Offices & Staff of
Family Counseling Center
Meet our FCC Team
Counseling is a relationship process to help each individual and family heal through change. This involves more than just talking about problems or getting advice. Counseling is an effective way to help you adjust, heal and grow. Healing takes place as you talk about what is important to you with someone you can trust, who can help you plan and take steps toward adjusting. You will find it rewarding to meet with someone who is accepting, compassionate and determined to understand you. Unlike other relationships, your counselor is jointly focused on your needs, problems, and best interests.
Call 931.723.0380 during the below times to schedule an appointment at any office.
To accommodate the working individual counseling appointments are also available at times other than what is listed below.
Meet Our Staff
David Pate,
MRE
Executive Director & Founder
David is the founder and executive director of the Family Counseling Center. He has a BA in Music (with a minor in Psychology) and a Masters degree in Religious Education and Counseling from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Tulane University.
David sees individual, family, and marriage counseling clients in our Manchester and McMinnville Offices.
David frequently appears in the area courts to testify on behalf of children and families.
Kevin Brown,
LPC-MHSP
Clinical Director
Kevin is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider who graduated with a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. While in Virginia, Kevin primarily worked in a residential substance abuse treatment center.
Kevin sees adolescents and adults for counseling in areas concerning trauma, grief, substance abuse/recovery, depression, anxiety, couples and marriage, especially with adolescents and young adults. He is very passionate about educating clients about
how their brian’s process information and empowering them to make impactful changes to their lives.
Dionne Swink,
MA
Master's Level Pastoral Counselor & Assistant Director
Dionne earned her master’s degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling for Colorado Theological Seminary and has experience working with marriage and family therapy. She has completed additional training to be a Certified Temperament Counselor and holds advanced degrees in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy.
Dionne takes a cognitive and faith-based approach to counseling. Dionne sees clients for marriage, family, and couples counseling in many of our offices.
Rod Shrader,
Ms
Pastoral Counselor
Rod started his career over 40 years and has a true passion for helping individuals, families, and marriages through counseling.
If you find yourself needing another pair of ears and an open heart to help you through difficulties, trauma, or daily life struggles. Rod would love to help you elevate the stress and become whole as an individual, in your marriage, or as a family.
David Cunningham
EdS in Clinical
Mental Health Counseling
Amy Avey,
MEd
Master's Level Counselor
Amy joined the Family Counseling Center in the fall of 2020 as a counseling intern. In August of 2021, graduated from Lindsey Wilson College with a Master of Education in Counseling.
Amy enjoys working with families and children, particularly children with adverse childhood experiences. She currently sees clients at the Manchester and McMinnville offices.
Not currently taking new clients
Manchester Office
Serves Bedford, Moore, Franklin, & Lincoln Counties Accepting New Clients
McMinnville Office
Serves Cannon, White, & Putnum Counties Accepting New Clients
Shelbyville Office
Serves Shelbyville Accepting New Clients