Our Staff:

Pipeline To God Counseling Services is committed to providing quality services that are accessible and culturally sensitive. The diverse, qualified staff of counselors, social workers, case managers, administrators and support staff are committed to the highest level of customer care and satisfaction.

Iris Lynn Bailey

Iris is the Founder, President and Clinical Supervisor at Pipeline To God Communications, Inc. She is a licensed clinical therapist, play therapist and substance abuse counselor. BA, M-Div., MA, PCC-Supv. She is trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); in Trauma and Grief-Focused CBT; and in CARE: Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement. She specializes in working with at-risk families, children and adolescents addressing child maltreatment, PTSD and other forms of trauma resulting from domestic violence. She received her BA in Education from Heidelberg University, her Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies and her Master of Arts in both Clinical and Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. Reverend Iris is an ordained Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cleveland, OH.

Avril C. Sargeant

Avril C. Sargeant is a licensed Professional Counselor. She specializes in working with adolescents, school-age children and at-risk families. Her scope of practice includes interventions with individuals and families who areaddressing domestic violence, PTSD, grief and related areas of trauma. She is trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), TF-CBT (trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy) and she is a play therapist. She has a background that includes extensive research and training with teen and adolescent’s emotional concerns. She conducts workshops on a variety of related issues. Avril received her BA in Political Science/Sociology and her Master Of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ashland University.