Meet Our Staff
THERAPISTS AND STAFF WITH A WEALTH OF TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND COMPASSION.
Our professional clinical staff include Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), as well as Pre-licensed Counselors. Many of our staff hold additional credentials and knowledge regarding substance use disorder and recovery, trauma, and grief.
All of our clinical staff have extensive history working in various fields of counseling and bring professional and personal experience to their work.
Our operations and support staff also brings a magnitude of experience to their work handling scheduling, facility operations, billing, special projects and events.
Jill Perry-Phillips, President
MS, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Substance Abuse Professional, EMDR trained.
Jill is the founder and President of JP Counseling with over 25 years of experience as a counselor and a prominent leader in the behavioral health field. In addition, Jill is also a well-known trainer and public speaker.
“I am honored that people allow me into the most private and difficult parts of their lives. Getting to know them and see them grow is the best part of my professional life.”
Expertise:
- Substance Use Disorder & Recovery
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
- Trauma
- EMDR
Jennifer Oaks, Clinical Supervisor
MS, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Substance Abuse Professional, EMDR trained.
Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in the helping field with a major focus on psychodynamic theory and interventions. As a clinical supervisor, Jennifer strives to not only help clients find their inner strengths but other clinicians as well.
“Through our collaborative therapy sessions, my aim is that you gain a greater self-awareness that helps you navigate life’s up and downs. I enjoy bringing humor to sessions and yet sit with the toughest emotions.”
Expertise:
- Substance Use Disorder & Recovery
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Mood Disorders
- Oncology Behavioral Health
- EMDR
Linda Hicks
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Certified.
Expertise:
- Grief
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Coping skills
- EMDR
Hayley Shawger
MA, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
“I believe each client is entitled to a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where they can receive the encouragement necessary to facilitate change and promote wellness.”
Expertise:
- Substance Use Disorder & Recovery
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Anxiety
Christina Bertocchini-Guay
MA, Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR trained.
“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a collaborate effort to assist you in discovering your potential in addition to making improvements in your overall functioning.”
Expertise:
- Substance Use Disorder & Recovery
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationships
- Coping Skills
- EMDR
Josh McGee
MA, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
“When it comes to therapy I tend to take a more conversational approach in how I interact with my clients. I am a firm believer that a good therapy session can leave a person feeling like they just had a good heart to heart with a trusted friend. So let’s sit down, drink some coffee (or whatever drink you prefer) and see if we can figure some stuff out and hopefully have some laughs along the way.”
Expertise:
- Substance Use Disorder & Recovery
- Coping Skills
- Anger
- Anxiety
Mary Hayes
MA, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Certified Biblical Counselor, Certified Mental Health Coach First Responder, Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
“I am passionate about working with couples, married and unmarried, and helping them navigate through unhealthy relational problems and develop skills that lead to a healthier relationship. In addition, I enjoy helping individuals with personal goals, including dealing with anxiety and depression.”
Expertise:
- Individual/Couples/Marriage/Family/Counseling
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Diversity Matters
- Pornography & Gambling Issues
- Faith Integrated Therapy
Cortnie Phillips, Special Projects Coordinator
BS in Public Relations and Advertising
Cortnie utilizes her BS in Public Relations & Advertising to assist with a variety of special projects, including marketing, advertising, events, social media and grant data collection.
Bill Phillips, Operations Manager
Bill has 30+ years’ experience in facility management and operations. He oversees the facility operations, insurance claims, collections, accounts payable/receivable, data collection, advertising, marketing, and payroll.
