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	Chuck Rodgers MA, LPC, LMFT Work 105 Hexham Dr Lynchburg, VA 24502 work Work Phone: (434) 237-2655work Work Fax: (434) 237-4422workfax Work Email: cwr@WyndhurstCounselingCenter.comINTERNET
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Biography Chuck is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He worked at Virginia Baptist Hospital Inpatient Psychiatry for more than 16 years. For the first 8 years, he providing counseling to children, adolescents, and their families. For the last 8 plus years, he provided counseling for adults. In these settings he became very experienced and proficient in counseling with individuals, married couples, families, and groups. For the last few years that he was there, he had a part time private counseling practice in addition to his work at Virginia Baptist. In 2004 he resigned from Virginia Baptist Hospital and took his part time practice and made it full time. At the Wyndhurst Counseling Center he continues to provide counseling services for individuals and married couples, and families. Chuck loves working in the “Counseling Intensive” format where he meets with individuals or couples for a 1 or 2 day Counseling Intensive. This is due to the tremendous amount of progress that takes place in a very short period of time. Chuck says, “It is so awesome to be able to see people receive freedom in just one day…seeing all the years of baggage totally disappear in just 1 or 2 days is a feeling that almost cannot be explained! He has completed Level I and Level II Relationship Training with John and Julia Gottman of the Gottman Institute and he has completed both Level I and Level II Divorce Busting training with Michelle Weiner Davis in Boulder, Colorado. She invited Chuck to be part of her team but he declined in order to increase his focus on the “Counseling Intensives” work with individuals and couples through the Wyndhurst Counseling Center. He has been married to his wonderful wife, Kim, for more than 29 years and they have a 17 year old son, Sam. Chuck, Kim, and Sam enjoy eating take out from King’s Island and Chipotle while watching Elementary on Sundays afternoon. This has been a great tradition for them.

	David Appleby Ph.D. (University of Northern Colorado) Ph.D. (University of Delaware)Lynchburg Campus Work 105 Hexham Dr Lynchburg, VA 24502 work Work Phone: (434) 237-2655work Work Fax: (434) 237-4422workfax
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Biography David W. Appleby, Ph.D, Ph.D, CFLE. was an Associate Professor in the Center for Counseling and Family Studies at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. for eight years. Prior to coming to Liberty, Dr. Appleby was doing private practice counseling with Pike Creek Psychological Center in Newark, DE. He also spent sixteen years in the pastoral ministry in Wilmington, DE both as an Associate and Senior Pastor; was Director of the Counseling Center at St. Mary’s College of Maryland; and taught psychology and counseling at Greenville College in Greenville, IL. Dr. Appleby holds a M.Div. from Denver Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary, an M.A. in Psychology, Counseling, and Guidance and PHD in College Student Personnel Administration (College and University Counseling) from the University of Northern Colorado, and a second PHD in Family Studies with a specialization in Fathering from the University of Delaware. In addition, he is a Certified Family Life Educator with the National Council on Family Relations. He has also received advanced training in divorce mediation/counseling. He is a frequent conference speaker and trainer for churches, Christian counseling centers, and seminaries. More importantly, Dr. Appleby has been married for more than thirty-seven years, is the father of four adult children, and has an increasing number of grandchildren. He also is an avid motorcyclist who, when he is not reading or writing a book, can be found on the Blue Ridge Parkway or heading west on his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Dr. Appleby’s breadth of experience includes individual and couple counseling, life coaching, mentoring, and discipleship. David provides a nice touch to Wyndhurst Counseling Center.

	Abby Barnes Counseling Resident Home 105 Hexham Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 home Work Phone: 434.237.2655work
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Biography As a graduate of Liberty University’s Master’s in Professional Counseling program, I am able to provide Master’s-level counseling for adolescents, adults, couples, and families in the Lynchburg, Virginia area for a low FLAT RATE (please see the rates page for current cost). I have 2 years of experience working within both a church counseling setting and an outpatient private practice setting, and I have worked with clients concerning a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, marital and relational conflict, and spiritual issues. Additionally, I have received training in and am certified to administer the PREPARE and ENRICH inventories which provide premarital and marital assessments. While I approach life from the background of a Christian faith, I am able to work with clients from a variety of spiritual backgrounds and incorporate matters of faith into counseling when requested by the client.

	Ken Blanchard LPC, CSOTP Wyndhurst Counseling Center
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Biography Ken holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He has experience in Community Mental Health working with Children and their families – providing individual, family, and group therapy. He has formal training in Substance Abuse counseling and has worked with individuals and groups in Outpatient and Detention Center settings. Additionally, he is certified as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider, working with Juveniles and Adults. He holds the certification for Juvenile Forensic Evaluator to determine competency to stand trial, and is a certified Prescreener, providing mental health evaluations to determine necessity for psychiatric hospitalization. Additionally, he provides clinical supervision to Residents in Counseling who are working toward Licensure. Ken enjoys working with adult clients with a wide range of issues, including: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Anger, Grief, Substance Abuse, various addictions, sexual trauma and/or addiction, and sexual offending. He primarily works from a Cognitive Behavioral approach from a Christian perspective, and uses various therapeutic approaches as appropriate to meet his clients’ needs. He believes strongly in encouraging clients to use their faith in God and to build upon their strengths in order to experience growth and fulfillment in life. Ken has been married to his lovely bride, Kathy, for 31 years. They have a grown daughter and son; and recently a new son-in-law (as of last year!). Ken and Kathy enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and exploring Lynchburg. They have enjoyed ministering the Father’s love to children through foster parenting for over 10 years.

	Karen Cersley Professional Counselor Intern Wyndhurst Couseling Center Work 4218 Richmond Rd Keswick, VA 22947 USAwork Work Phone: (434) 589-9214work Work Email: kdhaley@liberty.eduINTERNET
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Biography Karen received her B.S. Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University with the original intent of pursuing art therapy. After working in hotel management for ten years and later founding an association management firm to multi-manage state professional and nonprofit organizations for fourteen years, she received her MBA from Liberty University. The most fulfilling aspect of working with businesses and organizations was providing entrepreneurial, small business, executive, and life coaching with a heartfelt focus on women’s issues. Karen is a candidate for her M.A. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in December 2014 and will be interning in the Charlottesville Wyndhurst office at Colonial Baptist Church. Karen is certified to offer the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument and is a Master Christian Life Coach through classes at the Coaches’ Training Institute and Light University. Karen and her husband (her high school sweetheart) are very blessed to live on an old family homestead and farm in a rural area of central Virginia. They are striving toward a self-sustaining lifestyle and enjoy producing fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to benefit other friends and family. To balance work and leisure, they are avid motorcyclists with the American Legion Riders and enjoy doing service projects for military veterans. They believe in “wearing out instead of rusting out,” so seeking new adventures is normal. As empty nesters, they enjoy a large, rambunctious family of six children and their spouses, ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

	Cindy Chamberland Licensed Professional Counselor Wyndhurst Counseling Center Home 105 Hexham Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 home Work Phone: 434.237.2655work Work Email: cindy@wyndhurstcounselingcenter.comINTERNET
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Biography Cynthia Chamberland has a Licensed Professional Counselor and is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Cindy specializes in working with both individuals dealing with depression and anxiety and Marriage and Family Counseling. She believes counseling is a process of building rapport and trust to discuss specific problems that may be rooted in a combination of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual spheres. She utilizes Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Trauma-focused Cognitive Processing Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Family Systems Therapy. She recently moved from Colorado, where she worked in private practice. In addition to this, she worked as a contracted counselor for the Department of Health and Social Services, the Juvenile Justice Program, and the Center for Restorative Practices. She has a rich history of developing group programs for those struggling with issues of co-dependency and boundary infringement. In addition to working in group settings, Cindy has an extensive history of helping her individual clients to gain freedom from issues of trauma, anxiety, grief, addiction, dissociative disorders, domestic violence and childhood sexual abuse. Cindy led a college/career group at her church as well as serving in women’s leadership for eight years with Bible Study Fellowship. She is a co-founder of Yada Factor Ministries in which she teaches workshops and retreats encouraging and equipping individuals to know God and others in an intimate way. She integrates the tools from this ministry into the counseling process to encourage clients to hear God’s voice and lead them from pain to healing. She has been married for 32 years to her high school sweetheart and has two grown children and 4 grandchildren with another on the way. She loves to enjoy God’s nature and can be found outdoors, running, hiking, skiing, and riding motorcycle with her husband.

	Drew Edwards Counseling Intern Wyndhurst Counseling Center Work 402 Hershberger Rd Roanoke, VA 24012 work Work Phone: 434.237.2655work Work Email: dedwards@gordonconwell.eduINTERNET
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Biography Drew has a heart for people and wants to sit alongside them to listen to their stories and hear about the context that has shaped who they are. He is completing his Master’s Degree at Gordon-Conwell Seminary and will pursue licensing in the very near future! Drew came to counseling after years of working in media and technology, where he enjoyed helping people with the equipment more than the technical side anyway; and this arena provided practice in patience and supporting people where they are. Drew served for a year at the Liberty University Student Counseling Services providing therapy for students of many ages, backgrounds, and goals. His heart is geared towards issues related to family relationships and adjustment and life transitions (marriage, parenting, children becoming adults, relationship patterns), holistic health (considering physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being and how they work together), and career/life goals and aspirations, but he is most wiling to learn from those he meets with and work together with them to further understand their needs and goals. Drew lives in Roanoke with his family (which is still growing) and is excited about being a part of the greater Wyndhurst team.

	Gelsie Hahn Receptionist Work 105 Hexham Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 work Work Phone: (434) 237-2655work Work Fax: (434) 237-4422workfax Work Email: info@WyndhurstCounselingCenter.comINTERNET
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	Bobbi-jo Hurt LPC, CAC Wyndhurst Counseling CenterRoanoke Campus Work 402 Hershberger Rd Roanoke, VA 24012 work Work Phone: 434.237.2655work Work Fax: 434.237.4422workfax Personal Email: Bobbijo@WyndhurstCounselingCenter.comINTERNET
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Biography Bobbie-jo Hurt holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), as well as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC). She has been working in the mental health field for 7+ years and specializes in addictions. Her experience includes adult outpatient individual/couples counseling, group therapy (substance abuse/dependence, IOP, VASAP, DBT, Seeking Safety), crisis care, case management, and working with people with Intellectual Disabilities, both in an in-home setting and also managing summer camps for this population. Bobbie-jo enjoys working with individuals, and groups, and has a heart for helping people empower themselves and live the life they truly desire. Bobbie-jo uses a cognitive-behavioral approach, as well as Solution-Focused Therapy, and will also utilize other therapeutic techniques as needed for each individual client. Bobbie-jo has been married to her husband for seven years and has two children, both boys. Bobbie-jo is a people-person and loves getting together with family and friends; she loves to laugh and joke and thinks these are some of the most important elements in life: having a purpose, having someone to love, and having freedom to laugh and enjoy.

	Joanne Lehman Ed.D. Learning Development Systems Work 105 Hexham Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 work Work Phone: (434) 237-2655work Work Fax: (434) 237-4422workfax
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Biography Dr. Joanne Lehman, has her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education (with a specialization in Special Education), as well as her master’s degree in School Counseling, from West Virginia University. Her doctorate in Student Personnel Services is from the Counselor Education Department at Virginia Tech. Her career in education spans over 30 years involving a variety of roles in private and public school settings, elementary through college level. Although the majority of her work has been in special education and school counseling, she also has experience in gifted education and college retention. In 1998 Joanne became an educational consultant, offering academic support to students with disabilities. In addition, as a special education advocate, she assists the parents of students with disabilities in obtaining the appropriate education for their children in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. After identifying an increased need to assist her students with major decisions for life after high school, in 2009 she added post secondary planning and preparation to her list of services. Joanne has taught and supervised graduate students in Special Education and Counselor Education for a number of higher education institutions including; West Virginia University, Lynchburg College, and the University of Virginia. She has been at the Wyndhurst Counseling Center, since August 2012 and is thrilled to be part of this professional community.

	Kirstin Magnuson MA, LMFT Work 105 Hexham Dr Lynchburg, VA 24502 work Work Phone: (434) 237-2655work Work Fax: (434) 237-4422workfax
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Biography Kirstin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who holds a Master’s Degree and has additional training in couple’s communication skills through PREP/CPREP. She is also certified to administer the PREPARE (pre-marital counseling) and ENRICH (marital counseling) inventories, which include assessment and skill building. Over the past 10 years, Kirstin’s counseling experience includes working with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents. She uses a variety of strength-based approaches in her work with pre-marital and married couples. She works with individuals on issues like depression, anxiety, setting boundaries, and body image. She also serves as a clinical consultant for graduate courses at Liberty University. Within the counseling session, Kirstin focuses on the goals the client brings in as well as addressing the obstacles that have prevented the attainment of those goals. Kirstin strives to approach her counseling work with sensitivity, compassion, and a variety of tools and styles to adequately address each client’s needs. Kirstin has been married to her sweetheart, Chad, for 15 years where weekly date nights are still treasured time. They have 3 children: Drew (7), Ben (4), and Kyrie Anna (1) who “daily teach us the beauty of messy, grace-filled lives.” Kirstin greatly adds to the wealth of experience at Wyndhurst Counseling Center. .

	Heather Massey Counseling Resident Wyndhurst Counseling Center Home 402 Hershberger Rd Roanoke, VA 24012 home Work Phone: (540) 784-1876work Work Fax: (434) 237-4422workfax
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Biography Heather has a real heart for her clients and really wants hear about what is hurting them. She gently comes along side her clients to find out what is stopping them from moving forward and then guides them in the way that they want to go. She solicits her client’s input on what the problem is and what plan will work with them personally. She uses a team approach to gather all the information and together you decide on a plan of action to get you back to where you want to be as quickly as possible and develop a way to keep you there. Through professional training, and through professional and personal experience, Heather has learned how best to treat a multitude of complaints. In addition to this, she is also a certified Prepare/Enrich Couples Therapist. She has a unique ability to help couples reconnect to what brought them together originally and be the best you can be. Heather believes her clients have the ability to have a great life and believes that with investment and hard work, that they can get there. She has a personal strong work ethic, she has a great outlook on life. She carries this into her practice and believes that her clients can be content and successful. People seem to join easily with Heather.

	Lindsey Perkins Licensed Professional Counselor Home 105 Hexham Drive Lynchburg, VA 24501 home Work Phone: 434.237.2655work Work Email: LPerkins@WyndhurstCounselingCenter.comINTERNET
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Biography Lindsey Perkins holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Lindsey is also certified to administer the PREPARE (pre – Marriage Counseling) and ENRICH (Marriage Counseling) inventories, which include assessment and skill building. She has six years’ experience in the mental health field ranging from Intensive In-Home Services in community-based counseling to outpatient counseling in a church-based setting. Lindsey has worked with individuals, couples (pre – Marriage and Marriage), families, children, and adolescents in a variety of settings (court ordered, school-based program, private setting). Most recently, Lindsey has been a supervisor for a therapeutic program in a school setting working with children to provide therapeutic support during the school day. Lindsey also has a passion for teaching and is an online instructor and clinical consultant for psychology and counseling courses at Liberty University. Lindsey enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling in life and simply desire healing and change in their lives. Lindsey uses primarily a cognitive-behavioral approach to counseling but also incorporates techniques from other therapies in order to meet each client’s needs. Lindsey has been married to her wonderful husband, Matt, for four years. Lindsey has an 11 year old step-son, Jackson, and an almost 2 year old son, Evan. Lindsey enjoys spending time with her friends and family, hiking and seeing nature (mostly in the fall), and singing.

	Michael Ramsey M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CSOPT, ACS Work 105 Hexham Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 work Work Phone: (434) 237-2655work Work Fax: (434) 237-2655workfax
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Biography Michael maintains licensures and certifications as a licensed professional counselor, nationally certified counselor, and is an approved counseling supervisor. He has over 15 years of counseling experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with problems including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, oppositional defiance, behavior problems, divorce mediations, and children of divorce. Michael currently works full-time as a counselor at Centra Health’s Bridges Treatment Center, a residential program designed to provide counseling services to children with severe behavioral and psychiatric problems. He has also maintained a specialized private counseling practice since 1997 and has previously worked as a counselor, clinical supervisor and administrator in community mental health and intellectual disabilities. He received his undergraduate degree from Va. Tech in Communication Studies and his M.Ed. from Lynchburg College. He has completed post-graduate work from the University of Virginia Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy. Michael has presented at the Virginia Counselor Association and American Counselor Association state and national conventions and has been previously certified to provide individual, family and general mediation / counseling in the State of Virginia. When not working, Michael enjoys spending time with family, fishing, going to the beach and mountains, playing sports and music. Mike is a welcomed addition to Wyndhurst Counseling Center.

	John C. Thomas Ph.D. (University of South Carolina) Ph.D. (Capella University) Work 105 Hexham Dr Lynchburg, VA 24502 work Work Phone: (434) 237-2655work Work Fax: (434) 237-4422workfax
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Biography For over 35 years, John has primarily counseled adolescents, adults, premarital and marital couples, and families with a wide-range of problems including sexual disorders, sexual addiction, substance addictions, trauma, grief and loss, phase of life problems, anger, issues associated with suffering, and general mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. John is trained in two widely used and well-researched premarital (PREPARE) and marital (ENRICH) inventories. Individuals often describe him as authentic, warm, light-hearted, and humorous. His counseling approach empowers individual, couples, and families to overcome obstacles that hinder their lives and relationships. He seeks to create an informal, non-judgmental, and compassionate atmosphere where clients can safely explore and work through their afflicted feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and problematic behaviors. Yet, cares enough about his clients to challenge them to pursue growth. Using an understanding that humans are relational beings, he utilizes a variety of theories and therapies, based upon each client’s needs that are directed toward reducing internal pain and subsequently improve their relational effectiveness. He provides a Christian-oriented approach for those who favor their faith and religious beliefs incorporated into the counseling. He considers it an honor and blessing to be invited into the sacredness and privacy of his clients’ inner lives. For those seeking professional licensure, he has over 30 years of supervision experience and teach doctoral counseling supervision. Finally, he offers organizational consultant services, speaks on a wide range of mental health and organizational topics, and conducts marital enrichment retreats with his wife, Denise. Professional Credentials In addition to private practice, John is a Professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies at Liberty University. He holds two earned PhDs in Counselor Education (University of South Carolina) and in Organizational Psychology (Capella University). Additionally, he attained a Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies and received a Master of Arts in Counseling and Bachelor of Science in Missions from Liberty University. Clinically, he is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Christian Sex Therapist (ABCST), and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC). Curry professional organizations include: the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Formerly, he has been a member of the Employee Assistant Professionals Association (EAPA) and the Clinical Member of the prestigious American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT). John has a diverse professional background that includes working for E. I. DuPont as an Employee Assistant Counselor, serving as clinical director of the inpatient and outpatient programs of the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council in Columbia, South Carolina. He is a published author of four books: Enduring your Season of Suffering (Liberty Press), What’s Good about Feeling Bad: Finding Purpose and a Path through your Pain (Tyndale), Therapeutic Expedition: Equipping the Christian Counseling for the Journey with a professionally created counseling skills videos (B & H Academics). Additionally, he has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and developed several curriculum series. John and his wife have two adult children and reside in Lynchburg, Virginia. They also claim our pets as family members: a retired Greyhound, Silky Terrier, and Pit Bull. Though John excels in so many areas, he is certainly not without his flaws. This is demonstrated by his tenacious love for the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. Amazing, right?

	Sunday Towles Resident in Counseling Work 1043 Cifax Road Forest, VA 24551 work Work Phone: 434-515-0821work Work Fax: (434) 237-4422workfax
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Biography Sunday Towles holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, with additional training in Prepare (pre-marital counseling) Enrich (marital counseling). She is a volunteer through the SARP program, certified in SAFEtalk (suicide prevention), and recently attended training in direct care for trauma victims through Livingwell Spring Institute in Atlanta, Ga. While working on her Master’s degree, Sunday helped co-found MarriageWorks, a ministry to married people at Blue Ridge Community Church. Sunday’s experience ranges from working with married couples, single adults, and adolescents. Her particular training has focused on women who have experienced sexual trauma, with adjacent issues of depression, body image, self worth, and healthy relationships. Within the counseling session, Sunday encourages the client to live an intentional life toward healing, while providing tools for the client to empower themselves by having a voice. She uses a variety of approaches, while under girding everything with compassion and grace. She takes an eclectic approach to counseling, including cognitive behavioral therapy and a client’s family history. Sunday has been married for 17 years and has two children 9 and 12.

	Gloria Wray MA, LPC Work 105 Hexham Dr Lynchburg, VA 24502 work Work Phone: (434) 237-2655work Work Fax: (434) 237-4422workfax
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Biography Gloria is a licensed professional counselor. After 30 years as a registered nurse, she transitioned into the mental health field, earning her master’s degree in counseling at Liberty University in 1997. At the age of 50, she launched a Christian counseling practice in Eden, North Carolina, that flourished for 15 years. She uses primarily a cognitive-behavioral approach in therapy, and specializes in working with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or marital problems. She accepts insurance payment, including Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Piedmont Community Health Plan, and others. After raising two daughters, Lisa and Janelle, Gloria is now enjoying her role as grandmother. A desire to be closer to family resulted in her move to the Lynchburg area, where two of her grandchildren (and their parents) live. Since settling in Virginia, Gloria appreciates having time to crochet and enjoys traveling, especially to California, where she gets to sample the West Coast lifestyle with her older daughter’s family, which includes 3 more granddaughters.