FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lei Rhyne
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
Registered Expressive Art Therapist
Doctoral Candidate
Clinical Educator, Trainer and Researcher
As the Founder and Executive Director of Barefoot Counseling & Wellness, Lei brings together clinical practice, expressive arts, counselor education, and research. A PhD candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision, she is committed to advancing integrative, trauma-informed approaches to counseling while mentoring and developing the next generation of mental health professionals.
Our facilitators
Jessica brings a unique blend of professional experience, graduate level training, and lived perspective to her work with clients. Leading with compassion, empathy, and curiosity she helps individuals work through challenges in their lives. Her own personal journey with therapy and self-growth inspired her to provide others with a safe space to feel heard and understood. She believes that laughter, creative expression, and connection is the key to healing. Jessica practices under the supervision of Lei D. Rhyne. She is currently receiving specialized training in Expressive Arts Therapy (EXAT) and has successfully completed Level I training in Constructive Awareness Therapy. Her ongoing professional development emphasizes integrative, creative, and client-centered approaches to counseling..
