Anchored Virtual counselors have extensive Biblical training to apply God’s Word to every counseling situation. Besides their knowledge of Scripture and doctrine, each counselor has counseling skills and wisdom that comes from education and experience. Each counselor is committed to assess situations through the lens of God’s Word, while maintaining an understanding of clinical care and a willingness to work with medical professionals.
Select from the counselors below who you feel best meets your needs. If you have general questions or need help booking an appointment, please email admin@anchoredvirtual.com.
Amanda previously served as a licensed counselor in Arizona and holds a Master of Arts in School Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She has also received biblical counseling training through Phoenix Seminary and CCEF. Drawing from her experience as a counselor, educator, and the wife of a ministry leader, Amanda has spent years walking alongside women and older teens facing the effects of trauma, abuse, marital challenges, family-of-origin struggles, and a wide range of relational difficulties. Her aim is to offer compassionate, gospel-centered care that brings the hope of Christ to life's most difficult seasons and circumstances.
Amanda lives in Arizona with her husband and daughter. She enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, iced coffee, a good book, and serving within her local church.
Jon holds a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary and a B.A. from Union University. He is a Ph.D. candidate (ABD) in Marriage and Family Therapy at Eastern University. Jon is passionate about bringing the grace and truth of Jesus (John 1:17) into the counseling relationship by providing a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can pursue healing and growth. With more than 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry and church leadership, Jon has also served in clinical counseling settings. He currently teaches as an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary, where he focuses on pastoral care and counseling. He is also a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator.
Jon has experience counseling individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of concerns, including abuse, anxiety, attachment trauma, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, family conflict, grief, infidelity, premarital counseling, relationship challenges, spiritual abuse, spiritual concerns, trauma, and unwanted sexual behaviors.
Outside of his professional work, Jon enjoys exploring every aspect of coffee—from roasting to brewing—fly fishing, reading, running, smoking a variety of foods, and spending time with his family. He has been married for 27 years and has three children.
Annie holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado. She is a certified SYMBIS facilitator (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) and has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), equipping her to work with couples in every stage of their relationship—from premarital counseling to navigating seasons of conflict, disconnection, and healing. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist–Individual (CCTS-I), Annie takes a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to counseling, helping clients understand how life experiences shape emotions, relationships, and personal growth. Her training through the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) has further shaped her ability to thoughtfully integrate Biblical wisdom with evidence-based practices, offering clients a framework for exploring pain, hope, and healing.
Annie's personal experiences as a lifelong military dependent, wife of nearly 30 years, and
mother of four grown children give her a unique appreciation for the joys and challenges of
family life, marriage, transitions, and change. She is passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel seen, understood, and encouraged in their pursuit of meaningful growth. When she is not counseling, Annie enjoys serving in her church, traveling with her husband, and spending time with her adult children.
Samuel Boppuri holds a M.A. in Christian Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has served in pastoral ministry in India and the US, and the various challenges he has faced in his ministry leads him to deeply appreciate the value of biblical counseling within the local church. Samuel's counseling interests include anxiety, depression, addictions, OCD, marital conflict, and abuse.
Samuel currently lives in India with his family, with a passion for bringing biblical counseling to churches there. He enjoys preaching and is dedicated to helping people untangle their spiritual problems and experience the living presence of Jesus Christ. He is married to Vijaya, and they have two teenage children, Shane and Shireen.
Patrick has found it to be a privilege to walk with others through the trials of life by looking to the Savior and His Word for help and light. He holds an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University and a B.A. in Biblical Studies. He is certified as a biblical counselor through the Association of Biblical Counselors (Level 2) and the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. He also holds multiple certificates through the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF). He has experience counseling men and couples through various forms of sin and suffering. Additionally, his experience in social work has given him a unique perspective on helping individuals and families affected by abuse, poverty, trauma, neglect, foster care, adoption, and incarceration, and addiction.
Originally from Southern California, Patrick now calls Rochester, MN home. He and his wife Tabitha have been married since 2012 and have three children. Patrick has worked as a child protection social worker since 2017 and serves as an elder at his local church. He has a passion for seeing the gospel of Christ pressed into the nooks and crannies of hearts and lives. He enjoys an eclectic array of books, the Lakers never ending thirst for dominance, the Vikings ceaseless ability to disappoint, hanging out with family and friends, and listening to podcasts at an excessive rate of playback speed.
Kathy has an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and is a certified Biblical Counselor through the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC). Kathy is a certified ADHD professional and offers support both individuals and those navigating family members with ADHD. She also provides counseling for those struggling with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, marital, and full-time ministry workers. As a follower of Jesus Christ, she takes a Christ-centered approach in counseling as she considers how to serve each individual in his/her particular situation, and believes a person is made up of both body and soul (Genesis 2:7-8). She enjoys coming along clients and helping them achieve their counseling goals.
Kathy and her husband Jeff have been married for over 20 years and have 4 children. They are members of a local church in north Texas where Jeff is the senior pastor. When she’s not helping kids with school or running them to practices, Kathy enjoys being active, attending her kids’ sporting events, and all things music and art. She may also consider herself a coffee snob and foodie and will talk about these things (probably for too long) with others who share this passion.
Rick holds a Master’s degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is a Certified Biblical Counselor with the Association of Biblical Counselors. He is also a Certified Financial Coach and a Certified Premarital Counselor. Rick brings over 30 years of pastoral ministry experience, serving individuals, couples, and families in the Chicago suburbs. He is deeply passionate about helping people experience the freedom, hope, and renewal found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Rick counsels individuals and couples across a wide range of life and ministry challenges, including marriage and dating relationships, pre-marital counseling, parenting relationships, discipleship, and pastoral or church ministry support. He also works with those experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, or seasons of uncertainty and transition, offering biblical guidance that is both compassionate and practical.
In addition to his work within the local church, Rick has encouraged and supported pastors and missionaries around the world, caring for their emotional and spiritual well-being. This global experience has shaped his understanding of family dynamics, ministry pressures, and faith lived out across cultures. Rick and his wife have been married for 32 years and have two adult, married children who are actively involved in their local church. Rick offers wisdom shaped by decades of faith, family, and ministry.
Counseling Fellows have extensive ministry experience and education and are gaining formal counseling experience. For this reason, their session fee is a discounted rate. For questions and concerns please email admin@anchoredvirtual.com.
Michaela holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences from University of Florida, along with double minors in Disabilities in Society and Nonprofit Management. She is passionate about caring for individuals and families through compassionate, Christ-centered counseling and desires to help others experience hope, healing, and growth through the truth of Scripture. Michaela especially enjoys walking alongside women, young adults, and families through life transitions, relational struggles, anxiety, and spiritual growth.
Michaela values creating a warm and welcoming environment where others feel seen, supported, and encouraged in every season of life. She lives in Saint Petersburg, Florida with her husband and daughter. They are active members of their local church, where they enjoy serving and building meaningful community. Outside of counseling, Michaela loves spending time outdoors with her family — whether trying a new local coffee shop, visiting favorite playgrounds, or spending the day at the beach.
**Michaela only counsels women and couples.
Brennan holds an M.Div from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a B.A. from Union
University. He is pursuing certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
(ACBC). He holds a certification from the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and is a certified SYMBIS facilitator. He has experience counseling a variety of issues including: general discipleship and spiritual growth, recurring sin issues, anxiety, doubt, addiction recovery, sexual struggles, premarital counseling, identity issues, grief, life changes and disappointments, cross-cultural challenges, pastoral issues and church conflict, refugee challenges, adoption and foster care.
Originally from Tennessee, Brennan and his wife have been living and serving in Chicago for 10
years. He previously served as a staff pastor in Chicago. He and his wife are licensed foster
parents and have two adopted children. Through this work, he is personally aware of issues
related to parenting, attachment, special needs, and family trauma.
Alex holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Birmingham Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Rio Grande Bible Seminary. He is also a Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider (Level 2) through the Christian Trauma Healing Network. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Alex brings a cross-cultural depth to his counseling work and a deep appreciation for the diverse stories people carry. He understands that life can be hard and that everyone experiences seasons of brokenness, pain, and struggle. He believes that God meets us in the midst of our brokenness, and as we open our stories to Him, we discover healing, hope, and the courage to live fully. Alex is committed to walking alongside others toward restoration through the hope of Jesus Christ.
Alex now lives in Birmingham, Alabama, where he is an active member of Redeemer Community Church. Outside of counseling, he enjoys running, doing CrossFit, and spending time with the people who have become his home away from home.
Alex can provide counseling services in English and Spanish.
Counseling Fellows have extensive ministry experience and education and are gaining formal counseling experience. For this reason, their session fee is a discounted rate. For questions and concerns please email admin@anchoredvirtual.com.
Mary has a passion for helping others and is greatly blessed by the ways that God has given her a front row seat to witness His work in the lives of those around her. She has personally been impacted and changed by the Lord's mercy and grace and has experience counseling with women through fear, depression, anxiety, ministry and relationship struggles.
Mary holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary and a B.A. in psychology from Liberty University. She also holds a Level 1 certification through the Christian Trauma Healing Network. She has seen God work in amazing ways and looks forward to seeing how He will continue to work in the lives of His people.
Born and raised in South Jersey, Mary now resides in Delaware, where she is actively involved in her local church through women's Bible studies, counseling, and working with youth. She enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Counseling Fellows have extensive ministry experience and education and are gaining formal counseling experience. For this reason, their session fee is a discounted rate. For questions and concerns please email admin@anchoredvirtual.com.
Jeff has been involved in ministry for the past 21 years working in the areas of youth, college, men’s, counseling, benevolence, and teaching ministries in the local church and parachurch ministries. He has an M.A. in Biblical Counseling along with additional training and education through the Association of Biblical Counseling and the Association of Certified Biblical Counseling.
Jeff currently serves in Pastoral Ministry in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Jeff has a heart to impart Gospel Centered truth to sufferers and sinners that impacts their lives practically. He is also joyfully married to his best friend, Cara Marie, and blessed to have four kiddos who keep him and Cara on their toes.
Jeff has experience counseling in the areas of men’s discipleship, addiction, pre-marital, marriage reconciliation, fear/worry, depression, anxiety, parent-child relationships, pornography/sexual addiction, and family dynamics.
Jamison enjoys helping people find help and hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ. He serves on staff at Bethany Church in Columbia, Maryland. He has experience helping individuals and families connect Scripture to life amidst various sins and sorrows including abuse, addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, life-transitions, and more.
Jamison is certified through the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF) and the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC). He received his Master of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary and completed his Doctor of Ministry degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Jenn, and they have three sons.
Wagner holds a Th.M from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is certified with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), is a certified Christian Trauma Care Provider (CTHN), and regularly trains and supports biblical counselors in other local churches. He has counseled individuals and couples through several challenges, including addictions, depression, anxiety, suicide, grief, marriage conflict, church conflict, same-sex desire, singleness, and a traumatic past. Wagner also offers counseling in Portuguese and Spanish.
In the last 10 years he has served in various roles in his local church and outreach organizations, such as care and counseling, missions, youth, college, and men’s ministries. He was born and raised in south Brazil, and after living most of his adult life in Los Angeles, he recently settled in Spokane, WA with his wife and two little girls. His average daily highlight-reel includes a thoughtfully curated cup of coffee, regular updates from his favorite soccer team, and discussing his latest niche reads with good friends near and far.
John is passionate about guiding individuals through challenging life seasons. He received a Master's of Divinity in Biblical Counseling and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Christian Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Co-author of Facilitating Counseling Groups: A Leader's Guide for Group-Based Counseling Ministry, John combines his knowledge with a heart for service. As a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, he empowers couples and families to thrive in their relationships. John is a dedicated Pastoral Counselor and currently the Director of Recovery Support Group Ministries at The Summit Church.
Married to his wife, Jenn, and a proud father of two, he enjoys fostering connections and transforming lives through the hope and truth of the Gospel. In his spare time, he can be found enjoying time with his wife and kids, engaging with his community, and cheering on the Tar Heels.
Mandy considers it an honor to offer encouragement and Biblical counsel to those on a journey of healing and restoration. She holds a M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University. She is currently completing a certification in Biblical counseling through the Association of Biblical Counselors.
For over 20 years, Mandy has enjoyed walking beside her husband in marriage, ministry, and raising their three children. As a counselor, she has had the opportunity to journey alongside God’s people facing various challenges, including anxiety, anger, grief, life transition adjustments, relational conflict, trauma, church hurt, and difficulties in marriage, ministry, and parenting. Mandy considers it a deep joy to bear another’s burdens and witness the redemptive and transformative work of the Lord in the counseling space.
Mandy lives in Texas and serves her local church, where she enjoys serving young women. She also enjoys cooking, studying God’s Word, traveling with her family, and watching her teenagers' activities.
Evan is a warm, relational and caring person who loves seeing the power of the Gospel transform people's lives just like it changed his! Evan holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling and served in Youth Ministry for twelve years.
Evan has spent several years helping many people with a variety of hardships and is willing to walk alongside you through the peaks and valleys of your situation.
He enjoys visiting used bookshops, beekeeping, and fly fishing, plus he’s a bit of a coffee snob. More importantly, Evan loves being a husband and a dad. He has been married to his "partner-in-crime" for eleven years, has two rowdy boys, and a weird cat named Beans. They live in the front range of the Rockies in Colorado.
Having navigated deep valleys in his own life, Jeff desires to see the comfort of Christ extend to others in their valleys. His aim is for everyone to see Jesus exalted in order for God’s love, joy, and grace to be made complete first in their hearts and then evidenced in their circumstances.
Jeff had the privilege of being a pastor for 30 years during which time he obtained vast counseling experience in pastoral, marriage, and family counseling. Jeff holds a BA in Biblical Studies and Certification from the Association of Biblical Counselors. He is currently pursuing a Masters degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeff has been married to Kathy for 28 years, and they have five daughters, one son, and an ever-growing number of grandchildren.
Jeff has extensive experience walking with marriages and families to apply sustaining truths as well as helping engaged couples prepare for a lifetime of marriage. Knowing the demands and stresses of ministry, Jeff enjoys encouraging pastors and ministry staff in their joy-filled Gospel callings.
Huma holds an M.Div. from Tyndale Theological Seminary (Netherlands) and an M.A. in Counseling Ministries from Denver Seminary, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She primarily counsels women and couples, with areas of focus including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, loneliness, singleness, relational conflict, and marital difficulties. Her approach is rooted in Scripture and shaped by warmth, empathy, and thoughtful care.
Huma brings rich cross-cultural experience to her counseling ministry, and her fluency in English, Urdu, and Hindi allows her to serve a diverse community with cultural sensitivity and understanding. She is passionate about walking alongside others and encouraging them in their faith journey with Christ. Huma and Adam live in North Carolina, where she enjoys staying active, experimenting with new recipes, and engaging in meaningful conversations with people from different backgrounds.
**Huma only counsels women and couples.
Ben has an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and Christian Ministry from Southern California Seminary, is a member of the Brazilian Association of Biblical Counselors where he teaches. He has over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field in different venues such as locked psychiatric facilities and outpatient mental health clinics. He has experience working with addiction, suicidal ideations, marital conflict, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and severe depression.
He is married to Kristiana and they have 5 children who range in age from 7 to 18. They are missionaries to Brazil and work primarily with the indigenous churches, training the indigenous leaders in Biblical counseling.
Erica earned her Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and holds certifications from the Christian Trauma Healing Network (Level I) and Prepare and Enrich. She has experience counseling adolescents, individuals, and couples, with areas of focus including anxiety, ministry burnout, relational wounds, fertility challenges, premarital counseling, and marriage counseling. Erica considers it both an honor and a joy to walk alongside individuals as they seek biblical wisdom and pursue the Lord through life’s challenges.
Paul has a Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary, is a Level 2 Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider, and is certified with the Association of Biblical Counselors. He has experience counseling a wide range of ages in a variety of needs including marriage, parenting, missionary life, trauma and abuse, OCD, anxiety, depression, adoption issues, pornography, and more.
He also has experience living overseas as a missionary kid and later as a short-term missionary, and experience with the trauma connected with adoption, as the father of nine biological and two adopted children. He loves the flexibility of virtual counseling that allows him to connect with counselees from all over the world at many different times of day or night. Paul and Judi live in north Georgia near all of their grandchildren and several of their children, with whom he loves sharing his passion for symbolism in literature and movies.
Please message Paul below to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Chloe earned her Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and her Bachelor of Arts in Worship Ministry from The College at Southeastern. She is especially passionate about counseling women and teenage girls, helping them discover their identity in Christ and experience the abundant life, filled with hope and healing, that is found in Him. Chloe is experienced in counseling a variety of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression, self-esteem and identity struggles, singleness, grief, family-of-origin issues, church/faith related concerns, and life transitions. Her approach is rooted firmly in Scripture and biblical principles while thoughtfully integrating practical counseling techniques and coping strategies to cultivate a holistic environment for meaningful, lasting change. Her desire is to equip counselees with practical tools, biblical wisdom, and healthy coping skills grounded in Scripture, so they are prepared to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and faith.
Outside of counseling, Chloe enjoys spending time with friends, needlepointing, reading, being outdoors, traveling, singing, baking, watching a good movie, and serving in her local church.
*Chloe currently only accepts female clients.
Brittany received her bachelor's in Psychology, Theology, and Philosophy from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She then completed a master's in Professional Counseling at Texas State University in 2018. She has experience counseling in marriage, adolescents (ages 14+), crisis counseling, abuse, complex trauma, domestic abuse, spiritual abuse, suicide, depression, stress/anxiety, sexuality, multicultural issues, and cross-cultural living.
Brittany considers it a great honor to bear witness to the healing work of Christ in the lives of those she works with. Her hope is to create a space for people to encounter the person of Jesus Christ in the midst of their struggle. She has worked in vocational ministry for the majority of her career and currently works at her local church. Brittany lives in Austin and loves being outdoors, hosting people in her home and traveling.
Megan loves to see people's lives changed through the hope of Jesus Christ, as He has graciously changed her own. She received her Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has a background in social work, church administration and communication, along with counseling in the local church. Megan has experience walking with women through anxiety, grief, depression, pregnancy and infant loss, postpartum issues, and trauma. She also has walked with couples through the premarital season as well as couples through marital issues.
Megan lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with her husband and three children. She loves the mountains, a good book, hiking, and baking lots of sourdough.
Rachel holds an M.A. in Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary and has certifications as a Mental Health Coach and Christian Trauma Care Provider. She has 15 years of experience working with abuse, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety OCD, conflict, ministry hurt, burnout, addictions, and military families. Rachel has a social work background and has experience in cross-cultural and multi-ethnic ministry contexts.
She is dedicated to walking with people as they experience God’s grace, healing, and freedom while equipping them to walk by faith with wisdom. Rachel lives in Virginia with her husband and children and enjoys baking, a good campfire, and traveling.
Rachel also offers in-person counseling for those located in Hampton Roads, VA. You may schedule through the Anchored Virtual and contact her for in-person details.
Logan desires for others to receive everlasting peace and hope by restoration with God, through Jesus Christ. She is passionate about helping women pursue the Word of God and apply its sufficiency to all of life.
Logan is a certified biblical counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). She has a B.A. in Psychology and holds an M.A. in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. Logan has experience walking with women and adolescents through anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, pregnancy and infant loss, postpartum issues, PTSD, and more.
Logan lives in Nebraska with her husband and three children. She enjoys serving her local church, spending time outdoors, and trying new foods.
Logan only counsels women and adolescents.
Jonathan holds a Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School, a B.S. in Religion from Liberty University, certificates from the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation, and has served in pastoral ministry for over twenty-five years. He has experience working with individuals struggling with a variety of issues such as loneliness in singleness, anxiety, depression, pornography addiction, and fellow pastors struggling in ministry. Counseling other pastors is a particular area of passion and focus for him.
In addition to Anchored Virtual, Jonathan serves as the Senior Pastor of his local church in Birmingham, Alabama where he lives with his wife, Holly, and their five children. You are likely to catch Jonathan reading Tolkien or training for his next marathon.
Elizabeth holds a M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a B.A. in History and minor in Psychology from Louisiana State University. She has experience counseling women through singleness, friendship and relational conflict, family problems, identity struggles, seasons of transition, anxiety, depression, grief, and more. Her professional career also includes work with underprivileged youth and young families dealing with abuse.
She is actively involved in her local church in Texas and has worked and served in children’s ministry, youth ministry, and women’s ministry. She enjoys art, reading, traveling, and staying active.
Rachel holds an M.A in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a B.A. in Psychology, and is a Level 2 Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider. She has experience counseling women through anxiety, abuse, depression, grief, infertility, infant loss, trauma, and more. Additionally, her experience as a foster and adoptive parent has given her a unique perspective in counseling other foster and adoptive parents through special needs, attachment, and trauma.
In both vocational and lay positions, she has served in local churches in children’s ministry, women’s ministry, young adult ministry, and administration. She is also passionate about biblical literacy and caring for other ministry wives as they serve the Lord. Rachel and Rex live in Texas with their two young boys.
Dr. Sous holds multiple academic qualifications, including a Doctorate in Counseling Traumatology, a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling with a focus on Crisis Intervention and Trauma Response, and Biblical Soul Care. Dr. Sous understands the profound struggles individuals face and offers compassionate support during challenging circumstances, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), marriage difficulties, substance abuse, and the lasting effects of physical and sexual abuse. He provides a comforting presence for those dealing with complex feelings related to adultery, grief, anger, violence, suicidal thoughts, and depression. He genuinely values the privilege of bringing love and comfort to those in pain, resonating deeply with the compassion found in Scripture and in Christ.
Dr. Bud Sous has experience as a founder and owner-operator of multiple companies, as well as director and counselor at a local homeless shelter in Illinois. Dr. Sous is a United States Marine Corps veteran, having served nine years on active duty, including two combat tours. More recently, Dr. Sous concluded a distinguished 25-year career as a Battalion Chief in firefighting. His greatest fulfillment in counseling comes from witnessing the transformative power of God's love, which brings healing and restoration to those who are hurting.
Alongside his passion for doing the Lord's work, he loves spending time in the beauty of God's creation, getting his hands dirty with woodworking and tackling the challenge of restoring classic cars. His wife and boys might have a different opinion, but he likes to think his sense of humor adds a fun twist to their family life.
Jocelyn is an author, conference speaker, and former co-host of the Joyful Journey Podcast. She holds a B.A. in Communication from Purdue University, as well as a technical certificate in Holistic Health. She served 13 years as the Executive Director for two different counseling based non-profit ministries devoted to helping women recover from homelessness or addictions and 2 years as the Director of Development at a Christian adoption agency. Jocelyn has experience counseling issues related to anxiety, fear, worry, relationships, conflict, identity and purpose, medical and health issues, depression, anger, grief, abuse and trauma recovery, as well as family, parenting, and marriage relationships. She is especially concerned that those in full-time Christian ministry have the support and care they need.
Jocelyn and her husband Brian live in South Dakota and have two adult daughters. She enjoys being outside in God’s creation and living an active lifestyle of kayaking, hiking, and exploring. Jocelyn's goal in life is to live a life of service to others and help as many people as possible to understand and joyfully live in the love God has for them.
Maya is a certified biblical counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, with a specialization in reconciliation. She has also completed Levels 1 & 2 Certification from the Christian Trauma Healing Network. Maya desires to help those in her care to see and apply the hope and grace of the Gospel to the challenges they may be facing. As a wife, mother of four, former church-planting missionary and current pastor's wife, Maya is well-equipped and experienced in helping women as they struggle with various issues, including: difficult past experiences, anxiety, marital and family struggles, depression, relationships issues, addiction, grief, and more. She also knows how particularly difficult ministry can be and loves helping women in missions and local church ministry contexts.
Maya lives in South Dakota, with her husband and two school-aged children. Her favorite food is sushi, and she is always up for a long walk. She is fluent in Russian.
*Maya accepts female clients only.
Anna Carini holds a Doctor of Educational Ministry (D.Ed.Min.) from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary. She has experience counseling in ministry and church settings in Philadelphia, Chicago, and St. Louis, and has worked with Harvest USA, a ministry focused on issues of sexual brokenness. Anna’s areas of counseling focus include anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, marriage, and issues related to sexuality and identity. She is particularly interested in the intersection of spiritual, emotional, and physical life, helping individuals thoughtfully apply Scripture to the complexities of suffering and growth.
Anna has a background in music and philosophy from Wheaton College (IL) and enjoys thoughtful engagement with theology, literature, and culture. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys reading and writing, including her Substack newsletter, Reading Religiously, where she reflects on faith, books, and the Christian life.
Josh holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological (SEBTS) and is currently working on his dissertation for his Ed.D. in Biblical Counseling from SEBTS. He is also a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator. He has experience counseling a variety of struggles, including OCD/scrupulosity, ministry burnout and conflict, several manifestations of addiction, depression, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, grief, domestic abuse, separation and divorce, same-sex attraction, singleness, bipolar disorder, marital/pre-marital counseling, infertility, and a variety of PTSD manifestations.
Josh currently serves as the Counseling Manager at the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF) where he oversees the Counseling Ministries department. He previously served as a pastor in Afton, NY, regularly preaching, discipling, and counseling members of the church and community for over seven years. Josh has been married to his wife, Stephanie, since May 2014. He enjoys a fresh cup of coffee, cheering on his favorite football team, playing volleyball, working on cars, and going fishing.
Chris holds a M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a BA in Speech Communication from NC State University, and is a level 1 Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider. She has experience in counseling grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, communication issues, perfectionism, and marital issues. She also has experience in post- abortive care and healing, and understands the complexities of parenting children with special needs.
She enjoys serving her local church by leading Bible Studies and Discipleship groups and helping others grow in grace. She also serves at a local women’s shelter as a counselor and facilitator. Chris lives in Texas with her husband Drue, and they enjoy spending time with their adult children, learning to play golf, and traveling.
Yina Han holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary and is a Level 1 Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider. Her counseling experience includes supporting individuals through church hurt, Third Culture Kid (TCK) struggles, anxiety, shame, singleness, and relational conflicts involving marriage, family, and friendships. As a second-generation Korean American, Yina is passionate about providing culturally nuanced counseling for individuals from diverse backgrounds, with a particular heart for children of immigrants and Asian Americans who may feel hesitant to pursue counseling due to cultural complexities. She also cares deeply for those wrestling with church hurt and disillusionment in the Church.
Over the years, Yina has had the privilege of ministering to children, youth, college students, and young adults. She is also passionate about missions and continues to serve on the missions committee at her local church. Yina and her husband, Paul, live in Delaware with their sons.
Brit has served in pastoral ministry for more than 20 years and is certified through the Association of Biblical Counselors, Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, and Biblical Soul Care. He has also completed Shepherd Certification through Relational Wisdom 360 with specialized training in conflict mediation and relational care. Brit counsels individuals, couples, and ministry leaders with a focus on struggling marriages, father wounds, sexual sin and recovery, premarital counseling, pastoral care, conflict resolution, and work-life balance. His counseling approach emphasizes compassionate listening, Gospel-centered hope, practical application of Scripture, and prayer.
Brit began his ministry serving with a global sports ministry before transitioning into pastoral leadership within a multi-site church in the Chicagoland area, where he now serves as a Pastor of Care. He is passionate about equipping people to wisely and thoughtfully care for others while walking alongside individuals and couples through seasons of hardship and growth. Brit and his wife, Renee, have been married for over 25 years and have two adult children.
Jackie holds a B.A. in Psychology, a M.A. in Biblical Counseling, is a Level 1 Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider, and is certified as a Spiritual Director through Nuos Formation. She loves to walk with others through life’s difficulties as they pursue freedom and wholeness in God. For the past twenty years, Jackie has journeyed with a wide variety of people struggling with grief, disappointment, anger, relational issues, depression, anxiety, infertility, addictions, and trauma. She is trained in facilitating relational conflict.
Jackie spent over a decade counseling high school and college students, and has experience serving adults through a director of discipleship and counseling position at a local church. One of her passions is working with those who have encountered church hurt or find themselves in a season of discouragement in their spiritual lives. She lives in the Bay Area, California where you can find her scheming up writing and photography projects and assembling unnecessarily lavish graze boards.
Elise holds a M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a B.S. in Family Studies with a minor in Psychology. She has experience working with individuals facing various mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse addictions, and issues related to chronic physical pain. She also has experience counseling women and children who have been victims of abuse and domestic violence. As a mother of four young children, she also understands the various challenges of parenting and motherhood and loves supporting other moms in these areas.
Elise is a pastor’s wife who loves serving in women and children’s ministries at her local church in Southeast Texas. She also enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their four daughters and rooting for her favorite team during college football season.
Ashley holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Psychology. She has experience counseling clients through anxiety, abuse, adultery, body image, depression, eating disorders and issues, fear, finances, grief, and trauma, as well as marital and premarital counseling.
She has served in vocational positions at churches and para-churches, doing youth, college, and young adult ministry. In lay positions, she’s served with kids and missions ministries. She is passionate about being a tool the Holy Spirit uses to help bring about hope and healing to those dealing with anxiety and those who have endured any kind of abuse. Ashley and her husband, Will, live in Tennessee with their daughter. Her go-to fun fact is that she has spent her birthday in 5 different countries.
Katie holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary and a B.S. in Sociology from James Madison University. She is also a Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider (Levels 1 and 2). Katie has experience helping individuals with anxiety, anger, grief, depression, life transitions, relational conflict, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, abuse, and difficulties in marriage, ministry, and parenting. She has also had the joy and privilege of walking alongside her husband in his pastoral ministry and raising their four children. These experiences have equipped her as a counselor and given her opportunities to witness God’s transformational work in people’s lives.
Katie has been married to George for 30 years and they currently live in Kansas where he serves as a pastor. She is grateful for the local church where she enjoys serving and building relationships. Katie also likes hiking, meals with friends, walks with her husband, and vacations with their adult children. She is especially delighted to embrace her role as a grandparent!
Dustin’s heart for Biblical Counseling comes from seeing the impact of personal ministry of God’s Word in daily life. He loves helping those who are hurting to navigate God’s Word to experience hope and transformation through Christ. Dustin has counseled individuals and couples through a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, abuse, infidelity, intimacy issues, conflict, loss of trust, grief, anger, OCD, and loneliness. He has also experience in ministry preparedness.
It was during his time serving in Student and Family Ministry that he gained a love for counseling. He has continued to counsel in various ministry contexts. Dustin holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Southern Seminary. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of FBC Greenland in Northwest Arkansas.
Dustin is married to Victoria, and together they have three children. Dustin enjoys spending time with his family, playing games, watching movies, and cooking.
Stephen holds an MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently in the writing stage of his Doctor of Education in Biblical Counseling. Additionally, he is an ordained pastor, an Advanced Degree Counselor with the Association of Biblical Counselors, and a Certified Facilitator with Prepare/Enrich for premarital/marital assessments. He has experience counseling married couples, fellow pastors, and youth.
Stephen currently serves as an elder in his local church and is a principal at a local Christian school. He enjoys smoking meat, playing bass, and outdoor activities with his family. Stephen and Beth live in North Carolina with their four children.
Steve employs a Biblically informed, Gospel centered foundation in his counseling. He has experience in areas such as family conflict, grief, premarital, marital, & couples counseling as well as mentoring/counseling ministers and men.
Steve has been a Pastor for 30 years in the local church and is currently planting a church in New York City. He serves as a counselor with AvailNyc serving women and men navigating unexpected pregnancies. Steve’s experience in ministry has given him the opportunity to walk alongside families, couples, adolescents, children and even pastors through both difficult and joyous seasons of life. Steve’s approach is relational and motivated by the example of Christ.
Steve has a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also holds MA & BA degrees in Music & Theology. Steve served in the United States Air Force and has been married for 35 years. He and his wife have raised four children.
Steve enjoys singing, playing guitar/piano, working out, playing basketball, throwing the frisbee in Central Park. Most of all Steve loves hanging out, traveling and just being around his favorite people, his family.
*Steve currently only counsels males and couples.
Peggy Banks received her BA in Christian Ministry and MA in Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and her Doctor of Ministry from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Her doctoral dissertation provides a model for Biblical Restorative Care for Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Peggy has counseled and trained many couples and singles globally who are suffering from trauma along with leaders seeking to live and lead with biblical principles and the love of Jesus.
For many years, Peggy has served as a Biblical Counselor and Coordinator of a Biblical Counseling Ministry along with positions in Women’s Ministry, Executive Leadership Development, and teaching within churches, non-profit organizations and seminaries with extensive experience in cross-cultural training in trauma, biblical counseling, and leadership. In her free time, Peggy enjoys kayaking, prayer walking in the beach and enjoying time with friends and family.
Anna Kate Mullinix has spent the past ten years serving women of all ages as a missionary in Latin America. She desires to see all people made whole through the gospel and to walk alongside them as they learn to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Anna Kate holds a B.S. from Auburn University in Human Development and an M.A. in Human Services Counseling with a specialty in crisis and trauma counseling from Liberty University. Over the past decade, she has counseled countless women and teen girls seeking healing from depression, anxiety, and complex trauma, including sexual trauma and intimate partner violence. She also has extensive experience supporting women navigating major life changes, grief, and loss, as well as challenges related to sexuality, singleness, and body image.
Anna Kate’s own journey has included seasons of deep grief, unexpected life changes, and personal loss. These experiences have given her a tender understanding of pain and a steadfast belief in God’s ability to redeem even the most broken stories.
As an experienced cross-cultural counselor, Anna Kate offers counseling in both English and Spanish. She is currently based in Costa Rica. Outside of counseling, she enjoys sharing good coffee and a pastry with friends, walking her dog, Francis, and spending time on creative projects.
*Anna is not currently accepting new clients
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Taylor sees that God uses the counseling relationship as a unique gift of human connection that can allow for immense growth in a space outside the inner workings of everyday life. She firmly believes that deep soul care happens by understanding who God is and, by extension, who we are as a result. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples walking through issues such as trauma, abuse, and church hurt and navigating crisis situations and relational strife. Additionally, she is Gottman Level One trained and uses those skills with couples under the umbrella of a biblical worldview.
Taylor has a B.A. in Psychology and Religion from Columbia University and received an M.A. in Christian Marriage, Family, and Individual Therapy from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Taylor has worked as a licensed marriage and family therapist in the past, and while she is no longer licensed, she carries over the ethical and professional guidelines of licensure into her work as a biblical counselor. She practices biblical counseling because it requires a commitment to the Scriptures as the authoritative rule of faith and standard of conduct. Because of her diverse and unique educational background and experiences, she is well-equipped to enter life with people from a vast array of worldviews, providing them with hope for the future because of Christ.
David is a husband, father, pastor, Jiu Jitsu enthusiast and jazz musician having counseled since 2015. His counseling is patient, soft spoken, and empathetic. His desire is to help people worship Jesus and grow in Him in even the most difficult seasons of life. His counseling experience includes crisis marriages / infidelity , conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, anger, pornography, marriage communication, pre marital counseling, family dynamics, men’s discipleship, and grief counseling. He has a heart for families of special needs children and for those who are struggling to find direction in life. David has been a member of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) since 2017 and he oversees the counseling ministry at Sunrise Community Church in Atlantic Beach, FL.
He and his wife Jody are freelance musicians who love simplicity, hallmark movies, and Jaguars games as well simply hanging out with their 4 children.
Stephen Watson received his DMin in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, his MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his BA in English from The Citadel. Stephen is a pastor and biblical counselor with over twenty-five years of ministry experience. He has provided pastoral care and counseling to men and women in all seasons of life through parachurch ministries and in the local church.
Stephen enjoys ministering to college students and young adults as they transition from the university into careers, marriages, and everyday life of adults. He has helped men and women grow in their faith, make decisions, and address various life struggles. Stephen has served on church staff, planted a church, and pastored. He counts it a privilege to mentor and care for pastors and ministry leaders in their struggles. Stephen and Darci live in South Carolina with their three young adult children.
* Stephen currently counsels pastors & ministry leaders only.
Glyn, originally from England, has served as a pastor in the US for over 25 years in various roles including youth pastor, senior pastor, congregational care, and church planting. Glyn holds a bachelor’s degree from Moody Bible Institute along with extensive training in Biblical counseling from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. He was most recently trained in many aspects of Biblical reconciliation. Over his 25 years in ministry, Glyn has counseled through a variety of situations including marriage, crisis, substance abuse, physical and sexual abuse, adultery, grief, anger, violence, suicide, and depression. He values bringing love and support to the hurting through the great comforts of Christ and his scriptures. Glyn’s joy in counseling is to see God’s redemptive power bring life-restoration and change to the suffering, the hurting, and the struggling. Glyn’s vision for counseling comes from God’s Word that states “the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead can bring comfort, strength, and hope in our lives”.
Glyn and his wife Beckey have been married for over 30 years and have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. He loves soccer and home projects, and recently found a great love for Starbucks mocha lattes.
Steven has a Masters of Divinity in Biblical Counseling from Southern Seminary and is a current PhD student in Bible Exposition at Liberty University. He is a Level 2 Certified Biblical Counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, an ordained and licensed minister, and holds various health and wellness certifications such as ISAA-CPT, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach. He is currently an Air Force Reserve Chaplain and is on staff with Athletes in Action (CRU). Steven has experience working with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations, relationships, pornography/sexual addiction, moral injury, grief, trauma and PTSD.
Steven offers Traditional Counseling, according to his availability.
*Not accepting new clients
Brian Walker serves as the Director of Counselor Development for Anchored Virtual. He holds a Masters of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Toccoa Falls College. He also received training in Biblical counseling through the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation. He has over eighteen years of counseling experience and has worked with individuals experiencing difficulties in marriage, anxiety & depression, pornography addiction, conflict, and other relationship difficulties. He has 20 years of experience in various pastoral roles, most recently as lead pastor of Lake Morton Community Church in Lakeland, FL. Brian and his wife, Kristen, have been married for 22 years, and have three children.
*Not accepting new clients
Bekah has a passion for teaching the sufficiency of Scripture for everyday life and coming alongside local churches as a resource. Having received a Master of Divinity in Theology & Biblical Counseling, she has spent the last couple of decades leading churches and ministries. Bekah and her family currently live in New York City where it is her joy to serve on staff at Redeemer Lincoln Square. She enjoys writing, teaching, equipping and counseling. Rebekah is married to Andrew and has three daughters, Maggie, Charley and Ellis.
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