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
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 & Spiritual Director
David began counseling as a graduate of the Lay Counseling Institute in Northern Virginia. [Read More]
Valerie Caleb
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]
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 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]
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]
Alexandra Rankin, M.Ed.
Resident in Counseling
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
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
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
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
Resident in Counseling
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]