Fred Antonelli | Heide Halik | Cindy Heck | Robb Horner
Jessica Ives | Gail Miller | Anthony Trader

Fred Antonelli, PH.D., LPC

» Email Fred


Dr. Fred Antonelli is a Certified Marriage and Family Temperament Therapist specializing in Pastoral Christian Counseling.

Dr. Antonelli has served as a senior pastor for twenty-three years. He also was host for nine years of the popular nationally syndicated Christian teen and young adult radio show, Rock Alive, heard over both the CBN Radio Network and the Salem Radio Network. Using his skills in marriage communication and pastoral experience, Dr. Fred Antonelli will enthusiastically share his perspective on how you can maintain God’s very best in having a satisfied and joyous marriage through his proven "Marriage Management" and "Genuine Manhood" seminars! Additionally, he is a consultant to churches through leadership training, conflict resolution and church restructuring.

Fred is ordained through the Elim Fellowship out of Lima, NY, a Clinically Licensed Pastoral Counselor with the National Christian Counselors Association as well as holding membership with the American Association of Christian Counselors and membership in the American Counseling Association and the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. Fred holds a BA in Theology from International Seminary, an M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling from Cornerstone University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Christian Psychology from Cornerstone University. Fred also holds a Mental Health License (LPCMH) with the State of Delaware.

Dr. Antonelli is founder and president of Life Counseling Center in Easton, MD, Salisbury, MD and Dover, DE. He has been joyously married for 35 years to his high school sweetheart, Debbie, and they have three children and four grandchildren.

Dr. Antonelli also writes for the monthly online publication, The Manna, which deals with various mental health issues from a Christian perspective (click link and go to "Regular Features" then, "Lifeline").

:: up ::

Heide Halik, MSW, LCSW-C

» Email Heide


Heide’s area of practice include: Depression and related mood disorders, codependency/relational issues, anxiety and panic disorders; obsessive-compulsive disorders, sexual abuse; trauma (PTSD), grief, teen issues, psychosis, faith-related issues, family counseling, and crisis pregnancy counseling.

Heide received her Masters degree in Social Work from The Catholic University of America. She has had additional training through Reformed Theological Seminary, the American Association of Christian counselors and other miscellaneous organizations.

Special Training and Experience: Heide formerly worked for Meier New Life Clinics in Fairfax, Virginia providing outpatient care and running groups for their day program. Prior to that Heide ran New Life Clinics inpatient also worked for the Psychiatric Institute of Washington, Baltimore Behavioral Health and interned at the Veterans Affairs National Medical Center. She is also a trained crisis pregnancy counselor and established and ran a program to provide counseling and support for inner city children in Washington, DC. Prior to switching careers to the mental health/counseling field, Heide worked as a lobbyist for an association in Washington. Heide accepted Christ at the age of seven and continues to pursue Him and His love, forgiveness, and will on a daily basis.

:: up ::

Cindy Heck, LGPC MA RN-C BSN

» Email Cindy


Cindy Heck earned her Bachelors degree in Psychology from Oral Roberts University and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Research College of Nursing/Rockhurst College. She has a Masters in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University. Cindy has worked in the mental health field for 14 years. For 9 years she has specialized in working with individuals who have chronic pain, chronic illness, obesity, and stress management issues. From this passion and personal journey Cindy wrote and published a book entitled Yet I Will Praise Him: Devotions of Praise Through Chronic Pain. She is a conference speaker and enjoys developing and leading groups and seminars. Cindy is certified in pain management through the American Nurses Association, credentialed through the American Academy of Pain Management, and an active member of American Society of Pain Management Nursing.

Cindy is passionate about working with individuals who live with chronic pain and illness. She specializes in stress management with high risk populations such as individuals with heart disease, diabetes, type A personalities, and chronic pain. She has a special heart for those who struggle with weight loss as she has successfully lost over 200 pounds. She deeply understands this journey and that of chronic pain, both professionally and personally. She is well versed in working with individuals who suffer with depression and anxiety as these are common experiences to those who live with chronic conditions. Cindy accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at age 7. She is an active member on her worship team at her home church playing the saxophone and keyboards. Cindy has a deep passion for the restoration of wounded marriages. Her skills in cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems provide keen insight for an effective counseling approach to marriage therapy. She also enjoys vocational counseling and desires to pass on the Biblical relationship and marital wisdom received both from her professional training and countless hours mentored by her father. Cindy is happily married to her husband James and together they serve God and live in Salisbury, MD.

:: up ::

Robb Horner, MA

» Email Robb


Robb’s dramatic conversion to Christ in 1998 led to a renewed educational pursuit and a passion for full time service in ministry. He previously served 5 years as lay minister for Emmaus Prison Ministry that observed healing prayer and the restoration of souls. He currently leads and participates in several small groups for men, one being leading a Faithful & True sexual addictions group. Robb is also serving as the Pastor of Discipleship for Oasis Covenant Fellowship in Easton, MD. He also has served as keynote speaker for several local prayer breakfasts.

Robb holds a ministerial license through the Elim Fellowship of Lima, NY. He has achieved a B.A. in Christian Counseling from Southwest Bible College & Seminary and an M.A. in Human Services Counseling from Regent University. He is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.

As a lifetime resident of the Eastern Shore, Robb currently resides in Easton, Maryland with his wife Beth, and daughter, Kendall. His experience in the business community includes formerly owning a family restaurant as well as a local computer shop. Robb is active in Executive Ministries of the Eastern Shore, an outreach that seeks to introduce the Gospel to the business community.

Robb’s approach to counseling centers on the grace of God and the ministry of His Word through the power of the Holy Spirit. As a Pastoral counselor in a clinical setting, Robb utilizes contributions from both a biblically sound perspective as well as a cognitive behavioral and Family Systems approach to therapy. Robb’s passion as well as expertise is in Marriage therapy. His skills are also strong in counseling individuals and families in a private or group setting. His deepest desire is to see the miraculous restoration ministry of Jesus Christ made real in the lives of hurting & emotionally wounded people.

:: up ::

Jessica Ives, MA, NCC, LGPC

» Email Jessica


Jessica Ives received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1999. After spending 2 years in Kansas and being used by God in incredible ways, Jessica began to feel the call of God to pursue counseling. Jessica graduated with honors from Indiana Wesleyan University with her Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling in April 2004.

Jessica and Dustin were married in 1999 and had their son Ethan in March 2005. Jessica and her husband Dustin, reside in Easton, MD where he is the Senior Pastor of First Wesleyan Church. Jessica enjoys being a pastor’s wife and sees that as an asset to her counseling. She grew up on the Eastern Shore and is extremely happy to be back home near family.

Jessica has a heart for couples and has a passion for pre-marital and marriage counseling. She also works with younger children and enjoys seeing female adolescents and young adults. She believes in using her gifts and talents with the direction of the Holy Spirit to help her clients. Jessica has experience working with families, individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and the chronically mentally ill.

Jessica is a Nationally Certified Counselor and is certified in administering Prepare-Enrich, a couples relationship inventory. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and Chi Sigma Iota.

:: up ::

Gail Miller, MA

» Email Gail


Counseling/psychology has always been a point of interest for Gail and after marrying and raising a family of her own, she felt God drawing her even closer in that direction. At the same time, she also felt the need to receive a deeper and clearer understanding of God’s word and his purpose for her. She believes it was God who led her to attend the Washington Bible College in Lanham, MD for two years and then complete her undergraduate degree at Central State University when she and her husband relocated to Ohio for three years. Upon moving back to the East coast, Gail continued her educational pursuit and graduated from Chestnut Hill College (CHC) in Philadelphia, PA, earning a Master’s degree in counseling/psychology. She firmly believes counseling is one of God’s gifts to her. While her specialization at CHC was Marriage and Family counseling, she has also worked at local, state and privately funded organizations providing counsel to “at risk” youth with a myriad of complex personal and family issues.

Gail and her husband currently reside in Delaware. God has blessed them with a wonderful loving and caring adult children who now have children of their own. All of her family including her grandchildren know and love the Lord. They recognize the importance of serving God and His church and are active in various ministries in their local church.

:: up ::

Anthony Trader, MSW, “LGSW”

» Email Anthony


Life Counseling Center welcomes, Anthony Trader, MSW, “LGSW” to it’s Salisbury office. Anthony joins Barry Wheeler as a staff therapist at our Beaglin Park Plaza office. Anthony is a positive and highly motivated Christian with a passion for sharing the person of Jesus Christ with others. He received his Master’s degree in Social Work from Salisbury University. He has previously worked at Eastern Correctional Institute & Eastern Shore Psychological Services running day groups and working in the Intensive Outpatient Unit. He also has worked with “at risk” middle and high school students for many years doing summer camps in the local area. Anthony also has had over 7 years experience running a family owned business in Pocomoke, MD. His passion for vibrant and spiritually healthy marriages will serve as a strong point in Anthony’s counseling skills. Individual counseling is also an area of strength with Anthony.

Anthony served in the Unites States Air Force for over 7 years while also receiving a degree in Business Management. Since Anthony has become a Christian, he has had a drive to share the life and power of Jesus Christ with others.

Anthony feels that he was lead of the Lord to start a ministry called Christians On a Mission over 6 years ago that focuses on High School and College Students who need to know the love of Jesus. Anthony and his wife Ashley reside in Pocomoke City. He has attended Emmanuel Wesleyan Church with his family in Salisbury for several years.

:: up ::