The Center for Counseling & Education, an independent, not-for-profit pastoral counseling center, helps mend the minds, hearts and souls of men, women and children. 

What type of therapy is offered at CCE?

The Center provides psychotherapy, spiritual growth groups, clergy self-care, and community education for the healing of individuals and families.

What is the cost of Pastoral Counseling?

Counseling fees are based on the amount of time involved and on the type of help needed. Ordinarily, appointments are once a week and last about 50 minutes. Group therapy may go for a two-hour period. There is a range of fees. CCE utilizes a subsidized fee policy based on income and a client's general ability to pay. Thanks to the generosity of our contributors, the "Mulford Scholarship Fund" is available to cover counseling fees for those who come to us with limited financial resources.

Since 1983, the Center has been reaching out to all in need. Staff are fully licensed professionals who are members of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Fees are set according to income and family size; insurance is accepted.

 Today, more than 34 diverse congregations support CCE as the pastoral counseling resource for their members and the greater Tulsa community. Clients and congregations of all faiths are welcome.

Executive Director / Therapist Maridee Lindley, MA, LSWA   918-906-9320 Maridee Lindley joined CCE staff in December 2008. She is officing at First Presbyterian Church, 111 South Oak in Sapulpa. Maridee holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Univ. of Okla. in social Work and a Master of Arts from the Univ. of Tulsa in Guidance and Counseling. She is a Licensed Social Work Associate and has been previously working on her Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counseling certification.   Maridee has been in the counseling field for many years in both agencies and in private practice. She is experienced in working with both children and adults. She has conducted groups in a variety of areas including parenting skills, communication, relapse prevention, and drug and alcohol education and treatment. She has provided individual and family therapy in areas such as marital and family problems, depression, post traumatic stress, drug and alcohol abuse, emotional and physical abuse, and other mental health issues. She has worked with AIDS patients, drug court clients, schools, churches, and agencies both as a consultant and as a therapist. Maridee also has administrative experience as the outpatient administrator at Parkside Community Psychiatric Services and the executive director at Hominy Health Services. She has conducted workshops and is a public speaker on drug and alcohol issues, parenting skills, grief, and relationships.  She has been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sapulpa since 1970.

Senior Staff Therapist Clyde Glandon, DMin, LPC, Diplomate, APC 918-794-9023 Dr. Glandon has retired as Executive Director of CCE, but stays on as Senior Staff Therapist.  Dr. Glandon led the Center for Counseling and Education in Tulsa from 1994-2008.  He was rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Williamsville, NY from 1977 to 1985 and Associate Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Tulsa from 1985 to 1993.  He became a Member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors in 1991, a Fellow in AAPC in 1994, a Diplomate in 2004. He received a Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling from Phillips Theological Seminary in 1994 and is a graduate of the School for Spiritual Directors at the Benedictine Monastery in Pecos, New Mexico. He became accredited to offer LPC supervision in Oklahoma in 1999.  He currently facilitates a weekly men’s group, leads monthly clergy self-care groups, offers individual and marriage counseling, treatment for emotional trauma, and spiritual direction.

Tom Sanders, DMin, LPC In the Spirit Christian Church, Tulsa satellite 918-269-0043 Tom Sanders has done individual and group therapy centered on helping adults and youth with drug and alcohol problems, depression, marital and family concerns, marriage preparation, and spiritual issues. He has supervised master’s level students working toward degrees in counseling or fulfilling requirements for licensure in the state of Colorado. Tom has also offered seminars and workshops on the topic of personality styles and team development.

 

Executive Board  

Elaine Moore-Jones, President- Manager, Moore Funeral Homes
Eddie Morris, Vice-President - Director of Christian Education, Our Savior Lutheran Church
Janice Chevaillier, Treasurer- Community Volunteer
Mishelle Embry, Secretary- Account Exec. KOTV
Joe Adwon - Adwon Real Estate
Chuck Bigbie - Financial Manager, Geneos Wealth Management, Inc.
Rita Brumm - Business Development, KXOJ
Rev. Sharyn Crosby-Willis - Pastor, In the Spirit Christian Church
Rev. Craig Gibson - Pastor, First Christian Presbyterian Church, Sapulpa
Mary Faulkner - Administrative Assistant Center for Counseling & Education

 Advisory Board

Rev. Dennis Adlof - Pastor, Sand Springs United Methodist Church
Rev. Mike Barron - Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Broken Arrow
James Campbell, DO - Osteopathic Physician
Elaine Dishman - Senior Vice President, Spirit Bank
Pamela Dunlap - Director of Mechanical Engineering, Matrix
Ruth Ann Fate - Member, Board of Education, Tulsa Public Schools
Ed Gibeau - Meteorologist, U.S. Air Force and Aeromet, retired
Corinne Lewis - Psychotherapist, retired
Rev. Barney McLaughlin, III - Pastor, Bethany Christian Church
Deana O'Hara - Community Volunteer, Our Savior Lutheran Church
Brian Pauling - NGL Supply Inc.

Friends of CCE

Michael Brose - Executive Director, Mental Health Association in Tulsa
Suzanne Davis - Family Support Services Coordinator, Grace Hospice
Alyssa Rippy - PhD Psychology Candidate; Member, Islamic Society of Tulsa
Susan Savage  - Secretary of State, State of Oklahoma
Bishop Floyd Schoenhals - Bishop, ELCA Lutheran Church AR/OK
Dr. Gary Trennepohl - President, Oklahoma State University – Tulsa
Susan Williams - Community Minister, Grace Lutheran Church
Pat Woodrum - Interim Director, Tulsa Botanical Garden