First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
The Pilgrim Center...
Sometimes, on life's journey, we may need more than a little help from our friends. And so, in addition to other services of the church, we provide space for a professional counseling service.
The Pilgrim Center provides psychological, social and spiritual counseling to members of the
congregation, members of the immediate neighborhood, and to the city at large.
The center is not a religious counseling program. It is sponsored by the church because of First
Congregational's overall support for programs which help people help themselves. The center's goal is not only to counsel those with unmanageable problems in living, but also to provide an assortment of educational programs to support positive mental health and healthy spirituality.
About the Staff
Our center director is Joel Chapman, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with over thirty-three years of administrative and clinical experience. He specializes in assisting adults with depression, anxiety, addictions, marital/relationship problems, and gay/lesbian concerns to name a few.
Denise Cox M.S., is a Senior Psychological Examiner with over twenty years of experience. She evaluates learning related
disorders and provides psychotherapy and extensive interventions for all ages and academic levels. She works with
relationship, parenting and life adjustment issues. Her practice is grounded in the work of C.G. Jung.
Sandy Furrh, LCSW, with over thirteen years of counseling experience with children, adolescents, and adults,
specializes in family, marital and adolescent counseling. She is also a TN Supreme Court certified Family & Civil
Mediator, helping resolve divorce, parental plans, and community and workplace disputes. She also welcomes gay and
lesbian referrals.
Edwina Hackett, LCSW, L.A.A.D.A.C., has over twenty-five years experience working with adults in many problem
areas such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and issues of relationship, aging and grief.
Want more information or want to make an appointment? Call 844-HELP(4357) Sorry, we cannot take requests for appointments via email. Please call us.