Lacey M. Rhodes
MS, NCC, CPC, LPC
Education, Consulting, and Psychotherapy
For over 20 years, I've worked at the intersection of emotional intelligence and communication — as a storyteller, a project leader, and now a therapist and consultant. That range gives me a perspective most clinicians and most consultants don't have on their own: I understand how emotion actually shapes decisions, relationships, and performance — in the therapy room and in the boardroom.
My approach is solution-focused and grounded in neurobiology. I look at how emotions, thoughts, and behavior actually work in the body and brain, then translate that into tools you can use. Because people are the experts on their own lives — what's usually missing isn't insight, it's guidance on what you're experiencing and access to the right tools to work with it.
Whether you're leading a team or working through something personal, I'd love to talk about what that could look like for you. Consultations are free — reach out anytime.
Services
Coaching
and
Psychotherapy
Tools, Skill Building, and Education for emotional and psychological growth.
Counseling and Therapy Services.
Corporate Services
Keynote Presentations, Educational Workshops and Training.
Media
Social Media, Writings, and Video Content
About Me
A little bit about me as a person, and my journey.
I'm a Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Supervision and Education at Mercer University, researching emotional intelligence and emotional transitions — specifically, how emotions shift from unpleasant to pleasant within a person. But understanding emotion and communication was my life's work long before it became my research.
My path here wasn't linear, and I like it that way. I started with a Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies, performing as a storyteller at international festivals. That led me into managing music performances and events, which led into project management and communications — work I carried through private, nonprofit, and government sectors, eventually into director-level and management roles. Every one of those chapters taught me something about how people communicate, connect, and change — something I bring directly into the counseling room today.
I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and I draw on that whole range of experience — plus a lifelong background as an artist — to bring a variety of techniques and methods to the people I work with.
Outside of work, I read before bed and paint in my free time. I'm a mother of five, running my own business, finishing a PhD, and writing a fiction novel — so I understand, deeply, why "free time" has to be ritual, not an afterthought. I love the generous, wide-open community of live music, just as much as I love the reflective solitude of quiet spaces.
Contact Me
"The best way to reach me is via email. I strive to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours. I look forward to connecting with you!"