Kristin Barnes Brown

The Christian Counselors Collaborative is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable and professional Christian counseling to individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children. We are a collaborative of independent Christian counselors committed to bringing compassion and heartfelt care to our clients, guided by God's Word and the Holy Spirit, and using professional tools and approaches. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where people can work through their struggles and find healing, growth, and hope.

Our Services

At the Christian Counselors Collaborative, we offer a range of services to help individuals and families overcome their challenges. Our experienced and licensed therapists provide counseling for individuals, couples, children, and families dealing with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, marriage and relationship issues, addictions, grief and loss, self-esteem and identity concerns, family issues, eating disorders, anger, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, vocational concerns, spiritual issues, and other mental health and relational concerns. We believe that everyone has struggles and seasons of personal struggles, feeling stuck, or feeling frustrated in relationships (or even with themselves). Seeking help is not a failure of faith, but rather an acceptance of our human condition and need of God's direction and healing.

Our Therapists

Our team of licensed therapists are dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping others. Our therapists are experienced in working with a wide range of issues and are committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment for our clients. We believe that each person's story is unique, and our therapists take the time to listen and understand our clients' concerns. We also believe that faith can play a vital role in the healing process, and our therapists are trained to integrate Christian principles and values into the counseling process.

Our Mission & Values

At the Christian Counselors Collaborative, our mission is to provide compassionate and professional Christian counseling services to individuals, families, couples, and children. We believe that every person is created in the image of God with inherent value and worth. Our values include:

• Compassion: We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for our clients.
• Faith: We believe that faith can play a vital role in the healing process and integrate Christian principles and values into our counseling services.
• Professionalism: We are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional counseling services.
• Collaboration: We believe in collaboration and partnership with our clients, other healthcare providers, and faith communities.

Our History

The roots of the CCC began with our founder, Priscilla Ortlip, MSW, LCSW, who was hired in 1998 by Allegheny Center Alliance Church to serve that large, growing church's counseling needs. Many church members and attenders who sought counseling before that time struggled to find professional counselors who were sensitive to, and accommodating to, their faith perspective. As the church was rapidly growing, it was evident within a year that one person could not meet the need, so Priscilla was also hired to assist in the effort. Eventually, the Lord impressed upon Priscilla an idea for providing more Christian counseling at ACAC. As she worked out the concept of a collaborative of Christian therapists, we received great support from ACAC leadership. In the spring of 2006, we began providing counseling under the name of 'Christian Counselors Collaborative' with several therapists who were excited to counsel in a faith-based environment, functioning as independent therapists although part of a collaborative.