Serving the South Georgia Community for over 20 years!
Come By & Get To Know Us
Redirect Valdosta has been helping the people of our community meet the challenges of life in a warm and friendly environment since 2001!
We are the largest provider of DUI Classes in the area and we have helped thousands of satisfied individuals meet the legal requirements of the Courts, Probation, Dept of Driver Services & Insurance Companies. We are a Certified DUI School Provider and each of our Instructors are fully credentialed by the State of Georgia.
Choose Us For Your Counseling & Class Needs, We're Here To Help
OFFICE HOURS
We are open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday (except for classes)
Under rare circumstances, we may accomodate a consultation after hours for an additional fee.
CONVENIENT LOCATION
We’re located a few blocks from Jac’s Bowling Alley on Connell Road.
Meet Our Dedicated Team of Friendly Professional Counselors
Laci Rankhorn
Owner / Director
Laci has been working in the field of substance abuse counseling and domestic violence intervention since Redirect’s opening in 2001, and took over the company following her mother’s passing in 2011. She is a certified DUI School instructor, Prime for Life 420 instructor, Certified in MRT Facilitation, a SAP for DOT, and a State certified Clinical Evaluator and Substance abuse treatment provider #2314, ICADC, CADC-II, E-CADC, and ICCJP. She also has reciprocity to practice in FL.
Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving. We get stronger and more resilient.
Kyle McDonald
Counselor
Kyle is a nationally certified addictions counselor, and has been working in the counseling field for 15+ years. He has extensive training in the areas of Substance Abuse, Shoplifting Intervention, and Anger Management Counseling. He specializes in, and most enjoys, Group Facilitation. He is also a DDS certified Defensive Driving instructor.
"You don't have to see the whole staircase to be able to take the first step."
Sherri Ward
Counselor
Sherri has been working in the Substance abuse field for 20+ years. She is a Master's Level Certified Addictions Counselor, a certified Family Violence Intervention Program facilitator, as well as certified in Prime Solutions and Prime For Life. As a person in long term recovery, her passion is to see others achieve sobriety and stability.
"Live and Let Live..."
Penelope Schmidt
Counselor
Penelope has been a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-II since 2003, and has been recently awarded an E-CADC certification. She has counseling experience in both outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment. Her education includes a doctorate in public administration and graduate work in counseling from Valdosta State University. After working in education for some time, she returned to the field of substance abuse counseling in 2021 and loves to see the growth and change that people choose for their lives.
“Life bends in the direction of your habits.” – James Clear
Samantha Mensinger
Office Coordinator
Ms. Sam is the office coordinator for Redirect. She is the friendly voice on the phone, and the organizer for so many things in our office. She is helpful, smart, and has a wealth of information at her fingertips. She enjoys helping others and accomplishing goals.
Kimberly Templin
Defensive Driving Instructor
Kimberly is our in-person Defensive Driving Course Instructor! She has a wealth of information, and enjoys helping others. She also works part time in our front office to help everything run smoothly.
Dr. Natoshia Burney
Family Violence Intervention Program Facilitator
Dr. Burney works in our Family Violence Intervention Program as a Virtual Facilitator. She is a servant leader who graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College in 2015 with a B.S. in Psychology and from Troy State University in 2017 with a Master’s degree in Adult Education focused on Organizational Leadership. She is a Master Post Instructor in the state of Georgia who has taught adult learners for over 20 years. Her focus is on making lives better through person-centered therapy and compassion for others.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Maya Angelou
Krystal Smith
Family Violence Intervention Program Facilitator
Ms. Smith is a leader who graduated from Gwinnett Technical College in 2003 with an Associate of Applied Technology in Personal/Public Service for Criminal Justice. She also completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Gwinnett College in 2021. She is passionate about improving the quality of life for others through person-centered therapy and compassion for others.
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
Tanya Welch
Counselor
Tanya is a behavioral health professional dedicated to helping individuals build resilience, find hope, and create the lasting change that they desire in their lives. As a person in long term recovery herself, she is passionate about helping others find the same. She is a certified peer specialist-addictive disease (CPS-AD), a certified addiction counselor (CAC), and a certified addiction recovery empowerment specialist (CARES.) Ms. Tanya facilitates ASAM Level I care groups in-person.
Don't be ashamed of your story, it will inspire others!
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Debra Mashburn, Founder of Redirect Counseling Services.
