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About Minnie

Minnie McBeth O’Banner

Minnie believes that people can overcome anything “With God all-anything is possible.” It is not the disaster in your life but the way you handle it…that matters. She began exploring health and healing, psychology and science, and nutrition over 30 years ago. This search became her passion in 1980 after giving birth to a healthy baby girl, and two years later being diagnosed with terminal cancer with approximately six weeks to live. In her search for significance the healing and restorative power of God became apparent to her.

In her gratitude and thankfulness for life, she began a relentless humanistic acumen of facilitating, developing and implementing programs and services to individuals of all ages, cultures and ethnic origins. Over a span of 27 years, she worked with corporations, federal, state and local governments, community, public, private and Christ-centered organizations. Her primary focus was providing behavioral health, leadership and administrative services; often holding volunteer positions with local welfare, county courts, shelters, juvenile centers, boot camps, job corps and prisons. Minnie encountered a personal life that has fostered a relentless foundation of Love, Compassion and Faith for overcoming any obstacle in life.
Through her involvement in pioneering quality care for the elderly and youth; eventually it became apparent to her that a principle was in effect. “As a man thinks so is he; spiritual, physical, and soul (mind will and emotions). It was clear to her that overall wellness was inextricably linked to our focus and what we were giving our attention.

Recognizing this, she began an ever-deepening exploration to help others through tough situations. An exhaustive, yet satisfying journey of helping others understand that they can effect change in their lives, experiencing healing, deliverance and total restoration. Pastors, Doctors and Therapists alike are recommending Minnie to their members and clients. She is successfully bridging the gap of spirituality, science and psychology.

She has owned and operated four successful Therapeutic health and service-related companies. She conducted Individual and Group Therapy sessions for the past 30 years of her life with evidence of miracles and significant life changes. She has conducted workshops, training/teaching seminars and spoke for women conferences and retreats.

Minnie has a unique heritage in that she was born and raised in the south, Jackson, Mississippi. She received her Bachelor of Science in Sociology and minor in psychology at an international integrated Christian college in the south. She received her Master of Science degree at University of Tennessee School of Social Work, Post grad studies include completion of one year at University of Georgia Doctoral Social Work Administration Program, and heath care studies at University of Colorado.
Currently she is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Master Social Work Addiction Counselor, Certified Master Social Work Domestic Violence Counselor, and Certified Thought/Emotion Field Therapist (Roger Callahan Institute). She currently is pursuing clinical certification as Juvenile Treatment Specialist and PhD in Christian Counseling. Her greatest passion is helping others through difficult times; spending quality time with her immediate family: daughter, Tyra, son-in-law Errol, their three children: Jujuan, Tyler and Erriel; extended family; and friends.

 

About Tyra

Tyra McBeth Simon

Tyra currently resides in Lithonia, Georgia with her three children and loving husband. Although this seems to be a fairy-tale ending, she did not always see the pot of gold at the end of her rainbow during her storm of a life. Tyra has a story to tell. Her story is different from any story you've heard before, because its HERS! It's her testimony that she graciously would like to share with you. The ONLY reason that she wants her story told is because GOD placed it in her heart to do so.
 
You may like to know that she graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in English and completed Behavior Disorder Certification with a 4.0 from Clark Atlanta University. It may even interest you to know that she is currently working towards a Masters in Educational Leadership at Capella University. She loves spending time with her family..
 
Tyra invites you to walk in her shoes, only if you will realize that your shoe is no different from hers. Most will say, experience is the best teacher ... Tyra would say, "What's the use of experiencing, if you CHOSE to keep making the same mistakes"? Know that you are not alone in your struggle called life, but know that you are alone if you CHOSE to stay there. The only person standing in your way is YOU! Let the grace of GOD pull you through, so you, too can have a story to tell.