Our Team
Verl Williams
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Verl brings a diverse background in education, customer service, and mental health support to her role as CEO. With compassion and thoughtful listening, she helps individuals and families feel welcomed from their first interaction. As a coach trained in Brainspotting, she brings a trauma-informed perspective to personal growth. She also helps connect people with therapists whose expertise aligns with their needs.
Brittany Evans, LPC
Brittany holds a master’s degree in Professional Counseling and brings extensive experience supporting children, teens, couples, adults, members in the queer community and families. Her work includes supporting individuals with developmental differences, behavioral challenges, juvenile justice involvement, and families navigating various transitions. She is a therapist using eclectic therapeutic framework including: solution-focused and client centered approaches along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She practices through a trauma informed lense and is trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, and No Family Left Behind intensive in-home family therapy
Program Director
Franchot Walker, LPC
NFLB Clinician, LPC
Originally from St. Louis, Frenchy brings warmth, humor, and a deep belief in people’s ability to grow. He earned a B.S. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Sports Psychology. His client-centered approach helps youth and caregivers build confidence, strengthen relationships, and develop practical ways to manage thoughts and feelings. Outside work, he enjoys video games, anime, sports, and time with loved ones.
Kory Purinton
Program Operations Coordinator
Kory serves as Program Operation Coordinator at The Heriford House Foundation, guiding families through intake for the No Family Left Behind program. With patience and care, he answers questions, listens to families’ needs, and helps them feel heard and supported. Kory enjoys connecting with people and making the first steps toward care less overwhelming. Through daily operations and community outreach, he works to reduce mental health stigma and create a welcoming space for all, especially underserved African American and LGBTQ+ communities.