Clinical Director & Lead Therapist

David Martinez received his master’s degree from Liberty University and is a bilingual licensed professional counselor for the State of Mississippi. He is passionate about leading others towards wholeness and health using cognitive behavioral therapy. He leads HCC’s therapy team with energy and compassion. It is his desire to expand mental healthcare access in both English and Spanish across South MS. As a bilingual provider, David is able to meet health needs among the minority Spanish population. As a son of immigrants, and after himself living in Mexico, he has a special ability to work with Hispanic families.

He serves as Lead Pastor of Vida Hattiesburg, a bilingual community of faith located in Hattiesburg.

He loves his family most, and is an avid fan of soccer and tacos.

Pre-Marital & Family Therapist

Better known as Timm - he is a follower of Christ; husband, father and grandfather. His life experiences, combined with the education acquired through graduate school at Liberty University’s Integrated Professional Counseling program has uniquely prepared him to serve our community.

He is passionate about working with blended families and helping them through the challenges they face. As a member of a blended family, Timm has a unique insight into those difficulties experienced by this largely underserved family unit.

Timm retired from the military after 23 years of both peacetime and combat service. He has lived all over the world and has developed a rounded perspective on life. He speaks the language of our military and veteran community as he personally relates to the lifestyle faced by our servicemen. He is uniquely positioned and ready to serve military families with counseling needs.

Professional Counselor

Lauryn Cunningham is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi’s Counseling Psychology Masters program. While in high school, Lauryn answered God’s call on her life to pursue a career in counseling. Her heart’s desire is to counsel women and other individuals while creating a welcoming and empowering environment for her clients. She is especially passionate about helping those who have experienced infertility. Lauryn believes in the power and hope that comes from reaching out for help.

“It is my goal for my clients to feel safe and to know I am stewarding their time and vulnerability with the utmost care. I want anyone who feels the need to seek services to know that there is strength in asking for help. We as people are so much more than the sum of our problems. I want to see my clients walk in joy and freedom as we work together to overcome the complexities of life.”

Lauryn and her husband love their two dogs, family, friends, exercising, and good food.