Bentr Tree Counseling Staff

I. Smith Noland, Jr. M.S.
Licensed Professional Counselor

Smith is an experienced therapist who serves as Clinical Director of Bent Tree Counseling Center. He works primarily with adults and older adolescents in individual, marital and family therapy. He deals with a wide range of psychological disorders including depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, adjustment and personality disorders. His interests focus on the integration and practical application of scripture truths in the healing process. He is actively involved with problems unique to the clergy and in conflict resolution within the church.

isnoland@benttreecounseling.org

Toni Salmon, M.Ed
Licensed Professional Counselor

Toni is a gifted therapist who helps adults who are experiencing confusion, conflict, depression, anxiety, disappointment, and loss. She is skilled in facilitating family of origin work, family conflict resolution, phase-of-life transitions, and women's issues, which include personal and career development. She is particularly interested in the recovery process for those affected by the addictions of others. Her approach to healing and growth emphasizes dependence on God, responsibility for self, and experiencing and sharing God's love in Christ. She offers spiritual mentoring and scriptural guidance.

tsalmon@benttreecounseling.org

	Joe Cook M.A., LPC Joe comes to Bent Tree Counseling with a background of 23 years in Christian ministry. He has served churches in single adult and youth ministry, and in the pastorate. Joe specializes in marital counseling, divorce recovery, single adult issue, and working with adolescents. He is experienced in counseling adults and adolescents with anxiety and depression, as well as counseling families. Cognitive therapy (changing the way we think about ourselves and life's events) and family systems theory are tools Joe often uses to aid clients. jcook@benttreecounseling.org
	Tricia J. Kline M.A., LPC Tricia is a caring and compassionate counselor who works with individuals and families. She specializes in children using play therapy as well as with adolescents. Tricia is especially skilled with working with families suffering from issues arising from divorce such as adjustment, grief, anxiety and depression. She is also a Prepare/Enrich certified counselor who provides premarital as well as marital counseling. tkline@benttreecounseling.org

	Jane Peoples, M.A. Licensed Professional Counselor Jane is a creative therapist who facilitates healing and growth for adults dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, interpersonal conflict, divorce, and other life changes. She has worked with The Ross Institute at Timberlawn and has experience with dissociative disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, physical and sexual abuse issues, life crises, and catastrophic events. She helps clients develop avenues for connecting thoughts and feelings, cultivating self-care and personal responsibility, and experiencing the love of God. Jane@bentreecounseling.org

	Jeanne R. Williams, M.A. Licensed Professional Counselor Jeanne has a diverse, well-rounded professional experience working with adolescents, parent/child relationships and adults. She has worked with at-risk youth, facilitated family and parenting workshops, group therapy that focuses on peer-issues and is currently providing individual counseling services to local high schools. Jeanne specializes in issues and symptoms related to depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, abuse, divorce, blended family issues and social and academic difficulties as it relates to adolescents. Jeanne incorporates an approach with her clients that is uniquely tailored to their needs, and which emphasizes personal growth and personal relationship development through identifying, exploring and working through challenging life situations in a safe, non-judgmental setting.