Staff: Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting

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Licensed Counselor / Therapist

  Emily brings her experience and success with clients to our team and she is accepting new clients for telehealth.  She has experience in substance abuse addictions and sexual addictions treatment.  Emily also works with clients on a range of other topics including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions.  She is licensed in Illinois and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. 

Credentials

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor – IL #180.009813

Master of Arts, Lincoln Christian University

Bachelor of Music Education, Anderson University

Member-American Counseling Association

Member-International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals

Member-Society for the Advancement of Healthy Sex

Certified Sex Addition Therapist (IITAP)

 Specialties

Addiction (Substance Use, Alcohol and Sex/Pornography), Anxiety, Christian Therapy, Codependency, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Coping Skills, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Partners and Family Members of Addicts, Person Centered Therapy, PTSD, Relationship Conflict, Self Esteem, Self-harming, Spirituality

Licensed Counselor/ Therapist 

Melissa works with individuals and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and looking for constructive changes in their lives. My passion is bringing healing to those who have been through traumatic and stressful experiences. I like to come alongside others that are struggling in order to help them find healthy perceptions of themselves so they can live a life that includes peace, meaning and a more authentic relationship with themselves and others.

 Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Professional- TN LPC/MHSP # 3920
Master of Education, Kent State University

Bachelor of General Studies, Kent State University

 Certifications 

Certified in Nonviolent Crisis intervention Training, CPI model

 Specialties
Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Play-Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Response, Person-Centered Therapy, Stress Management.

 Social Worker /  Therapist 

 Sarah Beth has experience working with a wide variety of clients including children and adults that have diverse backgrounds. The presenting problems that Sarah Beth has worked with include depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, relational conflict, and more.   

Sarah Beth is under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW. 

Credentials 

Licensed Master Social Worker- TN, #12408 

 Master of Social Work,  University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Bachelor of Social Work, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

  Pre-Licensed Counselor/  Therapist 

Are you going through a challenging time in your life? Perhaps facing an unexpected event, or in a dry season? Whether you might be facing anxiety, sadness, anger, a betrayal, or are hanging on to pain from the past, I am here to help you. Together we can find ways to address the root causes of what you are facing, and build new strategies to help you have success. 

Wendy is a pre-licensed counseling resident who has a background in working with young adults, couples, families, and individuals and helping them reach their relational, spiritual, emotional and practical goals.

Wendy has an additional certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Prepare & Enrich for pre-marital/marital work. Wendy weaves together her knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems, and draws from a fountain of theories and interventions to help you reach your goals.  Wendy is  under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW. 

Credentials
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University

Education Specialist in Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Azusa Pacific University

Certifications

Facilitator for Prepare & Enrich Pre-Marital/Marital Assessment

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Clinical Experience

 anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, anger management, traumatic grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, marital work, family relationships, self-harm, sexual/physical/financial abuse, life-stage issues, addiction, facing an illness, facing removal of children from home, and special needs. 

Wendy provides therapy in English and Spanish. 

Pre-Licensed Counselor/  Therapist

Caroline Rowlader is a Nationally Certified  Counselor and Pre-Licensed Counseling Resident who has experience  working with adults, couples, and groups experiencing a variety of  mental health concerns, including relationship conflict, general  anxiety, trauma, and stress. Caroline is  under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW.     Caroline has additional training and continuing  education experience in Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive  Processing Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.     

Credentials 

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Georgia  Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Columbus State University  Nationally Certified Counselor (NBCC)  Member - American Counseling Association  Member - American Psychological Association  Member - Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association     

 Specialties

Anxiety, Codependency, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling,  Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Pre-Marital  Counseling, Relationship Issues, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use,  Women's Issues   

 Counseling Intern

Melissa joins our staff as an advanced intern from University of Louisville in Kentucky. Drawing from her personal career experience in the military, she looks forward to helping people realize their goals and achieving new personal growth. Melissa works with families, couples, individuals, and groups on a variety of issues, under the supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW. 

A Place For You!

  Hiring Professional Counselors and Social Workers (licensure required) 

Hiring Coaches and Consultants  

(certification required)