Tidewater Pastoral Counseling Services

William C. Hedrick, D.Min.
Dr. Hedrick has a B.A. from Marshall University and a D.Min. from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond. He is certified at the Diplomate level by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and at the Clinical Member level of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He is licensed as a Professional Counselor and as a Marriage and Family Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia. He was the Founding Director of TPCS. Dr. Hedrick retired from full time counseling in the summer of 2010. Currently, he counsels on a part time basis and remains an active participant in the activities of TPCS.

Martin W. Phillips, M.A.
Mr. Phillips has a B.S. from Manchester College and a M.A. from Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Virginia. He is also a National Board-Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. He is certified at the Fellow level by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. He is the Current Director of TPCS. Marty facilitates most of the Pre-Marriage Seminars and is available for other speaking engagements.

D. Kim Nielsen, D.Min.
Dr. Nielsen has a B.A. from Rutgers University, a M.Div. from New Brunswick Theological Seminary, and a S.T.M. and a D.Min. from New York Theological Seminary. He is certified at the Fellow level by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Full Supervisor in the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education and Certified Chaplain in the Association of Professional Chaplains. Kim specializes in the treatment of PTSD and a number of other veteran related mental health issues.

William A. Austin, D.Min.
Dr. Austin has a B.A. from Culver-Stockton College and a D.Min. from Lexington Theological Seminary. He is certified as a Member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and is licensed as a Professional Counselor by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bill's articles are featured regularly in the publication "The Shopper". He is the author of two books on relationships. Dr. Austin also facilitates groups and accepts speaking engagements. Recently, he has conducted three successful grief groups in partnership with Lutheran Family Services.

Peggy Newman, LCSW
Ms. Newman has a B.S. from the Univeristy of Georgia and an M.A. from Bowie State University. She also has a M.A. in Social Work from Norfolk State University. She has extensive experience working for the City of Virginia Beach Community Health System. She specializes in trauma, grief, anxiety and other mental health related issues.

Jack Mallery, LMFT, LPC
Mr. Mallery has a B.A. from the Hampton University and an M.A. from Old Dominion University. He has extensive experience working for the City of Virginia Beach Community Health System. He specializes in many areas of mental health including substance abuse and addiction.

Georgianna Brabban-Johnson, M.Div.
Rev. Brabban-Johnson has a B.S. from West Liberty State College, a M.A. from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education and a M.Div. from Columbia Theological Seminary. She has completed coursework at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in the field of counseling. Georgianna has facilitated several groups concerning "Being a Care Giver".

Amber Carver, MA in Counseling
Ms. Carver has a B.A. from Lincoln Christian College and an M.A. from Regent University. She holds certificates in Prepare-Enrich marital counseling, Treating Traumatized Families, and is a Compassion Fatigue Educator. She focuses on couples and family counseling as well as issues facing adolescent girls.

Reverend George Oehler

Kay Dezern, Grief Specialist
Ms. Dezern has a BS from Milligan College, a Masters Degree from Old Dominion University, and extensive studies at Roanoke Bible College. She has done workshops and addressed a multitude of church and civic groups on grief and life transitions. She has conducted grief support groups in the Chesapeake area for the past eight years.

Jack Carter, Chaplain