Staff

Wib brings to the counseling session over 25 years of experience and practical wisdom. His clients report he is gentle and also has no trouble being firm when needed. Throughout his career he has been trained in a variety of skills and counseling theory. He will listen to the heart, assist in developing goals, and move the individual or couple toward a positive direction.

Wib received his B.A. in speech/communication through West Virginia University in 1974. He went on to attend a private seminary in West Monroe, LA and then completed his Masters of Arts & Religion in Counseling from Harding University in Memphis, TN (1982). Since 1977, Wib has been on the staff of churches where he provided leadership in small groups, youth, family, education, and counseling. In September of 2007, he began New Hope Counseling & Resources. Wib is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, a Texas Licensed Supervisor, a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor, and a Charter Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He has been married to Janice since 1976 and raised two sons, Jared & Colton.

Private "executive" sessions are available in the evening, weekends and even in the privacy of your own home. He also offers private 3 day marriage intensives and 4 day group intensives, both in conjunction with The Hideaway Experience (www.thehideawayexperience.com).

Terri is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified School Counselor. She attended West Texas A & M University where she received her Bachelors and Masters. Terri began her counseling career in 2000 in AISD, moving to the private sector in 2007.

Larry has been the Director of Spiritual Care at Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital since 2002. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Ft. Worth, Texas) with Master of Divinity (1976), Doctor of Ministry (1986); Ordained 1976, endorsed by the Baptist Convention of Texas. He graduated West Texas A&M University with Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (2008) and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Texas Board of Professional Counselors. Larry has pastored churches in Beaver, Oklahoma, Lawton, Oklahoma and Coulter Road Baptist Church, Amarillo, 1987-2001. Married since 1971 to Jan, they have raised four adult children. He also leads JourneySoul Christian Ministries, offering conferences, inspirational books and counseling; published in professional religious journals and a novel of inspirational fiction, Mt. Carmel Memoirs: The Cycle (2006)

Jennifer Wilkerson earned her master’s degree in professional counseling from West Texas A&M University and is currently licensed as a professional counseling intern. Jennifer works with families, couples, and individuals, providing assistance in coping with stressors on their relationships. She also works with adolescents in dealing with coping issues, relationship problems, and other developmental issues. Jennifer also has her master’s degree in education and works as an administrator at a private Christian school. She lives in Amarillo with her husband of 17 years and her two sons.

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern.  She attended Texas Tech University where she received a Bachelor of Art in Human Development and Family Studies in 2004, followed by a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in 2008 from West Texas A&M University.  Amanda is under the direct supervision of Wib as she works with individuals regarding relationships, mood disorders, life transitions and coping skills and chemical dependency.