About Us
Willowdale Counseling Center
About Us
Tim Bray - Ph.D. Director
Dr. Bray received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (1998), an M.A. in Theological Studies (1996) and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology (1994) from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. He is licensed in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts as a Clinical Psychologist. He is the original Director of the Willowdale Counseling Center and has been with the Center since it's inception in 1998.
The hallmark of the Clinical Psychology program at Fuller Seminary is the integration of solid clinical psychology with sound Christian theology. That is the focus around which Dr. Bray centers his work with adults and adolescents. His specialties include working with couples, working with men with compulsive sexual behavior, working with individuals recovering from trauma or abuse histories, working with individuals suffering from depression and anxiety, working with individuals about relationship issues and other areas of personal growth. With respect to adolescents, Dr. Bray works with young men with depression or anxiety or who have concerns about relational issues, behavioral problems or other personal growth concerns.
Dr. Bray employs primarily a psychodynamic approach to doing psychotherapy, but he also adapts insights from cognitive behavioral theories to inform his work.
Kalyn Hubbard-Cashin, LCMHC
Kalyn earned her bachelors degree in psychology at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, and her masters degree in clinical mental health counseling at Southern New Hampshire University in 2012. She is licensed as a clinical mental health counselor in the state of New Hampshire. She has worked in the field of mental health for 13 years in numerous settings, giving her a wide range of experience and comfort working with several different populations. Kalyn has spent time working in research, case management with mentally ill residential clients, family therapy and mentoring with children and families involved with child protective services and the juvenile justice system, and as a child and family therapist in a community mental health center working with children ages 4-18. Kalyn came to Willowdale with the belief that she could most effectively reach people using her faith, counseling from a Christian worldview and viewing spirituality as a part of mental health.
Kalyn's specific areas of training and interest are in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce related issues, women's issues, marital and parenting issues. She has her certification in Early Childhood and Family Mental Health and has spent the majority of her career working with young children and adolescents but also has experience working with adults.
Cynthia Ludwick, APRN
Cindy joined Willowdale Christian Counseling as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2016. She received her Masters of Science degree in Nursing from Rivier University in Nashua, NH and she is certified with prescriptive authority through American Nurses Credentialing Center. Cindy earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Liberty University and also graduated from Zion Bible Institute where she holds a diploma in Biblical Studies. Through the course of her career, Cindy has worked in various medical settings from inpatient to home care; dementia to addiction. Her years of clinical nursing add rich experience to her role as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Cindy has experience working with a host of different mental health issues ranging from mood disorders, anxiety, trauma related disorders, schizophrenia, behavioral and developmental disorders and addictions. Cindy works from a holistic perspective, recognizing that dis-ease is caused by the diverse, yet closely interrelated facets of the physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and social person. Her philosophy in treatment utilizes the combination of medication management and therapy as tools to help people reach their optimal functional ability and health.
Cindy is also an experienced public speaker who enjoys presenting to church groups and other organizations sharing her passion about finding wholeness and the meaning in life. Her caring, empathetic manner, positive outlook and focus on overall wellness are an asset to her clients as they journey toward wellness.
Tammy Kiniry, LMT
Tammy Kiniry is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Keene State College in 1992, and her Master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of Connecticut in 2003. She's been in various positions over the past 15 years, experiencing an array of populations and challenges. Early on she worked as a direct care staff in a residential group home for boys who had significant abuse and neglect histories. She later worked in an intensive outpatient program providing therapy to adolescents who struggled with substance abuse which included individual, group, family and group family therapy modalities. As an outpatient clinician, Tammy worked with children, families and couples experiencing a variety of mental health issues. Her most recent experience includes working with an intensive in-home program serving families whose adolescents struggle with a variety of behaviors, including substance use, truancy, aggression, family conflict, couples conflict, and adolescents with problem sexual behaviors. Tammy came to Willowdale with the belief that her work could be enhanced and far more meaningful if done through a Christian worldview. She has attended American Association of Christian Counselors conferences. The workshops, covering a variety of clinical topics, have fueled her passion for Christian counseling. She is a member of AACC.
Tammy's specific areas of training and interest include family therapy, parenting issues, and couples therapy. When working with children, Tammy emphasizes the need and value of caregiver involvement, knowing that a child alone cannot change in any sustainable manner unless his/her environment changes also. When addressing couple's issues, it's imperative to have both partners at the table to making any lasting change. Tammy tailors treatment to meet the needs of each person or family she serves and strives to ensure each client feels valued and respected.
Suzanne Courter, APRN
Suzanne is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of New Hampshire in 2020 and her Master of Science in Nursing from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2023.
She is certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is licensed by the state of New Hampshire. She has worked as a nurse in a variety of clinical settings, including home and community care and surgical services.
Suzanne’s Christian faith and values play an integral role in her care for patients and compassion for those struggling with mental health crises.
Suzanne is passionate about contributing to holistic care for patients through mental health services. She finds wonder in the complexity of human thought, emotion, and behavior, and celebrates each person’s unique story. Suzanne desires to help every person develop insightful self-awareness and healthy behaviors that promote mental healing and victory. She provides a safe space for patients where they can feel heard, seen, and valued as they work together to design a plan of care that is best suited to the patient’s individual needs.
Paul Domigan, Ph.D.
Dr. Domigan earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. He also earned an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, MA. He is licensed in the state of New Hampshire as a Clinical Psychologist. This is a second career for Dr. Domigan who brings a great deal of practical life experience to his psychotherapeutic approach at Willowdale.
Dr. Domigan’s training has been holistic – considering mind, body, and spirit - integrating psychological science with a theological foundation. Dr. Domigan works with individual adults, adolescents, groups, couples, and families. He works with both men and women struggling with depression and anxiety, trauma, family and relational problems, developmental disorders, sexuality, career, or retirement issues.
Dr. Domigan works primarily from a relational psychodynamic perspective, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as emotionally focused therapy for couples and families
Codie Chevalier, LCMHC
Codie Chevalier is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New Hampshire. After earning her B.S. from the College of William and Mary and a M.S. in counseling from Regent University, she has served in therapeutic settings since 2007. She has worked as a respite provider for mentally and physically disabled children, a residential group leader in a wilderness school for troubled teens, and a leader in a residential group home. She has also served as a child and family therapist in a community health center and spent 3 years serving veterans at the Manchester VAMC. She is a trained EMDR clinician.
Codie’s experience with adult women, men, and teens (with issues that include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, stress management, relational issues, and personal and spiritual growth) allows her to bring an eclectic, collaborative approach to therapy. Codie offers space for her patients to experience relief, healing, and hope, listening deeply to their experience and helping them find their own voice as they move through their course of care.
Joyce Hawkinson, CMHC
Joyce earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Sacred Heart University. She earned her Masters of Counseling with a dual focus in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
She has provided support services to adults with mental and emotional disabilities. Joyce also supervised staff in residential facilities serving individuals with brain injuries. That included training staff and overseeing the care of the residents. Joyce has also provided individual counseling to adults with depression, anxiety, relational and faith struggles.
Joyce also provides counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She employs psychodynamic principles as well as cognitive behavioral strategies with her clients and play therapy with children.
Joyce comes to the Christian Counseling field with the firm belief that God is the center of therapy from which true change can transpire.
Sarah Geana, Intern
Sarah Geana is currently working towards her Masters Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy at Plymouth State University. She is expected to graduate in May of 2024. She earned her Masters of Divinity at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in 2007 and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Clark University in 2003. Sarah has worked as a Disaster Relief Specialist for the American Red Cross and volunteered as a Pastoral Care Counselor at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, NY.
Sarah has worked extensively with couples through various Marriage Retreats she has offered through her church. She is dedicated to working with couples and families to strengthen their relationships. Viewing life through the lens of Narrative & Existential Therapies,
Sarah is committed to working with individuals to help them find meaning and to better understand their unique struggles and challenges through a collaborative and holistic approach to healing and wellness. It is Sarah’s firm belief that healing and wellness can be achieved through a relationship with Christ, the true healer. As such, Biblical narrative and truth is foundational to how she approaches life and her work.
Sarah has focused her training on families, parenting, and couples counseling. She believes in each person’s capacity to heal and for the role of the counselor to be that of walking alongside, holding space for each person, and alternatively acting as supportive audience, comforter, and guide as the need arises.
Audra Burbach, Intern
Audra currently serves as an intern at WCC while actively pursuing licensure as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor through Liberty University. Her passion lies in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. With 15 years of dedicated experience in private school counseling, Audra approaches her work from a strengths-based perspective. She employs a diverse range of therapeutic methods to tailor a unique and effective approach for each individual, aligning with their specific needs and goals.
Throughout her career, Audra has specialized in addressing various issues including anxiety, self-regulation, social skills, grief, trauma, family system dynamics, and navigating life changes. She incorporates a blend of strength-based theories, narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), play therapy, and mindfulness techniques into her practice. Her goal is to provide a holistic therapeutic experience that integrates a foundation rooted in Christian faith and truth.
Audra’s overarching goal is to foster an environment where the therapist-client relationship can flourish. Through this collaborative partnership, she strives to promote wellness and empowerment, assisting clients in navigating their God-given identities and lived experiences.
Jeff Banks, Intern
Jeff is a counseling intern at Willowdale who is finishing his master’s degree in counseling at
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He has been working in church and parachurch ministry
for the better part of a decade, where he has loved accompanying people on their journeys of
faith.
Jeff’s approach to therapy is rooted in the importance of relationships. Relationships bring harm,
but also healing. Through attunement, safety, and trust, Jeff strives to create a therapeutic
relationship in which people can heal from past and current hurt.
Jeff also brings an attention to story into his clinical work. He knows firsthand about the freedom
and healing that come from engaging stories of pain with kindness and curiosity, and he works
with clients to engage their stories in a similar way. To that end, he has received advanced
training in a narrative-based approach to healing trauma developed by Christian psychologist
Dr. Dan Allender.
Jeff works with clients who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, pornography and
unwanted sexual behavior, men’s issues, life transitions, and more. He draws primarily on
psychodynamic, experiential, and trauma-informed modalities. He loves to hike, work out in the
gym, read, and his latest obsession is doing early morning cold plunges. He lives in Cambridge,
Massachusetts with his wife and kids.
Sarah Kornhaus, LCMHC
Sarah Kornhaus is a graduate of Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA, with a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Additionally, Sarah has a certification in trauma counseling and traumatology and is EMDR certified, a modality designed to promote healing from trauma.
Throughout her career, Sarah has given presentations on grief and trauma, and she has worked with clients struggling with anxiety, pornography, relationship difficulties, sexual abuse, grief, and spiritual abuse. Sarah has a special interest in working with those who are in full time ministry.
Sarah listens with empathy and gentle curiosity to help her clients gain perspective on
their life story. While primarily working from a Narrative Therapy perspective, Sarah draws
from various modalities of therapy to benefit her clients.
Sarah believes that creative collaboration is important in the therapeutic process as clients bring their strengths, insights, and courage and Sarah adds her training and techniques. Sarah’s Christian faith influences her practice because she believes that all people are created in the image of God. Together, guided by the Holy Spirit, healing and wholeness can take place.
Zach Ellis, Intern
Zach is currently working towards the completion of his Master's Degree in Counseling at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. While studying he is additionally serving as an intern at Willowdale Counseling Center as well as Director of New Programs at a local addiction support non-profit, the Nathan Project. Zach’s passion for therapy includes working in the area of addiction, sexuality, relationships, career direction and spiritual formation.
After years working as a documentary photographer, Zach realized just how much of his passion truly lay in connecting with people’s stories, opening a door to exploring the real and authentic parts of a person’s life.
Currently engaging with a diverse range of therapeutic methods, Zach’s approaches include narrative therapy, emotion-focused therapy, internal family systems, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy which he tailors to fit the specific needs of individual clients. His goal is to provide nuanced and holistic care for each client from a position of awe and wonder towards the uniqueness of every person. Zach’s therapeutic practice seeks to integrate current psychological models and research with a Christian worldview grounded in goodness, beauty and truth.
Zach’s desire is to cultivate a relationship with his clients that will promote a flourishing and abundant life. Through work with Zach clients can expect to encounter a therapist willing to enter into the messy reality of life alongside them, with patience, compassion and grace all along the way.