Meet Our Counselors
Tom Russell, LPCC-S (Mansfield)
Tom is Founder and President of HCCM. After teaching school for eleven
years, he began counseling in 1996. He specializes in the areas of
marriage, parenting, depression, anxiety, and self-concept.
Tom has a Bachelors of Education degree from Ohio State , a Masters of
Education degree from Ashland University, and a Masters of Pastoral
Counseling from Ashland Seminary.
He has been married to Kathy (Thomas) since 1975, and they have four
children and nine grandchildren.
Tom is Founder and President of HCCM. After teaching school for eleven
years, he began counseling in 1996. He specializes in the areas of
marriage, parenting, depression, anxiety, and self-concept.
Tom has a Bachelors of Education degree from Ohio State , a Masters of
Education degree from Ashland University, and a Masters of Pastoral
Counseling from Ashland Seminary.
He has been married to Kathy (Thomas) since 1975, and they have four
children and nine grandchildren.
Laura Byrom, LSW (Mansfield)
Laura received a Bachelors of Arts in Social Work from Azusa
Pacific University and her Masters in Social Work from Roberts
Wesleyan College. She specializes in working with Children and
Families, including those in adoption or foster care programs.
Laura's husband, Eric, is pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in
Mansfield, and they have three children. They have also worked
as missionaries in Central Asia.
Laura received a Bachelors of Arts in Social Work from Azusa
Pacific University and her Masters in Social Work from Roberts
Wesleyan College. She specializes in working with Children and
Families, including those in adoption or foster care programs.
Laura's husband, Eric, is pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in
Mansfield, and they have three children. They have also worked
as missionaries in Central Asia.
. Chris Childers, MA, LPCC
(Mansfield)
Chris received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio State in
Psychology and his Masters in Counseling from Chatham
University. Chris specializes in working with families and
couples, addiction issues, and grief counseling.
Chris offers high standards of professionalism and ethics as he
works to promote wellness in the community and serve God at
HCCM.
(Mansfield)
Chris received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio State in
Psychology and his Masters in Counseling from Chatham
University. Chris specializes in working with families and
couples, addiction issues, and grief counseling.
Chris offers high standards of professionalism and ethics as he
works to promote wellness in the community and serve God at
HCCM.
Linda Emerson, LISW (Virtual)
Linda has a Masters Degree from Roberts Wesleyan College and
attended Northeastern Seminary. She has worked in missionary
service and been a pastor's wife for many years.
She has worked in schools, churches, and Christian counseling
settings, and works well with couples, families, and individuals
from age four through the elderly years.
Linda has been married to her high school sweetheart, Charlie, for
44 years, and they have three children and six grandchildren.
Linda has a Masters Degree from Roberts Wesleyan College and
attended Northeastern Seminary. She has worked in missionary
service and been a pastor's wife for many years.
She has worked in schools, churches, and Christian counseling
settings, and works well with couples, families, and individuals
from age four through the elderly years.
Linda has been married to her high school sweetheart, Charlie, for
44 years, and they have three children and six grandchildren.
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Stephanie Heston, MSW, LSW
(Mansfield) Stephanie received her Bachelor of Arts & Masters in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has been practicing since 2006, and has experience working with children from ages 2-18, as well as children in foster and adoption programs, children's services, community mental health, crisis, schools, and hospice. She has also received extensive training in the area of trauma. Her main area of concentration is children and she employs many play therapy techniques, as well as art and other modalities that children relate to. Stephanie is also available for group and family therapies. |
.. Jeaneen Perry, LPCC-S (Shelby)
Jeaneen earned her Bachelor of Science and Masters in Profession
Counseling degrees through Liberty University. She has worked in
Community Mental Health with at-risk adolescents in residential settings,
in long term care, and in private practice. She works with pre-adolescents,
adolescents, and adults dealing with a wide range of issues including, but
not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief, low self-esteem
and neurocognitive difficulties.
Jeaneen desires to assist individuals in finding emotional and spiritual
restoration and health. By providing education and guidance she hopes to assist clients in understanding and restoring their mental health. Whether through individual sessions, or marriage or family sessions emotional and spiritual health is essential to life.
Jeaneen and her husband Monty (Dale) have two adult children and two grandchildren. They feel blessed to have assisted in raising several other
children whom always hold a place in their heart and family. Together, on this journey, they believe in the importance of marriage and family unit.
Jeaneen earned her Bachelor of Science and Masters in Profession
Counseling degrees through Liberty University. She has worked in
Community Mental Health with at-risk adolescents in residential settings,
in long term care, and in private practice. She works with pre-adolescents,
adolescents, and adults dealing with a wide range of issues including, but
not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief, low self-esteem
and neurocognitive difficulties.
Jeaneen desires to assist individuals in finding emotional and spiritual
restoration and health. By providing education and guidance she hopes to assist clients in understanding and restoring their mental health. Whether through individual sessions, or marriage or family sessions emotional and spiritual health is essential to life.
Jeaneen and her husband Monty (Dale) have two adult children and two grandchildren. They feel blessed to have assisted in raising several other
children whom always hold a place in their heart and family. Together, on this journey, they believe in the importance of marriage and family unit.
Leah Smith, MA, LPCC (Ashland)
Leah received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Harding
University and received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary. She specializes in
working with adolescents with low self-esteem concerns as well as
depression and anxiety. Leah also specializes in working with the
Plain Community and has had experience treating Obsessive-
Compulsive Disorder and trauma.
Leah has been married to Tyler since 2009 and they have three
children.
Leah received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Harding
University and received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary. She specializes in
working with adolescents with low self-esteem concerns as well as
depression and anxiety. Leah also specializes in working with the
Plain Community and has had experience treating Obsessive-
Compulsive Disorder and trauma.
Leah has been married to Tyler since 2009 and they have three
children.
Tyler Smith, LPC (Ashland)
Tyler received his Bachelor of Science in Bible at Ohio Valley
University and received his Master's in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary. He specializes
in working with those struggling with depression and anxiety.
Tyler has a passion for working with marriage and family
concerns. He also has a passion to help those who are
suffering spiritually.
Tyler has been married to Leah (Nowlin) since 2009, and they
have three children. He is also the Youth Minister at the
Ashland Church of Christ.
Tyler received his Bachelor of Science in Bible at Ohio Valley
University and received his Master's in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary. He specializes
in working with those struggling with depression and anxiety.
Tyler has a passion for working with marriage and family
concerns. He also has a passion to help those who are
suffering spiritually.
Tyler has been married to Leah (Nowlin) since 2009, and they
have three children. He is also the Youth Minister at the
Ashland Church of Christ.
Leonard Robinson, D.Min, LPPC-S
(Mansfield, Shelby)
Lenny's interests in professional healthcare began in his early
formative years; at about 10 years old. He wandered around
with a plastic stethoscope and mallet, checking the heart and
limbs of his first sibling, a boxer named Lad, applying the
mallet to his joints to be sure his reflexes were in first class
fighting trim. He has since realized the risk of getting around his
teeth and claws. Alas, some efforts to help involve more risk than
others.
By God's grace Lenny overcame many debilitating effects of racial oppression. He scaled the ghetto wall of the 60's and 70's in
Cleveland. He earned a Bachelor's Degree at Ohio Wesleyan University in Social Welfare, and a Master's Degree from the Emerge Counseling program at Ashland Theological Seminary. He also completed a D. Min. in Formational Counseling. His doctoral research interests emerged out of the ground of desire to do psychotherapy with emphasis on helping a person discover how their faith is related to their feelings and emotions. His other interests are in trauma-informed psychotherapy, Couple's and Family Therapy, and Behavioral Risk Assessment, involving forensic mental health intervention.
Bob Buford, LPCC-S (Mansfield,
Ashland)
Bob has worked as a professional counselor since 1992. He was
a pastor for 18 years, and a life coach for those re-entering society
for 16 years. Bob specializes in working with individuals, marriage
and family, as well as having experience dealing with anger and
domestic violence issues.
Bob graduated from LIFE Pacific University with a B.A. in Bible and
Biblical Languages, and Ashland Seminary with a Masters in
Pastoral Counseling, as well as a Masters in Spiritual Formation.
Bob has been married to his wife, Elizabeth, since 1981. They
have two married adult sons and one grandchild. He is blessed to be able to babysit his granddaughter at least once a week. Bob is an avid wildlife photographer, especially birds, and loves being out in creation (nature). He and his wife enjoy hiking together.
Ashland)
Bob has worked as a professional counselor since 1992. He was
a pastor for 18 years, and a life coach for those re-entering society
for 16 years. Bob specializes in working with individuals, marriage
and family, as well as having experience dealing with anger and
domestic violence issues.
Bob graduated from LIFE Pacific University with a B.A. in Bible and
Biblical Languages, and Ashland Seminary with a Masters in
Pastoral Counseling, as well as a Masters in Spiritual Formation.
Bob has been married to his wife, Elizabeth, since 1981. They
have two married adult sons and one grandchild. He is blessed to be able to babysit his granddaughter at least once a week. Bob is an avid wildlife photographer, especially birds, and loves being out in creation (nature). He and his wife enjoy hiking together.