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.
The Pilgrim Center also publishes a quarterly newsletter on line. Feature articles address such issues as addiction, teen problems, depression and anxiety issues, holiday stress and economic hard times. It is sent out as an email. If you would like to begin receiving "The Pathfinder," send your email address to Dr. Joel Chapman at jchapphd@aol.com. Your address is not shared with any one else!
About the Staff
Our center director is Joel Chapman, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with over thirty-five 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-five 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 fifteen 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.
Emily Schultz, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee and Arkansas who has over twenty years experience in individual, couples, and family therapy. She is Level II certified in EMDR treatment for trauma related issues and uses cognitive behavioral approaches for helping people cope with their life challenges.
Jennifer A. Stone, M.Div., Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who has over twenty-five years experience with couples, adults, and teens. She specializes in depression, gay, lesbian and gender concerns, and EMDR. Having a Presbyterian seminary degree, she also has a strong background regarding spiritual issues.
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.