Our Team | First Step Counseling

Our Team

Mike Phillips

Director

As the founder of First Step Counseling, Mike has a passion to see individuals and families navigate the challenges of life. It is this passion that has fueled his desire to see a Christ-centered, biblically based and clinically informed counseling center at First ...

Luke Brouwer

Counselor

Luke is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with mental health challenges, broken relationships, and addiction. With a background in both counseling and theology, he strives to bring clinical insight shaped by ...

Mary Crook

Counselor

Mary offers a compassionate and honest approach for individuals who are ready to move beyond simply coping with life's challenges and begin truly healing. With a belief in each client’s capacity to grow and change, she fosters a safe, supportive relationship where transformation becomes possible...

Jeff Dillard

Counselor

Jeff is an ordained minister with the Presbyterian Church in America and is certified with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. He retired from the U.S. Army in 2024 after 26 years of counseling military and civilian individuals, couples, and families. So, he is grateful to have helped hundreds suffering a full spectrum of spiritual, relational, and emotional concerns...

Quanda Jessie

Counselor

With over 15 years of ministry experience in various roles, Quanda brings a deep understanding of people’s struggles, joys, and hopes to her practice. Her unique combination of clinical expertise and ministry experience allows her to meet clients where they are, offering empathy, support, and practical tools to help them move forward.

Aimee Lynch

Resident Counselor

Aimee is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a background in education and a passion for creating safe, supportive spaces where individuals can share their stories and begin the work of healing. She enjoys working with children, teens, and women, and brings a compassionate presence to her therapeutic relationships.

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