Our Team
![Tina Motley, LCSW](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Tina-041-webres-1.jpg)
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]
![Emily Clifford](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Emily-Clifford22384web-2.jpg)
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. [More about Emily]
![David Hawxhurst, LPC](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC04963-scaled.jpg)
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]
![Valerie Caleb, LPC](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC04934-scaled.jpg)
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]
![Elizabeth Whittle, LPC](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/figtree-photo.jpg)
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]
![Scott Ellis, LPC](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC04841-scaled.jpg)
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]
![Annie Kennedy, LCSW](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ANNIEFIGTREEPHOTO.jpg)
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]
![Kelsey Moffatt, LCSW](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Moffatt_image.jpeg)
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]
![Stephen Handley, LCSW](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/StephenEdit3-scaled.jpg)
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]
![Jen Leftwich, LCSW](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20220727_133733-scaled.jpg)
Jen Leftwich, LCSW
Professional Christian Counselor
![Michelle Kauffman, LPC](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-2.png)
Michelle Kauffman, LPC
Professional Christian Counselor
![Brandy Rucker, M.A., Resident](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Profile-BR-17-scaled.jpg)
Brandy Rucker, M.A., Resident
Professional Christian Counselor
![Rachel Mauro, M.A., Resident](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1.jpg)
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. [More about Rachel]
![Alexandra Rankin, M.Ed., Resident](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0819_jpg.jpg)
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]
![Diane Marcelle](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC2030-scaled.jpg)
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. [More about Diane]
![Bo Farrar](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Head-shot--scaled.jpeg)
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.
[More about Bo]
![Stephanie Boarman](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Steph-Headshot_.png)
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. [More about Stephanie]
![Melinda Batalias, M.A., Resident](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MelindaB.headshot-scaled.jpg)
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]
![Elyse Hames](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2776-1-scaled.jpeg)
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. [More about Elyse]
![Lauren Hetzler, LCSW](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/P1000696-scaled.jpg)
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]
![Virginia Wright](https://figtreetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_2999-scaled.jpeg)
Virginia Wright
Professional Christian Counselor