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Meet our Support Staff
Christa Buchanan
Practice Manager
Fant Office
Christa joined Counseling for Life in early 2021. Her experience includes 20 years of medical billing and office management. Christa loves spending time with her grandkids and camping with her husband and family.
Madelyn Tomberlin
Medical Assistant
Fant Office
Madelyn recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and is the medical assistant to our PMHNP, Thomas Cushman, in addition to her responsibilities at the front desk. Madelyn spends her free time rescuing animals, playing piano, and painting.
Jessica Allee
Office Manager
Jessica joined Counseling for Life in the summer of 2022 after moving here from Florida. Jessica enjoys music, food, hiking and exploring the Upstate area with her husband.
Farm Office
Ellen
Consultant
Ellen works as a consultant to the practice, drawing from her
extensive professional history that includes 25 years as a healthcare executive and other experience in business consulting, technology, and farm management. She enjoys traveling and spending time with friends.
Guapo Tomberlin
Farm Mascot
Guapo joined the practice in October 2021. He came to us unexpectedly as a rescue, but has become a vital part of our team. You can find Guapo napping on the couch or chasing the chickens around the Farm.
Sweet Potato Tomberlin
Farm Mascot
Sweet Potato is the newest addition to the farm family! You will find Sweet Potato zooming around the farm and keeping the office staff and counselors on their toes.
Tabetha Norris
Office Support
Tabetha joined Counseling for Life in early 2023. She moved to South Carolina 10 years ago with her husband and 4 children. Tabetha loves music and playing video and board games with friends and family.
Haven Gilstrap
Fant Mascot
Haven joined the practice in September of 2021 and is a beautiful Goldendoodle. You can find Haven at the Fant Street office assisting patients in the the therapeutic process. She love treats, hugs, and meeting new people.
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