Meet The Team
Nancy Holderman Smith 
Nancy is a licensed master social worker. She has practiced psychotherapy with Adult Intensive Services in the community health center setting and in the pastoral counseling setting. 

Her practice includes children, teens and adults with a special interest in anxiety, depression, grief and parenting.

   
MSW, LMSW,
​Executive Director
"People come to Live Oak Counseling to heal and find hope during challenging times." 


Linda is a licensed independent social worker, clinical practicioner who has practiced psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families for more than 20 years.

She has been with the center for more than 12 years and formerly served as the director.
Linda Olson
MSW, LISW-CP
"Our clients find a caring and comfortable environment when they need it the most."
Sarah S. Smith
Sarah is a certified school counselor as well as a licensed professional counselor. She is trained in play therapy for children 3-10 years of age and also trained at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specializing in children and adolescents.

Sarah offers life skill coaching and treatment options for ADHD, anxiety and depression.

She often works with clients on the Autism Spectrum. Parent and school consultations are also available. 
MEd., EdS.
"Families find a warm and caring environment in which to deal with life's challenges."
 Eric is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 30 years of experience providing therapy for individuals, couples, groups and families.  

While he works primarily with adults, he also has had experience working with adolescents.  

Eric has training in a wide range of therapies, including hypnosis, EMDR and Solution Focused therapy.  He is comfortable working with a wide range of issues from the problems of everyday living to the impacts of small "t" and large "T" trauma.
Eric Hartley
MSW, LISW-CP/AP
"I joined the center so that my clients could experience the safe environment offered at Live Oak."
Charles Wilbanks, Ph.D.
  

Charles is a licensed master social worker. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska in communication studies.  

He has experience working with individuals and families and with addictions.

   
MSW, LMSW
"Live Oak Counseling provides a safe haven to share the burdens of life."