Business Details
27 Years
experience
Professional Counseling and Psychiatric Services in Orlando
Charis Counseling Center has been providing professional counseling and psychiatric services in Central Florida since 2000. Our team of licensed professionals offers individual, couples, group, and specialized therapy services designed to help clients overcome life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. With two convenient locations in Orlando and Southwest Orlando, we serve clients through in-person and virtual sessions. Our services include EMDR therapy, pre-marital counseling, addiction recovery, anxiety and depression treatment, and psychiatric care.We prioritize personalized care, offering a free 15-minute phone consultation to help clients find the right therapist. Our counselors bring decades of combined experience in trauma-informed care, relationship counseling, and mental health treatment. We maintain strict confidentiality while providing flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend appointments. Charis Counseling Center is committed to helping clients build healthier relationships, process trauma, and develop coping strategies for lasting personal growth.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
EMDR Treatment
Group Sessions
Psychiatric Care
Pre-Marital Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Parent Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in counseling and psychiatric services
- We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help you find the right therapist
- Our team includes licensed counselors and psychiatric professionals with expertise in trauma, addiction, and relationship issues
- We provide flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments available
- We use evidence-based approaches including EMDR therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling services help clients address personal challenges and achieve growth. Sessions focus on overcoming obstacles like anxiety, depression, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Clients work one-on-one with licensed therapists to develop coping strategies and build emotional resilience.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps clients process traumatic experiences and emotional distress. This evidence-based approach uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess distressing memories. Clients benefit from accelerated healing that traditionally took years to achieve through conventional therapy methods.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling helps partners improve communication and strengthen relationships. Our therapists work with dating, engaged, and married couples to build intimacy and resolve conflicts. The PREPARE/ENRICH assessment tool helps create personalized relationship development plans.
Group Sessions
Group therapy provides peer support for specific issues like anxiety and addiction. Clients participate in moderated sessions led by licensed professionals while connecting with others facing similar challenges. Topics include emotional regulation, recovery, and relationship building.
Psychiatric Care
Our psychiatric services address conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Treatment combines medication management with therapeutic support to help clients regain control of their mental health. Professionals provide comprehensive care for both episodic and chronic mental health concerns.
People
Jim Keller
Founder
With over 28 years in counseling, Jim founded Charis Counseling Center in 1999. He specializes in marriage, parenting, and remarriage counseling, authoring 'The Upside-Down Marriage' and speaking nationally on relationship topics.
Julia Jancek Sharp
Clinical Director
A licensed mental health counselor with 20+ years' experience, Julia specializes in trauma-informed therapy. She employs diverse modalities to help clients achieve emotional health and wellbeing through evidence-based treatment approaches.
Timothy Burkholder
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Certified sex addiction therapist with expertise in emotional regulation and trauma recovery. Tim offers specialized groups and online courses focusing on healthy relationship development and behavioral pattern transformation.
Melanie Mullins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
With 20+ years in mental health, Melanie provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management. She holds advanced nursing degrees and specializes in comprehensive treatment for anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Beth Hewitt
Registered Mental Health Intern
Over 25 years' experience working with families and children, Beth specializes in parent coaching. She helps parents develop effective strategies for building strong relationships with their children through evidence-based techniques.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, EMDR treatment, group sessions, psychiatric care, and specialized programs for addiction recovery and relationship issues.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate on a fee-for-service basis but provide insurance-ready receipts for potential reimbursement. Check with your provider about mental health coverage details.
Are evening and weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling with evening appointments Monday-Friday and select Saturday hours through multiple therapists.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations during business days. Missed appointments without notice require full payment of the session fee.
Do you offer virtual counseling sessions?
Yes, we provide phone and Zoom sessions at the same rate as in-office visits for clients throughout Florida.
How can I schedule a first appointment?
Contact our office by phone or email to request an appointment. We'll help match you with a suitable therapist and provide new client paperwork.
