President:
Dr. David Thornton
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Dr. David Thornton works creatively to alleviate suffering and grow in wisdom together with his patients. Integrative psychotherapist and broad spiritual traveler, David listens for the quiet within the storm, the deepest heartbeat of the hurting soul, and coaxes the psyche into finding its own ancient wisdom. He is a licensed clinical pastoral therapist (TN LCPT #65) with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology and a Doctorate of Ministry from Lipscomb, where he developed lectio intima, a contemplative path for developing couple’s intimacy. Many clients come to work on healing from spiritual abuse and childhood trauma.
Vice President:
Jennifer Crane Crenshaw
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Bio coming soon!
Secretary:
Carolyn Cooper-Murriel
Carolyn Cooper-Murriel, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP), brings a wealth of academic and professional experience to her practice. She holds a Bachelor’s in Social Psychology from Excelsior College, Albany, NY, a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), Melbourne, FL, and a Master of Science Counseling Degree from Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, TX. She recently completed her D.Min. in Faith & Health from Memphis Theological Seminary.
As the owner and psychotherapist of Paraclete Counseling Services, Carolyn is dedicated to providing a holistic approach to mental health. Her boutique focuses on helping couples, families, and individuals navigate difficult seasons in life, and she is open to seeing clients of all faiths. Carolyn’s unique approach integrates spirituality and psychotherapy to address mental health and life issues.
She is married to Dr. Jeff Murriel, Pastor at The Hill MBC. Carolyn serves as the women’s ministry leader and Sunday school teacher. They have four adult children, two daughters in love, and four beautiful granddaughters.
Chaplain/Outreach:
Rev. Dr. Carolyn Smith Goings
Rev Dr Carolyn Smith Goings is a Board-Certified Chaplain, Board-Certified CPE Supervisor-Educator, and an ordained minister. Carolyn has pastored churches, counseled congregants and community members, and served as chaplain for hospitals, prisons, long-term care facilities, hospices, and on a college campus.
Carolyn has earned a BA, an MFA, an MDiv, and a PhD.
In addition, she is currently completing a new PhD in Mental Health Counseling, Advanced Clinical Practices. Dr Goings is the primary counselor at her private practice, Grateful Hearts @ The Well. Email her using the link under her photo or leave a message for her at (731) 325-9000.
Treasurer & Membership:
Sherrita Forrest
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Sherrita Forrest is a woman of faith who dedicated herself to serving in the United States Navy, exemplifying courage and selflessness. Leaving the military behind, she enthusiastically embraced her new chapter, balancing work and studies at Meridian Community College. Her perseverance was rewarded with an Associate’s degree in May 2000. Fueled by dedication and commitment to helping others, she pursued her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Mississippi State University, in 2004. With greater determination, she became a licensed social worker in September of the same year. Driven by an unwavering desire to excel, she attained another degree solidifying her position as a beacon of hope and inspiration to all who knew her.
In December 2006, Ms. Forrest completed her Masters in Couseling Education. She currently licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee as a Professional Mental Health Counselor where she currently works at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Sherrita Forrest is also a licensed minister, and doctoral student in Faith and Health Counseling. She is married to Reverend James Forrest and they have four children. Sherrita is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and is passionate about sharing the Word of God, spreading His message of love and kindness.
Website and Technology:
Kevin Record
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Bio coming soon!