(2 Cor 1:3-4) Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. NIV

Our Mission

To serve the needs of families and children in Middle Tennessee through adoption, foster care, unplanned pregnancy support services, and faith-based counseling and psychological services with an unconditional, agape love.
 
 

We live in a world where children and families face an ever-increasing number of pressures. AGAPE's licensed staff counselors are able to help individuals, as well as families, deal with these pressures. A sliding scale fee makes this service available to anyone needing help. Whether its depression, anxiety, emotional or behavioral challenges with a child, or marital difficulties, AGAPE's dedicated professionals want to help you back on the path to healing.

OUR STAFF

Stan Clark, Psy.D., began work with AGAPE in 1998 after leaving private practice in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Clark is a Licensed Psychologist with his doctorate from Pepperdine University and master's degree in Marriage and Family therapy from Abilene Christian University. He performed his pre-doctoral internship at the Counseling Center at the University of Memphis. His treatment interests are broad but include working with the parents of children with chronic health conditions as well as marital and family therapy.

Diana Crawford, M.S.S.W., has the longest tenure of any of AGAPE's counseling staff, joining the agency in 1980. Ms. Crawford received her master's degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She brings years of experiences working with foster and adopted children to her counseling of children and families involved in difficult transitions such as divorce and remarriage.

Aaron Kelley, M.A., comes to AGAPE after spending seven years in community mental health settings. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider. He received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from David Lipscomb University and his master’s degree in Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. Aaron has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a broad span of clinical issues. Aaron specializes in working with adolescents with behavioral problems.
 

Agape Staff

Stan Clark, Psy.D.
Monday

Diana Crawford, M.S.S.W.,
Thursday

Aaron Kelley, M.A.,
Wednesday

Phone Number:
(615) 459-3217