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 Meet the Team
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Judi Coyle, M.A.M.F.T, LPC Director
Judi serves as Minister of Counseling for Ridgedale Baptist Church and Director of the Summit Center. She has over 25 years of business and managerial experience in both secular and ministerial settings. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider for the state of TN and a National Certified Counselor. She is a member of the American Counseling Association. Judi received masters degrees in both marriage and family therapy and divinity and works with children, adolescents & adults. She enjoys working with couples and families, individuals in transition, helping families coping with chronic illnesses, and helping people with spiritual challenges. She and her husband, Philip, have worked in the Christian counseling field for many years and have 2 grown sons.
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Darlene Bolinger Office Manager
Darlene is the Office Manager and Insurance/Billing clerk for Summit Counseling Center. She enjoys her work and ministry and seeks to display Christ as the Supremely Valuable Treasure that He is! You will find her to be compassionate, informative and helpful. Darlene has been married to Jerry for 27 years and they have two beautiful daughters-both graduates from Union University- and one wonderful son in law.
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Jim Price, D.Th, M.A., LPC
Jim has been in ministry for more than 35 years. He holds a Doctorate in Theology and a Master's in Counseling. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider in the state of Tennessee and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Jim is a former pastor, college professor, and seminary adjunct faculty member. Jim recently served on staff at Ridgedale Baptist Church and directed the counseling center and now enjoys his role as staff counselor at Summit. Jim has a heart for pastors and their unique issues. Jim and his wife, Diane, has five adult children and several grandchildren.
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Jackie Huebner Client Services
Jackie is a true “people person” and enjoys greeting you upon your arrival at the center. You will find her to be a caring person who will attempt to make your waiting room experience pleasant. Jackie and her husband, Galen, have two grown sons, one grandson, and a granddaughter.
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Lyn R. Owen, M.A., LPC
Lynn is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider in the state of Tennessee. She is also a National Certified Counselor and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. She loves her work as a contract employee with Hamilton County Schools, helping pre-teens and adolescents who are struggling with anger and behavioral issues. She also deeply enjoys counseling adults and couples and works with a wide range of issues including conflict resolution, trauma, abuse, domestic violence and mood disorders. Lyn and her husband, Skip, have three grown children and one still at home.
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Brandon Santan, M.A.M.F.T., LPC
Brandon holds a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Christian Sex Therapy. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Tennessee. He is also a Nationally Certified Counselor. While Brandon has two passions, healthy sexuality and healthy spirituality, he also sees clients who are struggling with other challenges. Brandon strives to integrate the disciplines of applied psychology and practical theology as a framework for his practice.
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Salida Brooks, M.A., Counseling
Salida holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Liberty University. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and has experience treating adolescents and young adults dealing with depression and bipolar disorder, self-harming issues, anxiety, physical and sexual abuse, family and relationship struggles, low self-esteem, anger and aggression. Her passion is ministering to the hearts of hurting people through biblically based counseling. She is married to Craig and they have one daughter.
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Carla Goette, M.Ed. Guidance & Counseling
Carla's educational background and pioneering grief work with local funeral homes and Hospice highlight the Summit Counseling Center. Carla has received specialized training relating to issues associated with adoption, having been blessed by the process personally. Carla also serves as an adjunct to school counselors, serving children, adolescents and their parents. Her user friendly, targeted educational presentations are available to area ministries, schools and the community. Chattanoogans recognize Carla's expertise and the creative approach she brings to the many workshops and seminars she leads. Her gentle, warm and humorous approach leaves audiences not only with vital, new knowledge, but also a more comfortable attitude toward the varied topics she offers. *see speakers & topics page for extensive list of seminar/workshops offered by Carla.
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Susan L. Shipp, M.S., LPC
Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider in the state of Tennessee, holding a Master's in Counseling Psychology. She is a Board Certified Christian Sex Therapist, National Certified Counselor and member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Susan is also a certified teacher of Active Parenting Classes. She and her husband, Garry, have three grown children and four grandchildren.
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Charlaine Price, M.Ed., LPC
Charlaine has more than 25 years of experience working with adolescents, families, couples and groups. She has served as President of the Lookout Counseling Association and President of the TN Career Development Association. She has been married to John for more than 30 years and has two children. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and the Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS). Charlaine's interest areas are professional burnout, anger, forgiveness, decision-making, career development & transitions, stress management, family relations, parent-teen conflict, self esteem and spiritual wellness. She counsels and teaches with the gift of love.
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Debbie Lancaster, M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy
Debbie graduated from Richmont Graduate University, specializing in Christian Sex Therapy. She is currently pursuing licensure as both Marriage & Family Therapist & Professional Counselor. She works with individuals, couples, and families and offers premarital and marital counseling, counseling for women's issues, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression, sexual concerns including sexual pain, disorders, identity issues, and trauma. Originally from New Mexico, she is married and loves living in Chattanooga.
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Nanci Reilly Bowman, M.A. Professional Counseling
Nanci is a member of the NCC. She loves working with people and sharing how God's love and grace can transform lives. She has a heart for ministers' wives and enjoys working with adults, adolescents and couples in a variety of areas: issues of aging, depression, Alzheimer's dementia, support for caregivers, mood disorders, anxiety, disabilities, codependency, women's issues, spiritual abuse, PTSD associated with trauma, sexual abuse and grief.
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Laura Ward, M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy
Laura graduated from Richmont Graduate University with a specialization in Child & Adolescent Therapy. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She is passionate about missionaries and their families. As a missionary kid growing up in East and Southern Africa, she has personally experienced the complexities of cross-cultural living and challenges of reentry to the U.S. Laura also uses her training and experience in helping highly mobile military families who face similar challenges. Laura desires to provide these children, adults, and families the support they need to be successful both on and off the field.
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Sue Kelley, M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy
Married over 30 years, Sue has two married daughters and six grandchildren. Sue has a heart for helping people live abundant lives through the discovery and development of healthy life skills. Along with financial counseling, Sue offers extensive experience counseling women and their husbands or partners in overcoming maladaptive multigenerational patterns through education, support, and guidance. Sue also assists women experiencing the loss of a child, including post-abortion issues. After pursuing a graduate degree from Richmont Graduate University, she has continued her work with women of all ages, couples and families.
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Charles Fuller, M.A. Professional Counseling
Charles has 28 years of business, financial, managerial, and pharmacy experience. His diverse educational and experiential background benefits a wide variety of clients. He welcomes adults and couples, and impaired professionals dealing with a wide range of issues including mood disorders, anger, aftercare for addiction recovery, chronic illness and disability, career and personal growth, and personal money management. Charles has a heart for Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) and a special interest in traumatic brain injury and will work with victims and/or the family. He approaches life issues by combining sound counseling principles with extensive life experience in a way that is consistent with the teachings of Christ.
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