Compassionate, experienced providers.

Founder & Clinical Director

Cindy Davis, M.Ed., LPC, EMDR Clinician

Born and raised in the calm, picturesque mountains of Southwest Virginia, Cindy is a proud alumna of Lindsey Wilson University’s School of Professional Counseling. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Education in Human Development, specializing in Mental Health, between 2008 and 2010.

With a career in mental health that began in 2006, Cindy brings extensive experience across a variety of settings including psychiatric inpatient care, schools, crisis intervention, corrections, intensive in-home services, group homes, and counselor supervision.

Cindy works with children ages 10 and older, teens, and adults.

Cindy is passionate about helping individuals heal, grow, and live more fulfilling lives in a compassionate and welcoming environment.

Psychiatric Medication Management

April Colley, FNP-BC, PMHNP

April Colley is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with over 20 years of healthcare experience, including more than 12 years as a nurse practitioner.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from King College in Bristol, Tennessee, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Mountain State University. She later completed her postgraduate degree in Psychiatric Mental Health at Bluefield University in Virginia.

“My goal for my clients is to empower them to manage their mental health through education and support in a stigma-free environment.”

Licensed Professional Counselor

Krista Sutherland, M.Ed., LPC

Krista Sutherland is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience providing counseling services to individuals across the lifespan. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Counseling in 2015 and her Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development in 2017, both from Lindsey Wilson University.

Krista believes that many of the patterns we struggle with as adults have roots in earlier experiences. Painful relationships, trauma, unmet emotional needs, and the messages we receive throughout our lives can shape the way we see ourselves, relate to others, and respond to the world around us. Her approach focuses not only on managing symptoms, but also on helping clients understand where those patterns began and how healing can take place at a deeper level.

She helps clients develop greater awareness of the connection between past experiences and present-day emotions, relationships, behaviors, and beliefs. Through compassion, curiosity, and self-awareness, clients can begin to recognize old patterns, challenge beliefs that no longer serve them, and develop a healthier and more compassionate understanding of themselves. Krista believes strongly that healing happens through connection: in our relationship with ourselves, in healthy relationships with others, and, for those who desire it, through faith.

For clients who would like their faith to be part of the counseling process, Krista welcomes the opportunity to incorporate Christian faith, biblical principles, and spirituality into therapy. She recognizes that faith can be an important source of hope, meaning, identity, and strength throughout the healing process. Faith integration is always based on the individual client’s preferences and comfort level.

Above all, Krista strives to provide a safe, compassionate, authentic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel genuinely heard and supported.

Whether you are working through painful experiences from the past, struggling with the way you see yourself, recognizing patterns you want to change, or simply feeling ready for something in your life to be different, Krista’s goal is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you move toward greater understanding, healing, and growth.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Annie Clark, M.Ed., LPC

Annie Clark brings over 10 years of counseling experience and works with adults, teens, and children.

“I believe each person has the capacity for growth and healing.”

Outside the office, Annie enjoys concerts, the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Sarai Crawford

Sarai believes counseling should be a place where you can feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported without fear of judgment. Her goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where clients can be themselves while working through life’s challenges at a pace that feels right for them.

Sarai is pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University and completing her clinical counseling internship at Pioneer Counseling Center. She is also a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Trainee (QMHP-T) in Virginia.

Before entering the counseling field, Sarai gained professional experience in crisis intervention, supporting individuals during some of life’s most difficult and overwhelming moments. That experience shaped her passion for trauma-informed care and her belief in meeting people with compassion, patience, and understanding, especially when life feels uncertain or unmanageable.

Sarai believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, because every person brings a different story, background, set of strengths, and life experiences into the counseling room. She strives to provide individualized, collaborative, and trauma-informed care that helps clients feel supported while developing greater insight, coping skills, and confidence in navigating life’s challenges. For clients who would like faith to be part of their counseling experience, she is comfortable integrating Christian faith and spirituality into therapy in a way that respects each client’s individual beliefs, values, and goals.

“Whether you’re facing a difficult season, working through experiences from your past, or simply looking for support as you figure out what comes next, my hope is to provide a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and supported as you move forward.”

Outside of counseling, Sarai enjoys spending time with her family, watching NASCAR, reading, and finding joy in life’s everyday moments.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Melody West

Melody West believes counseling should provide a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where individuals can feel heard, understood, and empowered as they navigate difficult experiences and work toward healing.

Melody earned her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health from East Tennessee State University and is completing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University, with graduation anticipated in December 2026. As a counseling intern at Pioneer Counseling Center, she provides counseling services under the supervision of licensed professionals.

Melody’s professional background brings a unique perspective to her work as a counselor. She has experience working in healthcare, where she saw firsthand the important connection between physical and emotional well-being. This experience helped shape her whole-person approach and her interest in the ways stress and trauma can affect both the mind and body.

In addition to her counseling work, Melody currently serves as a victim advocate within the court system, where she supports individuals affected by trauma, including those impacted by domestic violence and other difficult life circumstances. Walking alongside individuals during some of their most vulnerable and challenging moments has strengthened her passion for trauma-informed care and helping people rediscover safety, resilience, and hope.

Melody approaches counseling from a compassionate, trauma-informed, and whole-person perspective. She recognizes that difficult experiences can affect the way we think, feel, relate to others, and experience the world around us. Her goal is to provide a space where clients can explore those experiences without judgment while recognizing their strengths and developing healthier ways of coping and moving forward.

Her combined experience in healthcare, victim advocacy, and mental health counseling gives Melody a unique understanding of the emotional demands faced by trauma survivors as well as first responders, healthcare professionals, and others who regularly care for or support people during difficult circumstances.

For clients who desire it, Melody also offers Christian counseling and welcomes the opportunity to thoughtfully incorporate faith and spirituality into the therapeutic process.

Above all, Melody strives to meet clients where they are and walk alongside them as they work toward healing, resilience, greater self-understanding, and emotional well-being.