Bill (LPC/MHSP, ACS, D.MIN.) has worked for over 20 years as a professional counselor, providing individual and couples counseling.  Bill has a master of arts  in counseling from Denver Seminary, a Doctorate in Ministry in Member Care from Columbia International University.   Bill is an approved clinical supervisor by the National Board of Certified Counselors. In the past Bill has been the director of a counseling program for a college, the bereavement program manager at a hospice program, worked as a missionary internationally providing care and counseling for missionaries serving in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Bill is currently the executive director of Sanctuary Counseling Center.

Dr. Garrott works with the whole person, believing that one’s behavior, the way in which people react to their psychological environment, is to a great extent within their control. In other words, people have the ability to change the outcome of their lives. 

Allison loves seeing growth through counseling in the areas below: anxiety, parenting, ADHD, life transitions, aging, depression, trauma, disordered eating, and grief & loss.

Education: Allison earned her Bachelors degree from Sweetbriar College her and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Memphis (1992).

Empathetic, kind, understanding, knowledgeable, and helpful. In Liz's free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing tennis, and hiking.

Liz loves seeing growth through counseling in the areas below: depression, parenting, life transitions, grief and loss, relational distress, anxiety, and marriage.

Kind, trustworthy, insightful, and empathetic. In his spare time you can find him playing tennis or hunting.

Murray loves seeing growth through counseling in the following areas: ministry burnout, addiction, marriage, depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Genuine, personable, and easy to talk to. She enjoys spending her free time with family, friends, and the Lord. Her favorite activities include being outdoors, sports, and watching good movies.  

Mallory loves seeing growth through counseling in the following areas: identity & low self-esteem, ministry burnout, anxiety, codependency, depression, trauma, addiction, and grief.

Practical, easy to talk to, and empathetic.

Rachel loves seeing growth through counseling through the following areas: stress & anxiety, depression, life transitions, marriage, identity & low self-esteem, grief & loss, and relational distress.

Joey is a professional life coach with his own private practice. Focusing on marriage issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, and change management, Joey brings a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge from almost 35 years of ministry and business experience. For someone navigating crossroads in their life, Joey’s compassionate yet direct approach helps clearly define roadblocks while creating strategies for growth.

Joey first served in ministry as a volunteer YoungLife staff member while in college. Serving as YoungLife staff provided the open door for Joey to begin his coaching career and deeper involvement in kid’s lives.

Following college Joey served as singles and college pastor at First Evangelical Church in Memphis, TN. Joey transitioned from full-time ministry to secondary education teaching Bible and business classes and coaching at Briarwood Christian School in Birmingham, AL. After his father was diagnosed with a terminal illness, Joey moved back to Memphis to care for his father and began his 25+ year career in business. As the father of four sons Joey continued coaching and developing kids.

In business Joey has been an entrepreneur, worked in real estate development for Kemmons Wilson, Inc. until being laid off during the 2008-09 recession, was an executive consultant and Principal Broker with start-up AcreTrader during their meteoric rise, and now focuses on agricultural and recreational land brokerage in the Mid-South.

In 2009, after experiencing the pain of divorce, Joey began volunteering and eventually leading Second Presbyterian Church’s Divorce Recovery program. Joey enjoys the balance of lessons learned in his years of ministry and professional business combined with using his woundedness as a calling to come alongside people at the crossroads of life. Joey and his wife Priscilla host the Crossroads of Divorce podcast found on any podcast platform. Certified by the Universal Coach Institute.

 Email: Joey@SanctuaryCounselingCenter.org

Virginia is a professional life coach with her own private practice.  After earning a B.S. in psychology from Belmont University, Virginia, has worked with children, teenagers, adults, and parents for 21 years, serving in the professional roles of educator, Young Life staff, and life coach.  She has earned certificates from Sage Hill and is an endorsed Sage Hill Guide IS certified in Spiritual Root System from professional coaching. Virginia is a certified SYMBIS premarital assessment facilitator. Virginia has three adult sons with her husband, Steve.

Email: Virginia@SanctuaryCounselingCenter.org

Jessica is a counseling resident at Sanctuary Counseling Center and is set to graduate this December (2024) from Harding University with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree. Before starting the counseling program in 2022, she was in full-time ministry with Campus Outreach first in Arkansas and then in Memphis, TN. It was during those years of full-time ministry when Jessica came to recognize her therapeutic disposition and a need to further her education to help individuals process their past and rewrite hopeful futures. Jessica believes her role as a counselor is to create a climate where people can gain insight into their problems and behaviors as well as learn new skills and behaviors to overcome these problems. Jessica continues to gain experience in individual counseling (including EMDR) as well as group counseling.

Education: Jessica earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Arkansas State University (2018)

Areas of Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transition, Trauma, Identity/Low-Self-Esteem

Olivia is a Counseling Resident at Sanctuary Counseling Center.  She is a compassionate, relatable counselor dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards mental and emotional wellbeing. Before embarking on her counseling journey, Olivia spent over seven years in full-time ministry alongside her husband, Austin. Through her experiences in ministry, Olivia developed a profound empathy for those navigating the complexities of life, particularly individuals serving in ministry themselves. Driven by her passion for helping others, Olivia decided to pursue a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. Since then, she has been diligently honing her skills and expertise to better serve her clients.
With a warm and empathetic approach, Olivia creates a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, Olivia is here to walk alongside you every step of the way. With her guidance, you will adapt practical, sustainable strategies to reach your desired outcomes.

Areas of focus: facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth