Church AND City Counseling
Rebuild the community. Restore the heart. Renew the mind.
OUR STORY
Church and City Counseling began in November 2023 in response to the undeniable need for emotional and spiritual health in our community.
In partnership with the 400+ churches in the ForCLT network, Church and City Counseling is committed to providing Biblically integrated counseling to rebuild, restore and renew the city of Charlotte.
“What if the mental health crisis of our time is really a cry for discipleship from our culture? Jesus told us to tell more people about the identity, belonging, truth, and purpose only He can offer. It is our conviction that Church and City Care is an opportunity for the Church in Charlotte to work together to disciple our city through Biblically integrated mental health services.”
– Chris Payne, Pastor at New City Church
OUR MISSION
To lead the way in uniting churches to care for our city.
OUR TEAM
Rev. Mrs. Rebecca B. Woodman, MACC
Founder & Executive Director
Rebecca Woodman is a counselor and pastor who partners with churches across Charlotte to make professional, Christ-centered therapy accessible and affordable. After 20 years leading pastoral care and counseling in a large church, she launched Church and City Counseling to bring biblically integrated counseling closer to communities. She holds an MA in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (2003) and became a licensed counselor in North Carolina in 2004. Rebecca serves as Executive Director of Church and City Counseling, speaks regularly at community events, and has led large Bible studies and chaplaincy initiatives. She is trained in Gottman Method and Critical Incident Stress Management and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Her passion is creating a safe sanctuary where hurting people can find real healing and see Jesus in the process. Rebecca and her husband John are raising three daughters and one son together.
Fun fact: Rebecca and her husband love throwing theme parties with friends and can often be found at local ball fields cheering on their kids.
Lee Sumrall
Clinical Director
Lee Sumrall is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Supervisor and a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. She is the new Clinical Director of Church and City Counseling (as of May 2025) and the owner of Common Grounds Christian Counseling in Matthews, NC, where she provides faith-based therapy and supervises emerging clinicians. Lee has training in the Gottman Method and in EMDR. She actively contributes to women’s ministry and curriculum development at New City Church. Lee enjoys walking, getting coffee with friends and life with her husband Wade and their two teenaged daughters.
Ednethia Thomas
Business Director
Ednethia is a trusted guide for people and organizations seeking financial clarity and Kingdom-centered purpose, combining experience as a financial consultant, business strategist, tax specialist, licensed insurance agent, Certified Scrum Master, and Certified Spiritual Director. As VP of Community Outreach and Client Services for SCORE Charlotte and through strategic partnerships, she champions financial empowerment and leadership growth. Devoted mom to Jaycen Eugene, she lives by Proverbs 16:3.
HOLLY WILDER
client coordinator
Holly Wilder is the Client Coordinator at Church and City Counseling,
overseeing appointment scheduling and ensuring a warm,
welcoming first impression for every visitor. A Communications graduate from
NC State University, Holly lives locally with her husband and their two teenage sons.
Fun fact: Holly loves cooking and enjoys trying out new recipes in her free time.
Belinda Johnson
Counselor
Fun fact: Belinda loves hiking and walking outdoors, where she feels closest to God.
Seth Hooper
Counselor
Fun fact: he and his wife love exploring epic playgrounds with their five kids.
JANASHA KING
Counselor
Fun fact: Janasha’s favorite weekend hobby is hunting for the best local coffee shop and taco spot in Charlotte.
KIMBERLY WEAVER
Counselor
Kimberly Weaver, LCMHCA, is a licensed mental health therapist who integrates faith and mental health to support people navigating trauma, anxiety, identity challenges, and spiritual wounds. She practices from a person-centered, trauma-informed lens and uses evidence-based therapies including Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, remaining culturally sensitive, flexible, and collaborative. Before becoming a therapist she worked in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and higher education serving marginalized populations. Kimberly holds an M.A. in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and dual master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice from Long Island University.
Fun fact: she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, savoring a good morning cup of coffee, and finding peace in the spiritual disciplines of silence and solitude.
BOARD MEMBERS
CHRIS PAYNE
(Lead Pastor of New City Church)
Nicole Taylor
(Chief Communications and Community Officer, Riverstone Logistics/Riverstone Foundation)
Casey Crimmins
(CEO of Project 658)
Michael Boulware
(Director of Discipleship at All Saints Church Anglican Church)
BECKY Coneen
(Multi-Unit Franchise Owner | HOTWORX Fort Mill, Indian Land & Southern Pines)
Andrew Gertig
(treasurer)
(Engineering Lead at Cash App)
Andrew Weiler
(Board Chair)
(fintech product innovation and client engagement)
You can make a difference in our city.
Church and City Counseling is a non-profit organization — which means our ability to make an impact is entirely dependent on the generosity of donors. To partner with Church and City Counseling financially, click the button below.
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