DIXIE STEWART holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from United States International University in San Diego, CA.  She holds a Masters of Counseling Degree from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.  She is also a Certified Hypnotist. Dr. Stewart has over thirty years’ experience in the mental health field.   She is a counselor and crisis interventionist, working with all age groups in a wide variety of clinical and industrial settings.  She comes to Christian Counseling Associates from Alvarado Psychiatric Institute in La Mesa, California, where she was Supervisor of the Intake and Admissions Department.  Her experience  includes inpatient and outpatient psychiatric work, private independent psychology practices, Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs, Child Custody Investigator, counseling with military families and as a psychologist for a Pervasive Developmental Disorders residential treatment program.  She has been a platform speaker and instructor at the community college level and a trainer for physicians, nurses and high school counselors. She has applied for licensure in Oklahoma as a Professional Counselor.

MYRLANE MENDENHALL holds a Masters of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy from Southern Nazarene University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Oklahoma. Myrlane has over twenty years’ experience assisting individuals of all views and beliefs answer life’s most important questions. She has worked with Sunbeam Youth and Family Services, where she provided individual, marriage, and family therapy, and The Children’s Center, where she served as a therapist in a rehabilitation unit for children with brain-related traumatic injuries and birth disorders. Myrlane worked as a preschool teacher for 18 years. She also served as a staff member for Search Ministries, a non-profit organization committed to building relationships with people of all backgrounds and helping them discover what it means to know God. Myrlane volunteers for Oklahoma Lawyers for Children and Project Angel Tree. She teaches a Sunday School class for newlyweds and is involved in reading programs for children and youth group activities in her church and community.

RICHARD and CHARLOTTE ESCOE  have been Ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for over 40 years in the Oklahoma City-Edmond area. They both hold Masters Degrees in Christian Counseling and Biblical Studies as well as Doctors of Ministry in Christian Counseling and Ministry from American Christian College and Seminary. Charlotte holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology from Oklahoma City University while Richard holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from American Christian College and Seminary. Richard and Charlotte have over 35 years of Christian Counseling experience. They began their ministering journey with Metro Church under Dr. James Mahoney. After having studied in the Metro School of Ministries, they continued their education at Oklahoma City University. It was there they realized that their passion was for healing the sick, saving the lost, and setting the captive free. Richard and Charlotte have been Christian counselors since 1979 and Richard served more than 37 years in the Army.  Their extensive studies on the affects of Christian counseling on military families’ and soldiers’ symptoms during the Iraq war were given to the US Army National Guard and have been of tremendous benefit to the well being of the soldiers and their families.  Having been the Ministers of Music and Counselors for over 15 years at The Church at The North Gate with Dr. Jerry L. Mash, Richard and Charlotte believe that Christian Counseling is not an option – they believe it is a must in all phases of life. They are Ordained Ministers and have been and currently continue to provide counseling services in a variety of situations at The Church at The North Gate.

MONICA PEVEHOUSE holds a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Central Oklahoma. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is also an LPC Approved Supervisor. Monica is certified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education as a School Psychologist. Monica has counseling experience both in the public school system and in private practice. She has specialized training and skills in the areas of psychological and educational assessment. She conducts psycho-educational assessments tailored to the needs of the individual in the context of a comprehensive delivery system to help facilitate educational and emotional progress for children.

GINGER RADER holds a Masters degree in Agency Counseling from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma.  She is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and does supervision for others wishing to achieve their licensure in this field.  Ginger has over 20 years’ experience working with adults and adolescents with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. She has experience managing an adolescent girl’s halfway house and an adult substance abuse inpatient unit.  She also has an interest in working with family members that suffer as result of this disease.

DEENA NOLAND earned a Master’s degree with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Oklahoma State University. While completing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Cameron University, she was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society and graduated with honors. Deena is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor-III. Deena has experience working with adult individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children dealing with communication and behavior problems, depression, anxiety, anger management, the effects of physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and spiritual abuse, and other types of traumas. Her goal is to walk with her clients through the challenges and struggles they face so that they can ultimately connect with the good in themselves and the love that God has for them. Deena teaches the In-Tune Sunday School class at Crossings Community Church, and she is active in the ministry at the Crossings Community Center.

GORDON TAYLOR established his practice in California for 14 years before moving to Oklahoma where he practices in Edmond. He has Masters Degrees in
Education and Marriage and Family Therapy. He has been a Consultant for the California State Dept. of Education and has over 32 years experience as a Public School District Administrator. Gordon's understanding and respect for people from all walks of life can be attributed to his experiences in both the public and private sectors. He uses counseling tools that are pragmatic and productive to help each person become the very best they can be. Gordon is a clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT), and the Stepfamily Association of America (SAA). Gordon and Carri have been married since February 1986. Both were previously married; Gordon for 18 years, and Carri for 13 ½ years. Gordon brought three sons to the marriage and Carri brought two daughters. They now have ten grandchildren, and are legal guardians of Carri’s oldest granddaughter, born in 1990, who has been with them since birth. The Taylor’s have experience speaking to conferences, churches, businesses, large and small groups, as well as conducting trainings for both the public and private sectors. For more information and to inquire about booking for speaking events, e-mail cgtaylor@cgtaylor.com or visit www.CGTaylor.com. In June of 2003, the Taylor’s released an eight-part DVD series, “Designing Dynamic Stepfamilies: Bringing the Pieces to Peace” for those in or involved with stepfamilies in a personal or professional capacity. Secular and Christian Study Guides are available. www.DesigningDynamicStepfamilies.com. In June of 2008, the Taylor’s released a seven-part DVD Series “Children of Divorce: The TOUGH Truth.” This also has a Study Guide available and is a companion piece for the above Series. www.ChildrensToughTruth.com.

MELISSA R. RICH, LMFT, Ph.D. is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice for over 20 years. She provides solution-oriented, short-term therapy for individuals, couples and families. She deals with relationship and family issues and works with adults, children, and adolescents. She and her family have lived in the Edmond, Oklahoma area for the past 21 years. Melissa and her family have been active members of Henderson Hills Baptist Church in Edmond for 21 years.

Melissa was raised in Latin America where her parents were missionaries. She grew up seeing first hand how God can provide and change lives. Her faith is very important to her and has sustained her through some tough times. She believes God’s power can work miracles and can make great things come out of bad situations.

Her educational credentials include a Bachelor’s of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK, a Master’s of Education  in Counselor Education from Houston Baptist University in Houston, TX, and a Ph.D. in Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX.

Melissa is Clinical member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, a member of the Oklahoma Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, the Oklahoma Counseling Association and the Oklahoma Christian Counseling Association.

Please visit her web site at www.docmrich.com for more information .