Meet Our Counselors

Anchored Hope counselors have extensive Biblical training to apply God’s Word to every counseling situation. Besides their knowledge of Scripture and doctrine, each counselor has counseling skills and wisdom that comes from education and experience. Each counselor is committed to assess situations through the lens of God’s Word, while maintaining an understanding of clinical care and a willingness to work with medical professionals.

Select from the counselors below who you feel best meets your needs. If you have general questions or need help booking an appointment, please email admin@biblicalcounseling.online.

Everyone
Abuse Survivors
Addiction
Adultery
Anger
Anxiety
Body Image
Broken Trust
Change in Life
Church Conflict
Church Staff
Conflict
Depression
Family Problems
Fear
Finances
Grief
Identity
Marriage
Medical Diagnosis
Missionary Care
Parenting
Pastoral Care
Pornography
Premarital
PTSD
Relationships
Sexual Issues
Singleness
Spirituality
Trauma
Worry

Amy Tiede
Biblical Counselor
Amy Tiede

Biblical Counselor

Amy is a Biblical Counselor certified by the International Association of Biblical Counselors and Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. She has a diverse background as a chemotherapy and neonatal ICU nurse, homeschooling mother, and military spouse.

She is especially attuned to the struggles of living away from family and the support of others. Her special areas of interest include marriage, parenting, military spouses, homeschooling, discontentment, social isolation in the role of homemaker, grief and dying concerns, struggles special to medical workers and caregivers, sexual trauma, and injury from those within the church.

Amy offers Traditional Counseling, according to her availability.

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Ashley Boroughs
Biblical Counselor
Ashley Boroughs

Biblical Counselor

Ashley has a background in youth and young adult ministry. She holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ashley has experience counseling women through worry, anxiety, relational issues, body image issues, self-harm, identity difficulties, and much more. Walking through some of these issues herself, she has seen the powerful working of God in her life, so she has a deep desire to lead other women down a path of healing, as well.

*Minors are seen on a case by case basis with the approval of the Counseling Supervisor. We strongly encourage the involvement of the parent or guardian.

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Ben Buckman
Biblical Counselor
Ben Buckman

Biblical Counselor

Ben has an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and Christian Ministry from Southern California Seminary, is a member of the Brazilian Association of Biblical Counselors where he teaches. He has over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field in different venues such as locked psychiatric facilities and outpatient mental health clinics. He has experience working with addiction, suicidal ideations, marital conflict, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and severe depression.

He is married to Kristiana and they have 5 children who range in age from 4 to 14. They are missionaries to Brazil and work primarily with the indigenous churches, training the indigenous leaders in Biblical counseling.

Ben offers Traditional Counseling, according to his availability.

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Brad Taunton
Biblical Counselor
Brad Taunton

Biblical Counselor

Brad Taunton is a pastor, a licensed private investigator, entrepreneur, business owner and a certified biblical counselor. Currently a member at Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida, Brad coaches their worldwide church planters and the discipleship group leaders. Married to Tami, co-Founder of Hadassah’s Hope, a non-profit mission to women in the adult entertainment industry, they have two grown daughters.

Brad is a graduate of Florida State University and is professionally trained in abuse response and serves as a facilitator and trainer with the Child Safety and Protection Network with additional training in traumatic memories and forensic interviewing techniques related to child abuse. He is the founder and owner of Verity Investigations, Inc., partner in Fact Finding Ministry and serves on the Board of Directors for Hadassah’s Hope. He has also served as a bi-vocational pastor, served as a Children and Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, as well as a full time Pastor of Counseling and Discipleship.

Today Brad conducts abuse investigations for various ministries including churches and missions’ organizations. He also serves as the Director of Pastoral Care for Anchored Hope. With Anchored Hope, Brad spends his time counseling pastors and church staff, assists in leadership structure and church culture development.

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Brian Walker
Biblical Counselor
Brian Walker

Biblical Counselor

Brian comes to Anchored Hope Biblical Counseling with eighteen years of experience. Brian holds a Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Toccoa Falls College. He has also received training in Biblical counseling through the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation. He has worked with individuals experiencing difficulty within marriage, anxiety, pornography addiction and other relationship difficulties. He serves as the lead pastor of Lake Morton Community Church in Lakeland, FL. Brian and his wife, Kristen, have been married for 20 years, and they have three children.

Brian offers Traditional Counseling, according to his availability.

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Jamison Parker
Biblical Counselor
Jamison Parker

Biblical Counselor

Jamison enjoys helping people find help and hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ. He serves as the Senior Pastor at South County Community Church, and previously served as the Director of Biblical Living at Citylight Church. He has experience helping individuals and families connect Scripture to life amidst various sins and sorrows including abuse, addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, life-transitions, and more. As a local church pastor, Jamison also specializes in helping ministers and their families persevere as followers of Jesus. While he is thankful for the ministry and training of the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation, Jamison has also received his Master of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary and Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Jenn, and they have two sons, Josiah, and Ezra.

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Jason Hsieh
Biblical Counselor
Jason Hsieh

Biblical Counselor

Jason loves helping people apply the Gospel to daily life. His areas of focus include strengthening marriages and family dynamics, difficult life transitions, depression, loneliness, worry, bitterness, anger, and long-term sins and addictions. Jason and his wife, Tracy, live in Grand Rapids, MI, where he serves as a pastor for counseling and discipleship at Trinity Baptist Church. Jason holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and an M.S. in nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also a contributing writer for the Biblical Counseling Coalition. Jason’s articles can be found at Biblical Counseling Coalition Articles by Jason Hsieh.

He offers Traditional Counseling, according to his availability in both English and Mandarin.

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Maya Johnson
Biblical Counselor
Maya Johnson

Biblical Counselor

As a wife, mother of four, former church-planting missionary and current pastor's wife, Maya is well-equipped and experienced in helping women as they struggle with ministry hurt and difficulties, anxiety, marital and family struggles, and more. Maya is educated in linguistics, and a certified biblical counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Maya is passionate about helping women know and apply the Word of God to their struggles, and find help and healing in Christ. Maya lives in Nebraska, with her husband and three school-aged children. Maya loves sushi and exploring nature. She is fluent in Russian.

Maya offers Traditional Counseling, according to her availability.

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Megan Evans
Counseling Fellow
Megan Evans

Counseling Fellow

Megan loves to see people's lives changed through the hope of Jesus Christ, as he has graciously changed her own. She received her Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has a background in social work, church administration and communication, and counseling in the local church. Megan has experience walking with women through anxiety, grief, depression, pregnancy and infant loss, postpartum issues, relational issues, and singleness. She also has walked with young couples through the premarital season, as well as marriage struggles.

Megan lives in Asheville, North Carolina with her husband, their young daughter, and their very fluffy dog. She loves the mountains, reading, and going on long walks.

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Mike Johnson
Biblical Counselor
Mike Johnson

Biblical Counselor

Mike began ministry as a church-planter in Northern Asia, and has served as a pastor in the USA for the past 10 years. Currently, he serves as the Pastor for Preaching at Ridgeview Bible Church in Chadron, Nebraska. Mike holds a Master of Divinity from Luther Rice Seminary and has extensive experience and specialized training in the areas of marriage and crisis-marriage counseling, sexuality issues, depression and grief counseling. Mike also enjoys helping pastors & missionaries heal from ministry hurt and difficulties. He is married to Maya, and they have four children. They love traveling and exploring the great outdoors.

Mike offers Traditional Counseling, according to his availability.

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Mike Judge
Biblical Counselor
Mike Judge

Biblical Counselor

Mike’s desire is to serve God by bringing restoration to marriages in crisis, hope to the doubting, the grief-stricken, the anxious, the angry, and the addicted. Mike has a pastor’s heart and says, “Having a front-row seat to see what God is going to do in each of the lives I counsel never grows old!” Mike received his Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has a Master of Education. Mike has served as the Pastor of Biblical Counseling at two large churches in Illinois and Denver. He and his wife of 32 years are now enjoying helping his son-in-law plant Haven Bible Church, a gospel-centric church in Spokane, WA where he is an elder. They have three grown daughters, two, almost three, sons-in-law, and two very sweet granddaughters. Mike loves God’s word, hiking, reading, and a great cup of coffee.

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Morgan Dunford
Counseling Fellow
Morgan Dunford

Counseling Fellow

Morgan has a B.A. in Human Services and is in her final semester at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary pursuing her M.A. in Christian Marriage, Family, and Adolescent Counseling. Morgan and her husband Drew currently serve at their local church with the youth and worship ministry. She focuses on women discipleship and event planning. Morgan also is the Executive Director of the New Life Center in Bardstown, Kentucky. She has a background in adolescent, individual, and marriage counseling. Morgan has had experience with anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity issues, as well as family, marriage, and relational issues. Through personal experience in some of these issues, Morgan has seen God's love, mercy, and grace move in her life. This fuels her desire to not only learn more about Christ, but also pursue a life dedicated to Him.

Morgan offers Traditional Counseling, according to her availability.

Counseling fellows have extensive ministry experience and education, while continuing to gain formal counseling experience. For this reason, fellows session rate is discounted 25% the regular rate. For questions or concerns please email admin@biblicalcounseling.online.

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Steven Nguyen
Counseling Fellow
Steven Nguyen

Counseling Fellow

Steven has a Masters of Divinity in Biblical Counseling from Southern Seminary and is a current PhD student in Bible Exposition at Liberty University. He is a Level 2 Certified Biblical Counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, an ordained and licensed minister, and holds various health and wellness certifications such as ISAA-CPT, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach. He is currently an Air Force Reserve Chaplain and is on staff with Athletes in Action (CRU). Steven has experience working with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations, relationships, pornography/sexual addiction, moral injury, grief, trauma and PTSD.

Steven offers Traditional Counseling, according to his availability.

Counseling fellows have extensive ministry experience and education, while continuing to gain formal counseling experience. For this reason, fellows session rate is discounted 25% the regular rate. For questions or concerns please email admin@biblicalcounseling.online.

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Tyson Lott
Biblical Counselor
Tyson Lott

Biblical Counselor

Tyson has spent much of his ministry serving in homeless and addiction ministry while also serving as a lay counselor through his local church. He graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in Psychology and completed a M.A. in Biblical Counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has worked with people struggling with fear, anger, anxiety, pornography, and addiction. He serves as the Director of Ministry Programs for Re:Center Ministries in Louisville, KY.

Tyson is married to Anna, and they have a young daughter and two dogs.

Tyson offers Traditional Counseling, according to his availability.

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Executive Leadership

Rebekah Hannah
Director of Anchored Hope
Rebekah Hannah

Director of Anchored Hope

Bekah has a passion for teaching the sufficiency of Scripture for everyday life. She is the Editorial Director of Gospel Taboo, an avid house renovator and has counseled for over a decade in various entities. She received a Master of Divinity in Theology & Biblical Counseling. Having extensive experience in leading churches and ministries, Bekah spends most of her time counseling church leaders and ministry staff. She enjoys writing, teaching, equipping and counseling. Rebekah is married to Andrew and has three daughters, Maggie, Charley and Ellis.

You may read Bekah’s articles here. If you are interested in speaking engagements, you may contact her here. If you’d like to hear more about Church Partnership opportunities, please contact Rebekah below.

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Brian Walker
Director of Southeast Region
Brian Walker

Director of Southeast Region

Brian comes to Anchored Hope Biblical Counseling with eighteen years of experience. Brian holds a Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Toccoa Falls College. He has also received training in Biblical counseling through the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation. He has worked with individuals experiencing difficulty within marriage, anxiety, pornography addiction and other relationship difficulties. He serves as the lead pastor of Lake Morton Community Church in Lakeland, FL. Brian and his wife, Kristen, have been married for 20 years, and they have three children.

Brian offers Traditional Counseling, according to his availability.

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Melissa Weisenfels
Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Weisenfels

Chief Financial Officer

Melissa serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Anchored Hope as well as Executive Director of MARKINC since 2017. Prior to working at MARKINC, Melissa worked in the finance industry with both Wilmington Trust Company and Fulton Financial Advisors as a Wealth Management Trust Officer and Private Banker. Melissa received her bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Delaware and completed her MBA with a concentration in Finance at Wilmington University. Melissa is married to Tom and they have 2 children.

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Chuck Betters
Chairman of the Board
Chuck Betters

Chairman of the Board

Chuck’s passion for building a spiritual legacy is reflected in his commitment to preach through the Scriptures unapologetically for 50+ years. When the death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark confronted him with life’s hardest questions, he transparently tackled those hard doctrines and painful places of life. Out of the grief of his family, MARKINC Ministries was established as a means to offer help and hope to hurting people.