Our Team
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. [More about Tina]
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.[More about David]
Kelsey Moffatt, LCSW
Professional Christian Counselor
My area of specialization and deepest passion includes ethical integration of religion and spirituality into trauma 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. [More about Kelsey]
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. [More about Valerie]
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. [More about Annie]
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. [More about Scott]
Elizabeth Whittle, LPC
Professional Christian Counselor
Elizabeth is a highly qualified Licensed Professional Counselor who obtained her Masters in Counselor Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has undergone rigorous training and completed her residency in a private practice setting, where she gained valuable experience working with adolescents and adults. [More about Elizabeth]
Jen Leftwich, LCSW
Professional Christian Counselor
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. [More about Stephen]
Rachel Mauro, LPC
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. [More about Rachel]
Michelle Kauffman, LPC
Professional Christian Counselor
Brandy Rucker, M.A., Resident
Professional Christian Counselor
Diane Marcelle, LMSW, Supervisee
Professional Christian Counselor
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. [More about Diane]
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. [More about Lexi]
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. [More about Melinda]
Bo Farrar, MSW, Supervisee
Professional Christian Counselor
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.
[More about Bo]
Stephanie Boarman, M.A., Resident
Professional Christian Counselor
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. [More about Stephanie]
Virginia Wright, M.A., Resident
Professional Christian Counselor
Virginia is a dedicated resident in counseling who has worked hard to pursue her education and advance in her career. She first obtained a bachelor’s degree in English and Government from William & Mary, demonstrating her strong academic abilities and passion for learning. After realizing her interest in mental health counseling, Virginia went on to complete a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University.[More about Virginia]
Elyse Meads, Intern
Professional Christian Counselor
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. [More about Elyse]
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.[More about Lauren]
JaLisa Jones, LPC
Professional Christian Counselor
Naomi Ley, Intern
Professional Christian Counselor
Naomi is currently working on a master’s degree in counseling with an emphasis on mental health at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She is fulfilling her practicum and internship at Fig Tree Therapy to get experience and develop her counseling skills and approaches. She has had training in brief and solutions focused therapy. She will be supervised, engaging in ongoing training, and learning additional approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. [More about Naomi}
Anna Costa, LPC
Professional Christian Counselor
Anna Costa is a practicing LPC licensed in both the states of North Carolina and Virginia. Anna has worked individually and in groups with adolescents, adults, and families for the past 10 years. Anna’s approach to counseling begins with a person-centered theoretical background, meaning that she believes each person has within their God-given self the tools to grow, change, heal and improve. [More about Anna]
Jenna Reynolds, LPC
Professional Christian Counselor
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a designation that signifies my extensive training and expertise in the field of mental health counseling. Additionally, I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC), which reflects my commitment to maintaining high standards of practice and ongoing professional development. Furthermore, I have specialized credentials as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, allowing me to provide targeted support and interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum. [More about Jenna]
Nancy Kilgore, NP
Professional Christian Counselor
Nancy completed her Masters in nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry from the University of Cincinnati in 2013. Prior to this chapter in her life she had felt a calling from God to help those struggling with life and mental health challenges. After graduation in 2013 Nancy worked at a community service board which afforded a very broad spectrum of mental health and substance abuse experience. Later psych NP roles have been with a UVA family practice as well as running her own practice for 5 years. [More about Nancy]