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.

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.

“Count it all joy, my brothers when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 ESV.

My name is Jennifer Ray and this was not always one of my favorite bible verses. In fact, I used to grumble about why I even had to face any trials, what the point was, etc. But here in my later part of life, I have learned to embrace a different, more positive, and more faith centered mindset, and would like to help you with this as well.

That verse also ties in with my preferred methodologies in counseling, which includes positive psychology, which is all about looking for the silver linings, as well as CBT, where we learn how our thoughts, feelings, and behavior all influence each other, and I also like to teach you how to use mindfulness to slow down and embrace each moment, and live in it, rather than in the past or future.

I fully believe that each person is more than capable of finding their own answers to any questions that life may throw their way. I am here in a capacity to serve you as a teacher, facilitator, and guide, to help you find your way again when you are feeling lost. I was an elementary school teacher here in the Okaloosa County school system for 18 years before I went back to college to be a counselor. I have a Masters in Art Education from UF, as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Troy University, and I also like to use art therapy for clients who wish to utilize the creative arts. I believe that the counseling relationship is absolutely an alliance, and hope to learn what drives you, what will motivate you, and what will work best to help you, and help you get back to the truest, best, and most light-filled version of yourself

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.