Meet the Staff

Paige is an Internationally Certified Addiction Counselor through both  the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (Certification # 576) and IC&RC (Certification # 204788). She is also a Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist (#M0052 ) through the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA) as well as a DBHDD Clinical Evaluator (# 3287).

Paige’s career began in 1998 as a probation officer, where she quickly advanced to become a recognized program evaluator and CBT expert. She worked as an addiction counselor at the Athens Day Reporting Center (ASAM II) for six years and spent 13 years with the Georgia Department of Corrections. In her role as Social Services Program Consultant III, she oversaw program fidelity at probation supervision offices, Day Reporting Centers, and prisons across Georgia. Her responsibilities included developing policies and procedures, creating new curriculum, and training counselors within the agency.

For 17 years, Paige has been a key member of the Athens/Western Judicial Circuit Felony Drug Court and has served as a core team member of the Western Judicial Circuit Veterans Treatment Court since its creation in 2013. As a treatment provider, she delivers cognitive behavioral programs and substance use disorder counseling services to participants.

One of Paige’s favorite roles is delivering engaging and lively training sessions at substance use disorder and law enforcement conferences. Known for her expertise and dynamic presentations, she has been teaching Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) since 1999 and has served as an Advanced Trainer for more than 15 years. She is trusted by Correctional Counseling Incorporated (CCI) to certify trainers seeking MRT “Train the Trainer” status.

Paige completed her coursework for the CADC II at Mercer University in 2011 and graduated cum laude from The University of Georgia in 1998 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice. She is a passionate advocate for substance use disorder services, victim rights, criminal justice reform, and Medication Assisted Recovery. She has a particular passion for working with veterans and is well known in Athens for her dedication to this community.

Paige’s approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral theory, emphasizing that thoughts, feelings, and attitudes drive behavior. She uses motivational interviewing techniques to help clients explore how their current behaviors align with their future goals, empowering them to make positive changes and achieve what they once thought was impossible. Described as energetic, caring, and highly motivated, Paige is dedicated to helping clients "be happy" and create meaningful connections. She aims to create a collaborative network of support, fostering an environment where people can help one another thrive.

Outside of work, Paige is deeply involved in the recovery community and organizes events to support the homeless and veteran populations in Athens, Georgia. She currently lives in a renovated 150-year-old farmhouse and shares her home with three very loved animal companions: Tupelo, Romeo, and Casanova.