After 20 years of military service, I understood firsthand the demands that work places on a person and their family—the pressure to perform, the emotional distance, and the expectation that leaders don’t show weakness. When service-related disabilities began affecting my mental health after leaving the military, I faced a choice that many Christian men face: keep pretending everything

Christy’s goal in life is to bring glory to God. Next to being a wife and mother, her passion is to walk with individuals, couples, and families as they seek help in their journey of life. She has had the privilege to train in the industry’s leading universities specializing in the integration of clinically sound psychology and counseling with a Christian worldview. She works from a holisti

My priority is to listen to your story, making you feel seen, known, safe, and heard because we’re not meant to carry our burdens alone. Together, we’ll create a safe space for you to process your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Therapy is a unique journey for each person. Some clients know what they want to address, while others need time to explore their concerns.

Counseling is an art that requires the collaborative input of the client. You are the expert in your life while I am here to guide you along the path that leads to your desired growth. My style of counseling is primarily Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), although I incorporate many other forms of therapy to individualize to the needs of each client. I will work on the goals you set for our ti

Cindy Stafford is a licensed resident at Light Counseling. She received her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May of 2023.  She has worked with individuals in the past coming out of psychiatric hospitalization in the hopes of preventing clients from cycling back into crisis. She has previously worked in foster care and adoption with the Department of Social Services. In her free tim

As a proud Mexi-Rican and First-Gen Latina, I’ve had the privilege of learning from my own family’s challenges and successes, as they navigated adjusting to a new language and culture. Resilience has been the greatest value modeled to me by the woman I most admire, my mother. As I have journeyed the different transitions in my own life of marriage, motherhood, career, higher-education,

Hello and Welcome, I’m Claire. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating various adverse experiences including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I’m a committed Christian who will bring the best evidence-based practices into our work together to help inform, challenge, and guide you to wholeness and healing. As you

Get the help you need now. Light Counseling exists to help you find true healing in your life, relationships, and faith. You don’t have to go alone. We are here for you and ready to help you find the light in the dark.