Meet Our Counselors

 

 

Tony Gore, LCSW  

Tony Gore is both an ordained pastor and counselor. His clinical training is as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW# 3354). He has been working with families and individuals as a counselor for over twenty years. He especially enjoys working with couples and with adolescents and their families.

Tony served as the Care Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, for seven years overseeing the pastoral and counseling ministries.

Tony is married to his wife, Rhonda, of twenty-four years, and together they have three children. Tony is a graduate of Cincinnati Christian University and the University of Louisville.






Brian Woodring, LMFT 

Brian is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#105534). He has over 16 years of experience working in the mental health field.  He works with men and women ages 18 and older. Brian primarily works with police officers, veterans, and their spouses. He focuses on dealing with the normal physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual symptoms of Acute and Post Traumatic Stress. He is Fully Trained in EMDR I & II as well as Critical Incident Stress Management and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.

Brian is married to his wife, Laura, of 15 years, and together they have two children and a therapy dog.  Brian is a graduate of Bellarmine University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.




Rhonda Gore, MFT

Rhonda Gore has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is currently working as a Life Coach with Freedom Counseling. As a Pastor’s wife and mother of three children, Rhonda loves working with women who are seeking to understand and clarify their identity in Christ. Other areas of focus include helping women moving through life transitions including empty-nesters, those who are caring for elderly parents and families who are considering adoption. She has been working in the adoption field for the past 14 years.

Rhonda received her Master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Her studies over the last few years have been in spiritual guidance and life coaching.  


Shelby Rhea Miller, LPCA

Shelby Rhea is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (#279458). She has worked with women, men and couples in religious and college-based settings for the last 3 years. Shelby Rhea's experience includes walking with clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, mood disorders, relational issues and sexual concerns. She is passionate about helping clients identify and cultivate their own resiliency and sense of hope as they experience the challenges of life. 

She received her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary. Shelby Rhea is a Prepare-Enrich Facilitator and has completed Level 1 and Level 2 Training in the Gottman Method. Shelby Rhea is married to Logan. They love to spend their time with family and friends, especially over a good meal. 


Staci Harrub, LPCA

Staci is a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate. She has a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Wellness from Belmont University and graduated with her master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University Irvine's Townsend Institute in December of 2023 and has received her Kentucky Licensure. Staci brings her faith and her background in health and wellness to her counseling work, practicing a holistic approach that considers biology, psychology, sociology, and spirituality. She is passionate about walking with clients as they journey toward wholeness, creating a safe and welcoming space for healing and growth. Staci is married to her husband, Kevin, of 26 years, and they have two young adult children. She enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, a good cup of coffee, and spending time with family and friends.

 

Amber Stewart, LPCA

Amber Stewart is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate.  She has served in ministry for over 20 years and believes that faith encompasses the body, mind, and soul.  By providing a safe space to feel seen and heard, she believes individuals who are in the midst of difficult circumstances will find hope and life.  Amber works alongside men, women, couples and teenagers to gain a better understanding of themselves and their environment, whether past or present. Because of her own history in ministry, she is specifically passionate about ministering to those who have been hurt in church settings or by the church.  Amber works with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, life transitions and trauma. 

Amber received a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in December 2022 from Lincoln Christian University.  She is certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy I.  Amber has been married for 19 years, is a pastor’s wife and a mother of three.

 

Luke Burgett, PCC Intern

Luke is a Practicum student under the supervision of Tony Gore, LCSW. He holds a bachelor's degree in Organizational Management and Christian Leadership from Colorado Christian University and is set to graduate with his master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the same university in 2024. With a firm belief in the potential for everyone to flourish and experience well-being in life, Luke is passionately dedicated to aiding clients in overcoming obstacles on their journey. Employing a holistic approach that encompasses biological, psychological, social, and spiritual perspectives, Luke creates a secure and collaborative environment for clients to work towards their goals, cultivate resiliency, and nurture a sense of peace and hope amid adversity.

Luke is married to his wife, Allison, of 12 years, and together they have 3 children. 

 

Lauren McCollough, LPC-MHSP

Lauren is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor in the state of Tennessee and is currently working toward obtaining her licensure in Kentucky. Lauren is a native of Nashville, TN who has a desire to walk alongside others in whatever season of life they are in. She desires to create a safe, welcoming space for her clients to show up as they are without fear of judgment. She enjoys collaborating with her clients while empowering them to discover the best ways to achieve their goals and find hope in challenging situations. Lauren uses an integrative approach to counseling, knowing that every person is unique and benefits from counseling in different modalities. She uses a variety of frameworks and techniques that are best suited to each client as they navigate awareness, growth, and healing.

Lauren received her Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Tennessee Tech University. Lauren is certified as a QPR trainer.

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