Our Team
Amanda Ragland, Executive Director
D.Min., LMFT
- Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family Therapy from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
- Master of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Licensed Approved Supervisor by the Alabama Board of Examiners in
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Licensed Supervisor of Supervision – Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- Diplomate of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors
- Distinguished Alumni, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 2015
- Ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament by the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Jack Ragland,
Clinical Director
D.Min., LMFT
- Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family Therapy from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
- Master of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Licensed Approved Supervisor by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Licensed Supervisor of Supervision – Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- Distinguished Alumni, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 2015
- Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors
- Ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament by the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Denise Mullaney
Director of Clergy Care
M.Div., LiCSW, PIP
- Master of Social Work, University of Alabama
- Master of Divinity, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
- Previously served as pastor to United Methodist congregations, and a hospice center and children’s hospital chaplain
- 20 years of pastoral care ministry
- Certified to supervise spiritual directors and social workers
- Leads workshops, small groups, and retreats
Mickey D. Jett
D.Min., NCC
- Certified Pastoral Counselor with AAPC, Fellow
- Fellow with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors
- M.S. Counseling, Columbus State University (Columbus, GA)
- Army Chaplain (Retired), LTC, 25 years (Deployments to Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan)
- Recipient of Bronze Star and Legion of Merit
- D.Min. in Pastoral Ministry, Erskine Theological Seminary (Due West, SC)
- M.Div., Church of God Theological Seminary (Cleveland, TN)
- Ordained Minister Pastoral Ministry and Word by the Church of God (Cleveland, TN)
- 2 years Hospital Chaplain
- Church Planter and Pastor ChristWay Church, Huntsville
- Director of Family Life Counseling Center, SHAPE, Belgium (2002-2004)
Sarah Bengs
MSW, LGSW
- B.S. California Polytechnic University
- Masters of Social Work from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker with the State of Alabama
- Years of social work experience and counseling with teens and families through Care Net of North America
- Therapist Intern with National Children’s Advocacy Center
Robbie Dodson
MSW, LiCSW
- B.S. Jacksonville State University
- Masters of Social Work from Florida State University
- Professional Supervisor for Social Work Graduates
- Certified Trainer for The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
- Celebrate Recovery Ministry Leader
- Royal Family Kids Camp Social Worker
Laura Frederick
M.A., MFTA
- M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS
- B.A., Religion, Luther Rice University, Lithonia, GA
- Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, under the supervision of Jack Ragland D.Min., LMFT
- Gottman Level 1 and Level 2 clinical training in couples counseling
- Prepare/Enrich Facilitator in pre-marriage assessment
- Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling Award, Reformed Theological Seminary, 2017
Rhonda Pemberton
MSW, LiCSW
- B.S. of Special Education from The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Masters of Social Work from The University of Tennessee
- Counselor at The Smokey Mountain Children’s Home
- Clinical Director of The Smokey Mountain Children’s Home
Years of experience in Private Practice