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Tiffany Dobbs, BCMHC

Tiffany Dobbs, BCMHC

“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.”

Michael Mickens, BCMHC

Michael Mickens, BCMHC

Dr. Michael C. Mickens, D.Min., currently serves as a Pastor and Chaplain in training (CPE Internship). He completed his Doctorate of Ministry in Community Health and Sustainability at Virginia Union University, his Master of Divinity at Andrews University, and his Bachelors of Arts in Theology & Pre-Counseling/Chaplaincy Ministry at Oakwood University. He is a Duke trained Integrative Medicine Health and Well-being Coach and specializes in Mental Health Coaching. He has completed multiple certifications to include: Mental Health First Aid Training Adults, Mental Health Coaching First Responder Training, Mind, Body & Spirit: Mental Health in the 21st Century, Lay Health Education and Congregational Depression Awareness. He is passionate about supporting people on their journey towards health, hope, and wholeness.

Skyler Heston, LCSW

Skyler Heston, LCSW

Skyler is a Supervisee in Clinical Social Work who is passionate about creating a safe space to facilitate healing. Skyler grew up on the mission field and quickly gained a heart for loving people and meeting individuals where they are at. This led Skyler to pursue her master’s in social work at Virginia Commonwealth University. Skyler has a wide variety of experience including play therapy, trust-based-relational Intervention, anger-management counseling, and working with those who have experienced sexual assault. She also has experience working with a home visiting program that sought to support expecting mothers and connect individuals to resources. When she is not working, Skyler loves spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Skyler also enjoys doing anything outdoors, such as hiking, kayaking, or running.

Sondra Doty, BCMHC

Sondra Doty, BCMHC

As a life and mental health coach, Sondra strives to improve her clients’ lives by providing emotional, physical, and spiritual support. Sondra jokingly calls herself an emotion coach or detective. She desires to get to the root cause, pattern, and/or habit of what is hindering people’s lives. She brings truth, hope, and encouragement with a faith-based understanding.

Sondra is a board-certified master mental health coach through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) with a focus on professional life coaching. (IBCC Certified).

Sondra has coached others in many different aspects of life for over 14 years. Key areas of coaching have been women’s health, birth, postpartum, motherhood/parenting, emotional well-being, career, chronic illness, habits, and faith challenges.

Johnny Dixon, BCMMC

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, 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.

Henry Liscio, MA, Resident in Counseling

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.

Bryce Williams, MA, Resident in Counseling

Bryce Williams, MA, Resident in Counseling

Bryce Williams is a Licensed Resident at Light Counseling. He is also a pastor of a church, as well as a loving father and husband. Bryce is passionate about supporting others through a therapeutic relationship. He wants to cultivate a space for his clients to heal and grow. This may be through finding stress management techniques, play therapy, and more. In his spare time, he loves reading a good book, walking his dog, or cheering on JMU sports with his family.

Corey Gilbert, LPC

Corey Gilbert, LPC

Welcome, I’m Dr. Corey Gilbert!

Over the last 23 years, I’ve devoted my life to counseling individuals, couples, and families struggling with past abuse especially in the areas of trauma, adultery, struggles with sex, sexuality, and gender identity.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD in Family Psychology, I knew my passion and purpose in life was to help individuals overcome their pain.

I’ve been able to witness people break free from limiting beliefs that hold them back. I’ve seen people stop constantly questioning who they are and instead become excited about where they’re going. And most importantly to me, I’ve seen people freed from their past experiences and start enjoying life. I want the same for you. I beleive the most important ingredient in our earthly healing is a relationship with Jesus Christ. Our faith matters and has a radical impact on our outlook on life.

I am honored to partner with Light Counseling. I am an acclaimed author, and sought-after speaker. Every day I work passionately to support and coach individuals of all walks of life as they overcome their pain, understand who they are, and even see value in their suffering.

Are you ready to transform your life and future?

It would be my honor to share those same success strategies with you, as you travel down this road to acceptance, healing, and fulfillment.

Douglas Kowieski

Douglas Kowieski

Dr. Doug Kowieski serves as the Director of Care & Counseling at a church in N.E. Florida. He is married to his beautiful wife of 30 years. Doug earned his Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling and is a certified Master Mental Health Coach and Pastoral Counselor by the International board of Christian Care. They have four children ranging in age from 16-25 years of age. They also have four dogs that keep them pretty occupied. Doug has a 27 year career in law enforcement and retired from the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. In his spare time he likes to read, go to the beach, play with his dogs, and spend time with his family. Doug has a heart for helping foster and adoptive parents.

Douglas Stell, MA, Resident in Counseling

Douglas Stell, MA, Resident in Counseling

Dr. Doug Kowieski serves as the Director of Care & Counseling at a church in N.E. Florida. He is married to his beautiful wife of 30 years. Doug earned his Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling and is a certified Master Mental Health Coach and Pastoral Counselor by the International board of Christian Care. They have four children ranging in age from 16-25 years of age. They also have four dogs that keep them pretty occupied. Doug has a 27 year career in law enforcement and retired from the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. In his spare time he likes to read, go to the beach, play with his dogs, and spend time with his family. Doug has a heart for helping foster and adoptive parents.

Matthew Rich, MA, Resident in Counseling

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.