BOARD MEMBERS

Tristan Petty

Tristan Petty owns and oversees a private practice group, Hope In Healing, Inc., in Nashville, Tennessee.  Having held several leadership positions in professional associations, becoming the President of the Board of Directors of The Clinical Training Center of America came as a natural next step.  As a native Tennessean, Tristan sought personal and professional pursuits in Rhode Island where he completed his master’s degree in counseling and chemical dependency.  More than acquiring credentials, including licensing as a professional counselor in Tennessee, Tristan has been visibly active in advocacy.  He says, “My areas of focus were domestic and sexual violence, drug and alcohol dependence, children and adult children of neglect and abuse, people with a myriad of life-altering experiences, and LGBTQ+ challenges.”  With enduring commitment, he adds, “My life experiences with alcoholism, domestic violence, other abusive behaviors, and mental health issues (along with their long term effects) have helped prepare me for a calling that I had not planned for but am truly grateful for the journey it has taken me. Seeking counseling and doing the hard work helped free me from the awful way I thought of myself, self-destructive behaviors, many broken relationships, and internal stigma that prevented me from self-acceptance.  Today, my goal is to pay it forward and help those who seek to feel a sense of hope and freedom and achieve mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.”

Brock Searcy

As a LPC-MHSP and a member of CTCA’s Board of Directors, Brock is known among his peers as an insightful, transparent, skilled, humorous, and diligent colleague.  With these assets, he understandably receives admiration, along with invitations to share his professional assets with his peers.  In addition to being a licensed psychotherapist, Brock is also  State-approved Clinical Supervisor and Certified Sex Therapist.  Currently, he maintains a private practice in Brentwood, specializing in sex therapy.

Brad Bull

Dr. Brad Bull spent several years serving as a Baptist minister before completing his Ph.D. in child and family studies. He also holds a BA in psychology and Master of Divinity with pastoral counseling major. He has been a licensed marriage and family therapist since 2002 and served a five-year term on the state regulatory board for counselors. He spent 16 years a university professor before transitioning to full-time private practice and free-lance writing. In promoting continuing education, he aims to create programming that responsibly informs while being highly engaging. 

Angela Parham

Angela N. Parham holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Austin Peay State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. She is a licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider (LPC/MHSP) in Tennessee and is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Her professional interests include trauma work, career counseling, adolescent development, and serving veteran populations. Although she is currently on medical disability, Angela remains connected to the profession by completing continuing education requirements and staying current with evolving clinical practices. She attends workshops and conferences to maintain her licensure and deepen her knowledge in the field. Through CTCA, Angela aims to contribute by editing manuscripts, assisting with research, and supporting fellow board members and colleagues through administrative tasks.

Roela Redd

Roela Redd earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Child Development, followed by a Master of Arts in Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) based in Johnson City, Tennessee. Her work with children, teens, and adults in settings ranging from schools and residential programs to crisis services and outpatient care has given her a broad, deep understanding of mental health needs and services. These experiences inform her warm, grounded approach to supporting individuals through life's challenges. Roela also brings her voice to the field through writing articles that spotlight the emotional and developmental hurdles clients face, inviting deeper conversation and awareness. She also mentors clinicians, encouraging them to establish clear boundaries, make informed ethical decisions, and maintain a consistent presence as a source of support within their communities. Guided by her motto, "Just Breathe," she strives to create spaces where clients and colleagues alike feel safe, peaceful, and understood.  

Francis A. Martin

Francis Martin serves as CTCA’s Executive Director.  His professional roles have included service as a therapists, administrating clinical programs, conducting research on various mental health care issues, writing and publishing, teaching in mental health care preparation programs, delivering numerous professional presentations, organizing professional meetings, holding offices in professional associations, and advocating for various improvements in mental health care.  He continues to explore ways to address important issues in mental health care and to improve the effectiveness of counseling and therapy.