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Kim Honeycutt
I never thought I would graduate from high school. Not because I was academically challenged, but rather quite honestly I did not believe I would live to be 18. Around the age of 11, I became a daily drinker. Alcohol brought great pain and destruction to my life and "drank" all passion and purpose from me. When I was 24, I was placed in an alcoholic medical detoxification unit. It wasn't my first time in detox but praise God it was my last. Eventually, I became a therapist because without compassionate, empathetic counselors coming into my life and teaching me how to live life without alcohol and with purpose I would have died. Today I have my masters. Today I have 14 years of sobriety. Today I have the privilege of being a compassionate, empathetic, and purposeful therapist who helps others find and live their own purpose.
Laurie Fulper
Like many people I have had struggles, hardships, and even traumas throughout
my life, particularly in my childhood. From a very young age I was given
a peace in believing that there was reason for my pain and that someday
God would use that pain for a special purpose. Now, as an adult and with
over ten years of experience being a therapist, that purpose is clear.
I am able to empathize and sympathize with others because I've been there
too. I may not have experienced exactly the same struggles, but I do know
what it means to hurt and be sad, angry, scared, and many more emotions,
particularly for children. I want to be there for our children. The greatest
gift I can offer is to help our children learn how to deal with the ups
and downs that life will bring so that as adults they can realize their
purpose too. So our children can live the lives they deserve, filled with
joy and peace.
Kevin Lock
I have been on track to do counseling since I was senior in high school.
I suffered and hid depression in my own life for six years until the age
of 16. I think if I had known of the benefits of therapy, I could have
avoided years of loneliness and torment. I want to help other people conquer
the hurt and frustration in their lives. I also have a passion for restoring
marriages and healing families because I believe they are crucial to the
survival of society.
Even though I have been involved in my career path for over eight years,
I constantly receive positive affirmation from people I encounter who
remind me that God has blessed me with a gift that I am to share with
others.
Scott Evans
There are two paths in my journey that cross and weave together, one of being a therapist and another as an artist. Much of my background in undergraduate studies and work involved film and theater productions. I sailed into the direction of becoming a therapist after receiving empathy and grace through various encounters with therapists who helped me to deal with a wide range of feelings such as anger, depression, and fear; In addition, I received help with problem behaviors I experienced while escaping my feelings. As I was developing my artistic career I began a helping relationship with a young boy with autism and fragile-x syndrome who touched my life and provided for me one of the first profound experiences I had while sharing my therapeutic gifts. It was during this time I had some special experiences of God’s empowering presence, and I began to understand more about how “to be” instead of what “to do” with others in relationship.
I explained my career in terms of two paths; however, I consider them to be one. I have found that each path connects, supports, and deepens one another. Currently, I am continuing my creative endeavors such as writing, acting, and working on camera crews. What I have found in my journey is that one of the most uniquely creative acts is engaging in a helping relationship with another person. It has been a true honor and privilege to be invited into the lives of others, especially in the past few years as I have helped those who struggle with a variety of mental illnesses and/or addictions. I am so grateful for being able to come alongside others in their struggles as a compassionate, empowering, and expressive therapist.
Elisabeth Hardin
I have always been empathetic by nature and had a strong desire to help others. God has blessed me with the gift of intuition, having the ability to sense how people are feeling. I discovered the field of psychology, and realized this was the area in which I could combine my desire to help people with the gifts God has given me. I truly love being a counselor, and this shows in my ability to connect with clients allowing them to open up in a non-judgmental environment.
