Refuge Center for Counseling
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mrs. Amy Alexander |
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| amy.alexander@therefugecenter.org | |
| Term Start | December 2005 |
| Amy's Experience: Amy Alexander is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Refuge Center for Counseling. The Refuge Center for Counseling began in 2005 and presently provides more than 30,000 counseling sessions for over 4,000 clients annually. Services are offered on a sliding-fee scale, based on income, so that everyone has access to care. Amy believes that the counseling process empowers people to become free of the burdens, barriers and shame stories that prevent them from experiencing freedom in their lives. She believes with all her heart that every person, no matter what they can pay, where they live, or what they have been through, deserves access to the very best care for their emotional wellness. Affordability, excellence and compassionate care are hallmarks of the services at The Refuge Center. As the Executive Director, Amy encourages and supports a culture of connection, character and continuous growth within the organization. Amy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in the field for 20 years. Her areas of clinical focus include trauma, domestic and sexual violence, grief and loss, and identity work. Brennan Manning once said, "Many people between the ages of thirty and sixty-whatever their stature in the community and whatever their personal achievements- undergo what can truly be called a second journey. The second journey begins when we know we cannot live the afternoon of life according to the morning program." Amy's deepest passion is helping people as they begin their "second journey." Amy is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR,) Brainspotting, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trust-Based Relationship Interventions. She is also a Certified Grief Movement Guide. Finally, Amy is an American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Approved Supervisor and a Clinical Fellow of the association. |
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Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mrs Amy Alexander | CEO/Therapist |
| Ms Anita Pringle | Clinical Director |
| Michelle Nagy | Therapist and Director of Compassionate Care |
| Mrs Elizabeth Edwards | Therapist and Director of Contract Programs |
| Mr. Pike Willams | Therapist and Director of Leadership Development |
| Ms Peggy Plunkett | Director of Operations |
| Mrs Tina Goode | Therapist and Director of Intern Programs |
| Hannah Owens | Therapist and Director of Groups and Intensives |
| Madison Moquin | Therapist and Director of Post Master's Volunteer Fellowship |
| Jenna Monforte | Therapist and Director of Child & Teen Program |
| Mari Garner | Associate Director |
| Patty Eller | Director of Development |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 29 |
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| Part Time Staff | 3 |
| Volunteers | 91 |
| Contractors | 29 |
| Retention Rate | 90% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
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| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 3 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | October 2021 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Under Development |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
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| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| American Association of Christian Counselors | 2005 |
| Find Hope Franklin | 2020 |
| Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence | 2008 |
| Williamson County Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
| Williamson County Task Force Against Domestic Violence | 2008 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Compassionate Care | The Healing Trust | 2016 |
| Compassionate Care Finalist | Baptist Healing Trust -Salute to Excellence | 2012 |
| Distinguished Service to Families Award | Tennessee Association for Marriage and Family Therapy | 2014 |
| Greatest Campaign Participation Award | United Way of Williamson County | 2014 |
| Medical Award | Williamson County Task Force Against Domestic Violence | 2008 |
| Sizzle Award/Best Counseling in Williamson County | Sizzle Award | 2017 |
