Lee is the Founder and Clinical Director of Cornerstone and has been counseling since 2006. A native of the Mississippi Delta, he attended Delta State University and later Mississippi College where he received his M.S. in Counseling Psychology. He is a nationally board certified, Licensed Professional Counselor. When it comes to his career, Lee has had a very diverse background spending over ten years in sales and management in both the wireless and pharmaceutical industries. Lee later served on staff at Pinelake Church for a number of years.

Since being in private practice, Lee has worked with adolescents, families, marriages and individuals addressing a variety of topics. He specializes in marriage and family dynamics, anxiety and depression and working with those who serve in the ministry. In addition to his work in private practice, Lee is a sought after speaker at churches, retreats and events.

He believes that change in a person occurs in the context of relationships and vulnerability. Being fully known, fully accepted and being reminded of the life-changing truth of the Gospel is what continues to profoundly impact Lee’s life. He loves spending time with his wife, his three children, and his family and friends. He also enjoys spending time in the outdoors, drinking a great cup of coffee and listening to a wide range of music.

Pastor Reviews:

"I have tremendous confidence in Lee, not just as a counselor, but also as a friend and a man after God’s heart. At Pinelake, we define ministry as “what you leave behind you as you follow Christ.”Having served alongside Lee for over a decade, I have witnessed many lives touched by the wake of his walk with Jesus. In addition, Lee’s unique gifting, compassion and ability to speak hard truth in love gives me great confidence anytime I refer people to him."

Chip Henderson, Senior Pastor at Pinelake Church

"Lee Smith gets it. The needs of people are not just psychological but holistic. Here at Venture Church, he has created opportunities for healing through individual counseling, a referral plan for family counseling and has been on the ground floor of helping build out our Recovery Ministry. We are thankful and blessed to work alongside him."

Jeff Clark, Senior Pastor at Venture Church (Hattiesburg)

Allison is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Mississippi College and her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary. Allison has worked with a diverse population ranging from pre-teens to adults and has walked through many trials such as anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and planning for the future. She desires to meet clients right where they are with deep compassion and encouragement. Her therapy style is client-centered, focusing on the client’s autonomy and resources. Her background in marriage and family therapy also influences her ability to better understand the family dynamics that shape her clients, the way they interact with others, and the way they view themselves.

Allison is a board qualified Telemental Health Provider, a Gottman level 1 trained therapist, and is certified in EMDR.

When she isn’t seeing clients, you could probably find Allison spending time with her husband, Tyler, their daughter, Evelyn, and their golden doodle, Layla. She also enjoys reading, singing, serving her church, eating good food, and traveling.

Client Reviews:

“Allison is kindness and compassion personified. She invites you to a space of comfort, while confidently and bravely guiding you through deep fears and hurts to freedom and peace. She sees all clients as children of God and people of worth. Because of this she is a soft place to land and a safe person to share with. Without hesitation, I would recommend Allison to anyone.”

“I am so grateful for my work with Allison as she walked with me through some of my darkest days. She cares deeply, is patient, and extends compassion unconditionally. I will continue to use the skills I gained while working with her throughout the rest of my life!”

Ever since Anna was a young child, she wanted to become a counselor. Through receiving counseling in various seasons of her own life, Anna’s desire grew to serve and minister to those experiencing hardship and life transitions. Anna graduated from the University of Mississippi and spent the following two years interning with Reformed University Fellowship at Texas A&M. After her time with RUF, Anna received her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary. Anna is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Prepare-Enrich Premarital Counseling Facilitator and has a Level 1 Certification in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Anna’s therapy style is integrative, using resources from both psychology and scripture, to create an individualized and client-centered experience. She enjoys using creative interventions to provide her clients with a variety of avenues for growth and healing. Anna primarily works with adolescents, young adults and adult women on various issues such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, family issues and parenting, communication skills, emotional regulation, interpersonal skills and life transitions. In her free time you will find her watching a movie, working on an art project or spending time with her husband (Matt), daughter (Ellie Grace) and puppy (Fenway).

Anne Overton’s personal journey in counseling fostered her desire to help other people experience healing and restoration in their own lives. In counseling, she found a safe place to come and piece together her life story in ways that promoted self-awareness and alleviated hurt from past experiences. Through experiencing the power of feeling known, understood, and accepted in her own counseling journey, Anne Overton hopes to offer this for her clients through a therapeutic relationship.

In her previous work as a ministry intern for both high schoolers and college students, Anne Overton gained understanding of the importance of providing a space for people to wrestle with the difficulties of life and come to a deeper realization of the unique stories God is writing in their lives. She views it as a privilege to walk alongside her clients in working towards their goals in counseling.

Anne Overton is a Provisional-Licensed Professional Counselor working towards becoming fully licensed in the state of Mississippi under the supervision of Hannah Hawthorne. She is a National Certified Counselor and Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider, allowing her to work with clients remotely. Anne Overton gained her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.

In addition to counseling, Anne Overton serves part time as one of Cornerstone’s Administrative Assistants.

After growing up in Jackson and attending Ole Miss for undergrad, Anne Overton spent a short time in Memphis, TN with her husband Matt while pursuing her Masters degree. Anne Overton and Matt are excited to be back in the Jackson area and you can most likely find them exploring one of Jackson’s many restaurants or spending time with friends in front of their outdoor fireplace.

Ben is a Biblical Counselor on staff at Cornerstone Counseling. A Madison native and a graduate of Mississippi College, Ben comes to Cornerstone after 20 years of service in Christian ministry, most recently as Lead Pastor at Vertical Church in Gluckstadt, Mississippi. His time in ministry has allowed him to sit with hundreds of individuals and couples, hearing their struggles, and helping them integrate their beliefs with their life strategy. Through God’s cumulative leading over 5 years, Ben has extreme clarity about his purpose. He is a caring guide and creative communicator. Ben believes these two characteristics will help him help others move from confusion to clarity. Ben received his Masters of Divinity from Baylor University in 2004. He has also obtained his Masters Diploma in Biblical Counseling from the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Additionally, he is certified as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional through the International Institute of Trauma Professionals (IITAP). Over the past decade, God has refined Ben’s desire to sit with individuals in order to help them move from shame to purpose. He believes every person deserves a place to process their shame and discover their purpose. Ben’s areas of practice include: anxiety, depression, personal development, sexual issues, addictions, stress, and relational conflict. When he’s not working, Ben can be found woodworking, taking the deep dive into Spotify, and writing. The most visible signs of God’s grace over his life are his wife, Cammie, and his two sons, Owen and Shepard. Ben is a Biblical Counselor on staff at Cornerstone Counseling. A Madison native and a graduate of Mississippi College, Ben comes to Cornerstone after 20 years of service in Christian ministry, most recently as Lead Pastor at Vertical Church in Gluckstadt, Mississippi. His time in ministry has allowed him to sit with hundreds of individuals and couples, hearing their struggles, and helping them integrate their beliefs with their life strategy. Through God’s cumulative leading over 5 years, Ben has extreme clarity about his purpose. He is a caring guide and creative communicator. Ben believes these two characteristics will help him help others move from confusion to clarity. Ben received his Masters of Divinity from Baylor University in 2004. He has also obtained his Masters Diploma in Biblical Counseling from the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Additionally, he is certified as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional through the International Institute of Trauma Professionals (IITAP). Over the past decade, God has refined Ben’s desire to sit with individuals in order to help them move from shame to purpose. He believes every person deserves a place to process their shame and discover their purpose. Ben’s areas of practice include: anxiety, depression, personal development, sexual issues, addictions, stress, and relational conflict. When he’s not working, Ben can be found woodworking, taking the deep dive into Spotify, and writing. The most visible signs of God’s grace over his life are his wife, Cammie, and his two sons, Owen and Shepard.

Beth is a biblical counselor on staff at Cornerstone Counseling. As a graduate of the University of Mississippi, Beth comes to Cornerstone after many years of practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist. During these years, she cared for children and counseled families at Blair Batson Children’s Hospital. She also was an adjunct instructor for undergraduate students at the University of Mississippi. Beth has spent much of her life as a mentor to adolescent girls through Young Life ministry and she is active in leading women’s bible study at her local church. She has two passions: a love for the gospel and meeting people where they are. These two loves led her to feel called to change careers and become a biblical counselor.

Beth received her Masters in Counseling from Westminister Seminary. She also has obtained a level 1 certificate from the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundaion (CCEF). Beth is a certified Enneagram coach and received her gospel centered Enneagram training through Beth McCord's YEC program. Beth feels called to be a resource to the church and campus ministries. Suffering and struggles are universal to humanity and we all need a safe place to be honest about our hardships. Beth wants to help pastors and church leaders who often feel overwhelmed by the needs of their members. Beth is trained and has interest in issues such as grief, depression, anxiety, family conflict, parenting struggles and life transitions. In her free time, Beth is spending time with her fun loving husband (Kirk), taking care of her two children (Cooper and Luci), listening to her favorite musicians, and hanging with her three dogs (Grace, River and Emmylou).

Client Reviews:

"Beth gets grace and teaches me how to apply grace to the most complex parts of my life, including my relationship with myself. Beth relies on scripture but doesn’t use biblical platitudes to hide from what is hard or true. Beth’s counseling has given me real tools to help me work through an intense family dynamic and I have experienced tangible progress. She pushes me to know myself well and to act from that place of self-knowledge."

"From my first very appointment, Beth embraced me with unconditional love that made me feel seen and understood. She opened my eyes to the self awareness I was so deeply lacking, challenged me with grace, and wrapped applicable tools with the Word of God. Not only is Beth a remarkable therapist, she is a true Proverbs 31 woman and a role model for me. I cannot say enough good words about the profound impact Beth has had on my life. I have and will continue to recommend Beth to everyone I know. Beth has given me life long tools to be the healthiest version of myself as I take on adulthood."

Carroll’s path to professional counseling is not best represented by a straight line. Rather he believes God has orchestrated three separate and distinct careers – as a business person, staff pastor and now as a counselor - in order to prepare him to help others navigate life’s ever-
present challenges. A native Jacksonian, Carroll honed his counseling skills while serving on the staff of Pinelake church in Madison and formalized his counseling education at Liberty University, culminating in the completion of his master’s degree in Professional Counseling.

As a counselor, Carroll is especially drawn to those in crisis – marriage and family conflict, career, grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse – but is also passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the less traumatic moments of life that seem to be a part of our everyday existence. He believes his life experience, in conjunction with his personal faith and professional training, have equipped him to be utilized by God to help others in pain.

Away from the counseling office, Carroll loves to spend time with his family, including his wife of over forty years, Sharon, two married children and multiple grandchildren. Additionally, he is a licensed general aviation pilot and enjoys cruising around in the sky.

Don Waller, a Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 2009, brings a unique perspective to counseling. After graduating from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Business Administration, Don spent the next twenty years in the Oil & Gas Industry in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. Running a successful business and raising a family helped prepare Don for his next calling – returning to study counseling and receiving a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mississippi College.

His counseling career began at Summit Counseling, First Baptist Church in 2007. Joining with individuals and couples to help them experience fulfilling relationships they desire became a passion. Don has been gifted in helping men discover their God given place in life, helping them break free of harmful behaviors and addictions, and helping men find strength and freedom through living in community while experiencing authentic relationships. Leading men’s retreats and adventures has further expanded Don’s impact on men's lives.

Planning and leading marriage retreats is another area of experience for Don. In 2015, Don along with Dr. Ron Mumbower held a marriage conference for missionary couples in South Africa. This conference involved intensive counseling sessions that helped couples better cope with working overseas and helped them discover new ways to find a fulfilling marriage.

Don is married to Yonnie and has two daughters and a son. Experiencing God’s best in his own marriage, family, and relationships has been a driving force in Don’s life, and he uses that success to help others find God’s best too.

Experience and education have helped Don become successful helping others with depression, anxiety, and addictions, Don’s marital counseling includes communication, conflict resolution, emotional as well as physical intimacy, dealing with affairs and trauma.

Don Waller is a dedicated counselor with experience, passion, and a desire to help others through difficult times.

Faith is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Mississippi College, and after graduation, attended the University of Mississippi to get her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health counseling. Faith has worked with many different populations including children, family, adolescents, couples, and adults. Faith enjoys getting to know each of her clients and being a small part of their journey. Faith’s greatest desire for her clients is for them to have a place of safety where they know they will be heard, encouraged, and supported as they walk their life journey. Faith has worked with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, and family issues. Faith likes to use an attachment-based approach when working with her clients to help them gain deeper understanding for themselves and how they view the world.

Faith has completed specialty training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which is a form of couples and family therapy, and Faith is currently undergoing training in EMDR. Faith is also a Board Certified Telemental Health provider and is a Nationally Certified Counselor.

When Faith isn’t with her clients, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Austin, and her dog, Lady. Faith loves being outdoors and going biking or for a run. Faith also enjoys reading, traveling, eating good food, and a good cup of coffee! Faith is involved in her church and also enjoys spending time serving them and meeting with her small group.

Dr. Fred Hall is an author, speaker, coach, trainer, innovator, podcaster, blogger, and entrepreneur. He is a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH), and Licensed Professional Counselor & Supervisor for Mississippi and Louisiana.

His education includes a Doctor of Education degree in Counseling Psychology with a Concentration of Counselor Education and Supervision. He obtained a Doctorate from Argosy University and the American School of Professional Psychology. He also has a Masters of Science in Guidance and Counseling, as well as, a Masters of Public Health in Behavioral Health Education and Promotion, both from Jackson State University. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry, Counseling, and Psychology from Belhaven University.

His clinical work includes more than 30 years in clinical mental health in psychology, counseling, supervision, training, and program development. He also has 20 years of private practice and non-profit organizational leadership to his credit. His clinical specializations include working with Serious Mental Illness, Couples and Families, Marriage and Pre-Marriage, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Adjustment issues, and Anger Management.

Dr. Hall also develops and trains leaders worldwide both online and onsite. His work is inclusive of entrepreneurs, pastors and ministry leaders, corporate executives, and global business/ Not-for-profit administrators. He provides professional capacity building operations which build individuals, organizations, and businesses through professional Speaking, Coaching (Life, Spiritual, Business, and Executive), Corporate Training, and Small Group Development. He is a Leadership Consultant to businesses and organizations. Yearly, he trains and consults in Tanzania and Uganda regarding marriage education curricula, developing peer counseling models, and community/church family wellness ministry opportunities. He is a coach and counselor to Pastors and Ministry Leaders.

A Rankin County native, Kate graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from Mississippi State University and a M.A. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi and Texas.

Since completing her education, Kate has been working with children and adolescents in a multitude of settings including foster care, community services, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. She enjoys working with children in the playroom while partnering with their parents through the counseling process. Kate also sees teenagers and young adults.

Utilizing a client centered focus, Kate believes that one of the most important factors in change is the therapeutic relationship. She strives to create an accepting, non-judgmental environment where each person feels truly seen & heard.

In her free time, you can find Kate spending time with her husband and young son. She enjoys reading fiction books, playing tennis, and taking Sunday afternoon naps.

Kim has been an integral part of Cornerstone since it opened in 2012. She has served Cornerstone’s clients and staff in multiple ways including the processing of insurance claims, billing and payroll. Kim brings with her over 20 years of medical office management experience. She is married to Anthony and they have two daughters Laney and Haley.

Dr. Kristen Jones is a National Board-Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor by the State of Mississippi.
She attended the University of Memphis where she received a B.A. in Psychology. She later graduated with an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mississippi College. Dr. Jones acquired her Doctorate in Professional Counseling from Mississippi College.

Dr. Jones has years of experience and research, giving her specific insight to working with anxiety, depression, and normal life adjustments. She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and attachment disorders. Her understanding of the world of adolescents helps her bridge the communication gap between parents and teens.

Through her research and hands on experience with trauma, attachment and life adjustments; she is passionate about helping families heal. Whether from adoption, divorce, or foster care. She has a heart for helping families navigate various aspects of life.

For those who are ready to do a deep dive into behavior and unconscious motivations, Dr. Jones uses enneagram knowledge and language to help shed light on unconscious motivations that keep us stuck in the same patterns of behaving and feeling.

Dr. Jones enjoys working with the local Jackson community. She partners with schools in the Jackson area to teach middle school and high school students about anxiety. Additionally, Dr. Jones partners with local foster care and adoptive communities to inform them of the impact of trauma on attachment and behaviors. She also offers workshops on body language, and mental health awareness.

Lauren has worked at Cornerstone for the past five years covering office administration and billing. As we have grown, her role has become more focused on billing and insurance.

Lauren grew up in Atlanta and graduated from the University of Mississippi, where she met her husband, Lee. After they married, they lived in Charlotte, NC for a few years. During that time, she helped in the front office at a Christian counseling center called The Barnabas Center. It was through this ministry, she began to value and understand the importance of seeking counseling through all the different seasons of life.

After moving from North Carolina to the Jackson area nearly 20 years ago, she worked in the counseling office at Jackson Academy. When her first son was born, she came home to focus on raising their family. She and Lee have 3 sons and are active members of Pinelake Church in Madison.

Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH). She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families. She has a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling.

Her background includes working on a church staff, teaching in a college on the mission field, working as a foster parent at a children’s home, working in the medical field and in corporate sales, and being a small business owner. While raising her children, Lisa also invested her time in mentoring relationships. Lisa’s work in business has given her insight into work-related issues and career decisions. She has decades of experience in resolving difficult individual, family, business and church relationships. She works to use the most appropriate method with those experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, parenting struggles, blended family, and age-related issues.

Lisa has been married for 45 years and enjoys spending time with her family and being a big part of the lives of her six grandchildren. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, swimming, hiking, and cycling.

As far back as she can remember, Liz has always wanted to help others be the best version of themselves as possible.
Liz Coleman is a Licensed Master Social Worker, in supervision to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Mississippi and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama. Prior to joining the Cornerstone team, Liz has had the pleasure of working with youth and adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults over the last 5 years. Liz enjoys working with individuals who experience trauma (abuse, neglect, domestic violence), anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and life changes. Liz uses a client-centered approach to ensure each person’s needs are met according to his/her environment, values, and beliefs. Liz focuses on the whole person through physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health by assessing each area of her client’s life to ensure optimum health. Liz aspires to become certified to provide ABA therapy to work with children on the autism spectrum in the future.
When Liz is not providing therapy, she enjoys spending her time as a wife to her husband Alex and as a new mother to their son Jonathan. Liz likes hanging out with family and friends, eating good food, and relaxing by doing absolutely nothing at times. Liz also enjoys traveling, serving on the Praise and Worship team at Church, and utilizing exercise as self-care.

Mary Margaret graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in graphic design and marketing. Originally from Jackson. MS, Mary Margaret returned home to accept a graphic design job for Pinelake Church where she was introduced to her husband, Chris Harper. She also took on several non-profit clients where she fell in love with getting to be a small part of people’s stories and growth. Mary Margaret continued with freelance design so she could be home to raise their beautiful twin daughters and a wild little boy. With her passion for design and heart for people, getting to serve as an administrative assistant to an amazing staff and manage social media for Cornerstone is the perfect combination of her interests.

Raymond Kennedy, a Provisional-Licensed Professional Counselor (P-L.P.C.), was called to wear the shoes of a therapist in 2014. After graduating from Mississippi College with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling, Raymond stepped into the arena of private practice. At Cornerstone Counseling, Raymond works with youth and adult cliental. However, his expertise is in counseling boys and young men. When it comes to counseling, Raymond incorporates the interests of his clients into his work. You can find Raymond holding sessions while skateboarding with his clients in a parking lot or while playing a game of cards on his office floor. His goal is to create a safe, judgement-free environment for his clients that helps them navigate life’s obstacles. Through the use of a holistic approach, Raymond longs for his clients to discover God’s purpose for owning their journey. Outside of the realm of therapy, Raymond enjoys gravel biking, hiking, and watching Stranger Things. He has been married to his wife, Gina, for 27 years and has three, college-aged daughters.

Stephanie worked in the behavioral healthcare field for 23 years predominantly in outreach and crisis intervention for Memorial Behavioral Health, Pine Grove, and Three Oaks Behavioral Health. For approximately 17 of those years, she was licensed as a marriage and family therapist. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from The University of Southern Mississippi. In 2011, Stephanie felt led to devote more time and energy to her family and community involvement. She is married to Judge Cory Wilson and they have a teenage son. They are active members of Highlands Presbyterian Church.

Tyler is from the Jackson, MS area. After graduating from Mississippi State, he served with Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) for a year in Salerno, Italy. While in Salerno, he met his wife, Jamie, who is from Orlando, FL. After his time in Italy, he returned to work for his family's business in Jackson. While in Jackson, Tyler and Jamie felt the Lord call them to the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in order to pursue a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

After graduating from seminary, Tyler worked in Louisiana at both a hospice and community counseling agency. It was during this time that Tyler became convinced that it's the relationships we have in life that give life meaning. He enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families in order to help them reach their goals. Tyler is trained in Prepare Enrich, and he has completed Gottman Level 1 Training. He is certified in EMDR, and he will soon complete an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship.