“I am always excited to walk alongside those seeking to live emotionally, physically and spiritually balanced lives to be all that God has called them to be. I am living out my calling through Branches.”

Marlena Butler, Ph.D. - Marlena is a graduate of Jacksonville Theological Seminary and has a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Christian Counseling. Her graduate training (MA, Nova Southeastern University) in Conflict Resolution and Family Systems Healthcare focused on providing assistance to patients and families dealing with grief, illness, end of life issues, and disability. She currently provides individual counseling to adults who want to work on issues of trust, anger, confidence/esteem, stress, fear and grief. Marlena is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and is trained in The Murray Method.