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Chuck Wint, LICSW
Chuck is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who received his Master’s degree in Social Work from The University of Alabama in 1988. He has worked in a variety of mental health and substance abuse settings over the past 40 years which has allowed him to form breadth of understanding around the wide variety of issues that impact people’s lives. He provides creative programs, counseling, and interventions for fraternities, athletes, and young adults. Chuck is a seasoned counselor who has worked extensively with individuals and couples to reclaim direction and purpose for their lives. Like all of the counselors at Lifeline, he is trained in EMDR....
Erin Hinz, LPC-S
Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master's degree in Counseling from The University of Alabama in 1999. She also is an approved Supervising Counselor trained to provide supervision to counselors seeking licensure. Erin has over 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling and is experienced in working with individuals of all ages and family systems. She has extensive training in trauma, addictions, and eating disorders. Her passion for helping others is shown in her commitment and willingness to extend herself to individuals in times of crisis. She is trained in EMDR and Mindfulness and utilizes these....
Melanie Darling, LPC
Melanie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Alabama in 2015 with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her experience includes helping people in the LGBTQ+ community navigate sexuality and gender identity as well as issues stemming from marginalization and interpersonal conflicts. She also has experience working closely with families and couples, especially those negatively impacted by addiction. She is trained in EMDR therapy and has worked extensively with people experiencing trauma-related concerns, including childhood...
Deb Walker, LICSW
Deb is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama in 2009. She has 20 plus years experience working with adults, children and teens in various mental health settings. Her past work has included medical social work, clinical social work with children, adolescents and adults, as well as advocacy for severely mentally ill patients. Deb has also provided clinical social work in the field of addictions providing care in an intensive outpatient setting working with adults. She utilizes a Person-Centered therapy......
Haley Dueitt, LPC
Haley Dueitt is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi State University. She is a native Texan who has steadily made her way east until settling in Tuscaloosa. She has 6 years of experience working with adults in a variety of settings. She has experience in assisting individuals dealing with a variety of concerns and mental health and substance use issues. With the understanding that....
Sara Beth Lovelady, LICSW-S
Sara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who received her master's degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama. She has a decade of experience in working with adults whose lives have been impacted by complex trauma, substance use, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, and infertility. She is fully trained in EMDR and is in the process of obtaining her EMDR Certification. In addition to EMDR, Sara frequently utilizes DBT, IFS, EFT Tapping, and Mindfulness techniques to treat clients whose lives and belief systems have been negatively impacted by trauma. Sara is a strong advocate and is committed....
Julie Arrington, LICSW
Julie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who received her master's degree in social work from the University of Alabama. She has more than four years of experience working with adults in an outpatient mental health setting and has worked in medical and forensic social work. She believes everyone can make positive changes in their lives and is passionate about guiding and supporting individuals on their journey through the healing process. Julie has experience helping adults who are struggling with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, substance use issues, lack of motivation, and shame as well as other ....
Darmecia (CJ) Cash, LPC
Darmecia is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Addictions Counseling from the University of Alabama in 2015. Darmecia has five years of experiencing working with adolescents and adults, who are dealing with the ramifications of substance use. She has experience working in inpatient and intensive outpatient settings, being driven to help clients move towards a life of recovery. Darmecia has also worked with children in the school setting who struggle to deal with daily challenges of coping. As a part of her experience, she has also helped family members...
Kaci Savage, LPC
Kaci is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University in 2018. Kaci has 5 years of experience aiding those who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relational issues, grief, discrimination and difficulty adjusting to the demands of life. Kaci takes pride in acting as a guide to healing, self-empowerment and emotional health through utilizing techniques and interventions such as CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness. She is also trained in EMDR and has experience serving individuals within the community from various backgrounds; particularly...
Theresa Hickman, LICSW
Theresa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who received her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama. She has over five years of experience working with individuals and families. Theresa serves members of all communities and backgrounds with a trauma-informed approach. Theresa believes that everyone deserves a safe space to share their thoughts and emotions that builds trust to navigate the healing process together. She believes in working collaboratively with her clients to figure out what is best and that no universal approach works for all. She believes....
Dana Farrar, LMSW, BCBA
Dana Farrar is a licensed master social worker who studied at The University of Alabama and is trained in providing EMDR. Dana was a special education teacher for teenagers and young adults with autism for a decade and is a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA). As a therapist, she is passionate about helping people flourish by letting go of trauma and finding their unique strengths. Dana has a keen understanding of how our scars and vulnerabilities can lead us to renewal and resilience. Her clinical interests include grief counseling, attachment issues, Jungian dream analysis and group circle discussion practices. She welcomes children, teens, adults, couples and families with an open heart and a strong...
Cindy Gelb, LMSW
Cindy is a Licensed Master Social Worker, having earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama where she worked with clients in the UA Athletics Department and Counseling Center. She also holds a BA in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University. Cindy has experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, bringing twenty years of experience in leadership development and career mentoring from the fashion industry. Cindy works from a strengths-based perspective, collaborating with clients to explore, develop and reach their goals, while providing the support, tools and techniques needed to live life with grace...
Colette Peters, LICSW, PIP
Colette is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2005 along with her Master of Social Work in 2007 from The University of Alabama. She has worked in a variety of Mental Health settings over the past 16 years including inpatient and forensic settings. She has experience in utilizing CBT and mindfulness, with a client centered approach and is EMDR trained. She believes in meeting people where they are to assist in their healing journey. Colette also has experience working with people with a history of abusive relationships both physically and ...
Maura E. Cain, LPC-S
Maura E. Cain, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Counselor Supervisor, earned her Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling 1992 and her Educational Specialist degree in Counselor Education in 1999, both from the University of Alabama. Maura has years of experience working in therapist and/or program coordinator roles with children, adolescents, and adults. Her background includes a variety of mental health settings, including outpatient, residential, and hospital, along with volunteer work, locally and nationally. Using an eclectic approach, Maura incorporates a variety...
Caroline Love, LICSW
Caroline is a licensed clinical social worker who received her Master’s in Social Work from The University of Alabama. Caroline has over 9 years’ experience working with children and their families, adolescents, and young adults. Caroline serves members of all communities and backgrounds and has a trauma focus. Caroline believes that offering a safe space for all thoughts and emotions can build trust to collaborate and navigate the healing process together. She offers family therapy for parent resourcing and support with their children as well as individual therapy for adolescents and adults. Much of her experience has been working ...
Fran Jones, LMSW
Fran is a Licensed Master Social Worker and has worked in teaching and counseling in diverse settings, including school, University, non-profit and international positions. She has worked with people from various backgrounds, and most extensively with people who have experienced trauma in their lives including sexual assault, abusive relationships, and marginalized identities. She is trained in EMDR and trauma-informed therapies and uses these tools adaptively to help clients ease anxiety, identify their goals and better connect with themselves and with others. Fran works alongside clients....
Holly Prewitt, LICSW
Holly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama in 2008. She is also approved to provide supervision to social workers seeking the LICSW license. Holly has 19 years of experience in mental health counseling. She has experience working with late adolescents/young adults, adults, and families in various mental health settings. Holly has worked in settings providing substance abuse counseling, counseling to individuals experiencing adjustment to new situations and counseling for the unexpected situations that occur along our journey in life. Holly also has experience...
Hilary Beatty, LMSW
Hilary Beatty is a Licensed Master Social Worker, who received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama in 2003. She has more than 15 years of professional social work experience in a variety of settings, including mental health, substance abuse, medical care, and forensics. She exhibits a high degree of professionalism and draws upon a wealth of knowledge in providing high quality clinical care to those she serves. She has employed her skills in case management and individual and group therapeutic settings, and is particularly adept at helping clients identify strengths, needs, and determining the most appropriate resources....
Meg Magnusson, NBC-HWC
Meg is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northern Illinois University and her coaching certification at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Meg offers a safe, client-centered, nonjudgmental space. Understanding each person comes with their unique concerns and individuality, she offers a combined approach to helping you heal and reach your goals. In addition to addressing emotions, thoughts, and beliefs which affect mental and physical health, she also offers the opportunity to....
Hannah Owens
Hannah is a Master’s in Social Work student graduate intern from the University of Alabama. She graduates in May 2023 with the goal of obtaining her LICSW after her LMSW. She has a BA in Psychology and has prior experience as a graduate intern with The Bridge Inc. in Tuscaloosa, working with adolescents with substance abuse and behavioral problems. She also completed an internship at Prescott House in Birmingham advocating for children who were victims of abuse. Hannah wants to work with children, adolescents, and their families and has a strong interest in play therapy. She loves going to concerts, traveling, and reading in her free time.
Megan Beard
Megan is a graduate clinical intern at Lifeline Solutions training to be a Marriage and Family Therapist at North Central University. Megan has an interest in assisting individuals, couples, and families walk through life's challenges, setbacks, and victories. She believes mental health should be viewed holistically. Megan values the "walk and talk method" as one of her options to traditional talk therapy. She appreciates the sunshine and fresh air the outdoors can bring to the session. She will assist you on your journey to improve your wellbeing in individual, marital, or group therapy. In her free time, Megan enjoys watching her children play sports, walking outdoors, and eating key lime pie!
ADMINISTRATIVE FAMILY
Kristen Wilburn
Kristen is a graduate of the University of Alabama. She has worked with Lifeline Solutions for years handling financials, account payables, development and implementation of policy and procedure, and general day-to-day operations. More importantly, she strives daily to ensure our mission of taking care of people is fulfilled. She enjoys spending time with friends and family and learning ASL.