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aring for others is a way of life for the Lashar family. Whether it’s mentoring others, volunteering their time or serving professionally, Tim and Kelly’s goals are geared toward helping people, with a passion to serve. “Tim and I both have entrepreneurial spirits and are blessed to have found a way to grow businesses and help people with specific needs,” Kelly said. Kelly, originally from Ardmore, graduated from the University of Oklahoma and earned a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in Christian education. She taught at Community Christian School for several years and later served on staff at a church leading adult discipleship and care ministries. After several years working in one-on-one counseling and mentorship, Kelly decided to get another master’s in counseling psychology from Southern Nazarene University and now works as a marriage therapist at Restore Behavioral Health in Norman. “I believe our greatest need as humans is to feel connected to other people,” she said. “Marriage is something that is important to us. It is an honor for me to sit with couples in crisis or just
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needing additional relationship and communication skills.” Integrating theology and psychology, Restore offers both faith- and non-faith-based therapy services. She and her business partner, Gina Dixon, founded the clinic in 2016. They recently moved into a new 10,000 square foot building with over 30 providers. “There’s never been a time when there’s been a greater need for good mental healthcare,” shared Tim. “Whether it’s for individuals or marriages, when dealing with pressures of life, it’s nice to know that they have a place to come to at Restore.” Tim grew up in Plano, TX. He came to Norman for college and to play football for OU. After graduation and a brief stint in the NFL, he began working with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes before working at KNOR Radio before it became KREF. At the prompting of Gordon’s Heat & Air owner Bruce Morain, Tim changed careers and went into the heating & air conditioning business, a completely new line of work. He has now been working in that industry for 27 years and started his own company, Lashar Home Comfort Systems, 14 years ago.
