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Eastern and Middle Tennessee and Tri-Cities area

Debbie Westbrook, LCSW

Admissions Liaison, Shepherd Center

Phone: 423-309-0424
Email: debbie_westbrook@shepherd.org

Debbie Westbrook joined Shepherd Center in 2007 as an admissions liaison. Her home office is located in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Before joining Shepherd Center, Debbie worked for six years as a medical case manager and provided mental health counseling in individual and group settings.

“My job allows me to connect with families and offer an opportunity that can change a person’s life,” Debbie said. “I enjoy crisis counseling and providing services to those in traumatic or life-changing situations.”

Debbie earned a bachelor’s degree in social work at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, and a master’s degree in social work at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.

In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, backpacking and biking. She also enjoys traveling, playing soccer and spending time with her husband.

Coverage Area:
Middle Tennessee (Nashville area); Eastern Tennessee (Knoxville and Chattanooga); Tri-cities area (Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City); and Asheville, N.C., including the following hospitals: Vanderbilt University Medical Center; University of Tennessee Medical Center; Erlanger Medical Center; Holston Valley Medical Center; Bristol Regional Medical Center; Johnson City Medical Center; and Mission St. Joseph's Hospital.

Susan Lawhorn, LCSW

Admissions Liaison

Phone: 865-805-0502
Email: susan_lawhorn@shepherd.org

Susan Lawhorn joined Shepherd Center in 2000 as an admissions liaison for patients in eastern Tennessee and Kentucky. She is based in Knoxville, Tenn.

Susan’s experience in the field spans from laboratory technology to social work and case management for patients in level one trauma centers and long-term acute care hospitals. She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and her Masters in Social Work from University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky.

A native of eastern Tennessee, Susan says, “My work with Shepherd allows me to interact with patients and families and provide SCI and ABI education, as well as the opportunity to explore possibilities for the future.”

In her free time, Susan enjoys traveling, hiking, back-packing and gardening.

Coverage Area:
Knoxville, Tenn., (UT Med Center) and Tri-Cities, Tenn., (Bristol Regional, Holston Valley Med Center, and Johnson City Med Center), and Lexington, Ky., (University of Kentucky Hospital.) and Louisville, Ky., (University of Louisville Hospital).

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