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 Presbyterian Church and the CSRA community...

Luke Brower

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 a Biblical worldview to each counseling relationship...

Mary Crook

Counselor

Developing a caring relationship in a safe atmosphere allows my clients to process their struggles and grow. My clients learn that they have the ability to handle their problems, and grow in confidence. I am on your side, every step of the way...

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.

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