John Cassell, Executive Director
| John Cassell has served as Executive Director since 2018 and a board member since 2014 He is dedicated to Cornerstone’s mission of providing exceptional clinical family counseling to hurting families and individuals, regardless of their financial means. Alongside his leadership role, John is an entrepreneur with a successful home remodeling business, driven by his passion for transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary.
John has been active in his church for over 25 years through various pastoral and ministry roles including teaching, music and worship, marriage/pre-marital counseling, and leading small group Bible studies with his wife, Krista. In his free time, John enjoys adventure sports such as mountain biking, wakeboarding, and skiing. He also loves spending time with family and boating with his wife, Krista. They are proud parents of three adult children and recently welcomed a new joy into their lives—a granddaughter. |
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Tracy Whiteside, Clinical Director – MACPC LPCC-S |
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| Tracy has served as Clinical director and board member since 2014. Adolescents, Adjustment, Anxiety, Change of Life, Depression, Family of Origin, Grief, Mental/Emotional Disorders, Parenting, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Spiritual Issues, Stress, Trauma, Women’s Issues, Young Adults.
Tracy is also a Clinical Supervisor to Counselor Trainees, and oversees Cornerstone’s intern program. In addition to her Cornerstone duties, Tracy is a Professor at Ashland Theological Seminary. Read more about Tracy’s counseling focus |
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Krista Cassell, Coaching Director – BCBC, BCALC |
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| Krista has served as Coaching Director and board member since 2018. She is a Board Certified Biblical Counselor (BCBC) and Board Certified Christian Life Coach (BCLC) who graduated from Light University with a Masters diploma in Biblical Counseling, specializing in marriage counseling, pre-marriage counseling, parenting issues. She received her Board Certification in both counseling and coaching through the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Krista is dedicated to supporting families dealing with challenging relationship and behavioral issues, a passion that stems from her own personal journey. After years of navigating the misdiagnosis of her child’s neurobiological disorder, Krista developed a deep desire to help other families facing similar difficulties find healing and restoration. For over 20 years, Krista Cassell and her husband, John, the Executive Director of Cornerstone, have been leading small groups at their church. This hands-on experience has given Krista deep empathy and insight into the relational and spiritual struggles people face. Together, they co-developed and presented a sermon series titled “6 New Testament Principles of Successful Relationships.” Krista loves spending time with her husband, John, their three wonderfully unique children, and now her new granddaughter. Some of her favorite activities include boating, gardening, and enjoying coffee with friends. When the weather is nice, you’ll likely find her on the boat or in her backyard, garden shovel in hand. Read more about Krista’s counseling focus. |
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