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. She hold's a Master's degree in Counseling, a Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree, and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. Jeannie is also an active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Jeannie specializes in treating depression, anxiety. teen issues and family counseling. 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.
Jeanne Holup, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Holup is a board certified psychiatrist and has been 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. Dr. Holup enables Christian Care Connection expand its services to include psychiatric evaluation and treatment. Dr. Holup 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. Her services include treatment for depression, anxiety, anger, women's issues, relationship difficulties, as well as many other concerns.
Bud Clarkson, MA
Career and Business Coach
Bud Clarkson offers Career Coaching through Christian Care Connection. He helps individuals through career change and job transition. with a view to helping individuals develop to 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. Bud has also provided customer service, time management, and leadership development training for numerous companies, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. Bud also assists in the management and organizational development of Christian Care Connection.
Bud is the author of Job Search Strategies: Get a Good Job... Even in a Bad Economy (Volume 1)
James William Brown II (Bill), M.Ed, Psy.S, LPC, NCC, NBCSC, RTC
Bill Brown holds a Bachelors Degree in Education, a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling and a Specialist Degree in Counseling Psychology. He is also a Certified Reality Therapist and has over 30 years experience as an Elementary and Secondary School Guidance Counselor and School Psychologist. Bill is a Nationally Certified Counselor and National Board Certified School Counselor. Bill is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio. 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 specializes in depression, anxiety and anger management issues in children and adolescents. He also provides family counseling. Bill 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.
Linda Yarkick, MA Linda Yarick, MA earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership, and is currently completing a doctorate degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology. Linda is both a Michigan and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She is also certified as a Substance Abuse Professional with the Department of Transportation and an active member of the American Psychological Association. With more than 10 years experience working with individuals suffering from addiction and mental health issues, she is well qualified and looking forward to addressing the needs of those seeking addiction and court ordered services. Linda specializes in providing quality and timely substance abuse assessments and outpatient treatment. As an organizational psychologist, she is also ready to meet the needs of organizations by consulting, providing substance abuse training and services, and developing Employee Assistance Programs. She is the founder of Human Performance Consulting.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor