Steve and Rajan Trafton
Steve and Rajan Trafton are the owners and operators of the Hideaway Experience. With over 20 years of a healthy, happy marriage, Steve and Rajan have a deep passion for seeing God redeem marriages. Steve currently serves on the board of directors for MarriageToday, a nationally known and broadcasted marriage ministry and television program hosted by Jimmy and Karen Evans. Steve and Rajan have two children, Jessie and Chance, and currently reside in Amarillo, Texas.
Terry Hargrave, Ph.D
Dr. Terry Hargrave is nationally recognized for his pioneering work with intergenerational families. He has authored numerous professional articles and seven books, including The Essential Humility of Marriage: Honoring the Third Identity in Couple Therapy and Forgiving the Devil: Coming to Terms with Damaged Relationships. Dr. Hargrave has presented nationally and internationally on the concepts and processes of relationships and reconciliation in the family and is known for his clear and entertaining presentations. His work has been featured in several national magazines and newspapers, as well as on Good Morning America, ABC News 20/20 and CBS Early Morning. He has been selected as a national conference plenary speaker and as a Master's Series Therapist by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Hargrave is a Professor of Counseling at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, and is president of Amarillo Family Institute, Inc., where he is also in practice. He and his wife, Sharon, have two children, Halley Anne and Peter.
Sharon Hargrave, MFT
Sharon Hargrave graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and specializes in working with couples in marital therapy. Sharon also works with families and individuals in the area of intergenerational issues, caregiving, grief, depression, anxiety and spiritual struggles. She has been married to her husband, Terry, for 27 years.
Virginia Monk, LPC
Virginia (Ginny) Monk is a graduate of West Texas A&M University with a B.A. in Mass Communications. She also earned a master's degree in counseling, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. Ginny has been in private practice with the Amarillo Family Institute for over five years and specializes in marital and group therapy. She frequently speaks at conferences, retreats, and other programs. Ginny is passionate in sharing how God can use pain to provide hope and the truth of his faithfulness. She and her husband, Tim, share a testimony of their 22-year marriage. They have two adult sons,Travis and Trent, and a darling daughter-in-law, Micah, and live near Canyon, Texas.
Wib Newton, Ph.D, LPC, MFT
Wib Newton has been in full-time ministry since 1976 and a therapist since 1981. He received an undergraduate degree from West Virginia University (communications), a Master’s in Religion from Harding University (counseling) and a Ph.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling from Cornerstone University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. He is also a charter member of the American Association of Christian Therapists and a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor. He has received specialized training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, sexual addictions, and time/life management. Wib is the founder and director of New Hope Counseling & Resources. Through this effort his is compiling the area's Christ-focused resources and making them available on www.newhoperesources.com. Helping marriages become stronger has been a passion of his throughout his professional career. He and his wife, Janice, have been married since 1976 and have raised two sons, Jared and Colton.
Cathy Burns, LPC
Cathy Burns, LPC Cathy Burns is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch with a B.S. degree in Health Care Science. She trained as a Physician Assistant and earned her master’s degree in counseling from West Texas A&M University. Cathy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is in private practice with Amarillo Family Institute. Her areas of special counseling interest include clients who are living with a chronic illness, past sexual abuse, depression and marital therapy. Cathy and her husband, Russell, married in 1975 and have three adult married children. They have resided in Amarillo, Texas, for 16 years.
Carey Skinner, Ph.D., LPC
Dr. Carey Skinner, earned a doctorate in Pastoral Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling from Amber University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and currently serves as Associate Pastor/Minister of Adults at Trinity Baptist Church in Amarillo, Texas. Carey has over 10 years of experience as a counselor, as well as a background in crisis ministry from his service as a hospital chaplain. He specializes in couples therapy and men’s issues. He and his wife, Debbie, an artist and women’s ministry speaker, have been married since 1982. They are the parents of one daughter, Hannah, a college student.
Sandra Perkins, LPC
Sandra Perkins earned her master’s degree in counseling from West Texas A&M University in 1999. A licensed professional counselor in private practice with Amarillo Family Institute, she has a variety of counseling experiences working with families, groups, and individuals. She has a special interest in helping others use their faith as a component in healing, and considers it a privilege to walk alongside others as they experience growth in life and relationships. Sandra and her husband, Tracy, have been married for 20 years. They are active together in farming and ranching west of Amarillo, Texas, where they also reside with their two adolescent children.
Sherry L. Randolph, LPC
Sherry is a graduate of West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in professional counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Amarillo Family Institute, Inc. working with individuals, couples, and families. Sherry has a particular interest in working with marriages, family problems, and substance abuse issues. She and her husband, Dean, are the parents of a son, Jett.
