For the last 15 years, Phil has worked in clinical psychotherapy with adolescents, adults, and couples through private practice work and as the director of counseling at The HopeQuest Ministry Group, Inc. He is one of the few in the state to be both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Phil has received master-level professional certifications as a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS). He also holds a Master of Divinity degree and is a licensed and ordained minister. He served previously for 10 years as a youth pastor, pastor, and church consultant. These ministry experiences give Phil a unique perspective as an integrated therapist with dual areas of professionalism as a Christian counselor. Using a collaborative approach, Phil incorporates several techniques to help clients reach their counseling goals, including family systems theory and cognitive behavioral approaches. Phil is married with four children.  You can reach him via Google Voice at 404-458-7523.

Tamela is a gifted counselor and assistant to the executive director at New Name Ministries. She has a passion for leading women in finding the freedom that has transformed her own life. In 2002, Tamela began to sense a call to become a counselor. Little did she know that the road to answering that call would be a rocky one. Trying her best to control and fix her son's addiction led Tamela to brokenness, and she reached out for help. Through discipleship counseling, Tamela experienced healing from her past, discovered her true identity, and found the courage to trust God with her son and let him go. Tamela also learned how to have healthy relationships with her entire family, especially her son, as he began his journey to recovery. In 2008, Tamela answered the call from God and began training at New Name Ministries, joining the staff in 2009. She brings a wealth of wisdom and experience into every sacred counseling session.

Are you easily angered? Are you anxious or often unable to stop crying? Are you frequently irritable to the point that it affects your relationships? Are your emotions difficult to manage? Are you uncertain about why you feel the way you do?Dr. Harding is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who is here to walk through this with you. Her 15 years of experience and her Doctor of Philosophy in counseling allow her to combine an understanding of real-world practicality with a depth of knowledge. She is a wife and a mom of two, juggling life right alongside you––and even winging motherhood with you!She will meet you where you are and assist you with various issues such as anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, postpartum depression, self-esteem, life transitions, suicidal ideation, marital issues, school issues, and more. Dr. Harding understands that reaching out for help can be difficult, but she is passionate about helping others and about helping you.We aren't meant to do life alone, especially during challenging seasons. Let Dr. Harding sit with you, listen to you, create a plan, explore your strengths, and develop strategies to help you move toward a better tomorrow.