Lyn R. Owen, M.A., LPC
Director

Lyn 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. Lyn doubles her duties here at the Center, working as Clinical Director while reserving two full days to counseling. Her counseling practice includes working with pre-teens and adolescents struggling with anger and behavioral issues. She also counsels 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 four children and one granddaughter (with a grandson on the way!).

Darlene Bolinger
Office Manager

Darlene is the Office Manager and responsible for operations 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 29 years and they have two beautiful daughters-both graduates from Union University- and two wonderful sons in law.

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.

Jim Price, Th.D., M.A.,
Licensed Professional Counselor

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.

Cara Cochran, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT

Cara earned a Ph.D. in psychology and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Cara’s practice focuses on individuals, couples and families dealing with a wide range of mental health concerns such as mood disorders, anxiety, behavior disorders, adult attention deficit disorder, and complicated diagnoses. Working from a faith-based perspective, Cara is also equipped to minister to clients dealing with a variety of spiritual concerns such as forgiveness, grief, and life transitions. Cara’s desire is to minister to hurting people in a practical and caring way and to honor each person’s life story as unique, and important to God. Cara is also an experienced speaker, clinical supervisor, and consultant, with expertise in professional ethics.

Susan L. Shipp, M.S.
Licensed Professional Counselor

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.

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.

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 regarding a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, post-divorce adjustment, communication skills, healthy relationships, identity confusion, and spiritual struggles. Laura also uses her training and experience as a missionary kid to help missionaries, military personnel, and other highly mobile individuals with the complexities of cross-cultural living, as well as the challenges of reentry to the United States. She desires to provide these children, adults, and families the support they need to be successful both on and off the field.

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. To learn more about Sue, please go to www.suekelley.vpweb.com.

Data Vess
Counseling Intern

Data has finished her counseling coursework at Liberty University and now serves at Summit as our counseling intern. She brings with her much life experience in the court system serving as parenting coordinator and also the Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County. Data will see individuals of all ages dealing with a broad range of issues while under the supervision of a licensed professional within our practice.

Christina Mauro, M.A.
Marriage & Family Therapy

Christina is overjoyed that God has led her to the Summit Counseling Center as their newest therapist. She comes with a strong belief in the ability of people and a passion for assisting growth towards improved health. She uses individual, group, marital and family therapy sessions with an emphasis towards the modality that will create the most effective long term change for her clients. With a heart for those struggling, Christina works to help clients move towards being more authentically whole, achieve their dreams, and live passionately. She enjoys coaching, child & adolescent counseling, family therapy, couples counseling including premarital therapy, financial counseling and group work. Christina holds a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Child and Adolescent from Richmont Graduate University and a bachelors degree in Communications with a focus on Interpersonal and an emphasis in Business from Michigan State University. She is currently working towards her certification through the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama.