Counseling Center Biographies

Patrick Mary MA, Director of Counseling

Patrick attained a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Pastoral Care, and a minor in psychology at Oral Roberts University . He went on to earn a Masters Degree in Christian Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy. He also gained valuable experience working for 3 years on the adolescent unit at Laureate Psychiatric Hospital.

Patrick interned at The Life Connection Counseling Center, where his counseling abilities were enhanced under the leadership of Pastor Brent Sharp MA LMFT LPC. Patrick has also ministered for 5 years as part of the prison ministry team of South Hills Assembly. He counseled and ministered primarily to chemically dependent inmates.

Patrick specializes in areas of marital conflict, infidelity, emotional and sexual abuse, blended and conflicted families, and premarital preparation. He also counsels addictions, depression and anxiety with the hopes of guiding those who come to counseling to healing and restoration.

Linda Gibson MSN, APRN, BC

Linda specializes in mental illnesses: depression, bi-polar, and dissociative and psychotic disorders.

Llewellyn (Cliff) Graham, CAC

Cliff is a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) and is available for one-on-one addiction counseling at affordable rates. Cliff has been employed with Teen Challenge of Western PA Drug & Alcohol Treatment Program since 1995. In 2000, Cliff was selected to prepare for the startup of a halfway house (Pathway to His Promises) and had extensive training at Peniel Ministries to prepare for the position. Cliff attended the University of South Carolina and continued his education at Geneva College.

Nancy Walker, MS

Nancy Walker earned her Masters of Psychology in General Psychology with specialization in Lifespan Development & Educational Psychology from Capella University. She has a BA in Liberal Arts from Saint Vincent College and Elementary Education Certification from Seton Hill University. Her specialty is in Lifespan Development with focus on children and adolescents. At present, she is working on her PhD in General Psychology with life-span behavioral and cognitive specialization at Capella University.

Nancy has had various training and continuing education in both mental health and Christian counseling. Her background includes working with adults and children in Christian Counseling, developmental and behavioral life-coaching, healing ministries, family ministries, and teaching. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, the Society for Christian Psychology, and is a Student Affiliate of the American Psychological Association.

Nancy counsels in the areas of Lifespan Development for Child/Adult Disorders & Marriage/Family Challenges that include: Depression, Anxiety, AD/HD, Eating Disorders, Child Development, Parenting, Education, and Marriage Enrichment.

Debbie Elmore, BA

A graduate student from Waynesburg College, Debbie has a BA in Business Administration and Psychology from W&J, and is certified in Human Resource Management and in Industrial Supervision.

Debbie is an intern with Compassion Connection Counseling Center and is available for counseling on Saturdays in these areas: Marriage, Family, Anxiety, Depression , Children, and Domestic Violence.