Degree: Masters of Arts Degree

Lynn Williams

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Lynn received her bachelor of science in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She is in the process of completion for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania as an LCSW. Lynn’s training and professional perspective is in systems and family therapy, which is Lynn Williams

Robert Titus

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Bob received his Bachelor’s in English (’80) from the Virginia Military Institute, and then served 3 years in the US Army Infantry as an officer. Feeling a call to teach, he then served 3 years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya, East Africa, and then worked for the federal government for the following 6 Robert Titus

Tom Nowak

Tom Nowak, MA, LPC CCCPGH

Tom is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He received his Master’s in Counseling from Regent University (’94) and his Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from University of Pittsburgh (’89). The Master’s program integrated psychology and Biblically-based theology. Tom is called to help people listen to their hearts in a safe place, clarify chosen values and Tom Nowak

Tom Laird

Tom Laird, MABC CCCPGH

Tom is the Executive Director of the Christian Counselors Collaborative, and of the Counseling Ministry at Allegheny Center Alliance Church. His areas of interest and experience include marriage counseling, depression, grief, addiction issues, and relational and spiritual struggles. He received his Bachelors Degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 1983, and his Masters in Biblical Tom Laird

Allyson Entner

Allyson Entner, MA, LPC CCCPGH

Allyson received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Christian Ministry in 2004, and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology in 2010, both from Trinity International University. Prior to joining the Christian Counselors Collaborative, Allyson served as a member of a church pastoral staff, and worked as a therapist at two university counseling centers, and with Allyson Entner

Kristin Barnes

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Kristin studied Marriage & Family Therapy at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA. During her time in Jackson, and later in Miami, FL, she worked with many clients from diverse backgrounds. She works with couples, adult individuals, adolescents, parent-child dyads, whole families, as well as young children. Kristin Barnes

Monica Monismith

Monica Monismith, MA, NCC CCCPGH

Monica received her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Geneva College in 2012. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA. She developed an interest in the field of psychology in high school, and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State University in 1991. She then spent many years as a stay-at-home mom, raising three children. Monica Monismith

Katie Sanko

Katie Sanko, MA, LPC, NCC CCCPGH

Katie is a Licensed professional Counselor in PA, and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) who earned her MA in Counseling from Geneva College in 2017. She received her BA in sociology from Covenant College in 2001. She also received minors in biblical studies, youth ministry and Spanish. She has worked as a social advocate for Katie Sanko

Nick Edinger

Nick Edinger, MA, LPC, NCC CCCPGH

Nick is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Geneva College. Nick is certified in TEAM-CBT, the newest form of CBT based on the work of Dr. David Burns and The Feeling Good Institute. Nick specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and addiction issues Nick Edinger