Imani Hawley, LPC, CMAC. While she value's education and experience, life has been her best teacher. She has a deep passion for helping others and healing the community. Imani has been working in Mental Health for over 10 years and graduated from the illustrious Fort Valley State University with a bachelor’s in psychology in 2013 and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling in 2016. She began her career working in the community as a part of an Intensive Family Intervention team where she provided in-home counseling for children, adolescents, and their families. Afterwards she transitioned to the Department of Family and Children Services where she served as a Child Protective Services Case Manager. Following her time in Family and Child Services she became a first responder to reports of child abuse and neglect. After serving her community in Henry County, she began working at an Inpatient Psychiatric facility specializing in eating disorders ensuring the continuity of care and facilitating admissions into all levels of care. She has worked closely with the incarcerated population of Fulton County over the last 4 years, assisting clients with transitioning into the community and reducing recidivism in the city of Atlanta.