Our Team

Tina Motley, LCSW

Tina Motley, LCSW

Founder & CEO

Tina graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002 with a Master’s in Social Work and became licensed in 2009. She is currently a PhD student at Liberty University studying Psychology with a concentration in Behavioral Health Leadership. [Read More]

Emily Clifford

Emily Clifford

Operations Director

Emily joined Fig Tree Therapy in 2015. In that time she has served as a part-time assistant, Intake Specialist, Practice Manager, Director of Administration and now as the Operations Director. She holds degrees in both Health Science and Forensic Science. [Read More]

David Hawxhurst, LPC

David Hawxhurst, LPC

Spiritual Director

David’s journey into counseling began after completing the Lay Counseling Institute program in Northern Virginia, where he dedicated his time to helping individuals grow both spiritually and emotionally through various church and parachurch ministries. As he continued to serve, David felt a strong calling from God to pursue counseling as a full-time vocation.[Read More]
Valerie Caleb, LPC

Valerie Caleb, LPC

Professional Christian Counselor

Valerie Caleb is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for helping individuals and families find healing and growth through Christian counseling and EMDR therapy. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, Valerie has a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind and the power of faith in the healing process. [Read More]
Elizabeth Whittle, LPC

Elizabeth Whittle, LPC

Professional Christian Counselor

Elizabeth strives to create a safe space that allows for self reflection and exploration. She believes that all individuals have the capacity for change and supports clients in developing skills to improve their everyday lives. [Read More]

Scott Ellis, LPC

Scott Ellis, LPC

Professional Christian Counselor

Scott is a highly qualified Licensed Professional Counselor with an impressive educational background. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Christian Counseling, followed by earning a Master of Education in School Counseling. [Read More]

Annie Kennedy, LCSW

Annie Kennedy, LCSW

Professional Christian Counselor

Annie is qualified by her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Covenant College and a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work. [Read More]

Kelsey Moffatt, LCSW

Kelsey Moffatt, LCSW

Professional Christian Counselor

My area of specialization and deepest passion includes ethical integration of religion and spirituality into trauam therapy. Seeing firsthand the brain’s ability to grow from hardship and witnessing the human propensity for healing in a therapeutic relationship spearheaded my passion for working with individuals who experienced trauma. [Read More]

Stephen Handley, LCSW

Stephen Handley, LCSW

Professional Christian Counselor

Stephen utilizes a relational, cognitive-behavioral, attachment-based, strengths-based approach and is EMDR trained. He takes a positive, optimistic approach and builds on his clients’ strengths to help them feel confident and meet their goals. Stephen understands the courage it takes to seek professional help and is intentional about meeting clients where they are in the process[Read More]

Rachel Mauro, M.A., Resident

Rachel Mauro, M.A., Resident

Professional Christian Counselor

Rachel completed her internship at Safe Harbor, working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence and abuse. During residency, Rachel has gained experience working in community mental health with a wide range of diagnosis and concerns. Rachel’s clinical area and passion is working with survivors of complex trauma, specifically female survivors of sexual and domestic abuse, including childhood abuse. [Read More]

Alexandra Rankin, M.Ed., Resident

Alexandra Rankin, M.Ed., Resident

Professional Christian Counselor

My approach to therapy includes formal training in EMDR, DBT, and other behavioral models. I also enjoy incorporating techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. You are free to ask me questions about the theories and research behind any intervention or therapy model that we use in your sessions. [Read More]

Diane Marcelle

Diane Marcelle

Supervisee in Social Work

Diane brings a wealth of experience working directly with individuals, couples, families, and groups from adolescence to senior adults. She treats a range of issues including depression, anxiety, identity formation, life transitions, church-related hurt, trauma, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and relationship issues. [Read More]

Bo Farrar

Bo Farrar

Supervisee in Social Work

Bo Farrar is a dedicated clinician with a passion for helping those struggling with addiction and other difficulties. Prior to becoming a Clinical Social Worker, Bo was a Special Education Teacher who taught high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and coached football.
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Stephanie Boarman

Stephanie Boarman

Resident in Counseling

Stephanie is passionate about combining evidence-based clinical interventions with biblical truth in the context of an empathetic, therapeutic relationship. Stephanie’s time working in ministry illuminated the great need for professionals who can bring together clinical mental health training and the Gospel, so she answered God’s call to come back to counseling. [Read More]

Melinda Batalias, M.A., Resident

Melinda Batalias, M.A., Resident

Professional Christian Counselor

Melinda’s areas of clinical interest include trauma, complex trauma, sexual abuse, relationship issues, codependency, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Melinda employs an eclectic approach to counseling in order to individualize care for clients. Melinda utilizes EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with attachment therapies and parts
work.. [Read More]

Elyse Hames

Elyse Hames

Intern

Elyse is an intern/student counselor, completing her second year at Wake Forest University with her Mental Health Counseling masters degree. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Following graduation, Elyse found her passion for counseling, leadership, and coaching others. Elyse loves working with children, adolescents and young adults. [Read More]

Lauren Hetzler, LCSW

Lauren Hetzler, LCSW

Professional Christian Counselor

Lauren, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of social work. She began her academic journey by earning her Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the prestigious James Madison University. Building on this strong foundation, Lauren furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Social Work Degree from Radford University.[Read More]