The Counseling Center Staff

Gregory LaDue, M.S., director of the center, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). His talents include newly married or engaged couples, difficulties with A.D.D. (Attention Deficit Disorder), substance abuse, youth, parenting, and general counseling in life problems. Please read his pre-marital counseling statement below.

E-mail: GLaDue@fumcsd.org
Phone: (619) 297-2571, ext. 132.

Dr. Kathleen Durning, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist offering therapy for women, men couples and families. She works extensively with problems of anxiety, depression, codependency as well as adult transitions such as divorce, job change and reentry, and relational issues. Dr. Durning also treats victims of sexual and physical abuse and their families. You can read more at her website: www.sandiegoclinicalpsychologist.com

E-mail: connect_with@sandiegoclinicalpsychologist.com

Albert W. Stott, D.Min., Ph.D., former Navy chaplain, licensed MFCC, whose specialties are grief counseling, marital issues, substance abuse, interpersonal communication and professional assessment and development.

Phone: (619) 297-2571, ext. 166.

Margaret (Peg) Vernon, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist who has been a practicing clinician since the 1970’s. Her current focus is on the holistic integration of mind/body/spirit, aging, critical illness, grief and bereavement, and spiritual growth. Dr. Vernon also has expertise in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. She offers individual psychotherapy to adults and seniors and couples therapy. She occasionally offers a series of topic specific groups.

Positive psychology and support for the full expression of the healthy Self is an essential underpinning in her work.

Phone: 619-281-5521, ext. 6

Fran Yeager Fehlman, Ph.D., is a graduate of Boston University School of Theology and holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology. As head of the Dept. of Psychology at Mesa College she was instrumental in training therapists, as well as engaging in practical issues facing life's problems. Dr. Fehlman's specialty is in the area if women's issues, including spiritual growth, life enrichment and marriage and family enhancement. Dr. Fehlman is now a lecturer attached to the center on these issues and does the "Journey Through Grief" class for those dealing with the pain of loss.

Peggy Thurman, MA, MFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering therapy for individuals, children, couples and families. Peggy is skilled in working with issues of depression, anxiety, marital/relational issues, eating disorders, abuse and trauma, attachment and spiritual direction.

Phone: (619) 297-2571, ext. 130.

Sylvia Flanagan, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 43147)
(619) 318-1901 • sylvia@sandiego-therapist.com

All of us at some point encounter times of uncertainty, confusion or crisis. You may find yourself responding to people or situations in a repetitive and unproductive manner leaving you frustrated and weakened, unable to effectively work with life's struggles and develop optimal relationships. I invite positive change and new direction while we explore ways to break patterns that rob you of your potential. Whether you want to make better sense of your situation, or move life along an entirely new course, you will be encouraged to use your strengths, talents and potentials to foster insight and change. No person is broken, nor needs to be fixed, but only rediscovered.

I hold a Master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy and also have two additional degrees in the fields of World Religions and Philosophy. A solid academic education coupled with diverse life experience has contributed to the insightful and challenging form of therapy I offer. I work hard to discern the unique needs of each of my clients, thereby creating an environment which is comfortable and conducive to growth and discovery.

• Free Telephone Consultation
• Sliding Scale
• Day and Evening Appointments Available

Edie Davis, MFT, 619-218-2874. Edie's first career was as an elementary school teacher. She now has a Master's in Counseling Psychology and is a California Registered Marriage and Family Therapist in the New Life Counseling Center. She also provides services at Hope United Methodist Church in Rancho Bernardo. She works with individuals, couples, families, and children.

Edie is trained and certified in EMDR, which is effective for symptoms of fear, anxiety and trauma. Edie is a third generation San Diegan. She has been teaching the Bible at various churches for the past twenty-five years. Edie attends Canyon Springs Covenant Church in Scripps Ranch with her husband, Bill. She has been married for thirty-two years and has two grown sons, Matthew and Brad. Edie served as the Women's Ministry Director at The Church at Carmel Mountain and Canyon Springs Covenant Church. She has a wonderful way of blending her skills and a counselor with sound faith based principles. Helping others learn how to walk victoriously with the Lord is her passion in life. Edie has learned much through her own life struggles. Some of the "faith building" exercises she has experienced include: building her marriage relationship, raising two sons, fighting a life-threatening illness, twice, and eight years of care-giving for her mother, who suffered from dementia and cancer.

Contact us:
Phone: (619) 297-2571 ext. 132
NewLifeCtr@fumcsd.org

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