Christine Bachtel understands that life can often be complicated, messy, and hard. During challenging times, many individuals may feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, sad, or depressed. Christine is committed to helping her clients – children, adolescents, and adults alike – effectively navigate through these difficult moments. She is passionate about empowering them to cope with grief, loss, school challenges, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. With a wealth of experience spanning 20 years in school settings, Christine applies play therapy techniques when working with children. For adolescents and adults, she skillfully employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to facilitate healing and growth. Christine is also certified in Play Therapy through Mid America Nazarene University and has received specialized training in Conscious Discipline, equipping her to support clients in fostering emotional resilience.

Richard Bates, LCMFT, thrives in helping teens, adults, and elders navigate their emotional landscapes with compassion and expertise. He is dedicated to addressing a myriad of challenges including marital and premarital issues, relationship dynamics, sexual intimacy, and parenting concerns. Drawing upon a solid foundation of experience as a military veteran, elementary school teacher, ICU nurse, and mental health nursing professional, Richard brings both training and a profound understanding of life's struggles to each session. His therapeutic repertoire includes Experiential Therapy, Bowenian, Family/Marital Therapy, the Gottman Method, and more, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of his clients. Richard works tirelessly to create a non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their grief, anxiety, depression, and family conflicts. With evening and weekend availability, he is committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their healing journeys.

Lidia Conners, LCSW, is a dedicated therapist whose passion is to empower individuals to truly live fulfilling lives rather than merely existing. She believes that every person possesses the inherent strength to overcome obstacles that may arise from environmental factors, past experiences, biological challenges, or future anxieties. Through her compassionate approach, Lidia helps clients recognize both external and internal influences, identify harmful thought and behavior patterns, and encourages transformative change and growth. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods, including Mindfulness, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR, she aims to mitigate negative thoughts and emotions tied to traumatic experiences. Lidia takes a proactive stance against ineffective memories that hinder happiness and fulfillment, understanding that emotional distress can be debilitating. By fostering a caring and effective therapeutic relationship, she guides clients toward rediscovering their emotional and mental well-being. Lidia emphasizes the importance of balancing emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health, and is committed to supporting those ready to embark on a journey towards wellness.