Shirley Boone-Sanford, PhD
Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Boone-Sanford has been helping individuals overcome obstacles and live more fulfilling lives for over 15 years. She customizes her approach with each client to meet his or her individual needs and personality. Her warmth, sincerity, accepting manner, and sense of humor help her create a comfortable and safe environment wherein clients are able to explore themselves and their lives in an open and honest way. Such an environment promotes healing, encourages growth, and elicits a sense of empowerment.

Dr. Boone-Sanford earned both her Doctorate and Master Degrees from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. In addition, she has completed additional training in adolescent psychology, couple’s/relationship counseling, and coaching. She enjoy working with mood disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, and professionals struggling to maintain a balanced life. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal from past difficulties, grow as individuals, and feel empowered to fulfill their true potential.

Bennae Davis, MA
Psychological Assistant

Ms. Davis earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Tougaloo College, and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Prior to working with SBS Psychological Associates, Inc., she worked in a prison, worked with at-risk adolescents with severe behavioral problems, and with adults with developmental disabilities. Ms. Davis is passionate about the field of psychology, and takes great pride in helping others.

Beth Phillips, AA
Office Administrator

Beth earned her Associates of Arts degree in Psychology from Georgia Perimeter College. She will graduate from Argosy University in April 2012 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. She plans to pursue her Master’s degree in Social Work. Beth’s goal is to work helping others overcome mental health challenges and psychosocial barriers preventing them from functioning successfully in society. 

Candace Whitman, BA
Intern

Candace earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Springfield in 2009.  She will graduate with her Master of Arts in Community Counseling from  Argosy University in Atlanta in October 2012.  She has worked with children and families teaching study skills, emotion regulation skills, distress tolerance skills, and communication skills through such organizations as AmeriCorps, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, and the Northside Neighborhood House. She has also worked with the Social Empowerment Center assisting children and families with crisis intervention, as well as with Big Brother Big Sister and the Young Adult Guidance Center mentoring at-risk children and adolescents. 

Candace’s clinical interest include children and adolescents with ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety.  She also has an interest in working with women who are struggling with depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety.