“Hello from Minnesota! My name is Tiffany, and I’m so delighted you’re here! Personally, I live in the great, northern Minnesota with my husband, two cats and one dog! My story of how I got to where I am dates to when I was just a little girl. I have had many obstacles, faced numerous health challenges from a skin condition that required consistent doctor appointments and out of 80-90 doctors, no one knew what skin condition I was facing. Each one gave a different diagnosis, which resulted in different medication, only to make my symptoms worse. Along with skin challenges, I’ve also underwent a period of abdominal issues and faced other emotional/mental health challenges over the years that came from these experiences. Despite all these challenges, my parents tried many things to help and provide the care I needed, but they never allowed me to use those struggles to miss out on life. They taught me in various ways to rise above and how to preserve when life gets tough. I remember vividly, my mom would always tell me, “Tiffany, you have a sermon within you that the Lord is preparing, that one day you’ll be able to share.” In my early twenties, this was the onset of a decade long battle between me and God, as I wrestled with him, in the lies that I once believed regarding my self-worth, my self-esteem, my beauty, my desire to be married but struggled with singleness. This was a full decade of sorting out all the lies I had once believed to receiving the truth that God was writing on my heart. The truth of seeing myself as he saw me, through his eyes, as an image barrier and creation by His hands, for His purpose. I had a small idea of who God was then but would later understand it in a much deeper way, as during this decade, while wrestling with God, I got to know him more, on a deeper level. He is a God who cares so deeply, and who is so faithful. One who’ll meet us in our mess, and ready to help us mend those broken pieces back together. Given my story, and the challenges that I have faced, but the perseverance that came from it all, God created my heart to love after people, wherever they’re at and for who He has created them to be.
In college, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Since then, I have had numerous careers that rallied around people of all walks of life, from a direct support professional working with youth to build social, emotional and behavioral skills; to being a vocational coordinator (job coach/developer) working with individuals with disabilities/mental health to seek and retain employment; to case management for a managed care organization in WI, where I worked with individuals with physical disabilities, development/intellectual disabilities and frail elders; to working in a care management role for a counseling agency in International Falls, MN. In the spring of 2023, I enrolled into Center for Christian Coaching, where I spent six months being trained as a Christian Life Coach, receiving that certification in late fall of 2023. Most recently, I am currently working on being board certified as a mental health coach through American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).
My heart and passion are to Love God and Love people. God is marvelous and wondrously faithful. He sees you; He hears you and He knows you. As your coach, I would be honored to come along side you, explore the possibilities of what God is doing in your life, and where he’s taking you on this journey of life.”
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Abuse – Emotional
Johnny Dixon, BCMMC
Johnny Dixon is a dedicated, certified master mental health coach specializing in marriage and family services. Johnny has been helping individuals and families in crisis for twenty-six years. He has an academic background in Human Development and Family Studies with an Emphasis on children, youth, and families from Penn State University. He received diplomas in Master Mental Health Coach and Biblical Counseling from Light University. Johnny is certified by the International Board of Christian Care Board of Mental Health and is passionate about helping others heal holistically. Johnny believes life can be different.
Jonathan Durst, LMHC, LPC
Jonathan Durst has more than 20 years of experience as a people helper focusing on serving individuals, families, and organizations. He received his formal education from St. John’s University in Psychology and from Ashland Theological Seminary in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. He is currently licensed in New York as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (L.M.H.C.) and in Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C.). Jonathan has served his local church as a youth and an associate pastor prior to his profession in counseling. Early in his career, he had experiences working in several capacities of community mental healthcare in a wide variety of settings. He developed his outpatient counseling experience working at EMERGE Ministries in Akron, Ohio. Jonathan has since worked as a supervisor, clinical director, developed satellite counseling centers, partnered and consulted with churches and organizations, helped train future Christian counselors as an adjunct instructor, provided leadership and mental health training internationally, and has served on a few national mental healthcare committees. Most recently, before coming to Light Counseling, Jonathan was the founder and CEO of Bedrock Counseling Ministries, a Christian outpatient counseling clinic located in Syracuse, New York. It was out of his faith and obedience to God that Jonathan and his family relocated to Virginia for this next chapter of serving others.
Jonathan’s number one ministry is to his family. He strives to love God with all of his heart and is continually broken by both God’s goodness and His direction. He is blessed and honored to be married to Carmen and they have 3 children; Alicia, Matthew, and Gabriela.
Lauren Burns, MA, Resident in Counseling
Lauren Burns is a Resident Counselor at Light Counseling who received her master’s degree in counseling from Virgina Teach. She has extensive experience working with middle schoolers and adults. She focuses on helping her clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult relationships, and more. Lauren strives to create an environment that allows her clients to find their strengths and help them process and grow through any circumstance life may have.
Lauren Rowell, MA, Resident in Counseling
Lauren is a Resident Counselor at Light Counseling. She graduated in 2020 from Liberty University. She is married with one child and enjoys volunteering with her church’s praise and worship team. She works with individuals 15-years-old and older. Lauren has a heart and a calling to help people in their journey towards healing from life’s hard circumstances.
Jeanetta Henderson, LPC
I have had the pleasure of spending my life living, working, and mentoring in multi-cultural environments in the US, Europe, Africa, and Asia . My counseling experience expands 40 years and includes: marriage reconciliation; Women’s Boundaries groups; Divorce Care Recovery groups; Grief Care Groups; Interpersonal relationships; working with Teens; and working with parents with special needs children.
I received my Bachelors and Masters of Art degree from Dallas Baptist University. I am a Licensed Professional Counsel and have completed 50 hours of Trauma training and 40 hours of Certified First Responder Counselor Training certificate programs.
My approach to counseling is a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused, and proven Biblical principles.
Brenda Whitfield, LPC
Brenda enjoys working with clients of any age. She is trained to work with couples and relationship issues regarding marriage, parenting and issues affecting family life. Some of the topics she is has many years of experience in is depression, anxiety, grief/loss...
Genevive Drews, MA, Resident in Counseling
Genevive Drews is a Licensed Resident at Light Counseling. After living in California for 20 years, she moved to Christiansburg, Virginia in 2019. Genevive is passionate about helping her clients become the best version of themselves, even if it means embracing change for healing. Genevive is also a licensed pastor in Foursquare Church, as well as a professor at Life Pacific University. She is passionate about working with college students and young professionals as she helps them understand biblical mental health. Genevive also loves traveling and experiencing new cultures in her free time.
Gina Forgione, BCMHC
Faith-Based Licensed, Certified Nutritional Health, Diabetes Coach & Mental Health Coach IBCC, AACC
Henry Liscio, MA, Resident in Counseling
Henry Liscio is a Licensed Resident at Light Counseling. He earned a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Liberty University after studying psychology, philosophy, and music at the University of Missouri. Pursuing counseling as a vocation was a given for Henry. He has always been the ‘go-to’ confidant for his friends and family as he was known as a great listener as well as honest, insightful, and robust with any feedback. In addition, Henry has always had an interest in people, the mind, relationships, personality, mindfulness, building a good life, and developing new ways of seeing the world and oneself within it. Henry’s goal for his clients is to make them feel seen, heard, and supported. In his free time, Henry enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing basketball, whittling, or playing in his band.
Courtney Murden, MA, Supervisee in Clinical Social Work
My name is Courtney Murden, and I am a supervisee in social work. I graduated from Liberty University with my Bachelor’s in Social Work, and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with my Master’s in Social Work. I have experience in working with children through adults in the intensive in-home setting. I have assisted these age groups with anxiety, depression, sense of loss/hopelessness, life-transitions, self-esteem issues, trauma, and more. My goal is to come alongside you and meet you where you are at. I believe that everyone has God-given strengths and talents and are called to use them in their lives.
Matthew Rich, MA, Resident in Counseling
Matthew recently graduated with honors from Lancaster Bible College, earning an MA in Clinical Counseling. Over the past three and a half years, he has gained valuable experience working in both behavioral and talk therapy. Matthew has worked with clients across a wide range of ages and needs, including individuals, couples, and families. He is dedicated to providing specialized, client-centered care, using a biblically-based, solution-focused approach to help clients make positive life decisions. Outside of counseling, Matthew enjoys participating in various sports and listening to audiobooks while painting ceramic pottery.
Karina Blest, MA, Resident in Counseling
Karina is a Licensed Resident in Counseling with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. With a strong foundation in addressing diverse mental health challenges, she specializes in supporting clients through substance use disorders, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relational concerns. Karina’s therapeutic approach integrates emotion-focused therapy with a holistic perspective, emphasizing the importance of understanding each client’s unique experiences. This personalized methodology allows her to develop tailored interventions, fostering a compassionate and effective environment for growth and healing. Beyond her clinical practice, Karina enjoys creative pursuits such as painting and sculpting and stays active through hiking on weekends. She is deeply committed to the principles of holistic wellness, striving to embody this philosophy both personally and professionally.
Amy Dillingham, LPC
Amy Dillingham is a graduate of Liberty University with her M.A. in Professional Counseling. She has experience working alongside people of all ages. Amy’s goal is to help every person she counsels reach their highest potential using a holistic wellness approach. Amy is passionate about integrating faith into her counseling, while utilizing different therapy techniques, such as play therapy, nutrition, and more. Amy works alongside clients who struggle with anxiety, grief, marriage issues, and more.
Christine Bonham, LMFT
I have been a licensed Marriage Family Therapist for 30 years; and a Registered Play Therapist. I have worked in all settings of the therapy arena: inpatient, outpatient, day treatment, residential, at risk youth ranches, community mental health, and have been in private practice the last 13 years. I am a born again Christian, I look to God for guidance and direction in all aspects of my life. I am a mom of2 adult sons and 1 adult daughter who has Down Syndrome. So I am also very aware of the different aspects of special needs children. I love working with individuals and families to empower and improve their lives.
Donna Westcott, LPC
Donna Westcott is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of counseling experience. She studied Religion at Carson Newman University, and she has a graduate degree in education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Donna has also done additional graduate work in counseling from Liberty University. She is passionate about providing a safe environment to share their struggles with transparency and without judgement. Donna uses talk therapy, along with expressive therapies, such as art, music, or writing, to help her clients grow. Donna has a variety of experiences in counseling, but she specifically has focused on restoring marriages broken by infidelity, as well as supporting women in abusive marriages.















