
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 also works with adults to provide confidential individual counseling to treat pornography and sexual addiction, restore healthy personal relationships, and provide psychosexual evaluations.
Wes is an LPC 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
Operations Manager
Austin has his B.S. degree in counseling from Faulkner University and currently manages our facilities operations and insurance information at Cheaha Counseling and Consulting. Austin enjoys meeting and helping clients get started in their journey to a better tomorrow. Austin is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Counseling from Faulkner University and looks forward to soon joining
our other counselors at Cheaha Counseling and Consulting. Austin is passionate about mental health
and looks forward to helping you today.