Our Team | Mental Health Counselors | Simons & Kingsland GA

Allyn D Robb Jr. EDS, CPCS, NCC, LPC

Clinical Director

Allyn completed his graduate work at Georgia Southern University, University of Georgia, and Nova Southeastern University. He has 35 plus years of experience working with children, adolescents, parents, adults and families in both the public and private sectors.

Denise Schuster, MA, LPC, CBC

Brunswick and Kingsland Locations

Therapist

Denise is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. She earned a masters degree in clinical psychology from Eastern Illinois University.Denise has 37 years of experience working with individuals who have mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, self esteem problems, addiction problems, trauma and adjustment disorders.

Allison Bennett, LAPC

Brunswick and Kingsland Locations

Therapist

Alley graduated in the Spring of 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, and obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valdosta State University.

Emily Carter, MA

Brunswick and Kingsland Locations

Therapist

Emily has a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grade Education with concentrations in Language Arts and Social Sciences from Brewton-Parker College and received a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.

Keagan Wells, MSW

St. Simons Island and Kingsland Locations

Therapist

As early as she can remember, Keagan has wanted to be a light for others in their time of need. Keagan has completed a trauma-informed care training series with a core trauma-informed certification, certification for supporting those experiencing grief and loss in childhood through adulthood, and various dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy trainings.

Jaylee Blalock

St. Simons Island Location

Intern

Jaylee works with individuals who are navigating a range of emotional challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She enjoy implementing EMDR into sessions because it helps individuals reprocess memories and experiences in a way that reduces emotional charge and promotes healing.

Marcus Simmons

Brunswick and Kingsland Locations

Therapist

Together, we will work to explore the why’s, what’s, and how’s that have shaped and influenced you and your life. We seek out answers to questions, new understanding to places of confusion and compassion. Our goal is for every client to see and feel the results stemming from the sessions being held. Providing a sense of clarity and progress in your day-to-day lives.

Chelsea Barrera

Practice Administrator

Chelsea comes from a background in acute healthcare and hospice management for over 10 years. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Jacksonville University. Previously, managing over one hundred employees from various professional backgrounds for a large hospice provider; her passion is being a resource to all in need.

Zariyah Cope

Administrative Assistant

Zariyah Cope will obtain her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Wake Forest University in 2024. She is originally from Savannah, GA, and recently moved to Brunswick. In her free time she enjoys taking a nap, learning a new recipe, solving puzzles, and playing the SIMs.

Skylar Gurr

Administrative Assistant

Skylar graduated from high school early and is furthering her education at Toccoa Falls College majoring in Counseling/Psychology. With her passion for children, she plans to be a child counselor in an elementary school. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing with her dog June and watching movies with her fiancé.

Amanda Fair

Practice Biller

Amanda joined Emerald Isle Counseling in the spring of 2023, bringing with her over 10 years of billing experience in the medical field.

Amanda resides in Brunswick with her husband and two children. She enjoys her time off with days on the beach, live music, travelling, and cheering on the UGA Bulldogs. Go Dawgs!