Our Team

Tina Motley

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

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

David Hawxhurst

LPC & Spiritual Director

David began counseling as a graduate of the Lay Counseling Institute in Northern Virginia. [Read More]
Kathryn Parker

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

Valerie Caleb

LPC

Valerie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Eastern Mennonite University and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling. [Read More]
Michael Ingram

Michael Ingram

LPC

Mike graduated from Regent University (VA) where he received his Master’s degree in Counseling. [Read More]
Elizabeth Whittle

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

Scott Ellis

LPC, NCC

Scott is a married father of three and Licensed Professional Counselor who earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Christian Counseling and his Master of Education in School Counseling. He has a wide range of ongoing counseling experiences which typically involve helping people transform communication, behavioral and life patterns. [Read More]
Annie Kennedy

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

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

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

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]

Brandy Rucker

Brandy Rucker

Resident in Counseling

Brandy graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with a Master of Arts in professional counseling. After her USAF retirement, Brandy decided to pursue her love for counseling, coaching, and mentoring. Over the past few years, Brandy has worked with adults, adolescents, couples, and veterans in various settings, including community mental health, intensive in-home, and outpatient therapy. [Read More]
Rachel Mauro

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

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

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]