We offer a full range of competent Christian counseling services to address issues including:

Christina graduated from the University of West Florida with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and pursued her Master of Science degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, self-esteem and grief for teens and adults.

Christina’s passion is providing a safe and non-judgmental environment for her clients to explore themselves and their struggles. During visits with Christina, clients are taught coping skills to deal with not only unwanted feelings, but also everyday life stressors. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) as well as an eclectic therapeutic approach and adjusts according to each client’s unique challenges and needs. Christina is especially interested in helping individuals heal from trauma and supporting them as they create new stories for their lives by drawing on individuals’ strengths and their support systems.

Julie is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity and strength. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and relationship issues. Julie holds additional credentials as a Certified Addiction Professional (CAP), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider(BC-TMH), serving clients both in-person and virtually in Florida.

Julie’s approach is client-centered and practical, drawing from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and brief interventions. She has also provided over 600 hours of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, worked extensively with EAP programs, and has performed DOT SAP evaluations for over eight years.

Beyond her clinical work, Julie is a proud single mother of two teenagers. Her life experiences, both personal and professional, fuel her empathy, insight, and deep commitment to the people she serves. She has also engaged in meaningful missionary work in Tanzania and Mexico, which has enriched her cultural understanding and global perspective on healing and service.

Julie holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Cambridge College and has worked across a range of settings including private practice, outpatient care, and crisis response roles with FEMA. Whether you’re navigating a difficult season, facing addiction recovery, or simply seeking support, Julie offers a safe, supportive space to grow and heal.

Laura Christianson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in family therapy and individual counseling. She has worked with families dealing with addiction, mental illness, and relationship conflicts. Laura specializes in systemic family therapy, attachment-based interventions, and crisis counseling. She is passionate about helping families heal from generational trauma and develop healthy patterns of communication and connection. Laura integrates Christian principles into her practice, helping families discover how their faith can strengthen their bonds and provide hope during difficult seasons.

Deborah Kern is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals navigate life transitions and personal growth. She has experience working with adults facing career changes, empty nest syndrome, divorce, and other major life adjustments. Deborah specializes in solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and spiritual counseling. She believes that life transitions, while challenging, can be opportunities for growth and transformation. Deborah helps clients discover their strengths and resources while exploring how their faith can provide guidance and comfort during times of change.

Addie Lovejoy is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern who provides compassionate support to children, teens, and adults of all ages navigating challenges such as anxiety, identity development, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and relationship concerns. She has experience in child therapy as well as counseling individuals through life transitions like college, career decisions, and personal growth.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Before entering the counseling field, she spent nine years working in the business world, which gives her a unique perspective on career-related stress and life balance. As a military spouse and mom, Addie understands the pressures families face and brings empathy and flexibility to her practice.

She takes a client-centered, multimodal approach to therapy—tailoring each session to the individual’s needs and integrating various techniques to support growth, healing, and lasting change. When desired by the client, she integrates Christian values into her counseling, helping clients to explore how their faith can inspire purpose, resilience, and meaningful transformation.

Eva McLemore is a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern. She graduated from the University of West Florida with a Master’s in Social Work. Eva specializes in Child-Centered Play Therapy with children ages 3-12. Eva uses play as the primary means of communication, recognizing that children often express themselves more fully through play than through words alone. Eva has experience working with children dealing with trauma, anxiety, grief, behavioral difficulties, and other emotional challenges. By allowing children to express their emotions through play, they are able to facilitate growth, self-discovery, and healing at their own pace. The Child-Centered approach is rooted in empathy, patience, and a deep respect for each child’s unique journey. Eva is here to walk alongside you and your child toward a brighter, more balanced future.

Eileen Moore is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing comprehensive mental health services in the Crestview area. She has experience working with individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues, communication problems, and intimacy concerns. Eileen specializes in emotionally focused therapy for couples, individual therapy for anxiety and depression, and premarital counseling. She is passionate about helping couples build strong, lasting relationships based on mutual respect, understanding, and shared values. Eileen integrates Christian principles into her work while honoring each client’s unique spiritual journey.

Aileen Playter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. She has worked with diverse populations including children, adolescents, and adults. Aileen specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and faith-integrated counseling. She is passionate about helping clients discover their inner strength and resilience while drawing upon their spiritual resources. Aileen believes that healing occurs when individuals feel heard, understood, and supported in a therapeutic relationship grounded in compassion and hope.

Brandy Reese is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern and Certified Trauma Specialist who provides specialized telehealth services. She has extensive training in trauma-informed care and specializes in working with survivors of complex trauma, PTSD, and dissociative disorders. Brandy is trained in multiple evidence-based trauma treatments including EMDR, somatic therapies, and cognitive processing therapy. She is passionate about helping trauma survivors reclaim their lives and find healing. Brandy believes that faith can be a powerful resource in trauma recovery and works to help clients integrate their spiritual beliefs into their healing journey while providing culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care.

Jonathan Smith is a Mental Health Counselor Registered Intern. He was born in Okaloosa County and currently resides in Niceville. He helps his clients navigate difficult life stages through individual counseling or couples therapy. He works with individuals to learn new coping skills for anxiety and depression, to build self-esteem, and to help them regulate their emotions. He works with clients of any age and with any problems that may be causing them distress.

Jonathan has a passion for working with all first responders, members of the military, and firefighters, and is certified by the FDLE to work with law enforcement.

He specializes in focusing on each individual and using the most appropriate therapy to help them overcome their mental health problems. He also helps couples learn how to overcome struggles in their relationships. He uses an integrative approach, incorporating techniques such as CBT, DBT, and many other therapeutic methods.

If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or any other problems that are not allowing you to move forward with your life. Jonathan would like to help you gain insight and grow as an individual. He believes you have the power to change yourself and would like to guide you in the right direction.

The first step can be the most difficult.  Reach out to us and let us know how we can help.