Integrous Counseling Center, LLC

In February 2004, the following founders combined efforts and became partners in Integrous Counseling Center, LLC

Through the Managing Behaviors with Integrity program, our group facilitators hope to help men become emotionally healthy, caring fathers, husbands, and contributing members of society.

Through the Divorcing Parents Education Seminars, our facilitators hope to give divorcing parents the tools for better communication and a better understanding of the child’s place in a divorce and how it affects them.

Thomas N. Hale, B.S., M.A. in Community Agency Counseling, NCC, CDVC-III

Tom is Managing Director of Integrous Counseling Center. He has National Counseling Certification, as well as being a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor. He has eleven years experience in domestic abuse work, leading the men’s intervention program at another community agency prior to facilitating groups for Integrous. Tom is SASSI certified in the "Administration and Scoring" and "Clinical Interpretation" for alcohol and drug abuse evaluation to determine A&D dependence. Unlike many general practice therapists, Tom specializes in anger and abuse issues and has been referred to as the “guru of anger” in East Tennessee by the director of a local mental health advocacy program.

Jacqueline B. Hale, B.G.S. (business, psychology, criminal justice studies)

Jackie is Secretary/Treasurer of Integrous Counseling Center. She has nearly forty years financial experience in retail, church, and non-profit organizations. She has served on the board of non-profit organizations and has many years of volunteer community-service experience. Jackie is SASSI certified in the "Administration and Scoring" and "Clinical Interpretation" for alcohol and drug abuse evaluation to determine A&D dependence. She continues to work in her capacity as an Administrative Secretary at the State’s regional mental health hospital for the Upper East Tennessee area, located in Knoxville.

W. Gary Blackburn, B.S., J.D.

Gary is an Attorney-at-Law and serves as Legal Advisor for Integrous. He has been licensed in Nashville since 1973 and is a partner in Blackburn & McCune, PLLC. He is a member of the Legal Services of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association, American Board of Trial Advocates, and Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association.

James has served as a group facilitator in men’s domestic abuse intervention groups for nine years. He facilitates groups as a peer facilitator/community volunteer. He also continues his position as Kitchen Manager in a popular Knoxville restaurant.

Julie L. Dawson, B.A., Psychology

Julie has five years experience leading men’s intervention groups. She currently is with the UT Child Support Employment & Parenting Program. She has previously served as a Family Specialist, Crisis Intervention Specialist and Juvenile Case Manager.

Brent T. Ward, M.A., Community Agency Counseling, NCC

Brent has two years experience leading men’s intervention groups and has National Certified Counselor standing. He is currently working on the Integrous' Teen Anger Management Education (TAME) curriculum, used for youth referrals from local courts and children's agencies.

Darris R. Ward, M.A., Community Agency Counseling, NCC

Darris has two years experience leading men’s intervention groups and has National Certified Counselor standing. He is currently working on the Integrous' Teen Anger Management Education (TAME) curriculum, used for youth referrals from local courts and children's agencies.

William “Sande” MacMorran, B.A., Masters in Music

Sande has been a group facilitator for one year. He serves as a Community Volunteer. Besides being a group leader for Integrous Counseling, he has served many years as a member of the UT–K music faculty.

Santos is a group facilitator for the newly formed Spanish-speaking men’s intervention group. He is a native of Mexico and now is a United States citizen. He owns a construction company and is President and founder of Alinaza del Pueblo, a non-profit organization advocating for the Latino community in East Tennessee.

The Spanish speaking class is a joint effort between Integrous Counseling and Alianza del Pueblo.