ADDRESS
-1238 Hendersonville Rd.
Asheville, NC 28803
-305 Locust Grove Rd.
Weaverville, NC 28787
-793 Old NC 226 Hwy
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
OPEN HOURS
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM M, T, TH
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM W
Friday and later appointments may be available.
Telehealth available.
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CONTACT
PHONE: (828) 658-3115
EMAIL: AdminAssistant@anchorofhopecenter.com
Patty Pullicin
After 15 years as a volunteer for children's, youth, college, and women’s ministries, Patty joined the Brookstone Church Staff where she embarked on her journey into Counseling and Coaching. During her 11 years on staff, she completed dual Master's Degrees from Liberty University in Marriage and Family Counseling, and then Pastoral Counseling and Life Coaching, both with Honors. Also, during this tenure, Patty served as a Counselor, becoming Lead Counselor in 2020, and Director of Women’s Ministry in 2021.
Patty is a Board Certified Christian Counselor and Pastoral Counselor through AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors).
Patty is also a Chaplain for the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team.
Additionally, Patty has accomplished the following certifications:
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SYMBIS (Save Your Marriage Before It Starts) Assessment Facilitator
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PAIR Suicide Training
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Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
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International Coaching Institute: Marriage Coaching
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Concordia University - Townsend Institute ICF Continuing Ed - "Coaching The Whole Person.
Patty and her husband, Dean, have been married for 36 years and have 3 children, 2 grandchildren, and a Golden Doodle.
Jeff Atkins
Jeff received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Psychology from Mars Hill University in 1994. He is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. After many years in the business world, Jeff was called into full-time pastoral ministry. His passion for serving families and teaching children about the Love of Jesus has directed his ministry paths. Serving as the Preschool Pastor at Biltmore Church equipped him to lead the Children’s Ministry at Brookstone Church, for the past 12 years, and experiencing tremendous growth, within the Kids Ministry.
Jeff’s caring, authentic personality helps him to connect with people easily, his passion for ministry and his life experiences have allowed him to do premarital counseling, facilitate parenting classes, lead GriefShare Groups, and support children, families and couples through challenging circumstances.
Jeff and his wife, Angela, have been married for 29 years, have 4 daughters, 2 son-in-laws, and are most excited about their two young grandchildren. When he is not spending time with his family or friends, you will most likely find Jeff on 2 wheels (either his motorcycle or bicycle enjoying the Blue Ridge Parkway) or calling a big circle square dance somewhere in Western North Carolina.
Brittany Martin
Brittany is a Mental Health Coach First Responder and Youth Mental Health Coach First Responder through the American Association of Christian Counselors. Brittany is also certified in Biblical Counseling. She specializes in life transitions including divorce and loss; offering strengths-based support with an emphasis on improving one’s current life situation and assisting with goal setting and achievement for the future. Brittany guides people through life- change and toward a more abundant life.
After a career in media, business ownership, motherhood, and all the in-between, Brittany is passionate about guiding others through change. Brittany has served in children's ministry, women's ministry, and has been a group study leader, group recovery leader, mentor, and event speaker. Through these life and ministry experiences she recognized the call to serve others through coaching.
Brittany’s favorite role in life is being Mama to her young daughter, one of her greatest inspirations. She loves outdoor activities, coffee and good humor!
Hannah has much experience working with women who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss as well as certified through Postpartum Support International in postpartum recovery. Being passionate about leading others through crisis and trauma, that has led her to many opportunities, first to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Crisis Counseling from Liberty University, and then getting her Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Columbia International University. Hannah has gotten the privilege to work with adolescents in residential facilities, premarital and married couples, and the local crisis pregnancy center with those who are abortion-minded, those who have had abortions, and those who experienced pregnancy and infant loss and postpartum recovery.
She has continued her education by attending the Allender Center in Narrative Focused Trauma Care. She is NFTC Level 1 trained. She is passionate about integrating the understanding of how God made us individually with our own personal stories or experiences. Hannah’s desire is to hold space for those in pain and walk along with those who desire to walk out of that pain into understanding and freedom.
Hannah has been married to her amazing husband John for almost 10 years, has a grown stepdaughter and two elementary school-aged daughters who keep her on her toes. She plays professionally for weddings during every wedding season, and also loves coffee alone or with friends, flowers, and you can find her at the Biltmore Estate often soaking up the gardens and sunsets.
Hannah Kennedy
Hannah Kennedy
Hannah has extensive experience working with women who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss as well as certified through Postpartum Support International in postpartum recovery. Being passionate about leading others through crisis and trauma, that has led her to many opportunities, first to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Crisis Counseling from Liberty University, and then getting her Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Columbia International University. Hannah has gotten the privilege to work with adolescents in residential facilities, premarital and married couples, and the local crisis pregnancy center with those who are abortion-minded, those who have had abortions, and those who experienced pregnancy and infant loss and postpartum recovery.
She has continued her education by attending the Allender Center in Narrative Focused Trauma Care. She is NFTC Level 1 trained. She is passionate about integrating the understanding of how God made us individually with our own personal stories or experiences. Hannah’s desire is to hold space for those in pain and walk along with those who desire to walk out of that pain into understanding and freedom.
Hannah has been married to her amazing husband John for almost 10 years, has a grown stepdaughter and two elementary school-aged daughters who keep her on her toes. She plays professionally for weddings during every wedding season, and also loves coffee alone or with friends, flowers, and you can find her at the Biltmore Estate often soaking up the gardens and sunsets.
Life was never meant to be lived alone.
Anchor of Hope Center in Asheville, Weaverville, and Spruce Pine North Carolina, offers Christian/Biblical Counseling and Coaching to men, women, teens, and children of all ages. Our team is dedicated to providing support, guidance, and healing to each person facing various life situations and/or struggles. We are highly trained and we are recommended by Brookstone Church, Steve War's Mancave Ministry, and hundreds of individuals here in our community. (Also, check out our FaceBook & Instagram page).