Counseling

Our Counseling Center is committed to helping people face life’s deeper and more difficult issues by providing on-site, Christ-centered counseling.

Professional Counseling

Our licensed professional counselors are dedicated to helping individuals, marriages and families heal and grow. We are focused on healing and helping individuals grow healthy relationships with Christ and the people around them. We offer several types of professional counseling services as well as support and recovery groups to best meet your needs. Call today to schedule an appointment.
*Bilingual counselors available.
(469) 698-2250

WEEKLY THERAPY

Traditional therapy involves meeting for a one-hour session with your therapist each week. This format supports individuals, couples and families struggling with a variety of issues or difficult situations but is not recommended for marriages in crisis.

INTENSIVE THERAPY

Intensive therapy is a powerful format that allows couples and individuals to make progress in a few days that might traditionally take months of counseling to achieve. Couples and individuals will be counseled for an extended time of 3 hours to 4 days. Whether you come in by yourself, with your partner, or as a family, our goal is to create a safe place to explore your life and relationships.

CREATED FOR CONNECTION

Created for Connection is a two-day relationship enhancement workshop where couples work with professional counselors and learn tools to repair, enhance and continually grow the connection in their relationship. Call for the next workshop dates and to register.

Meet our counselors

Our licensed professional counselors are dedicated to helping individuals, marriages and families heal and grow. Call (469) 698-2250 today to schedule an appointment.

Brent Theis

Director
M.A., L.P.C.-S.

READ MORE
Brent Theis is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. He received a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. He is committed to helping adults and marriages grow and thrive, addressing any issue that hinders the process. Areas of specialization include premarital, marital, trauma anxiety/depression, affair recovery, sexual abuse, sexual integrity issues, and spiritual and personal growth. Training includes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Brainspotting. He offers biweekly 1.5-hour sessions or 3-hour intensives upon request.

Lourie Ferrell

Associate Director
M.A., L.P.C.-S.

READ MORE
Lourie received her B.A. In elementary education from Middle Tennessee State University and M.S. in counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She has a passion for spiritual and personal growth and development. Areas of professional interest are couples, families, life adjustment issues, parenting skills, sexual abuse, trauma, as well as relational issues. Training includes Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy DBT. Upon request, 3-hour intensives for families and couples are available.

Casey Christian

Director of Recovery
L.C.S.W.

READ MORE

Casey Christian, Director of Recovery, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He received his Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1997. His areas of practice include working with families, adolescents, individuals, and couples Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Areas of specialization include: addictions & recovery, working with premarital and marital counseling, divorce recovery, affair recovery, blended families, trauma, same-sex attraction, depression, grief, anxiety, and life transitions.

Lakepointe Counselor Carolyn Sidereas

Carolyn Sidereas

M.S., L.P.C.-S.

READ MORE
Carolyn Sidereas is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her B.A. at the University of Texas, and her master’s degree in Counseling from Texas A & M. She has a passion for helping people heal and thrive in life and relationships. Areas of specialization include: premarital and marital, affair recovery, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), sexual abuse, PTSD & EMDR, and Brainspotting (including 2-hour sessions, full- and half-day intensives, and weekend couples’ intensives).

Steve Light

M.S.M.F.T.-S., Th.M.

READ MORE
Steve Light is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals grow, couples connect and families thrive. He received his M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology (Th.M.) from Dallas Theological Seminary. Steve specializes in helping couples take a step back from the brink of divorce and into safe, secure and lasting relationships. Other areas of focus for Steve include premarital counseling, sexual addiction, alcohol abuse and dependence, anxiety, perfectionism and low self-esteem, grief, and PTSD. He has in-depth training in Family Systems Theory, loves Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples counseling, and focuses on Brainspotting for trauma.

Tammy Williams Smith

M.A., L.P.C.

READ MORE

Tammy Williams Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received a B.A.S. in Ministry and Psychology from Dallas Baptist University and an M.A. in Counseling from Amberton University. Tammy works with trauma and addiction recovery, including PTSD, grief, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression and life transitions. She focuses on the balance between spiritual, physical and emotional health using the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Existential therapy, among others.

Lakepointe Counselor Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

M.A., L.P.C.

READ MORE
Steve Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He has his B.A. in Psychology as well as a Master’s in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Master’s in Biblical Counseling from Colorado Christian Counseling. Areas of specialization include: marital and premarital counseling, affair recovery, men’s issues, same-sex attraction, first responders (police & fire service), anxiety, depression, past trauma, sexual abuse, grief and spiritual issues, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Lakepointe Counselor Courtney Bowser

COURTNEY BOWSER

M.A., L.P.C.

READ MORE

Courtney Bowser is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received a B.A. in Anthropology from Biola University and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. Courtney sees adults, adolescents, and families. Areas of specialization include: depression, anxiety, parenting, anger management, addiction, life transitions, chronic illness, school issues, boundaries, personality discovery, and personal growth.

Andrea Crumrine

M.A., L.P.C.-S

READ MORE

Andrea Crumrine is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received a B.A. in Psychology from Texas A&M University and an M.A. in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. Her areas of practice include working with children ages 12 and older, adolescent girls and individual women. Areas of specialization include relationship issues, personal growth, life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief, gender identity issues, and women’s issues.

Kimberly West

M.S., L.P.C.

READ MORE

Kimberly West is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her B.S. in Education from Dallas Baptist University and an M.S. in counseling from Texas A&M-Commerce. Kimberly works to make counseling comfortable and applicable to everyday life. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents 14 years and up, and families. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, grief, parenting, and personal growth. Kimberly employs Brainspotting as an effective technique to help clients who have experienced trauma or to address other issues such as anxiety.

Amy Perkins

M.S., L.P.C.

READ MORE

Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. She also holds a Master’s in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary and received her Bachelor’s from the University of Texas in Austin. Amy is grateful to come alongside others in the healing process. She works with both adolescents and adults to support long-term change. She incorporates modalities of creative arts and mindfulness-based techniques to activate healing from unprocessed trauma. Areas of focus include recovery from substance use dependence, eating disorders, anxiety/depression, codependency, and self-worth. Specialized training includes EFFT (Emotionally Focused Family Therapy), CBT and Brain spotting. Three-hour intensives for families are available upon request.

Tyler Kibbe

L.P.C. Associate Supervised by
Brent Theis, M.A., L.P.C.-S

READ MORE
Tyler Kibbe is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the State of Texas, under the supervision of Brent Theis, M.A., L.P.C.-S. He has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Arkansas and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. Tyler is passionate about helping people find self-acceptance by seeking discomfort and shedding shame. Tyler works with adults, teens and parents on a wide range of issues. Areas of specialization include Spiritual Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Social Anxiety, ADHD, and Sexual Addiction. 

 

 

Danielle Holloway

M.S., L.P.C.-Associate, Supervised by Lourie Ferrell L.P.C.-S.
*Habla Español

READ MORE

Danielle earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Belhaven University and earned her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. She is recognized as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate by the state of Texas, supervised by Lourie Ferrell, L.P.C.-S. Danielle works with adults, teens, and children seven and up, and is comfortable discussing a variety of mental health issues, such as depression, adjustments, suicidal ideation, and trauma. Danielle is comfortable with Spanish speakers and provides bilingual counseling as a therapy option. Since she grew up overseas as a missionary kid, Danielle is especially interested in helping third culture kids and minister’s kids navigate the constant change and difficulties of life.

Jimmy Lanier

M.A., L.P.C. Associate Supervised by
Brent Theis, M.A. L.P.C.-S

READ MORE

Jimmy Lanier is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Brent Theis, L.P.C.-S. Jimmy has earned a Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling at Liberty University. He received his Bachelor of Science in music business from Full Sail University. Jimmy aspires to help both adults and adolescents find their true selves. Areas of specialization include life transition, addiction, trauma recovery, depression, and anxiety. He primarily works with teen and adult men.

Lakepointe Counselor Sydney Ferrell

Sydney Ferrell

M.A., L.P.C. Associate Supervised by
Andrea Crumrine, M.A. L.P.C.-S

READ MORE

Sydney is recognized as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate by the state of Texas, supervised by Andrea Crumrine LPC-S. She earned a Bachelor of Psychology with a minor in communication from Lipscomb University in 2017. And a Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University in 2023. Sydney’s areas of professional specialization include depression and anxiety, relationship building, personal development, ministry-related wounds, and growing faith. She works with teen girls and young adult women.

Saydie Coalter

Lead Admin & Intern

READ MORE

Saydie is a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Liberty University Online. She is a counseling intern that is a professional therapist with various training experiences in the beginning stage of the licensing process under the supervision of Brent Theis. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from University of Texas at Dallas. Her areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationships, personal growth, and adjustment. She works with adolescent girls and young adult women. Saydie is also our Lead Administrative Assistant. She assists in scheduling, client care, billing, and supports the functionality of the counseling center

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Our counselors have compiled a list of recommended books, organized by topic, so you can find biblical answers and help when it comes to stress, anxiety, depression and all the situations life brings.