Business Details
Your Trusted Christian Mental Health Therapists in Lorain County
Christy Samms Counseling Services is a team of state-licensed Christian counseling professionals dedicated to helping clients achieve mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing. Founded on the belief that hope exists for every struggle, we provide clinical counseling from a Christian perspective for individuals and families in Lorain County, Ohio. Our mission centers on guiding clients through life's challenges, whether they face depression, anxiety, trauma, or relational difficulties. We offer specialized services including EMDR therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care, while emphasizing holistic health that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Our counselors hold advanced degrees and certifications in clinical mental health counseling, with expertise in areas like crisis intervention, family systems, and spiritual direction.We prioritize personalized care, utilizing evidence-based modalities tailored to each client's unique needs. Telehealth sessions ensure accessibility for those unable to visit in person, and group therapy fosters community support. Our team includes licensed supervisors who train emerging professionals, reflecting our commitment to advancing mental health care. With years of experience serving local communities, we combine clinical excellence with compassionate support to help clients thrive. We welcome diverse backgrounds and strive to create safe, nonjudgmental spaces for healing and growth.
Services
Clinical Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Career Counseling
Spiritual Direction
Grief Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Stress Management
Highlights and features
- We offer state-licensed Christian counselors with clinical expertise in trauma and mental health.
- Our team provides telehealth sessions for secure, accessible counseling from home.
- We specialize in EMDR therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care.
- Our holistic approach integrates mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing in treatment.
- We serve Lorain County with community-focused, culturally sensitive mental health support.
Services
Clinical Counseling
Our clinical counseling services address mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and trauma through personalized treatment plans. Clients receive care from state-licensed professionals using evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize holistic healing by integrating psychological, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy helps clients process adverse experiences using EMDR and trauma-informed care. Counselors address PTSD symptoms, grief, and complex trauma while fostering resilience. Treatment incorporates somatic approaches and mindfulness techniques to restore emotional stability and promote long-term healing.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure telehealth sessions provide remote access to counseling via encrypted video platforms. This service accommodates clients unable to attend in-person appointments due to distance, mobility, or scheduling constraints. Virtual sessions maintain the same therapeutic quality and confidentiality as office visits.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction integrates Christian principles with mental health care to address existential questions and deepen faith. Counselors help clients explore their relationship with God, navigate spiritual crises, and align personal values with biblical teachings through compassionate, nonjudgmental dialogue.
Group Therapy
Facilitated group therapy creates communal spaces for shared healing around topics like boundaries and grief. Participants gain peer support while learning coping strategies in a structured environment. Groups emphasize mutual respect, active listening, and collective growth under professional guidance.
People
Christy Samms
Licensed Supervisor
Christy Samms, Ph.D., LPCC-S, specializes in trauma therapy and Christian counseling. She supervises staff while providing care that integrates psychological science with faith-based principles for holistic healing.
Marco Barbee
Licensed Counselor
Marco Barbee, LPCC, offers counseling for adolescents and families with dual diagnoses. His approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy and cross-cultural sensitivity to address mental health and substance use challenges.
Ashley Leal
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ashley Leal, LPC, focuses on adult and couples therapy using rational emotive behavioral techniques. She integrates person-centered care to address anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties from a Christian perspective.
Nicole Holt
Clinical Supervisor
Nicole Holt, LPCC-S, provides trauma-informed care and substance use disorder treatment. She employs dialectical behavioral therapy and EMDR to support clients' whole-person health within a faith-based framework.
Sarah Schoelwer
Licensed Counselor
Sarah Schoelwer, LPC, treats trauma and substance use disorders using person-centered and internal family systems approaches. Her practice incorporates Christian values to foster emotional safety and spiritual growth.
Questions
What types of counseling do you offer?
We provide individual, family, and group therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and spiritual direction using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide secure video sessions through our telehealth platform for clients who prefer remote counseling options.
Are your counselors licensed?
All our counselors hold state licenses and certifications in clinical mental health counseling, with specialized training in trauma therapy and Christian integration.
What therapy modalities do you use?
We employ cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, person-centered therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques tailored to each client's needs.
How can I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule an appointment through our website or by contacting our office directly during business hours.
