Staff: Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting

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 Co-Director & Therapist/Consultant 

Kim works with families, couples, individuals, and groups on a  variety of issues, including relationships, mental health, spiritual  growth, behavioral problems, trauma, parenting, adoption/foster care, and crisis response. She works with children of all ages and is trained in play therapy. She also has extensive experience working with teens, adults, professionals, ministers, and leadership in non-profit organizations.

Credentials

Licensed Clinical Social Worker- MD, #11609 VA # 0904009757, TN #6757, NC #C012712 , GA #CSW007326, FL #68 (telehealth)

Master of Social Work, University of Maryland Master of Arts, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Social Work, Messiah College 

Member- North American Association of Christians in Social Work

Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM-Mitchell model)  

Specialties

ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, ASD, Behavioral Problems, Children, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Response, Depression, Family Therapy, Foster Care, Life Transitions, Play Therapy, PTSD, Relationship Conflict, School Collaboration & Consultations, Solution-focused Therapy, Stress Management, Tourette's, Women's Issues, Christian Therapy, Non-Profit Management, Board Development, Fundraising, Organizational Consulting, Appreciative Inquiry & Strategic Planning. 

Kim is an approved supervisor for clinical / licensure supervision (MD & VA). 

 Co-Director & Coach/Consultant

Bobby works with organizations, ministers, professionals, and churches on issues related to leadership development, mentoring, program improvement,  planning, risk assessment, spiritual discipleship, and personal growth. He has a background in family ministry, children's ministry, youth ministry, recreation ministry, and preaching. He has served on numerous short-term and long-term mission trips. He is trained by the IMB in international mission trip leadership. He has experience in local and state level denominational leadership, including Board membership. His doctoral work focused on mentoring as a method of leadership development which he has written on and presents about to churches and groups.  

Credentials

Chaplain, US Army Reserve (Captain)

Ordained Pastor, Licensed to  Ministry

Doctor of Ministry in Leadership, Southeastern Baptist Theol. Seminary

Master of Divinity, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Psychology, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Associate of Science, Chattanooga State

Certifications

Leadership Coaching through Coaches NetFacilitator for Prepare/Enrich Marriage Assessment Taylor-Johonson Temperment Analysis ICIFS Assisting Individuals in Crisis Training

Blog: https://bobbycook.org/

 

Licensed Counselor / Therapist 

Richard Beacham has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families in turmoil.  Richard uses a wholistic approach to counseling by working with the mind, heart, soul, and spirit of the person. We want to do our best to integrate the entire person into counseling. Richard also wants you to feel that counseling is a safe place to share your concerns and worries without feeling judged.   

He has experience working with the parents of adopted children, and is experienced as well in working with military individuals and families.  

He is licensed in North Carolina.

Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor - NC #9557 Master of Science in Pastoral Counseling,  Loyola College

Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Ordained Pastor, Licensed to Ministry

Specialties

His areas of treatment specialization include working with those struggling with:

Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder, Substance Abuse, Sex Addiction, and Pornography Addiction.

  Rick  sees clients at the Lillington, NC site and sees clients throughout North Carolina  via telehealth/video sessions. 

 Licensed Counselor / Therapist

Nathan has a pursued a career of inviting others into safety, healing, and growth through counseling, chaplaincy, and mentoring. He is licensed in both Illinois and Tennessee.  Nathan has experience with adolescents (age 9+), adults, couples, and families.  He specializes in cross-cultural adjustment issues, trauma/PTSD, physical & sexual abuse, healing from racial discrimination, chemical dependency and sexual addictions, young adults, first responders, helping professions, compassion fatigue, at-risk youth, partner conflict, attachment disorders, depression/bi-polar, grief & loss, life transitions, and spiritual development. 

Credentials

LPC-MHSP -- TN #5373

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor – IL #180.012168

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) -- IL#35306 

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Wheaton College Graduate School

Bachelor of Arts, Wheaton College

Certifications 

Prepare/Enrich Certified (Pre-Marital and Couples Counseling) 

Certification for School for Correctional Ministries Chaplaincy (Wheaton College) 

SPARCS Certified (Groups for adolescents w/ chronic stress)

Trained in Trauma Focused CBT 

 Nathan sees clients at the Hixon, TN and East Ridge, TN sites and sees clients in Illinois and Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.

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)

 Certified Partner Trauma Therapist Candidate 

 Specialties

Addiction (Substance Use, Alcohol and Sex/Pornography), Anxiety,  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

  Emily sees clients at the East Ridge, TN sites and sees clients in Illinois and Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.  

  Pre-Licensed Counselor/  Therapist  

  Rebecca has a passion to work with teens (age 10+), young adults, adults, and families on a variety of issues including, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and anger. She is certified as a First Responder Associate counselor and has personal experience and formal training to work with the unique needs of First Responders.  Her experience includes specialized training as a foster parent and crisis counselor in residential treatment and acute care.  Rebecca is  under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW.  

Credentials

Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University

Bachelors of Science in Religion with a Minor in Criminal Justice from Liberty University

Clinical Experience

Anxiety, Anger Management, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Family Conflict, First Responders, Grief, Life Transitions, Medical Personnel, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Parenting, Personality Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, and Secondary Trauma.

 
 Rebecca sees clients throughout Tennessee  via telehealth/video sessions.  

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, Family Issues, Coping Skills, Self-esteem, Stress Management.

 
 Melissa  sees clients at the East Ridge, TN site and sees clients throughout Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.  

Social Work Intern

Jordan is an MSW student at Campbellsville University in the renowned Carver School of Social Work. Jordan has experience with children, students and adults, all facing different challenges, including substance abuse, trauma and developmental disorders.  Jordan believes in each individual's ability to thrive and experience freedom in mental health. She works from a relational perspective to empower clients. 

Jordan is under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW. 

Jordan sees clients at the Lillington, NC site and throughout North Carolina  via telehealth. 

 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

 Specialties 

Anxiety, Coping Skills, Self-harm, Depression,  Grief, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict.

 
 Sarah Beth sees clients at the Chattanooga and East Ridge, TN sites and sees clients throughout Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.  

  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 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

Certified Facilitator for Prepare & Enrich used for Pre- Marital / Marital Assessment

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Clinical Experience

 Anxiety, Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Anger management, Traumatic Grief, Infidelity, Sexual Addiction, Self- harm, Substance Abuse, Marital work, Family Relationships, Chronic Illness, Life-Stage Issues, Abuse Survivors, CPS/DSS Involvement, & Special Needs. 

   Wendy sees clients at the East Ridge, TN site and sees clients throughout Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.   

Wendy provides therapy in English and Spanish. 

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  Licensed Counselor / Therapist   

Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor practicing for 8 years. Her focus is helping people remove barriers to their goals and bring joy back to their lives.  Lauren believes the best therapeutic work is done when people can relax and feel heard.  Lauren's strengths are encouragement and helping clients feel at ease to talk about what isn't working for them in their lives and what they can do to create change.  Counseling is a relationship and when that relationship is strong, change can happen. Lauren looks forward to helping you create change that can lead to renewed joy!

Specialties

Lauren has substantial experience working with those who have experienced trauma and has received specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (TF-CBT). 

She has worked with people struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis, Relational Conflict, Marital Issues including Infidelity, Gender Dysphoria and Sexual Issues, Self-Esteem, Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation, Self Harm, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, Rumination, Codependency, Anger, Physical Pain and Multiple Medical Diagnoses, and Life / Career Transitions.  

Lauren has a background in community based mental health working with people who are under-resourced & uninsured.   Lauren values continuing education to stay fresh in her field and has had recent training on Telemental Health Treatment, Trust-Based Relational Interventions, Gottman Method for Couples Therapy, & Motivational Interviewing.

Credentials

LPC in GA #010418

Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)

MA in Marriage & Family Therapy, Richmont Graduate University

BA in Sociology &  Minor in Youth Ministry, Covenant College 

  Lauren sees clients throughout Georgian and Florida via telehealth/video sessions.