Hi -I'm Pat Hardy and I have offered counseliing services here at First Church since the early 90's under the heading "New Hope Counseling Center".  I have been involved in the mental health field for over 30 years and believe that God has entrusted me with some gifts that will help folks realize the freedom promised in Christ and to acknowledge that depression, anxiety, marital problems and just plain "being stuck" do not have the final word. That final word comes from claiming the grace that is given us constantly through the forgiveness offered in Christ and the pure joy of living a life of service.

As for my background, I graduated from Princeton Seminary with a Master of Divinity Degree, the University of North Carolina with a master's degree in psychology and advanced training in a number of therapeutic interventions. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, a clergy member of the Presbytery of Nevada and one of the Associate Ministers of First Church. Currently I direct Behavioral Health Services for Carson Tahoe Hospital.