Care Cottage
Kentucky River Children's Advocacy Center
Our Professionals
Pamela Carey, M.Ed, LPCC-S, CCTP - Executive Director and Forensic Interviewer
has a Masters in Education with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling. Ms. Carey is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is a member of the International Association of Trauma Professionals.
Dr. Robin C. Whitaker, D.O - Physician
attended Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine receiving her Doctor of Osteopathy degree in 2002. She then fulfilled a Family Medicine Residency at East Tennessee State University and followed with an Obstetrics Fellowship at Memorial Family Practice Residency Program in South Bend, IN. Dr. Whitaker returned to Eastern Kentucky in 2006 where she practices in a full scope family practice, Dr. Whitaker has a passion for Obstetrics, Women’s Health and Pediatrics. As an employee at Quantum Healthcare in Hazard, Ky, Dr. Whitaker provides clinical as well as Obstetrics services. Dr. Whitaker believes it is an honor to be able to serve in the area where she was born and raised.
Victoria Halcomb, BASW - MDT Coordinator
is a graduate of the University of Kentucky School of Social Work, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. Victoria has had practicum experience in the field with the Department of Community Based Services. She is also an authorized Darkness2Light facilitator.
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Jeffrey Combs, M. Ed, LPCC-S - Forensic Interviewer
has also received his Masters in Educations with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling. He is also a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and is CPR certified. Jeffrey's history includes providing outpatient therapy and providing therapy to children in foster care.
Kaleena Cornett, - Victim Advocate