Dr. Boyd Whaley, MDiv, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Whaley is the Executive Director of NGFCC. He earned a BA in Psychology from Emory College and a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology. Boyd was ordained an Elder in Full Connection in the North Georgia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church in 1977. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Hebrew Bible from Emory University, then trained as a therapist at Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences, Inc. where he served as Director of Pastoral Care. Dr. Whaley served as pastor of Mt Carmel UMC in Norcross from 1991 to 2007.
Boyd's e-mail: familywellbeing@protonmail.com
Boyd's phone: (678) 242-9355
Rev. Judy Wolfe, MDiv, CT, BCC, ACC
Rev. Judy Colyer Wolfe is a grief therapist and pastoral counselor. She provides confidential counseling for children, youth, and adults. Judy earned a BA in Psychology and Religion from Mercer University and a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology. Judy was ordained an Elder in Full Connection in the North Georgia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church in 1991. She served as the Associate Pastor of Birmingham UMC from 1998 to 2008. Before that, Judy served as the Oncology Staff Chaplain at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. Judy is a Certified Thanatologist with the Association of Death Education and Counseling and a Certified Chaplain in the Academy of Certified Chaplains.
Judy's e-mail: jujuwolfe@me.com
Judy's phone: (678) 549-9653
Lynne Smith, MDiv, MSW, LMSW
Lynne Smith is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) committed to helping people navigate life's challenges as they work to create a more integrated, meaningful, and connected life. She takes an integrative and trauma-informed approach to therapy, using evidence-based approaches like DBT principles and Interpersonal Neurobiology concepts to support clients as they make sense of their story and figure out what's next. Lynne's clinical focus includes parent education and support, strengthening relationships and building connection, and personal growth through both expected and unexpected transitions in life. She has advanced training in Circle of Security Parenting, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
Lynne's e-mail: lynnesmithcounseling@protonmail.com
Lynne's phone: (470) 314-0205