Meet our New Personal Counselor for the Dept. of Well-being and Support

Laura Smith-Brese is the College’s new Personal Counselor in the Department of Well-being and Support. Laura has over 14 years of experience as a personal counselor and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Originally from Indianapolis, her family relocated to Georgia when she was in middle school and she has lived in the state ever since. She has a background counseling individuals from childhood to adulthood. Most recently she worked at Unison Behavioral Health in Folkston, where she had moved into a team lead position, supervising others while providing clinical services to individuals. Laura received her Masters of Social Work with a Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Georgia. Previously she attended UGA, graduating magna cum laude, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Child and Family Development. As a high school senior, Laura was a student at the College of Coastal Georgia at the Camden Center, when the institution was known as Coastal Georgia Community College.  

Laura enjoys reading a variety of books in her free time on a various topics. She and her husband Marc enjoy movies and cosplaying together.  

Feel free to come say hello or to schedule an appointment with Laura by emailing counseling@ccga.edu. Her office is located on the second floor of the Campus Center in the Student Health Center suite.

Being a fan of quotes, Laura was not able to pick just one to describe herself, but often others quote her with saying “be well” as a way of ending time together, whether the end of a counseling session, a meeting, or if she happens to pass you on campus.

Use #bewell to find her on our social media pages as well.