Who can you lean on?
The Shepherd’s Shoulder team members include trauma chaplains, crisis counselors and mental health therapists, who are not just highly trained, but highly compassionate professionals.
A team you can trust
Our spiritual care team members are all ordained ministers, board certified, and educated. We have the knowledge and experience in caring for those who practice Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Hindu, or who are simply spiritual in nature.
Our crisis counselors hold master’s degrees and have years of experience in trauma therapy for both adults and children.
Chaplain Deb Wacker, M.Div, MBA, BCCC, FHPC
Deb is the Founder and Director of The Shepherd’s Shoulder. She has expertise in ER/ICU trauma chaplaincy, palliative care and spiritual counseling. Chaplain Deb has provided spiritual care and counseling for the primary and secondary trauma victims, families and staff for two mass casualty incidents in Virginia.
Chaplain Rob Buchanan, D.Min, BCCC
Rob has provided spiritual counseling and support for over 35 years. His expertise is in ER trauma and disaster chaplaincy, and community counseling.
Chaplain Juliette “J” Lindsey, M.A.,APC
J’s expertise includes ER/ICU trauma chaplaincy with a focus on women’s trauma.
Krystal Giordano, M.S., QMHP-A
A crisis counselor, Krystal specializes in traumatic behavioral analysis and support. Krystal brings expertise in emotional health for individual and group counseling.
Chaplain Kayla Lennon, M.Div, BSW
Kayla has expertise in ER/ICU trauma chaplaincy as well as hospice care. Kayla was the chaplain first responder for a large mass casualty situation in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Chaplain Juanita Pryor, M.Div, BCCC
Juanita’s primary specialty is in behavioral and mental health chaplaincy and counseling. Her profound experience with veterans and PTSD make her a valuable team member.
Marion Johnson, RN
Marion has years of ER nursing experience. She is currently an energy and yoga therapist with a specialty in PTSD.