I grew up in a community that claimed to be Christian, yet was marked by the abuse, particularly from the leader. As we reached adulthood, my peers and I sought justice and were able to secure a 180-year sentence for him. Through my struggles, God played a vital role in my survival and healing journey. I came to embrace Romans 8:28, which reminds us that “all things work together for good

Welcome! And thank you for visiting my profile. Does life have you stressed, discontent, and unable to experience joy? Are you having trouble finding peace in the midst of challenges? Perhaps you have a struggling relationship or a painful family situation. Our own searches for peace can come up empty, making us wonder if we can ever really have it. We see in scripture how God promises t

As a Christian my faith in Christ is the most vital aspect of who I am. As my client you can be assured that my counsel is governed by biblical principles and informed by the latest research. I will listen attentively and help you find the sources of your problems and learn new ways to live in the freedom that Christ promises us. I believe that there is tremendous strength when a person is able

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,

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 As a Mental Health Coach, my heart is to walk beside others on their healing journey. I believe everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. I strive to create a safe space where people can rediscover their voice, reclaim their power, and know they are not alone. This is more than just my work it’s my purpose. I am living proof that healing is