Meet the Team at Manna
Genie Burnett, Psy.D, CEDS-S; CEO and Clinical Director
Dr. Burnett has been a licensed clinical psychologist since 1999. She is the founder of Manna Treatment & Counseling, PC and Manna Scholarship Fund, Inc, both of which began in January 2006. She obtained her Doctorate Degree in Psychology from Argosy University in Atlanta. Since graduation, Dr. Burnett has specialized in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults suffering from eating disorders. Dr. Burnett has provided individual, family, and group therapy at two previous private practice settings, the Christian Psychological Center in Memphis, Tennessee and at AlphaCare Therapy Resources in Atlanta. She has provided services at every level of care (inpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, mental health center).
Utilizing a multifaceted approach in her treatment style, Dr. Burnett focuses on uncovering and healing emotional pain and/or trauma that typically underlies eating disorders or other psychological problems. She believes that treatment from eating disorders involves a multi-faceted approach, including processing the dynamics of family interactions, individual therapy, and group interaction. Individual therapy with Dr. Burnett involves a combination of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) approaches. EMDR is a specialized treatment approach specifically designed to help individuals process traumatic episodes from their past. Dr. Burnett also specializes in the treatment of other acting-out behaviors that often begin in adolescence, including self-mutilation, sexual acting out, and other addictive behaviors.
In 2014, Dr. Burnett obtained her CEDS, the national Certified Eating Disorders Specialist designation. In 2016, she obtained the credentialing to be a supervisor for those undergoing training for their CEDS designation.
Jania Bailey-Boyd, MS, Employee Liaison & Intensively Trained DBT Therapist
Jania is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She has decades of experience in taking care of people. She has worked with adolescents in recreational therapy, adults in a therapeutic nursing environment, and the geriatric population and their families in adult care. Gifted with her validating and encouraging manner, Jania is able to teach and help some of the most distressed of patients. Most weekends, you will find Jania out on the ball field cheering on her son's soccer team.
Tara Lynch, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC; Program Director, PHP Eating Disorder Program
Dr. Lynch received her Doctor of Nurse Practice degree from Georgia Southern University, as well as her Masters in Nursing degree from GSU and is a proud GSU “Double Eagle.” She holds board certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Tara did her doctoral research work in empathy, adverse childhood experiences, and trauma-informed care. Dr. Lynch provides psychiatric clinical services, medication management, facilitates groups for eating disorder and trauma programs, and participates in maintaining Manna’s CARF accreditation status. Her treatment approach is to provide person-centered, trauma aware care for all persons, and empower clients to participate in medication management decisions through medication education and discussion. Tara’s advance-practice nursing background includes outpatient psychiatric care and medication management, inpatient crisis unit care, care of mental health needs for group home clients, and work with non-profits for low-income, uninsured, and homeless clients’ mental health needs. In her former practice as a registered nurse, she worked for Northside Cancer Treatment Center and Georgia Cancer Specialists as an Oncology and Chemotherapy RN. She is a member of the APNA, AANP, and GNA professional associations, and keeps up with legislative and political issues that affect nurses and APRNs in the US and Georgia. In her off time, Tara spends time with her new grandson and enjoys “geeky” activities such as DragonCon.
Victoria "Tori" Payton, MS, LD, RD
Tori joined Manna in May 2021. She comes to Manna with a wealth of dietary experience.
Kelsey Sander, LCSW
Kelsey received her Masters of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from Furman University. During college, Kelsey completed a thesis project about the impact of media on body image and took her senior seminar on eating disorders. Throughout her studies, Kelsey completed internships in a psychiatric hospital, mental health resource center, and youth residential treatment center. Kelsey also worked throughout graduate school as an in-home counselor, preventing out of home placement for many youth. After graduation, Kelsey worked at Peachford Hospital, honing her clinical skills and assisting adults, adolescents, and children manage crises and learn coping skills to live safer, healthier lives.
Kelsey is excited for new opportunities to help clients grow at Manna Treatment. Kelsey uses a person-centered, strength-based perspective and utilizes tools from both CBT and DBT therapies. Kelsey is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and interpersonal and family issues. Kelsey believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship to create lasting change. In her free time, you will find Kelsey spending time outside playing with her dog, hiking, or sipping a glass of wine with her friends or family.
Vanessa Chambers, MS, NCC, APC
Vanessa received her Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University. During her studies, Vanessa became an advocate for athletes struggling with mental health as mental wellness is for everyone. She has experience working with athletes, treating eating disorders, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, and spirituality. Vanessa uses a person centered and strength- based approach to empower adolescents and young adults in both performance and their lives. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, and traveling.
Courtney Chaney, LPC
Courtney received her Masters of Science in clinical mental health counseling from Mercer University and her bachelor in science in psychology and minor in child and family development from Georgia Southern University. Courtney is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. Her services include individual therapy for women and Christian counseling. She specializes in eating disorders, body image issues, trauma, and self-esteem and self-worth issues. She has a passion for helping individuals find their true authentic selves and gain freedom, purpose and empowerment through the process of therapy. Courtney believes in the process of therapy and the transformation therapy can have on people's lives. Together, we will explore all of you, bring your authentic self to light, and create a positive relationship with yourself. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of the therapy process, and I strive to be an empathetic therapist who will build a strong, healthy relationship with you.I will walk with you through your journey, and provide you with a safe, comfortable environment to be exactly who you are. You want something more- something better- something satisfying. I'm glad you are here. It means you're ready to take the first step into creating the life you've always imagined.
Lisa Janik, LD, RD
Lisa is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian in Georgia. She completed her Masters of Science and Supervised Practice in Nutrition at Georgia State University. Prior to starting her private practice she was an RD in behavioral health settings, where she worked with individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors.
Lisa takes a non-diet and weight-inclusive approach when working with clients and collaborates in the counseling relationship. She holds high importance on listening to your lived experience. She uses the principles of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size when working with clients and believes that all foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Sierra Marcus, MA, Therapist and Program Insurance Liaison
Sierra graduated from Keene State College in New Hampshire in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science with a concentration in substance use counseling. She went on to receive her Master of Art's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in April of 2020. Sierra has worked with a wide range of clients including incarcerated individuals to now working with clients with various types of mental illnesses including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and addiction. Sierra takes on a person-centered approach and aims to work alongside clients by providing the necessary tools, resources and means of support.
Barbara Luttrell, MSN, APRN, CNSPMH, BC, PRN
Mrs. Luttrell is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatry and Mental Health. She is Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Association. After many years of employment as a registered nurse, she earned a Masters Degree in Nursing from Georgia State University in 2004. She held the position of President of the American Psychiatric Nursing Association in 2006 and currently is a member of the Metro Atlanta Advanced Practice Nursing Group. Mrs. Luttrell brings eight years of practice experience in the treatment of mood disorders and research. At the Atlanta VA she was involved in treatment with patients experiencing a diagnosis of PTSD. She is trained in therapeutic approaches such as: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), and Spiritual counseling. Her treatment philosophy is holistic. The conceptual framework being that a person is body, soul, and Spirit. (Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Spirit). She provides psychiatric evaluations with medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, public speaking, and case management consultation services.
Erin Schulberg, MS, RD, LD; Dietitian - PRN
Erin received her Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University in Nutrition and Dietetics. She interned with OSU in the Portland, Oregon area working with clients struggling with eating disorders as well as various other disease states. Erin practices from a Health At Every Size, non-diet perspective and aims to help clients heal their relationship with food and with themselves. She empowers and challenges clients to change behaviors in a sustainable way. Erin has been in Georgia since July of 2018 and thinks that it already feels like home!
Alenna Wolmack
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Araya Jackson, Office Manager
Araya Jackson earned her Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Georgia State University in 2017. She also holds a Master of Business Administration. After graduating, Araya gained valuable experience interning with various nonprofit organizations and working in her family's business. Araya has a passion for helping nonprofits and small businesses to achieve growth and increase the positive impact on their communities.
Walker Bachman, Billing Director
Walker grew up with a brother and sister in upstate New York. In 1981, his family moved to Georgia, where he has lived ever since. He has worked in a number of different fields, and owned his own business for a number of years. In 2004 he became a Certified Professional Coder and entered the medical billing field. Since then he worked for a number of different practices and specialties before finally landing at Manna. He currently lives in Alpharetta with his fiance.
Cassandra Parks, Insurance Liaison
Cass has worked in the medical field since she graduated from Augusta State University. She knows her purpose in this life is helping others, which she enjoys doing. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, her boyfriend and friends. Her passion is crafting - from making cards to embroidered hand and bath towels.
Jacqueline Weiland, Bookkeeping
Jacqueline Weiland is the bookkeeper at Manna. Jacqueline is passionate about aiding with Manna's financial records and brings 20+ years' experience in the accounting & business management profession. Jacqueline loves being a part of Manna, a work place with a larger purpose. In Jacqueline's free time, you can find her crafting and spending time with the family; she especially enjoys being MiMi to her first granddaughter.
Dominique Munday, Marketing
Dominique graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Marketing in 2012. She holds a wide knowledge of Marketing skills from working in various industries including Automotive, Fire Protection and Construction. She has worked for Fortune 500 companies to mom-and-pop marketing agencies, and everything in between. But, her true love is helping others and non-profits. She was introduced to Manna by a friend who received treatment for her eating disorder. So, it's no wonder why Manna is so dear to her heart. She knows firsthand the goodness they do. Dominique and her husband reside in Commerce, Georgia with their 3 daughters. In her free time, she enjoys cheering on her girls at the softball fields, cheering on the Dawgs, cooking, being by any kind of body of water, and spending as much time as possible with family and friends.
Leana Martinez, Business Development & Fundraising
Leana graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College in 2021 with a Bachelors in Human Development and a minor in Business Administration. She’s been planning community outreach events since 2015 and has a worked with clients from philanthropists to celebrities. Her passion lies in creating safe and educational experiences for her community through events. In her free time, she enjoys powerlifting or tying new recipes at home to share with her loved ones.
Sassy - Dr. Burnett's Assistant
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