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 has worked at Heritage Christian Counseling Ministries since 2012. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Social Work from Azusa Pacific University and her Masters of Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College (now University).
Over the years Laura has worked with diverse populations in multiple settings. She has lived and worked in Ohio, California, Upstate New York, the Bronx New York, and New Jersey. She has worked with children and families, adoption and foster care, and has lived overseas for seven years as an International Worker for a missions organization.
Currently, Laura primarily focuses on serving those 18 years and older who might be struggling with Anxiety and Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, Low Self Esteem, ADHD, Pregnancy Loss, Still Birth, Codependency, Living Overseas and Re-entry, and navigating Life Transitions. As a pastor's wife, and as a woman in ministry, Laura seeks to encourage other pastor's wives and those ministering within their churches to identify and prevent burnout, along with being renewed and refreshed so they can continue to minister God's love.
She loves to focus on setting healthy boundaries and encourages the development of positive communication skills within relationships and marriages. Laura also specializes in working with those 65 years and older who are experiencing retirement, life change, caregiving and learning to cope with transitions as well as the body as it ages. She is able to bill Medicare and Medicaid.
Laura lives with her husband, Eric (married in 1999) and their three children and three pets.
Laura has worked at Heritage Christian Counseling Ministries since 2012. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Social Work from Azusa Pacific University and her Masters of Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College (now University).
Over the years Laura has worked with diverse populations in multiple settings. She has lived and worked in Ohio, California, Upstate New York, the Bronx New York, and New Jersey. She has worked with children and families, adoption and foster care, and has lived overseas for seven years as an International Worker for a missions organization.
Currently, Laura primarily focuses on serving those 18 years and older who might be struggling with Anxiety and Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, Low Self Esteem, ADHD, Pregnancy Loss, Still Birth, Codependency, Living Overseas and Re-entry, and navigating Life Transitions. As a pastor's wife, and as a woman in ministry, Laura seeks to encourage other pastor's wives and those ministering within their churches to identify and prevent burnout, along with being renewed and refreshed so they can continue to minister God's love.
She loves to focus on setting healthy boundaries and encourages the development of positive communication skills within relationships and marriages. Laura also specializes in working with those 65 years and older who are experiencing retirement, life change, caregiving and learning to cope with transitions as well as the body as it ages. She is able to bill Medicare and Medicaid.
Laura lives with her husband, Eric (married in 1999) and their three children and three pets.
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.
Alisha Hicks, LPC (Mansfield)
Alisha received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University, a Master of Arts degree in Education from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Master of Arts degree with a focus in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Malone University. She has fifteen plus years of experience working with children, pre-adolescents, adolescents, young adults, and women who are experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and adjustment disorders. Alisha is compassionate within her desire to see you find a place of comfort, healing, and restoration. Alisha has been married to her husband, Mike, since 2011, and they have two children.
Alisha received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University, a Master of Arts degree in Education from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Master of Arts degree with a focus in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Malone University. She has fifteen plus years of experience working with children, pre-adolescents, adolescents, young adults, and women who are experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and adjustment disorders. Alisha is compassionate within her desire to see you find a place of comfort, healing, and restoration. Alisha has been married to her husband, Mike, since 2011, and they have two children.
Christine Mangette, LSW (Shelby, Mansfield)
Christine is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio. She received her BSSW in 1985, at Bowling Green State University. She brings 11 years of experience in mental health, having worked in Community Mental Health for children and adults, Intensive Day Treatment/Alternative School for K-12th grade, and Residential treatment for adolescents. In addition, she has 15 years of experience with Children and Family Services.
Christine is available to provide individual counseling to clients ages 10 to 99 experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment, and Trauma. She also provides Marriage Counseling. She believes in empowering clients to make healthy changes in their lives by building strength and confidence. Experiencing their journey and witnessing positive changes are humbling and rewarding for her
Christine has been married for 32 years, has 4 children: three grown and one still at home. She is excited to become a grandmother for the first time this winter. Christine has been a Christ follower since 1986. Her faith in Jesus Christ is essential to her mission and approach in counseling.
Christine is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio. She received her BSSW in 1985, at Bowling Green State University. She brings 11 years of experience in mental health, having worked in Community Mental Health for children and adults, Intensive Day Treatment/Alternative School for K-12th grade, and Residential treatment for adolescents. In addition, she has 15 years of experience with Children and Family Services.
Christine is available to provide individual counseling to clients ages 10 to 99 experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment, and Trauma. She also provides Marriage Counseling. She believes in empowering clients to make healthy changes in their lives by building strength and confidence. Experiencing their journey and witnessing positive changes are humbling and rewarding for her
Christine has been married for 32 years, has 4 children: three grown and one still at home. She is excited to become a grandmother for the first time this winter. Christine has been a Christ follower since 1986. Her faith in Jesus Christ is essential to her mission and approach in counseling.
Jamie Wright, LSW (Shelby)
Jamie received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Bowling Green in 2013. She is currently enrolled in a Master of Social Work Master's program through Ohio University. She has several years experience working with children and families, as a Help Me Grow home visitor and CASA worker in Huron county, as well as in office and school-based counseling services.
Jamie's main area of concentration is Play Therapy and other children's therapies. She has experience working with crisis interventions, addiction issues and trauma.
Jamie has one son and three beautiful cats.
Kristin Stimpert, MSW, LSW (Mansfield, Ashland)
Kristin grew up in Ohio on a Christian youth camp which her parents own. She has traveled to 10 countries doing mission work and studying abroad. Kristin lives on a farm in Ashland with her husband, Troy, and her dog, Dixie.
Kristin received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Clinical Social Work from The Ohio State University. Kristin works with diverse populations but focuses on children, ages 2-10, and young women from preteens to age 30. She has training in child-centered non-directive Play Therapy, and often utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Solution-focused Therapy. Kristin specializes in depression, anxiety, adjustment, and trauma. She works with individuals, couples and families. She has experience working in children's services, crisis, hospitals, community mental health, and private practice. Kristin's passion is to help others in their journey of healing and growth.
Kristin grew up in Ohio on a Christian youth camp which her parents own. She has traveled to 10 countries doing mission work and studying abroad. Kristin lives on a farm in Ashland with her husband, Troy, and her dog, Dixie.
Kristin received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Clinical Social Work from The Ohio State University. Kristin works with diverse populations but focuses on children, ages 2-10, and young women from preteens to age 30. She has training in child-centered non-directive Play Therapy, and often utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Solution-focused Therapy. Kristin specializes in depression, anxiety, adjustment, and trauma. She works with individuals, couples and families. She has experience working in children's services, crisis, hospitals, community mental health, and private practice. Kristin's passion is to help others in their journey of healing and growth.