Eric B. Averette, LICSW-PIP, is the Director of the Parker Counseling Center. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Alabama in 1995 and a Master’s in social work from the University of Tennessee in 2002. He is a licensed independent clinical social worker in the state of Alabama. He has provided mental health and substance abuse treatment services in Calhoun County since 2002 and has been a counselor in private practice since 2009. Eric specializes in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders. He also helps couples and families work through relationship and parenting issues.
Stacy Averette, Ed.D., is the Business Manager of PCC. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in religion from Samford University in 1988 and a Master’s and Doctorate in 1991 and 1997 from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Eric and Stacy have been members of Parker Memorial Baptist Church since 2003 and Eric serves as a deacon. They’ve been married for over 32 years and have 5 adult children.
W. Peck Mallory, Jr., D.M.D., M.A.C., earned a B.S. degree in Biology from Birmingham-Southern College in 1977. He attended UAB School of Dentistry and received a D.M.D. in 1982. For over 30 years, he practiced general dentistry treating three generations of patients and their families.
As he observed and listened to his patients, he saw that scripture addresses every problem and need of the human heart.
Beginning in 2005, he pursued an interest in Biblical Counseling. In 2013, he obtained advanced
counseling education, earning three certificates with the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation. In 2017, he entered Westminster Theological Seminary
and in May 2019 received the degree, Master of Arts in Counseling.
Dr. Mallory is a member of Faith Presbyterian Church (PCA) where he has served as an elder for 32 years taught Sunday School and discipleship classes, and lead a men’s retreat.
He is soon to celebrate his 40th anniversary with his wife Mary. They have 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren who are his pride and joy.