Clinicians

Lindsey Eggleston, M.A.

Licensed Proffesional Counselor

Lindsey Eggleston is a Licensed Professional Counselor that is licensed in the state of Texas. She graduated from West Texas A&M University with her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Psychology. She has experience counseling children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. Lindsey specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, postpartum issues and anger management. She is passionate about creating a judgment-free space for people to reach their goals. She believes that we were created to do more than just survive and desires to see everyone live intentional and meaningful lives.

Lindsey earned a certification in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy from the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City and is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. She is also level one certified in Solutions Building Couples Therapy. Lindsey is a trained instructor in Adult Mental Health First Aid and enjoys teaching this internationally acclaimed curriculum to businesses and community members in order to help empower people to aid and engage in the event of a mental health crisis.

Lindsey and her husband Garrett have been married for 10 years and enjoy spending time with their two young daughters and very old dog. They are active members of their local church and love being outdoors and enjoying good food with friends.

Tanner Hargrove, M.S.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate

Tanner Hargrove earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from West Texas A&M University and a Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, Ca. He currently works as a private practice therapist with the offices of Amarillo Family Institute, full time instructor in the school of psychology @ Amarillo College, and is also a PhD candidate @ Texas Tech University.

Currently he holds licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor in the state of Texas, National Certified Counselor and is a licensed professional counselor associate under the supervision of Sherry Randolph, MA, LPC-Supervisor. Tanner works with couples, adolescents and families, as well as emerging adults.

Tanner is the clinical director for the Hideaway Experience Intensives and works with couples in distress and crisis seeing highly successful treatment using Restoration Therapy. He holds Level II certification in Restoration Therapy and actively pursues those principles in his practice.

Outside of therapy his interests include music, outdoor long distance running, reading, and good meals with good friends and family. His marriage and his children are his life’s sustaining force.

Jon McLoughlin, M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor,  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Associate

Jon McLoughlin holds licenses as a Professional Counselor and as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas. Jon graduated from Colorado Christian University with a B.S. in Psychology and from LeTourneau University with an M.A. in Counseling with focuses in professional counseling and marriage and family therapy.

Jon is a member of the Texas Counseling Association, the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, and Christian Counselors of Texas. Jon works with children, adolescents, and adult individuals as well as couples and families. He has counseling experience in a variety of settings including substance abuse treatment, private practice, and non-profit social services organizations.

His clinical areas of focus and expertise are ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, codependency, and addiction. Previously Jon worked with foster parents, foster children, and their biological parents. Jon is passionate about helping clients on their journey to healing through the counseling process.

Jon and his wife Stephanie have been married since 2002. In his free time, Jon enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking, building computers, and working on cars.

Virginia Monk, M.ed.

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Virginia (Ginny) Monk is a licensed professional counselor in Texas and a Texas Board Approved Supervisor. She earned a B.A. in Mass Communications and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from West Texas A&M University. She has been in private practice as a therapist since 1999 and specializes in marital and group therapy with a special emphasis in affairs and blended families. Ginny is a co-founder of Restoration Therapy.

Ginny led marriage intensives at the Hideaway Experience since inception in 2006, working with couples in distress and often on the brink of divorce. In 2013 Ginny began development of a training program for therapists and pastors “Ultimate Betrayal Ultimate Success” for use in the treatment and recovery of affairs using the Restoration Therapy model. Ginny frequently speaks at conferences and workshops and has developed several popular presentations including “Addictive Elements of Rage: the Roots and Treatment of Anger”, “Chasing My Pain! Where Does It Come From?” and “Never Dive Into Murky Waters”

Ginny says, “I am passionate about instilling hope through a process of insight and understanding on a journey to strengthen us as individuals and in our marriages; for the healing of our families and the future of our children”. She is a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and past President and current member of the Amarillo Area Association of Mental Health Professionals, as well as other various organizations. Ginny was in the private business sector in consulting and marketing for many years previously and with her husband have raised two adult married sons. Her family enjoys playing card and board games, the outdoors, and traveling.

Kristi Murphey, M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Kristi Murphey is a licensed professional counselor in Amarillo, Texas. She grew up in the Texas Panhandle and has a passion for serving the people of Amarillo and the surrounding areas. She is an individual, marital, and family therapist who specializes in identity and self-worth issues, affair recovery, and blended families. She has extensive experience working with survivors of suicide, the grief process, and forgiveness issues. She also has experience in co-leading marriage intensives at the Hideaway Experience in Amarillo. Kristi is certified in Restoration Therapy and assists individuals and couples to gain clear insight and perspective regarding their identities, the root of issues, and unhealthy coping patterns; and provides intervention techniques to help individuals and couples move into responsible change and relationship.

Kristi earned a B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 1992 and an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2011. She is a member of the Amarillo Area Association of Mental Health Professionals and the American Association of Christian Counselors. Kristi enjoys quality time with her family, Bible study, and participating in various ministries at her church and in the community.

Wib Newton,
Ph.D.

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor

Wib Newton is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. He is an acting Supervisor for both organizations. Wib is a co-founder/trainer of Restoration Therapy.

He is the author of “Great Start”, a premarital training that is being used in the Texas healthy marriage initiative, “Together in Texas”, and the Family Wellness fatherhood curriculum, “Dad’s for Life”. He regularly leads a small group of couples through “Marriage Made Easier”. Wib is considered one of the most diversely trained and experienced therapists in the Amarillo area specializing in marriage, trauma, and addiction. For more information on his online courses and products, visit www.newhoperesources.com

Wib was a minister for 31 years before focusing solely on his private practice. He and his wife, Janice, have been married since 1976 and have two adult sons.

Sherry L Randolph, M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Sherry Randolph is a licensed professional counselor in Texas and a Texas Board Approved Supervisor. She earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from West Texas A&M University. She has been in private practice as a therapist since 2003 who works with individuals, couples, adolescents, families, and groups. She specializes in men’s issues, marriage, family, and addictions. As one of the Founders of Restoration Therapy, she has actively pursued those principles in her practice.

Sherry and her son enjoy traveling, exercise, and hanging out with family.

Jessica Romero, M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Jessica Romero is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from Southeastern University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from West Texas A&M University. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and is currently Level I trained in Restoration Therapy.

Jessica primarily works with children, adolescents, and emerging adults struggling with issues regarding anxiety, depression, and attachment. Jessica also works with parents to provide education and practical applicability of parenting skills based on Attachment Recovery Parenting. As a clinician, she pulls from the psychological schools of Restoration Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Synergetic Play Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy.

A spirited extrovert, Jessica’s personal interests involve being surrounded by the people she loves with the opportunity of making new friends. Her hobbies are writing, reading and painting, and she enjoys creative and meaningful storytelling. An active member in her church, Jessica is passionate about her faith in Jesus and helping others find freedom and hope in His truth and love.

Carey Skinner, M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Carey Skinner is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. He holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Amber University and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Pastoral Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Licensed since 1998, his background in crisis ministry as a hospital chaplain and pastor have shaped his unique ability to provide comfort and compassion that helps his clients grow through times of crisis.

Working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, Carey specializes in shepherding his clients through spiritual issues, marriage, family, and men’s concerns. He leads men’s groups for those struggling with sexual addictions. As one of the Founders of Restoration Therapy, he actively pursues this therapy in his practice.

A member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Carey has been married for over thirty years to his wife, Debbie. They are the parents of one daughter and son-in-law. He enjoys travel, tennis, and golf.

Terri Slaughter, M.Ed.

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Terri Slaughter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and a Texas Board Approved Supervisor. Beginning in 2007, she has worked as a private practice therapist and currently is with the offices of Amarillo Family Institute. Previously she served as a school counselor. She holds a B.A.A.S. in Life Science and Marketing and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from West Texas A&M University.

Specializing in work with individuals (16 years and older) and couples she uses Restoration Therapy and EMDR to address a variety of issues including women’s issues, depression, anxiety, grief, blended family concerns, and marriage. Teletherapy is available for clients who have extenuating circumstances preventing an in-person session.

Terri is a co-leader in marriage intensives at The Hideaway Experience, holds Level II certification in Restoration Therapy and actively pursues those principles in her practice. Additionally, she is EMDR trained and a certified Affair Recovery Specialist.

Outside of therapy her interests include travel, reading, music, and time with good friends and family. She is blessed with one adult son.

Elizabeth Smith, M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Elizabeth Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She earned a B.A. in American Studies from Baylor University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from West Texas A&M University. She has over 15 years of clinical experience and currently works in private practice with the offices at Amarillo Family Institute. She works with individuals, couples, and families and specializes in grief, anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum issues and family pain.

Elizabeth is certified to administer the Prepare/Enrich Marital and Pre-Marital Inventories. She is also certified in Restoration Therapy and actively applies these principles in her therapeutic work.

She is passionate about her work and finds great joy in helping clients find healing and wholeness through the process of therapy.

Elizabeth has been married since 2001 and she and her husband have 3 children. As a family, they enjoy hiking, camping, reading, making music and generally being outside in nature.

Melinda Zalman, M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Melinda Zalman is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University where she received her B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Professional Counseling. Melinda enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, premarital couples and married couples. She enjoys helping with conflict resolution skills, communication skills, co-dependency, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, premarital and marital counseling and sexual issues. Melinda is currently offering an anxiety group for high school students.

Melinda is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and is currently Level I certified in Restoration Therapy. She believes in the healing power of scripture, especially alongside therapy, and the hope that can come from knowing God.

Melinda has been married since 2017 and she and her husband have a beautiful little girl and two furr babies, Beau and Goose. They enjoy playing board games, Star Wars, and working in youth ministry. Melinda’s hobbies include reading, writing, and running.

Jill Griffith, M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Jill Griffith is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas. She earned a B.A. in English from Texas Tech University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from West Texas A & M University. She is currently working as an associate under the supervision of Wib Newton, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S.

Jill works with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. She is a co-leader at the Hideaway Experience Intensives working with couples in distress and crisis with highly successful treatment using Restoration Therapy. She holds Level II certification in Restoration Therapy and actively pursues those principles in her practice. Additionally, she is a SYMBIS/SYMBIS+ premarital counseling facilitator and has experience with blended families.

Jill and her husband share an adult daughter and four adult sons in their blended family. Outside of therapy she enjoys traveling, hanging out with family and friends, and spending time outdoors.

Dede Schuler, M.Ed.

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Dede Schuler is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate (LPC-A) in Texas. She earned a Masters in Business Administration and Masters in Education in Clinical Mental Health, both from Texas Tech University. She is currently working under the supervision of Terri Clements-Slaughter, MEd, LPC-Supervisor as she works toward full licensure as an LPC. Dede is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Texas Counseling Association, and is working toward becoming a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is also a certified Batterers Intervention Prevention Program (BIPP) facilitator with a local nonprofit organization.

Dede works with adolescents, adult individuals, couples, and groups. Through many years of pastoral care and her time as a hospice chaplain, Dede has worked across the lifespan addressing the issues of grief and loss, end-of-life concerns, depression, anxiety, and codependency. Dede counsels from a person-centered approach, but incorporates skills from other theories such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Reality Therapy. She recognizes that each individual has their own unique strengths and experiences and path to wholeness and healing. She strives to ensure that her clients are provided with a safe space to be treated with dignity and respect while collaborating with them to work toward their therapeutic goals.

Dede enjoys reading, learning new things, spending time with her two canine companions, entertaining friends, and is active in her faith community.