Veritas Counseling Center
OUR STAFF
Imac Holmes
Clinical Director & Counselor
Ed.D. LPC LCADC ACS
Anger management specialist
Shawn Brisbane
Addictions Counselor
M.A.
in addiction counseling
Emily Boudreaux
B.S. Psychology
Administrative Assistant
Apple Solares
B.S. Political Science
Public Relations
Imac Holmes appreciates the privilege of walking alongside individuals through their journey in life. She has a master’s degree in Christian Counseling from Cairn University Philadelphia Pa. and a Doctoral degree from Argosy University Washington D.C. Imac is an Associate Professor at Geneva College.
Imac has experience working with adults in the areas of drug and alcohol recovery, trauma, interpersonal conflict and anger management. She has also worked with children and adolescents that struggle with mood disorders, behavior issues, and with families in enhancing parenting strategies. Imac’s style is person-centered and her goal is to create a safe place for individuals to come and share, grow, and learn about themselves. She enjoys incorporating creative arts and the use of sand tray.
Imac enjoys life on the Northside of Pittsburgh. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, quilting, bead work and going for slow jogs.
Shawn K. Brisbane has a true passion and purpose to assist individuals from darkness to light through a variety of theoretical approaches that best fit each individuals specific struggle, dilemma, or affliction. He has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Addiction from Waynesburg University.
Shawn has experience working with adolescents/adults in the areas of drug and alcohol addiction recovery as well as family members of addicted individuals, grief and trauma, and difficult life transitions. He has also worked with individuals who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder and various personality disorders.
Shawn's provides an existentialist approach and his goal is to guide clients in their journey to overall wellness by genuinely supporting them in developing healthy coping skills, grounding techniques, and an empowering style of living that will create purpose and meaning in their life.
Shawn resides in Greensburg, Pa with his dog Harley. In his spare time, he enjoys weightlifting, boxing, reading, hiking, movies, writing poetry, swimming, and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Emily Boudreaux is a 2nd year graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health in Geneva College’s Counseling program.
She earned her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University of Alexandria.
Her goal as a future counselor is to enjoy the journey of meeting people where they are at in life and walking along side of them throughout there journey. Throughout the program Emily has had experience in leading small groups.
Emily lives in Beaver Falls, Pa. During her free time Emily enjoys to hammock and enjoy fellowship with friends.
Koontera (Apple) Solares is a second year graduate student studying Couple Marriage and Family in Geneva College's Counseling Program. She has a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from Thammasat University in Thailand. Apple worked in human resources, management and sales for several years after she earned her degree. Ashe has experience workign with children parents and adolescents in ministry. Apple is originally from Thailand and is now living in Pittsburgh. In her spare time Apple enjoys cooking, working out at the gym, and spending time with family and friends.