Bethany Bell, LCSW

Bethany Bell, LCSW

When not working with Families Visits Inc., Bethany Bell works as a supervisor for a large Drug and Alcohol Treatment facility. She provides direct service substance use prevention and intervention work to adolescents and professionals in Metro Atlanta.

Bethany also works part time as a Psychotherapist at a mental health private practice in Atlanta, where she specializes in working with adolescents struggling with a variety of issues. Bethany has always been passionate about working with at-risk youth. She has worked in the field of mental health for fifteen years.

Bethany received her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia Southern University. She earned her Masters in Social Work from Kennesaw State University in 2011. She is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Georgia.

She has two beautiful daughters, who are eight and five years old.

Claudia Toothman

Claudia Toothman

Claudia Toothman, a native of West Virginia, has called the Atlanta area home since 1994. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from West Virginia State University and a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. 

Claudia has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families in diverse areas, including mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, children and adults with disabilities and senior adult support services. She currently serves as a Stephen Minister, facilitates educational workshops for a local nonprofit organization and also leads a community support group for dementia care partners, providing essential guidance and resources to those navigating the challenges of caregiving.  

An active volunteer in her church and community outreach organizations, Claudia is passionate about enhancing the quality of life for children, families, and the elderly. Her deep commitment to service is reflected in her extensive involvement in both professional and volunteer roles.

Claudia has been married for 35 years and is the proud mother of two adult children. In her free time, she enjoys ushering at Atlanta-area theaters, hiking and gardening, finding peace and inspiration in nature.

Meyuna Shepherd

Meyuna Shepherd

Meyuna is a Licensed Associated Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified School Counselor. She has spent the past 10 years in a variety of clinical settings including courts, schools, and community agencies. 

Raquel Rodriguez, LMSW

Raquel Rodriguez, LMSW

Raquel Rodriguez is a Brooklyn, New York native. She received her Master of Science in Social Work from the Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City. She worked for the New York City Department of Education as a Licensed Master Social Worker for 10 years. In addition, she provided therapeutic services to teenagers in a mental health setting for three years. Raquel has called Georgia her home for the past 16 years. She works as a School Social Worker for the Cobb County School District. Raquel also works as a contractor for the Cobb County Juvenile Court facilitating groups for their ADAPT program (Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Program). For 11 years, she worked providing supervision services for families while working as a Supervisor for Julie Hall, CEO of Visits Inc. With the help and mentorship of Julie Hall, Raquel opened Family Visits Inc. in January of 2017. Mrs. Rodriguez is committed to providing families with excellence in service in all aspects of supervision. Raquel Rodriguez enjoys being outdoors and volunteering when a service opportunity comes up.
Brenda Baker

Brenda Baker

Brenda Baker is a native of the Atlanta area. She has a BS degree in Christian Education and graduate work in Early Childhood Education  and Community Counseling.  She taught first and fifth grade for five years and then moved on to her career in Child Welfare in 1984, with the Dept of Family and Children Services as a Case Manager, Supervisor, Administrator, and Field Program Specialist/Consultant in Child Protective Services,  before retiring in 2018 with 34 years of service.  She has provided Supervision services for Family Visits, Inc since September 2018. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, the beach and spending time with family and friends.