Meet Our Professional Staff 
Jeannie Miller Clarkson, MA, NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Founder of Christian Care Connection
Jeannie Miller Clarkson is the owner and founder of Christian Care Connection, LLC. Jeannie is also an active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Jeannie enjoys working with churches, has written material on preventing ministerial burnout, conducts marriage education workshops and has developed a workshop for churches called Lead by Design which empowers believers into greater fulfillment of their God-given purpose and design.
Education, Training and Certifications: B.A. Biblical Studies, M.A. Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor
Specialties: Children, Teens, Adults, Marriage, Parenting, Anxiety, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, ADHD Evaluations (Newport location only), Dementia/Alzheimer’s Assessments (Newport location only) and other concerns
Jeannie is now also available in the Newport, Michigan area! You can see her in the offices of Self and Family Behavioral Health Care, 7521 North Telegraph Road, Newport 48166. Schedule an appointment at this location by calling (734) 586-0031. Jeannie offers Christian Counseling at this new location as well as ADHD and dementia assessments.
Jeanne Holup, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Holup enables Christian Care Connection to expand its services to include psychiatric evaluation and treatment. She provides psychotherapy as well as prescribes medications when necessary. Dr. Holup demonstrates genuine care and concern for all of her patients and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.
Education, Training and Certifications: Board certified psychiatrist in practice since 1996. She earned her medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency training through The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Specialties: Psychiatry and Medication Management for Adults, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Biploar Disorder and other concerns.
James William Brown II (Bill), M.Ed, Psy.S, LPC, NCC, NBCSC, RTC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Bill Brown works with children, teens, adults and families. He brings more than 30 years experience as an Elementary and Secondary School Guidance Counselor and School Psychologist. He has also presented a number of workshops at the State, National and International levels in the areas of Support Groups for At-Risk Elementary School Children. Bill particularly enjoys working with children from preschool through the adolescent years who are experiencing issues with alcohol or other drugs and/or exhibit at-risk behaviors in school or in the community.
Education, Training and Certifications: B.A. Education, M.A. Guidance and Counseling, Specialist Degree in Counseling Psychology, Nationally Certified Counselor, Nationally Certified School Counselor, Certified Reality Therapist
Specialties: Children, Teens, Adults, Marriage, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Addiction, Grief and Loss, and other concerns
Gloria Morrison, MA, LLPC
Limited Licensed Professional Counselor
Gloria Morrison, through both personal and professional experience, has developed a strong passion for helping those suffering with illness or disease, and especially for those coping with the loss of a loved one. She has also worked with clients on issues such as addiction, victims of sexual abuse, teenage girls with eating disorders or other self-destructive behaviors like cutting, and children dealing with ADHD, ODD, and anxiety.
Gloria’s additional areas of research, training and professional experience include depression, anxiety, phobias, co-dependency, anger management, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, parenting, spirituality, and woman or couples dealing with miscarriage/infertility/postpartum depression.
Gloria is dedicated to assisting her clients in realizing and reaching their full potential. She is committed to empowering her clients so they can achieve true personal, emotional, and spiritual growth. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and the American Counseling Association.
Education, Training and Certifications: B.S. Psychology, M.A. Community Counseling, Limited License Professional Counselor
Specialties: Children, Teens, Adults, Marriage, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Grief and Loss, and other concerns
With more than 10 years experience working with individuals suffering from addiction and mental health issues, Linda Yarick is well-qualified and looking forward to dressing the needs of those seeking addiction in court ordered services. Linda specializes in providing quality and timely substance abuse assessments and outpatient treatment. She is currently completing a doctorate degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology. She is an active member of the Americal Psychological Association. As an organizational psychologist, she is also ready to meet the needs of organizations by consulting, providing substance and out patient treatment abuse training and services, and developing Employee Assistance Programs. She is the founder of Human Formants Consulting. Specialties: Adults, Addiction, Substance Abuse Assessments and Treatment, including Court Mandated Treatment 
Linda Yarkick, MA
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Education, Training and Certifications: B.S. Psychology, M.A. Organizational Leadership, Michigan and International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional
Bud Clarkson, MA
Career and Business Coach
Bud Clarkson helps individuals through career change and job transition with a view to helping individuals develop their maximum potential. He holds a Master of Arts in Leadership degree and is a certified Career Coach. He is a graduate of the Institute for Life Coach Training. Bud has served as an Adjunct Instructor for Organizational Management for Spring Arbor University. He has also provided customer service, time management, and leadership development training for numerous companies, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. Bud directs business development and organizational development of Christian Care Connection.
Bud is the author of Job Search Strategies: Get a Good Job... Even in a Bad Economy
Education, Training and Certifications: B.A. Communications, M.A. Organizational Leadership
Specialties: Life Coaching, Career Coaching, Job Search Coaching, Small Business Consulting