Morgan DiOrio, M.Ed, LPC, NCC 

Therapeutic Approach: Morgan takes a developmental and person-centered approach when working with clients, knowing that each individual and family brings their own beliefs, values, goals and experiences to a counseling session. She uses a blend of solution-focused and cognitive-behavorial methodologies while collaborating with her clients to actualize their goals. Morgan places a high value on the counselor-client relationship and enjoys working with the unique needs of all individuals. Morgan views the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for growth and personal development, believing that the counselor should act as a guide for clients, helping them to understand and evaluate choices that they have and empowering them to meet their own needs moving forward.

 

Education and Experience: A Nationally Certified Counselor, Morgan received her M.Ed. in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University, graduating first in her class. Morgan also earned her B.S. in Human & Organizational Development from Vanderbilt. Morgan is a native Atlantan and graduate of The Westminster Schools. Prior to starting her own practice, Morgan worked with individuals and families as a Counselor and Coach at Teegarden Education Group. Also, she has worked as a School Counselor in both private and public middle and high schools including Westminster and Marist in Atlanta and The University School in Nashville. 

 

Community: Outside of the office, Morgan enjoys spending time with family and friends and engaging with her community. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for YMCA Camp High Harbour at Lake Burton and was the 2018 co-chair of Skyland Trail's Southern Shindig benefiting young adults with mental illness. Morgan has also served on the Young Alumni Council at Westminster and chaired their Young Alumni build for Habitat for Humanity, been on the host committee for the Cathedral of St. Phillips Drinks & Antiques event and has enjoyed volunteering as an applicant interviewer for the Vanderbilt Commodore Recruitment Program. Morgan presented at the 2014 Georgia Independent School Association annual conference and has also been invited to speak to various groups in the Atlanta area including local chapters of the National Charity League. Morgan and her husband, Mike, love spending time outdoors with their daughters, and their Boykin Spaniel, Harriet, who is a frequent visitor to the office.