Our Team
John "Wes" Wiginton, MS, LPC, CJSOTS, CTAPSB
Counselor & Owner
Wes received his Master’s Degree in Counseling from Faulkner University and has his Bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University. Wes is currently licensed by the State of Alabama as an LPC counselor. Wes works with families providing counseling services for Calhoun, Cleburne, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties. Wes is also co-owner and Chief Executive Officer for Cheaha Counseling and Consulting LLC. Wes is also a Certified Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment Specialist and a Certified Therapist for Adolescents with Problamatic Sexual Behavior from State of Alabama Department of Youth Services and provides assessments and counseling with this population.
Wes is a supervising counselor and does accept new new counselors who are seeking to be licensed as ALC counselors. Please call our office to set up a time with Wes about starting the supervision process.
Wes is an LPC-S (SC03295) counselor approved by The State of Alabama (#3765) and has a M.S.from Faulkner University and a B.A. from Jacksonville State University.
Jeannie Wiginton, MS, LPC, MAC
Counselor & Owner
Jeannie received her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Faulkner University and has her Bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University. Jeannie is currently licensed by the State of Alabama as an LPC. Jeannie works with families providing counseling services for Calhoun, Cleburne, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties. Jeannie is also co-owner and Chief Financial Officer for Cheaha Counseling and Consulting LLC.
Jeannie is an LPC counselor approved by The State of Alabama (#3640) and has a M.S.from Faulkner University and a B.S. from Jacksonville State University.
Kathy Payne, MS, LPC, MAC
Counselor & Clinical Director
Kathy received her Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University. Kathy has worked in the mental health field for 23 years and is a Master Addictions Counselor. Kathy has been a counselor for the St. Clair County juvenile drug court program and she was most recently the head counselor and program coordinator for The Day Program in St. Clair County. Kathy has extensive experience in working with at-risk youth and their families. Kathy is also the Clinical Director at Cheaha Counseling and Consulting LLC. Kathy is approved by BCBS and is accepting new clients.
Kathy is approved by The State of Alabama as an Licensed Professional Counselor (#3482) and is also a Master Addictions Counselor (#510737) through The ADC of Alabama.
LaSonia Williams, LCSW-PIP
Counselor
Lasonia Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Alabama and she also has her Private Independent Practitioner (PIP). Lasonia is a graduate of JSU and has a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama. Lasonia has 12 years of experience providing counseling services to Calhoun and Talladega Counties. LaSonia is approved for BCBS and is currently accepting new clients.
Lasonia Williams is Certified Social Worker (#3855C) in The State of Alabama and also is certified for Private Independent Practice (#1262-3855C).
Austin Wiginton
Counselor
Austin received his B.S. and M.S. in Psychology/Counseling from Faulkner University. Austin is currently an Associate Licensed Counselor with the State of Alabama, under the supervision of Leslie Phillips (LPC-S 0622). Austin works with families in Calhoun, Talladega, and Randolph counties with substance abuse, parenting issues, and anger issues. Austin is also a contractor with the Calhoun County Schools as a mental health provider and enjoys helping adolescents with many of the problems they face today. Austin is currently accepting new cash paying private clients, please call our office today to set up an appointment or submit a referral.
Austin Wiginton is an ALC Counselor (ALC04547) and is supervised by Leslie Phillips, LPC-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH.
Summer McNeal
Counselor
Summer McNeal received her Master’s degree in Community Agency Counseling and an Education Specialist degree in Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville State University. Summer is currently licensed By the State of Alabama as an Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC) and supervised by John W. Wiginton, M.S., LPC-S. Summer works with families providing counseling services for Calhoun County. Summer is also a contractor with The Calhoun County Schools as a mental health provider. She enjoys helping children with the many issues they face today; Summer is accepting new private pay cash clients.
Summer is an ALC counselor approved by the State of Alabama (#C2222A) and is supervised by John W. Wiginton, M.S., LPC-S (SC03295).