Meet Our Team
Gray Hilsman, MD
Psychiatrist/Medical Director
Dr. Hilsman is a cum laude graduate of Millsaps College and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He finished a residency in psychiatry as Chief Resident. He has received board certification in adult/adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry and addiction medicine. He has been a member of Best Doctors since its inception and has practiced in the Jackson area for 40 years.
Caleb Ginn, MS
Clinical Coordinator Adolescent PHP
Caleb graduated with his M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi College in December 2025. He is trained in helping those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Caleb has experience working with adults, adolescents, groups, and families. His goal is to walk alongside those doing the hard work of healing, guiding them to identify new and existing strength and resilience.
Marcia Farrar, MA, RN, LMFT
Psychiatric Nurse
Marcia Farrar is a registered nurse and a licensed marriage and family therapist. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Reformed Theological Seminary. She was formerly the Program Director of Three Oaks for over 18 years and decided to cut back to part time status while serving our patients as a psychiatric nurse.
Jennifer Heggie, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Clinician
Jennifer earned her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Mississippi College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, Board Qualified Supervisor by the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors and is a Board Certified Telemental Health Counselor. Jennifer has over 20 years clinical experience working with addictions, eating disorders, self-injury, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image issues and has worked with clients of all ages. She has experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Jennifer has a private practice at Summit Counseling, a ministry of First Baptist Church Jackson.
Evan Applegate, MS, LPC
Clinician
Evan earned a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Mississippi College in 2015, and has experience working with adolescents, adults, groups, families, and addiction. Evan also has experience working in the Children’s Cancer Clinic at UMMC, as well as Oakley Training School in Raymond, MS, counseling adolescents.
Cyndy McNeer, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES
Dietitian
Cyndy is a Registered Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She earned a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has worked in various settings including inpatient, home health, outpatient nutrition and bariatric clinics, fitness and wellness centers, and private practice. She has had intensive experience in providing Medical Nutrition Therapy and Nutrition Counseling for adults and adolescents in the areas of diabetes, weight management, and disordered eating. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Cyndy is passionate about helping others improve their relationship with food while empowering them to live their healthiest life.
Clyde Glenn, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Glenn is a Board Certified Psychiatrist offering mental health services that combine medication management with a strong physician-patient therapeutic alliance. One of his areas of expertise is managing Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders. For over 25 years, Dr. Glenn has provided care to the whole person through integration of body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Glenn is Proprietor at Rehoboth Psychiatric Services in Ridgeland, MS.
Amy Stackler, MA, LPC
Clinical Assistant/Clinician
Amy completed a Master of Arts in Counseling from Reformed Theological seminary in 2021. Amy is trained to work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and family issues.She has experience working with individuals, families, and groups. Amy is passionate about living wholeheartedly, practicing self-compassion, and young adult literature.
Mary Garner Rees, MS, LPC
Clinician
Mary Garner completed her M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi College in 2022. She is trained to work with issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief, and trauma. She has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, group, and family settings. Mary Garner believes in a holistic, mind-body connection approach, and she uses her educational foundation, clinical/personal experience, and love of neurobiology to meet those courageously seeking healing right where they are.
Karen Mori Bonner, LPC
Clinician
Karen Mori Bonner, MS, LPC is a practicing counselor who has a special interest and expertise in dream therapy. Karen works with individuals and families dealing with life issues and is known for her seminars and workshops on dream work. After a twenty year career in her family retail business in Jackson, MS, Karen received an Master’s degree in counseling psychology from Mississippi College in 2005. She is now a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed by the state of Mississippi.
Steven Reid Patterson, MA, LPC
Clinician
Reid graduated with his Masters in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary. He has extensive experience in treating areas including anxiety and depression, trauma, life transitions, spirituality issues, relationship issues and addiction recovery. Reid has training in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and several other modalities. Reid has an interest in holistic and functional health as it pertains to mental health – seeing the mind, body, and soul weave together.
Yancey B. Nolan, Sr., PHR
Managing Partner
Yancey obtained his Bachelor of Science from Centenary College of Louisiana in Accounting in 1994. After working as a corporate accountant for 8 years, he transitioned into Human Resource Management for more than 14 years, primarily in the healthcare industry. Yancey began his association with Three Oaks in 2014. He obtained his Professional Human Resource (PHR) Certification in 2009.
Chris Cothern, MS, LPC-S, LMFT
Program Director
Chris has many years of experience in mental health services. He earned his Masters of Science in marriage and family therapy from Mississippi College in 1994. He became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 1996 and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in 1998. Additionally, Chris has enhanced his credentials by becoming a Board Qualified LPC Supervisor for the State of Mississippi and a certified Substance Abuse Professional. Counseling, for Chris, is a calling and he enjoys working with individuals, couples, parents and families. He has gained vast experience in assisting individuals facing emotional and psychological challenges. His role is to meet individuals where they are, identify support systems, encourage, motivate, educate, and assist in their development of coping skills that will alleviate current struggles but also provide skills to promote future success. Prior to beginning his work at Three Oaks Behavioral, Chris worked as a clinician providing EAP services, as a Director of Child & Adolescent Services, Director of Staff Development & Training for a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program and as a Regional Director for a national health management corporation.
Sam Emerson, MA, P-LPC
Clinical Assistant/Clinician
Sam graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Counseling. He is fervent to help people from all walks of life learn to reexperience themselves through the mode of therapy, so that they might have the audacity to change. He has experience in working with individuals, couples, families, and groups through CBT, EFT, and Narrative Therapy. As well as an interest in serving survivors of trauma, spirituality issues, grief and loss, and men’s issues. Sam is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for anyone to explore their challenges and discover their strengths, ultimately fostering growth and healing.
Pamela Turner, LPC
Clinician
Pamela Turner earned her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. She went on to pursue training in Sexual Issues and Disorders at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, GA. She has post graduate training in medical issues, trauma and abuse, dysfunctional, compulsive/addictive and paraphillic sexuality. She has studied advanced courses in both Trauma and Abuse and Sexual Addiction. She is currently working as a clinician at Three Oaks Behavioral Health in Ridgeland, MS and has a private counseling practice in Ridgeland, MS.
Jimmy Rogers, MS, LPC
Clinician
As a therapist, I place the highest value on rapport with clients. I feel my strengths are grounded in a genuine acceptance and care for others. I believe strongly that a non-judgmental environment can allow clients to be authentic, honest and comfortable enough to make healthy change. I strive to “be myself” so that my clients can do the same within sessions and ultimately in their lives. I was called to counseling due to the lasting positive impact others had during my own struggles in the past, and I know the transformative change that a good therapeutic relationship can promote in our lives. In my free time, I enjoy watching my sons’ sports, spending time with family and friends, fishing and other outdoor pursuits.
Bettie Stewart-Wallace
Administrative Assistant
Bettie comes from the banking and finance background with a desire to make a difference in people’s lives. She has a heart for people and a desire to be a part of their journey for hope and healing. Bettie is married with two children, 3 grandchildren, and two fur babies.
Angela Essary, MS, LPC
IOP Clinical Coordinator
Angela earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2003 and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2005. She is a cognitive behavioral therapist helping people to explore their thoughts and actions, to change how they feel. For nearly twenty years Angela has helped people, in group and individual therapy, to walk through the darkness of mental illness and find the light.
Cheryl Dunlap, RN, BSN
Psychiatric Nurse
Cheryl graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a BS degree in nursing. She has over 25 years experience as an RN, with 22 of those years as a psychiatric nurse. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults in the behavioral health field.
Joel Williams, MA, LPC
Clinician
Joel completed a M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in 2021. He joined our team in January of 2022 after working in an outpatient clinic specializing in the treatment of addiction and trauma. He has experience working with family and couples’ issues, individuals, and groups. Prior to working in clinical mental health, Joel worked in various ministry and nonprofit capacities where he specialized in caring for the homeless populations of Southeast, Alabama. His desire is to walk with clients toward empowerment, healing, and acceptance of self and others using person centered, evidence-based approaches to counseling.
Kerri Puckett, MA, LPC
Clinician
Kerri Puckett, LPC, is a counselor who owns a private practice affiliated with Collective Hope, LLC, in Flowood, MS. Kerri has special interest and experience in working with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, suicidal ideation, self-harm, family conflict, cancer, and chronic illness. She graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with a Masters of Arts in Counseling and previously served as a clinical therapist at a psychiatric residential treatment facility for adolescents prior to opening her own practice and joining Three Oaks.
Hope Reagan, MS, CMHT
Clinician
Hope is a certified mental health therapist , and has been a consultant with three oaks since they opened. She specializes in addictions with over thirty years experience in treating eating disorders, both in her private practice and previous director of an in-patient facility. Ms Reagan helped initiate the first eating disorder focus groups at all the major Mississippi Universities. Her training has been both 12 step oriented as well as a behavioral approach.