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Tapestry Psychological Associates TherapistsJeffrey J. Pipe, PsyD | Bonnie Bassett, MS, EdS, LPC JEFFREY J. PIPE, PsyD
Rebellious, runaway, angry, selfish... these are the words Jeff Pipe uses to describe a story he knows all too well - his own. Long before he was "Dr. Pipe", Jeff was an angry teenager struggling to find his way through a family tumult of his own making. Raised in a conservative Christian home and a community that offered few alternatives between restrictive and godless, Jeff struggled to find room for his own passions and gifting. Not understanding his own anger, he reacted against authority through both subtle and overt means. However, unbeknownst to him, God was at work redeeming his earlier experience and transforming his anger into a passion for integrity, openness and honesty. After completing a degree in Christian Education, Jeff took a full-time youth ministry position at Brainerd Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The six years he spent in youth ministry were exciting and challenging. However, when Jeff had reached the end of himself in that ministry his passion led him to Colorado Christian University where he received his MA in Biblical Counseling while studying under Dr. Dan Allender (www.thepathlesschosen.com) and Dr. Larry Crabb (www.newwayministries.org). It was during this training that Jeff came to recognize the passion for integrity which God was building in him. Simultaneously, he began to see how counseling provided an outlet for this passion, as well as a rich opportunity to help other persons find greater emotional, relational and spiritual integrity. After completing his MA, Jeff subsequently completed a PsyD in Clinical Psychology at the Georgia School of Professional Psychology and was later licensed as a psychologist. He joined AlphaCare a Christian counseling center in Atlanta where his practice quickly grew; he served as the Office Director for AlphaCare and, later, as the Clinical Director for Transitional Family Services. However, in 2006, AlphaCare changed ownership and the same passion for integrity that had led Jeff into the field of counseling compelled him to establish his own office, Tapestry Psychological Associates. Jeff's passion for personal and interpersonal integrity - in combination with his own brokenness and daily need for grace - now energize him to create a counseling context which offers safety, as well as a push toward risk and change. Whether he is wrestling with his own personal growth, counseling a man seeking freedom from sexual compulsivity or helping a strained marriage find a deeper level of intimacy, Jeff's pursuit of integrity - a consistency of personhood from the inside out - fosters personal, relational and spiritual growth in those with whom he works. Jeff regularly speaks at retreats, churches, professional conferences and training seminars across the region. He and his wife lead marriage retreats and are the creators of "KidSMARTS", a child safety program addressing child abduction and abuse. He has appeared on a number of local radio and TV stations to share his expertise on marriage, child safety and child behavior, including an interview on CNN Headline News just days after the September 11, 2001 tragedy. Jeff enjoys fishing and he is an avid Mountain Biker; whenever possible, he rides his bike to the office. He is active in leadership at his church. He and his wife have been married since 1985 and have one daughter. B.A. Christian Education :: Bryan College, 1986 Specializations: Marriage/Couples counseling, Men's issues, sexual addiction, psychological testing/evaluation and expert witness in parental fitness cases. BONNIE BASSETT, MS, EdS, LPC
When Bonnie Bassett started working at the Wellstar Outpatient Center in May 2003, she was given a responsibility even the most seasoned professional would find difficult: counseling women survivors of child sex abuse. Bonnie says the traumatic experience endured as a child forces the adult victim to "test you, thinking you are going to pull away." But she didn't. Instead, she was empathetic and she listened, earning trust. The Fairfax, Virginia native understands the nature of traumatic events. She was working as a Delta Flight Attendant on September 11, 2001. Soon after, she and thousands of other airline professionals were asked to take a leave of absence, which inevitably moved her closer toward the counseling profession. Bonnie focused on crisis and trauma issues while obtaining her Professional Counseling Specialist in Education degree from Georgia State University. The trauma was more personal in December 2005 when her marriage ended in divorce. Bonnie is an avid runner and tennis player, having participated in the Atlanta ING Marathon, the 2006 Chicago Marathon and the Peachtree Road Race since 2004. She is involved in ALTA and the USTA. Her free time is spent traveling with family to the Grand Canyon or with friends to Brazil, Panama or the Caribbean. Currently a doctoral candidate through Liberty University's online counseling program, she is scheduled to graduate in May 2010. B.S. Elementary Education :: University of North Carolina (Wilmington), 1997 JASON PETERS, MS, LPC
Jason was raised in a loving, Christian home in which his parents lived their faith in a way that was both real and had practical daily application. While growing up, he and his family often listened to Christian radio programs, such as: "Focus On The Family" with Dr. James Dobson, "Minirth-Meier Clinic"/ "New Life Live," Charles Swindoll, Elizabeth Elliot, Charles Stanley, and John MacArthur. These great men and women would counsel those who were hurting and give hope through the application of Scriptural principles and relationship with Jesus Christ. It was through these, and other great examples, that he was drawn to develop his gifts as a counselor. After completing a Bachelor's of Psychology and Counseling, Jason took a full-time mental health counselor position at Virginia Baptist Hospital in the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry unit. This work with hurting and complicated families heightened his passion to impact people and energized him to pursue further training. He subsequently enrolled at Richmont Graduate University where he received his MA in Marriage & Family Therapy with specializations in Christian Sex Therapy and Christian Sex Addiction. At Richmont, Jason studied under Dr. Gary Moon, Dr. Doug Rosenau (www.sexualwholeness.com) and Dr. Mark Laaser (www.faithfulandtrueministries.com). This experience and training further heightened his passion to empower others toward finding emotional and spiritual freedom. After completing his graduate education, he accepted a position at Ridgeview Institute with the Child and Adolescent program; he later transferred to the Young Adult Addiction program. In addition, he joined AlphaCare Resources where he began his own counseling practice. In an effort to more directly heal hurting marriages, families, and broken individuals caught in debilitating life patterns, Jason joined Tapestry Psychological Associates in 2009. Jason, like the other professionals at Tapestry, has a vision and passion to not only impact the lives of those in the greater Marietta and Atlanta region, but the national community as well. Jason has regularly spoken for Ridgeview Institute's Family Workshop on topics of Trauma and Addiction, as well as, Healthy Family Dynamics. He and his wife are also active participants in leading Dr. Pipe's "Fit To Be Tied" marriage retreats. Jason enjoys hiking, biking, classic performance cars, and motorcycle riding. Whenever possible, he rides his motorcycle to the office. He and his family are active in service at their church. He and his wife have been married since 2001 and have been blessed with four children, and hope that God may bless them with more children. B.S. Psychology and Counseling :: Liberty University, 1999 Specializations: Marriage/Couples counseling, Men's issues, Addiction/Codependency issues, and Grief/Loss. MARY BRESHEARS, MS
Married, and with two young children of her own, Mary Breshears knows first-hand the challenges faced by parents today who are striving to find balance between the many, and often competing, demands in their lives. Shifting between parent, spouse, child, sibling, friend, scout leader, employee - these are the distinct roles that Mary, and so many of her clients, try to fulfill every day. All of these relationships come with demands, and in the context of paying bills and meeting other obligations, the associated stress can feel overwhelming. Such stress may precipitate depression, anxiety, or other emotional reactions. Furthermore, the stress we experience can cause us to lose focus on those parts of life that we value most, and as a consequence, the relationships that matter most to us may be compromised. Mary's interest in helping people navigate life's difficulties has deep roots. Accumulating various experiences through volunteer work as an adolescent and young adult, Mary found her first professional niche in the classroom, where she worked four years as an elementary and middle school teacher. Through the experiences gained in this context, Mary found the relationships she developed with her students and their parents to be fulfilling. Hoping to more fully utilize her abilities as an effective listener and problem-solver, it was during those years that she became interested in pursuing professional counseling. Prior to graduating with a Masters degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University, Mary completed a practicum and internship in a private practice setting. It was there that she first gained experience in teaching parenting classes via the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) model. She also began learning the nuances involved in conducting therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. The development of these foundational counseling skills equipped Mary to effectively work with at-risk couples and families in her provision of in-home therapy services. Subsequently, she worked with female victims of childhood sexual abuse and was eventually tasked with the development, coordination, and management of a visitation center for parents involved with the Department of Family & Children Services. These cumulative experiences have broadened Mary's understanding of the healthy and maladaptive communication dynamics between wives, husbands and their children. Outside of work, Mary enjoys cooking, reading, knitting, and spending time with her family. Having made cross-country moves to – and from – Denver, Colorado in the last three years, Mary is happy to be back home in the Southern culture. B.S., Middle School Education :: University of Georgia Specializations: Couples/Marriage Counseling; Parenting Difficulties; Women's issues; Adolescent Girls. Beverly Elliott, MS, LPC, RPT, NCC
When you first meet Bev you will experience a warm welcome that invites you into a place where you can unload, unwind and take a deep breath. She has a special love for and ability to connect with children and the families of children, as well as with couples, (one of her couples playfully assigning her the moniker of “Dr. Love”). Her passion for people has been developed over a lifetime of service to church and community organizations, devoted to their care. Before becoming a professional counselor, Bev and her late husband, Larry Elliott, spent over a decade in full time ministry, pouring into children and their families through their work in children’s homes, first as house-parents, then later as organizational directors. Bev served on the Board of Directors for Eagle Ranch, a well-respected children’s ranch north of Atlanta, and began her professional counseling career with a one-year internship there. She has served as a counselor and in a variety of other capacities in organizations such as Atlanta Care Center, A Beacon of Hope, Good Samaritan Health Center, Transitional Family Services, and AlphaCare Resources. She eventually established her own practice, Stillwaters Counseling Services, before joining Tapestry in January 2011 (www.stillwaters4u.com). At Tapestry, children and their parents remain her foremost passion. Bev’s sincere desire is to facilitate reconnections and healing, whether as parent to child or as a couple. She believes that your family is one of the most important investments you can make, this side of heaven. Her goals are to assist you in regaining hope, learning new skills, and developing new strategies for coping with the trials that are robbing you of your joy in life. She has three now-grown and happily married children and delights in her nine grandchildren, all seven and under (with five being three and under!) Away from work and family, Bev loves running, completing two half-marathons every year. Around church and home she enjoys hosting her church community group, participating in her Bible Study group, getting together with friends, and getting dirty in the garden. BS in Elementary Education :: Georgia State University, 1972 Specializations: Play Therapy with children for a broad scope of issues ranging from behavioral struggles to attachment and adoption, divorce, anxiety, OCD, trauma and abuse issues, Parenting Training, and Couples Therapy |