Our Counselors

Among over 25 years of experience with Campus Crusade for Christ, Jim humbly purposed his passion for helping others into the creation of Charis Counseling Center. Now a nationally recognized speaker with Family Life, and a published author, Jim masterfully hones in on the health of a marriage, family, and the individual. And with so many areas of focus with the family to improve the overall quality of life, Jim is the ideal counselor for those in need of saving/repairing their marriage and family unit. Click now to learn more about his work over the years and how it can help you, today.

Invested in providing a safe space for everyone she counsels, Cathy works to confront, and heal the unhealthy patterns of her clients. Drawing empathy and devising a tailor-made plan to healing, from her own personal and professional experiences, to dismantle harmful thought and behavioral patterns. See how Cathy can put her years of counseling, ministry, and EMDR certification to use for you.

Michelle received her Graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. Michelle feels, at our core, we all have the need to be heard and seen. Through her own therapy, she learned how grace can transform pain and heal trauma. Working through her own past helped her to see that she...

After years of working with Central Florida Wesley, Nathan discovered his love for helping others discover their story. Turning that enthusiasm into a plan, Nathan began pursuing a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Asbury Seminary. His goal: ensure that his clients feel empowered to regain control of their lives through their time together. Learn more about Nathan by simply clicking the link.

Specializing in complex trauma healing with an eclectic mix of IFS, DBT, and Somatics — meet Lindsey Horvatich. Lindsey brightens our counseling center with her diverse skills of counseling and therapeutic approaches, tried-and-true in both the private and public sectors. From women’s health issues to trauma recovery, addiction, and sexual issues — Lindsey helps clients maneuver through some of the most difficult times in life. Are you ready for her to help you?

Curating a place where clients are free to dig deep into their past hurts and current struggles, is at the top of Anna’s goals list. Anna is equipped to offer counseling to adults and adolescents as they navigate life's transitions. And while that is one area of focus, Anna is thrilled to offer counseling in other areas such as anxiety disorders, pre-marriage counseling, and past trauma through EMDR therapy. Click now for the full list to see how you’ll benefit from her knowledge too.

It’s never too late. That is something Kathy knows from experience. She never would have guessed that she would find herself going back to school, in her fifties, to become a counselor. Now she affirms, “I love being a counselor because I feel like all of my experiences have prepared me for this work.” Kathy’s...

As a counselor, Emily believes that healing happens in the context of relationships. Emily’s desire is to walk with her clients in a collaborative relationship in order to pursue growth using a biblical framework and clinical approach. She is particularly focused on an attachment-based, emotion-focused approach while also pulling from various other counseling theories when...

Life can be fraught with pain, heartache, and despair, causing many of us to feel hopeless and confused and ultimately question the reality of goodness.  Counseling can be a place where hope and goodness are rediscovered and cultivated together.  It is in the context of relationships that we are formed, harmed, and ultimately healed.  Regaining...

Trevor received his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. With over a decade in ministry, Trevor has extensive experience working one-on-one with youth, college-age, and adults in a pastoral counseling setting. Through his own journey of healing through counseling, Trevor discovered his passion for coming alongside others in their hurts and struggles...

Brittney Reinholt, M.A. is a registered mental health counselor intern. She enjoys working with young adults and individuals who feel “stuck” in life. She is passionate about helping people navigate difficult life challenges and helping them find wholeness out of the broken parts of their story. Through her own counseling journey, she has first-hand knowledge...

In the midst of a difficult season of life, Samantha repetitiously asked herself where in the world she could find help. What is counseling? She was eager to find a path toward healing, but was unsure of where she could go. It wasn’t until a dear friend of hers encouraged her to try counseling that she found...