Alecia Abrams
Alecia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western Kentucky University in 2020 and went on to complete her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at WKU in 2024. She is a Licensed Psychological Associate in the state of Kentucky. Alecia’s interest in clinical work began in children’s crisis services, where she worked at […]
Samantha Torres
Samantha earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She went on to earn a Master’s in Education in Counseling and Human Development in 2019 from Lindsey Wilson College. Samantha was hired as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate at Phoenix Preferred Care in 2020 following five months as a student intern with Phoenix. She earned her full licensure […]
Rick Thrasher
Rick earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Eastern Kentucky University in 1983. He continued his education by receiving a Master of Education degree in Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College in 2003. Prior to his work with PPC, Rick worked in residential settings for youth for nearly 35 years. […]
Christina Wetjen-Briggs
Christina earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida in 1992. She continued her education by receiving a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University in 1997, and a Master of Education in Counseling degree from Lindsey Wilson University in 2015. Christina became a National Certified Counselor in […]
Sarah Singleton
Sarah earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with a focus in Graphic Design from Eastern Kentucky University in 2015. She later completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from East Tennessee State University in 2018. In 2025, Sarah earned her Master of Social Work with a Clinical Area of Focus from Campbellsville […]
Bethany Simpson-Stagg
Bethany graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and child and family studies in 2005. She graduated from the School of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University with a master’s degree in School Psychology in 2007. Bethany began her career with Phoenix Preferred Care later that year. Bethany says that she works best with pre-teens, […]
Sara Hendricks
Sara (she/her) earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a concentration in Professional Psychology in December of 2016 from University of the Cumberlands. She continued her education, enrolling into the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at University of the Cumberlands; earning her degree in December of 2019. Sara completed her practicum and […]
Kailyn Haste
Kailyn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College in 2018. She continued her education by receiving a Master of Education degree in Counseling and Human Development in 2020 from Lindsey Wilson College. Kailyn completed her Internship at Phoenix Preferred Care in 2020 and began working as a […]
Jayne Hardwick
Jayne earned her bachelor’s degree in human services and counseling from Lindsey Wilson College in 2014. She continued her education at Lindsey Wilson, completing a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development in 2016 while interning with Phoenix Preferred Care. Jayne joined the organization as a clinician in January 2017 and has since served individuals and families throughout the McCreary County area. Jayne’s clinical work […]
Candace Duncan
Candace is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. She believes in creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills. Candace earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the […]