What We Do
Our goal is to minimize the effect that trauma has on our clients' lives due to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse by helping them to regain a place of wellness, power, stability, and the ability to love in their lives.
Mission
Vision
To make a difference.
Values
Courage
Inclusiveness
Equality
Compassion
Empowerment
Who We Are
AMANDA DICKEY, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Therapist and CEO
Amanda is an Alabama (LPC) and Nationally (NCC) accredited mental health counselor who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. She has over 8 years of counseling experience, with 5 of those years in private practice at Prism Counseling Services of Enterprise, AL. Her passion for positively impacting LGBTQ+ healthcare and justice led her to create Prism Counseling and Community Services, a non-profit organization providing pro-bono individual and group therapeutic care to adolescents and adults with emotional, psychological, and behavior management problems related to the partner, domestic, sexual, bullying and other forms of violence. Her roles at PCCS include being CEO, therapist, and Co-Chairing the South Alabama Pride Festival.
A seasoned professional trainer, Amanda has presented various LGBTQ+ subjects to many statewide and national conferences; government and private agencies; non-profits, workshops, and other organizations. A rising expert in her field, Amanda is effortlessly influencing and improving the narrative of LGBTQ+ healthcare and justice with her knowledge, experience, passion, and belief that everyone matters!
VALARIE SHAKESPEARE
Project Coordinator, Social Media Manager
A native of Covington County, Valarie serves as the project coordinator and social media manager for Prism Counseling & Community Services. She earned Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees in Criminal Justice with a minor in human services from Troy University. She is also a certified master life coach and ULC ordained minister. Valarie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in victim services, operational management, compliance, and evaluation; gained in 3 U.S. states and Iraq! Valarie is a staunch advocate of equal and victim rights, mental health and the creation of safe, affirming environments where EVERYONE can positively thrive! Valarie resides primarily in Pensacola, FL and enjoys traveling, reading, writing, performing community theatre, leading ghost tours, and appearing as the team’s crime expert on the internationally popular “Second Sight Paranormal TV” series, currently airing in 112 countries.
Prism Counseling & Community Service’s mission is to create a warm and accepting therapeutic environment while providing FREE mental health counseling, support groups, and case management to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT+) Community who have suffered physical, sexual, and emotional trauma. Prism Counseling & Community Services does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, sex or gender identity, HIV status, or age.
