About Us – Redirect Counseling Services

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.

The slideshow on the right are a few pictures of our local office and training facility.

Choose Us For Your Driver Education & Counseling Needs, We're Here To Help

OFFICE HOURS

Monday, Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm. We open at 10am on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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.

Contact The Redirect Staff

We would love to answer any questions you have about our programs and services. Complete the short form to the right and one of our representatives will respond by the following business day. Thank you for your interest.

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We care about your needs and look forward to providing you with the best Education, Service and Counseling.

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

Kimberly Templin

Office Coordinator and Defensive Driving Instructor

Kimberly 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 also our Defensive Driving Course Instructor! She has a wealth of information, and enjoys helping others.

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Debra Mashburn, Founder of Redirect Counseling Services.