Our Clinicians
Ruthanne Wilkes, M.S.N., C.R.N.P is a certified registered nurse practitioner with national certifications through the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Family Psychiatric & Mental Health and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in Family Practice. She completed her associate degrees in nursing and science through Chipola Junior College in 1991 and practiced as a registered nurse for 15 years in a variety of settings. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Auburn University Montgomery in 2004 and her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Alabama Birmingham in 2006. She completed a Post-Masters Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing program through the University of South Alabama in 2008. Ruthanne has been married to her high school sweetheart, Wendell Wilkes, for 26 years and they have 3 children and 1 grandson together.
Brett Brockett, L.P.C. is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He has worked in mental health for the past twentyone years and has been licensed in the State of Alabama for the past seventeen years. Mr. Brockett received his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Auburn University and received his Masters in Counseling and Psychology from Troy State University. He is nationally certified and is a Master Addiction Counselor. Areas of therapeutic interest include: Cognitive Behavior Therapy for children and adults with anxiety, depression, and stress related difficulties. Also providing ADHD education and coaching for patients and their families. Mr. Brockett has been married for 21 years to Cyndi Brockett and together have two sons.
Olivia Parker, Ed. S, L.P.C. is a Licensed Professional Counselor with twenty-six years of experience in the school setting. Ms. Parker received her Masters Degree and Education Specialist Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. In 2002, Ms. Parker was named Outstanding Graduate in Counseling and Psychology and in 2003; she was named ASA Sparks Counselor of the Year for the State of Alabama. Ms. Parker has also had experience working with the Department of Human Resources as a therapist and she worked as a DIBELS Consultant for the Alabama State Department of Education. Her areas of expertise include: Educational Consultant for Children and Adolescents with behavioral and /or mental disorders experiencing academic difficulties. Ms.Parker practices Cognitive Behavior Therapy with all mental health issues in addition to ADHD coaching.
Tracy Baugh Fussell, M.S., LPC, is an Assessment Specialist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and English from Troy State University Dothan and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Troy State University Dothan with a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Psychology. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor through the Alabama Board of Mental Health and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors. She has many years of experience in mental health working with children, adolescents and adults.
Nathan Lumbatis, Ed.S., LPC, RPT, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, and Nationally Certified Counselor. Mr. Lumbatis received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Samford University, and his Masters and Educational Specialist degrees in Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In addition to supervision for licensure, he pursued special training in Christian counseling as well as national certification in Play Therapy. Areas of clinical interest include: Behavioral interventions for parents of oppositional children, sexual abuse recovery, forgiveness, marital reconciliation, and spiritual issues. Mr. Lumbatis is married to Allison Reid Lumbatis. In his spare time, he likes to write, run, and spend time with his family.