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David Pate
David is the Centers Executive Director and
lives with his family in Summitville.
Well respected by his peers and appreciated by his
clients, David is truly a man with a loving heart.
David has a BA in Music (with a minor in
Psychology) and a Masters degree in Religious Education
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Seminary and Tulane University. David
has extensive training and experience in pastoral, family and marriage counseling. He
has completed advanced studies in Human Sexuality and is certified
as a Pastoral Counselor from the National Association of Christian Counseling and the
American Association of Family Counselors. In addition, David is a charter member
of the American Association of Christian Counselors. David
frequently appears in area Courts to testify on behalf of children and families.
Because of his work David has been deemed a "Friend of the Court" in Bedford,
Coffee Counties, Warren, Franklin, Lincoln, and Moore Counties in Tennessee.
David sees clients for individual, family and
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Linda Langham
Linda is the Centers, Senior Psychological
Examiner and lives with her husband in Summitville.
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Linda is licensed as a Senior Psychological Examiner for the past three
years and held prior licenses, as well. She has extensive experience in working with
children and adolescents and has been directly involved in the school system for the past
30 years.
Linda is a well respected school psychologist, trained in the administration, scoring,
and interpretation of intellectual and psychological testing.
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Dr. Beth C. Mason, Ed. D.
Beth is a counselor who see clients in our
Winchester, Tennessee office. She is a long time resident of Franklin County and continues
serving the county as a School Conselor. Beth is well respected in the community.

Beth received her Doctorate from Vanderbilt University in Human
Development Counseling; her Master of Arts from Tennessee Tech University in Guidance and
Counseling; and her Bachelor of Science from Tennesse Tech University with a double major
in Liberal Arts and Secondary Education (with endorsements in Counseling, Administration
and Supervision, Psychology, and Sociology).
She has a very diverse background in Counseling, as well as having been an educator in
Psychology and Sociology on both high school and university levels. Her counseling
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shelter for women and children as both a counselor and outreach
coordinator; worked in the school system as a crisis counselor for "at-risk"
students from grades k-12; taught Adult Education; taught and counseled through special
services with children with emotional and psychological problems unable to attend public
school. Beth is a public speaker on numerous topics dealing with health and emotional
issues. She has worked in both private practice, and several mental health centers, held
professional workshops for state probation officers; worked at the Tenn. state
reformatory; and worked as a guidance counselor in the public school system with both
middle school and high school aged children.
Beth is a Nationally Certified Psychologist; a Certified Professional Counselor; and a
Certified School Counselor. She has served on both the Haven of Hope and Centerstone
Mental Health Center Board of Directors, and was invited to be a member of the
International Honorary Society for Professional Counselors. She has been a member on
numerous other committies and professional organizations for the past 30+ years. |
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Dr. Bob
Dr. Bob lives in Franklin County Tennessee.
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Dr. Bob is well respected in his field a licensed ... more to come. |
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Pastor Jerome Jochem, MS
Pastor Jochem is a part time counselor with the
Center.
He resides in the Winchester with his wife and is a
Pastor.
Jerome Jochem holds a double Master's
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of Mississippi. After being called to
Christian service, he earned a second Master's Degree which was in Bible Studies from
Liberty Bible College in Florida.
As a Christian Counselor, Pastor Jochem utilizes the Word of God to resolve a variety of
life problems. Pastor Jochem taught Christian Counseling methods while at Bible School and
has over 18 years of counseling experience. This experience in combination with his
studies in Psychology allow him to counsel a wide range of personal and family problems.
Pastor Jochem has been happily married to Roxie Jochem for over 26 years, has three
daughters, and eleven grand children. He has lived in the Winchester area for nearly 19
years and has been the Pastor of Abundant Life Assembly of God for as many years. . |
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Cynthia R. Cox, LCSW
Cynthia is a part time therapist with the Center.
She resides in Manchester.
Cynthia received her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Middle
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Tennessee State University and her
Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee College of Social
Work. She is certified as a school social worker through the Tennessee State
Department of Education. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Cynthia has enjoyed helping people in the area of counseling
since 1991. She has experience working with people with intensive mental illnesses,
with children, with adolescents and with their families. She has specialized
training in Child Protective Services and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy. She is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers as
well as the American Association of Christian Counselors. |
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Pam Gentrey LCSW
Pam is a part time therapist with the Center.
She resides in Shelbyville with her husband and two
children.
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Additional information will be added soon. |
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Office Staff
Our office staff is extremely professional and
caring. All who contact us be they client or professional will find a helpful and
respectful attitude.
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Our office people who answer the phone,
greeting people set the tone of caring for all who email, phone, or come into the office. They
have a wealth of knowledge in office administration and management. They will
assists in scheduling client appointments and are responsible for client receipting and
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We are not affiliated with any denomination and offer
services to all kinds of people regardless of faith or religious background.
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