Glenn Huston – Director
Glenn has enjoyed a wide range of education and work experience: managing a cattle ranch, owner of an electrical contracting company, and 25 years experience in the field of counseling. His counseling experience includes: working as a church staff counselor, leading support group ministries, as well as fourteen years of starting and directing Celebrate Recovery ministries. He also owned and operated a Christ centered private practice for eight years. In addition to his present position as director of the Truett counseling center, he is an adjunct professor leading supervision classes for master’s level students pursuing licensure. Glenn is a Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor (CPCS). He is also an ordained minister, a member of The Georgia Licensed Professional Counselors Association, and an active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Glenn and his wife Sandy have 3 married sons and 7 grandchildren. His joy , besides spending time with family, is coming alongside those who seek to grow through life’s struggles and courageously pursue Hebrews 12:1. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
John Cathey – Coordinator
John is a double TMU alum, holding a BA in Music Performance and a Masters in Professional Counseling. John has over a decade of experience in the field of education & has been counseling since 2019. In his personal time, John enjoys reading, hiking, and playing music. His passion for becoming a Counselor is motivated by a desire to help people find balance, explore their gifts and passions, and embrace a positive outlook rooted in the Love of God. Areas of focus include men’s issues, relationships, communication, identity formation, and multicultural contexts. He is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), & the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCGA).
Dr. Rick Fowler – Faculty Liaison
Dr. Richard Fowler came to Truett McConnell University in the fall of 2017 to help launch a brand new program which trains graduate students to become professional counselors with a biblical world view. Prior to his joining the graduate faculty at TMU, Dr. Fowler taught psychology and counseling at Toccoa Falls College, LeTourneau University, and Dallas Baptist University. In his 30 years in Dallas, Texas, he designed and directed a counseling center for the largest Southern Baptist Church in Dallas, authored or coauthored eleven books, and was a guest on Dr. Dobson’s Focus on the Family radio broadcast and the 700 Club. In addition, he is a national and international speaker and has accumulated over 25,000 hours in direct counseling experience. Dr. Fowler is married to Jerilyn, and they have two grown children and eight grandchildren.
Stephanie Tolbert
Stephanie is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Truett McConnell University, with plans to graduate in 2023. She was previously the Associate Director at Circle of Hope for 12+ years, a domestic violence service provider helping victims of intimate partner violence in the north Georgia area. In that role, she oversaw the shelter and housing programs, as well provided staff supervision and managed federal and state grants.
Her return to school is fulfilling a lifelong dream to assist others through counseling, especially young adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship or family conflict, or struggling with life stage transitions. She is married with two sons and attends Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville.
Stephanie is currently under the supervision of Glenn Huston, LPC, CPCS.
Reserve an appointment with one of the university counselors in the APPOINTMENT PORTAL.