA for his years of service in the field.
Timothy J. Giannoni (Ed.D, MS, MBA, Executive Life Coach)
Working in human services for the past 30 years, Tim has assumed leadership roles in both national youth development and counseling organizations. His work has involved direct service and management work in which he focuses on professional growth and development of staff to achieve service objectives. Receiving training in Ketamine Protocols through the Ketamine Training Center,
Tim is co-authoring a book with Dr. Cole to assist clients and counselor’s better understanding Ketamine Therapy. Tim presently is a co-owner of Attento Counseling Services and is focused on developing a “quality” support model for ketamine treatment for clients in need. Tim possesses an extensive history of presentation at local, State and National workforce development and educational conferences.
Vanessa Desir (MS, LPC)
Vanessa Desir is a 10 year counseling professional currently working as a Director at Attento Counseling and provides direct clinical services in support of clients. She has received her intensively training certificate as a KAP psychotherapist and has been actively providing services for the past 2 years with noteworthy success with a diverse population of clients. Managing 18 GA licensed clinicians, Vanessa provides daily guidance and supervision support.
Certified as a clinical trauma professional, Vanessa served as a clinical manager at crisis unit and provided training guidance for clinical teams in terms of clinical care.