Business Details
33 Years
experience
Christian Counseling Services in Lutz, Florida
Since 1993, we have provided relational and marital counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families from a Christian perspective. Our team of licensed Florida professionals brings over 165 combined years of experience, integrating emotional and relational health with spiritual maturity. We maintain strict confidentiality while offering peer consultation to ensure ethical standards. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we operate the Barnabas Program, contributing approximately $275,000 annually in community mental health services.Our weekly team meetings combine prayer, consultation, and professional development to maintain high accountability. We accept private payments to preserve client autonomy, with counselors setting fees based on experience. Our trauma recovery groups and school partnerships demonstrate our commitment to Tampa Bay communities.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Trauma Recovery Groups
Christian Counseling
School Mental Health Programs
Phone Counseling
Client Portal Services
Barnabas Program
Spiritual Integration
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 165 combined years of counseling experience
- Our team provides weekly peer consultation for accountability
- Barnabas Program offers affordable counseling options
- Christian integration with evidence-based psychological methods
- Licensed Florida professionals with diverse specializations
What people say
Life-changing counselor
Safe environment
Compassionate support
Spiritual growth
Effective trauma recovery
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized mental health sessions address emotional challenges and life transitions. Our licensed counselors help clients develop coping strategies while respecting individual spiritual beliefs. Treatment plans focus on personal growth and emotional healing through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized programs for childhood trauma survivors, including the RESTORE group experience. Our clinicians use proven therapeutic methods to address trauma's lasting effects in a safe, supportive environment with both individual and group session options.
Couples Counseling
Marital and relationship counseling helps couples improve communication and resolve conflicts. Our approach combines psychological techniques with spiritual insights to strengthen relationships while respecting both partners' perspectives and faith journeys.
Christian Counseling
Integrates Biblical principles with professional counseling practices. Our clinicians help clients explore spiritual dimensions of emotional challenges while maintaining professional ethical standards and respecting individual faith development.
Phone Counseling
Remote counseling services through secure phone and internet connections. This accessible option maintains therapeutic continuity for clients who prefer virtual sessions or require distance accommodations while preserving confidentiality.
People
Katherine McKinney
PhD, Director
Licensed clinical psychologist with 30+ years experience leading trauma recovery programs and directing nonprofit mental health services in Florida.
Sheryl Henry
LMHC
Licensed mental health counselor specializing in trauma recovery groups and women's mental health programs with extensive community outreach experience.
Ross Cannon
LMHC
Experienced therapist focusing on men's mental health issues and spiritual integration in counseling with specialized trauma counseling training.
Jeff Kozyra
LMHC
Licensed counselor with expertise in relationship therapy and adolescent mental health, combining clinical skills with faith-based perspectives.
Laura Lamirand
LMHC
Therapist specializing in women's mental health and family counseling with particular focus on spiritual development and emotional healing.
Questions
What makes your counseling Christian?
Our Christian counselors integrate Biblical principles with evidence-based practices while respecting individual faith journeys.
How long does counseling typically take?
Duration varies from 10 sessions for non-trauma cases to over a year for complex trauma histories.
What counseling payment options exist?
We offer flexible fees through the Barnabas Program and accept cash, checks, and credit cards.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate fee-for-service to maintain client privacy and treatment autonomy.
What trauma recovery programs exist?
RESTORE group program addresses childhood trauma for adult women through 10-week sessions.
How are counselors selected?
All clinicians are Florida-licensed with specialized training and weekly team accountability.
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