Phone: 901-609-5115
Email: pdunaway@proteaccg.com
Paul M. Dunaway
PhD, LPC-MHSP, CCMHC, CRC, ACS
Paul M. Dunaway earned his Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Master’s degree in 2015 and his Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2019, both from the University of Memphis. He is currently licensed in the state of Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider (#4000). He is also a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor (#00174696).
Dr. Dunaway has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy through EMDR Consultants and is a Certified Animal Assisted Therapist through the Consortium for Animal Assisted Therapy at the University of North Texas. His work experience in the mental health field covers the lifespan from children to geriatric and from adjustment issues to serious psychiatric conditions. He has worked in the community with youth in crisis and at inpatient hospitals with adolescent sex offenders and adults suffering from psychiatric emergencies. He has also provided services at the former Exchange Club Family Center working with both domestic violence offenders and survivors.
Dr. Dunaway is a retired US Army combat Veteran, and routinely volunteers his services to local law enforcement agencies providing crisis de-escalation training.
Phone: 901-468-3823
Email: jhenszey@proteaccg.com
Jenny Henszey
MS, LPC-MHSP, NCC
Living in today’s world can often feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate. Children, adolescents, and adults are facing challenges they have never faced before which can be stressful. Jenny's desire as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can heard, understood, and together work through those challenges. Whether your life has been impacted by trauma, mental illness, or situational stressors, we can work together to help you live a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
Jenny has experience working with adolescents and adults affected by depression, anxiety, body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling and skin picking, attachment issues, relationship issues, emotion regulation issues, parenting/co-parenting issues, substance use, and trauma. She utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach to meet the individual needs of all of her clients including therapies such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-centered Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. Jenny is also trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Jenny graduated from the University of Memphis in 2020 with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health and is a Certified Animal Assisted Therapist through the Consortium for Animal Assisted Therapy at the University of North Texas.
Phone: 901-501-7319
Email: kdunaway@proteaccg.com
Kristi Nobbman Dunaway
PhD, LPC-MHSP, NCC, ACS
Dr. Kristi Dunaway holds her Master’s degree in School Counseling and Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Memphis. Kristi is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Perinatal Mental Health. She holds additional trainings in grief counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Multisystemic Therapy for Emerging Adults (MST-EA), and teletherapy. Additionally, Kristi is and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) through National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). She is the developer of Nobbman’s SAFETY Model of Crisis Intervention and has co-authored chapters on ethical decision-making during school crisis situations.
Kristi has expertise working with grief & loss and family of origin issues. Additionally, she has experience with adults and adolescents affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and postpartum depression & anxiety. She primarily uses the framework of Attachment Theory while integrating mind/body- and arts-based interventions during the counseling process. Kristi values transformation, courage, and diversity. She views counseling as a collaboration between counselor and client, meaning there is nothing too big or too small that can’t be tackled together. In her free time, Kristi teaches as an adjunct instructor and spends time reading, gardening, and practicing yoga.
Phone: 901-295-9263
Email: arussell@proteaccg.com
Amanda Russell
Ph.D., LPC-MHSP-S
Dr. Amanda Russell holds her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Memphis. She is currently licensed in the state of Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider (#3202) and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. Amanda has received Intensive Training in Feedback Informed Treatment and has completed Certification in Animal Assisted Therapy from the Consortium for Animal Assisted Therapy at the University of North Texas. She also has experience in conducting mediations in her previous role as a Rule 31 listed family mediator.
Amanda’s motivation to become a counselor is embedded in her deep belief that everyone has the ability to make positive changes in their lives when given the opportunity to be heard, valued, and supported. She views the counseling office as a safe place for clients to share their stories, process difficult experiences, and practice new ways of responding. Amanda specializes in intimate partner relationship issues, family relationship issues, grief, anxiety, trauma, anger and aggression, substance use disorders, and depression. Dr. Russell has extensive experience conducting risk and needs assessments, counseling individuals and families dealing with a vast array of treatment concerns, and facilitating treatment programming for men who have committed intimate partner violence. In her free time, Amanda enjoys taking walks with her dog Marlow, reading, practicing yoga, and exploring new restaurants with her friends and family.
Phone: 901-286-1981
Email: cwoemmel@proteaccg.com
Clay Woemmel
EdD, LPC-MHSP, ACS
Dr. Clay Woemmel has over twenty years of experience in career, academic, and mental health counseling. He earned his Master of Science in Community Agency Counseling in 1999 and his Doctor of Education in Counseling/Counselor Education in 2016, both from the University of Memphis. Clay is licensed in Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (#5634).
Dr. Woemmel has worked in non-profit and higher education settings with children, families, adolescents, young adults, and adults and with many diverse client populations including racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans. He currently serves as a Counselor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center where he focuses on helping medical residents with academic and mental health concerns. He was previously Associate Director of Career Services at the University of Memphis where he provided career-related services to students and alumni.
Clay is married to Brooks and is dog dad to two very spoiled rescue dogs, Georgia and Gracie. He enjoys volunteering in the community, spending time with family and friends, reading, attending theatrical, musical, and artistic events, and working on home improvement projects.
A favorite quote of Clay’s that encapsulates his counseling approach comes from Carl Rogers: “…when I can accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
Phone: 901-321-0980
Email: jkillion@proteaccg.com
Jeff Killion
MA, LPC-MHSP (temp), NCC
Jeff Killion earned his Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s degree in 2023 from Liberty University, and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy through EMDR Consulting. Being a former law enforcement officer of 25 years, Jeff understands the unique needs of first responders, and has experience working with emergency services personnel and family members of emergency responders.
Jeff understands as a first responder, you have committed yourself to one of the most stressful, yet honorable careers imaginable. Over time, line-of-duty stressors can accumulate and cause anxiety, depression, relationship problems, job-related stress, and PTSD. Jeff understands the impact critical incident stress, trauma, and societal and organizational stress has on individuals and their families.
Jeff continues to work with law enforcement officers through his work with the Tennessee Public Safety Network. The Tennessee Public Safety Network provides critical incident stress management, peer support training, and critical incident support through critical incident debriefings for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, firefighters, and social workers in child protective services who have been involved in critical incidents. He also serves as a board member of The Women’s Resource Center, Walk to Emmaus, and as a deacon of his church.
Phone: 731-300-6465
Email: ghalliday@proteaccg.com
Grace Halliday
MA, LPC-MHSP, NCC
Grace Halliday holds a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and is a
National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is a certified practitioner in Trust-Based
Relational Intervention (TBRI), a certified complex trauma professional (CCTP),
licensed counselor (LPC-MHSP #6824), internal family systems (IFS) informed, and trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Grace works with clients over 18 experiencing trauma, complex trauma, attachment,
family of origin struggles, life-transitions, parenting challenges, and LGBTQIA+
individuals and families.
With a deep respect for individuality, Grace honors the courage it takes to address your needs and values helping clients live authentically. She understands that journeys are unique and strives to create a therapeutic environment that honors individuality and fosters growth and healing.
Grace’s approach to therapy is rooted in her desire to provide a safe space where
clients can come as they are. She works with clients’ needs using trauma-informed,
attachment-based, and person-centered interventions. Her therapeutic approach
includes EMDR, internal family systems (IFS), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and TBRI, allowing her to tailor an approach to each client’s needs. Additionally, Grace is trained in narcissistic abuse recovery, expanding her ability to address complex trauma and relational issues.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dogs, and
being outdoors. Whether you’re grappling with past or current trauma, navigating
complex life transitions, or seeking to improve your relationships, Grace offers a
compassionate and skilled approach to support you on your path to healing and self-
discovery.
Phone: 901-316-7963
Email: kthrelkeld@proteaccg.com
Kerrye Threlkeld
MS, LPC-MHSP (temp), NCC
Taking the first step can be difficult, but crossing the threshold to receive a warm, nonjudgemental, and collaborative approach can be the first step in healing. Entering a safe space of empathy and compassion and having another set of eyes can be crucial to identify obstacles and unhelpful patterns. This awareness can enable you to begin moving beyond feeling stuck and to create momentum toward a fuller life of meaning and purpose.
I have experience working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I have also worked with adolescents navigating various challenges with a focus on youth in crisis. Trained in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT Level 1), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and informed by other evidence-based approaches, I tailor therapy to help clients explore the patterns and protective strategies that may be creating difficulties and limiting growth. Together, we work to dissolve blocks and obstacles, allowing for a deeper, more authentic connection with yourself and others. My passion is to walk alongside you through the process, joining you in your struggle and helping to untangle from what tethers you in order to experience freedom and reach your full potential.
Kerrye earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Christian Brothers University and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Her training has equipped her to guide individuals toward mental wellness and personal growth. She is committed to creating an open and nurturing atmosphere where clients feel understood, empowered, and capable of transformation.
Phone: 901-878-9169
Email: agarcia@proteaccg.com
Andrea Garcia
MS, LPC-MHSP (temp), NCC
Andrea has spent over 10 years working with teens, adults, and families in community and educational settings. Those experiences revealed how much people carry quietly and inspired her to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and identity shifts, especially those shaped and limited by cultural influence, societal, and family expectations.
As an immigrant and bilingual counseling graduate, Andrea believes people are wonderfully complex. Her mission is to hold space for anyone navigating life, whether untangling generational expectations, redefining themselves outside of expected roles, or simply wanting to feel. She offers a calming, curious, and judgment-free environment where clients can show up as they are, maybe unsure, exhausted, or even a little all over the place. You are not broken; you are someone who deserves the space to simply be.
Rooted in person-centered values, present-moment awareness, and cultural humility, Andrea integrates neuro-affirmative practices and draws from her own immigrant experience to create a space that validates lived experiences, reduces stigma, and supports clients in reconnecting with themselves. She is passionate about working with people balancing multiple cultural identities and expectations, helping them explore what matters most, identify barriers, and move forward in ways that are authentic and aligned with their true self.
Andrea earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Christian Brothers University in August 2025 and is currently working toward full licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. She has passed the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and is practicing under supervision.
Andrea cuenta con más de diez años de experiencia acompañando a adolescentes, adultos y familias en entornos comunitarios y educativos. A lo largo de ese camino descubrió que muchas personas cargan en silencio con dolores, heridas del alma y expectativas que pocas veces tienen un lugar seguro para expresar. Esa realidad despertó en ella la vocación de acompañar a quienes enfrentan ansiedad, depresión, estrés y pérdida de identidad, especialmente cuando estos han sido influenciados por las expectativas familiares, culturales o sociales.
Como inmigrante y consejera bilingüe, Andrea entiende que cada persona tiene una historia única y que nadie puede resumirse a un diagnóstico o a una sola experiencia. Su misión es ofrecer un espacio seguro para quienes están tratando navegar la vida: ya sea rompiendo con patrones generacionales, redefiniendo quiénes son más allá de los roles que otros esperan de ellos, o simplemente buscando un lugar donde puedan sentirse escuchados y comprendidos. Es un espacio tranquilo, libre de juicios y lleno de curiosidad y empatía, donde cada persona puede llegar tal como es: con dudas, cansancio, incertidumbre o sintiéndose perdidos. No hay nada "malo" en usted; merece un lugar donde pueda simplemente ser.
Su trabajo se fundamenta en un enfoque centrado en la persona, la atención plena al momento presente y la conexión a nuestra cultura. Además, integra prácticas neuroafirmativas que reconocen y respetan la diversidad en la forma en que cada cerebro experimenta el mundo. Su propia experiencia como inmigrante le permite comprender de cerca los desafíos de vivir entre diferentes culturas, validar las experiencias de sus clientes, disminuir el estigma y acompañarlos a reconectar con quienes realmente son.
Andrea siente una profunda pasión por trabajar con personas que equilibran múltiples identidades culturales y las expectativas que estas conllevan. Juntos exploran aquello que realmente es importante para cada persona, identifican los obstáculos que limitan su bienestar y construyen un camino que refleje sus propios valores, necesidades y autenticidad.
Andrea obtuvo su Maestría en Consejería Clínica en Salud Mental (Clinical Mental Health Counseling) en Christian Brothers University en agosto de 2025. Actualmente se encuentra completando los requisitos para obtener su licencia como Consejera Profesional Licenciada (Licensed Professional Counselor) en el estado de Tennessee. Aprobó el Examen Nacional para Consejeros (National Counselor Examination, NCE) y ejerce bajo supervisión clínica.