Our Team

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

David Hawxhurst
LPC & Spiritual Director

Kathryn Parker
LPC, NCC, CT & Clinical Director
Kathryn received her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Counseling from Old Dominion University and graduated with Honors in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regent University. [Read More]

Valerie Caleb
LPC

Michael Ingram
LPC

Elizabeth Whittle
LPC
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, NCC

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

Nicholas Junes
LCSW
Nick is passionate about supporting others who need help with connection and communication, relationships and marriage, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and integrating mental health with spirituality. [Read More]

Kelsey Moffatt
LCSW
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’s current focus is with young men ages 15-40 and young couples in the pre-marital/engagement stage. Stephen helps young men and young couples excel in their lives and overcome emotional, behavioral, substance-related issues, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. He believes that health is holistic and works to integrate the client’s thoughts, feelings, personalities, experiences, and relationships into the therapy process. [Read More]

Misty Tafao
Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, EMDRIA Approved Consultant

Brandy Rucker
Resident in Counseling

Rachel Mauro
Resident in Counseling, NCC
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]

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]

Melinda Batalias
Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Melinda is an intern from Liberty University, working towards her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2023. [Read More]