Clinical Team

Our pre-licensed therapists are masters and doctoral-level graduate students pursuing licensure to become clinical psychologists, counselors, social workers, and therapists.

Research shows that pre-licensed therapists are highly effective, yet they are an under-utilized resource in the mental health community.

Who Are The Counselors?

Hopebound is committed to using pre-licenced therapists in our program. Our pre-licensed therapists are masters and doctoral-level graduate students pursuing licensure to become clinical psychologists, counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.

All therapists must complete a certain number of supervised hours before they are eligible to be fully licensed in their state. The Hopebound program offers graduate students studying therapy the chance to fulfill these hours.

Research shows that pre-licensed therapists are highly effective, yet they are an under-utilized resource in the mental health community. Our counselors typically have a special interest and experience with under-resourced communities or young people and we provide opportunities for them to provide services to the communities they care about. They are highly passionate about working with the Hopebound population and providing high quality services to fulfill their course requirements.

2026 – 2027 Cohort

Daniela Adamo

Emerging Clinician

University of North Florida

Amyjia Johnson

Emerging Clinician

Clayton State University

She/Her

Desmonique Veal

Emerging Clinician

Agnes Scott College

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Daniela Adamo

| Emerging Clinician

| University of North Florida

Daniela was born and raised in Colombia and is bilingual in Spanish. She moved to Florida to pursue her dream of studying Psychology and becoming a Child Therapist! She enjoys all things related to diversity, neurodivergence, and children! She especially loves working with families, children and adolescents. Daniela dreams of opening her own play therapy practice where she helps families thrive!

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Amyjia Johnson

(She/Her)

| Emerging Clinician

| Clayton State University

Amyjia was born and raised in Georgia. She graduated with her B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from Clark Atlanta University. Amyjia has always had a passion for wanting to advocate for others. She is currently a graduate student at Clayton State University pursuing a Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology. Amyjia is enthusiastic about supporting children and families while also having a special interest in advocating for maternal health and helping to improve the outcomes for mothers and their families. She is dedicated to listening and understanding where people are and how she can better help support them. As she continues her journey to becoming a licensed counselor, Amyjia hopes to make a meaningful impact in helping others feel valued and seen.

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Desmonique Veal

| Emerging Clinician

| Agnes Scott College

Desmonique Veal was raised in a military family in Virginia Beach where she developed a deep appreciation for resilience, service, and the importance of mental health from an early age. She graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Agnes Scott College. Desmonique is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities and hopes to dedicate her career to supporting military service members, veterans, and their families through compassionate, culturally responsive counseling. She is committed to creating a safe, empowering space where individuals feel heard, valued, and equipped to thrive.