Our Team

David is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over three decades of cross-cultural ministry experience. He has lived and served in East and Central Asia as well as Thailand, working with global workers and Christian leaders from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. David holds a Master’s in Counseling from Palo Alto University and has been providing therapy since 2014. He integrates psychological and biblical principles in his work and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and formational prayer. He also provides coaching and sabbatical guidance. 

After experiencing burnout in 2000, David and his wife underwent a personal and spiritual renewal that transformed their ministry, marriage, and walk with Christ. Since then, David has been dedicated to coming alongside others in ministry who are navigating burnout, transition, or deep soul weariness. 

David is passionate about helping individuals and couples, and endeavors to integrate sound psychological, medical, and biblical principles in counseling treatment. His goal is to assess and utilize the best theory suited for each client’s needs. 

Ryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary. He draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), to support individuals on their journey toward healing and growth. 

Ryan is passionate about helping people gain a deeper, more resilient understanding of their identity and story—including the pain, paradox, and burnout they may have experienced. He believes that when individuals fully understand who they are in relationship to God and how pain has shaped them, they are empowered to take meaningful action that positively impacts their lives, families, and ministries. 

He especially enjoys working with leaders navigating difficult life transitions. Ryan believes that the very wounds and internal conflicts that feel most challenging are often the starting point for meaningful healing and growth into the next season of life and leadership. 

With ministry experience in church planting across California, Australia, and Ireland, Ryan brings both professional insight and personal understanding to his work with Christian leaders. He lives in the Denver area with his wife and their daughter. 

Crystal holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Colorado Christian University and is a certified Spiritual Director. She received formal training in spiritual direction at Denver Seminary and pursued advanced studies in Ignatian Spirituality and the Ignatian Exercises through the Lanteri Center in Denver, deepening her understanding of prayer, discernment, and spiritual growth.

With extensive experience in individual and couples’ formation intensives, leadership development, and staff care, Crystal has served mission organizations across six different countries. She brings deep insight and compassion to those navigating the complexities of ministry life. 

Crystal currently serves with the Global Services Network, offering spiritual direction and formation support to Christian leaders and workers serving around the world. Prior to this, she spent over 30 years with Cru International (Campus Crusade for Christ), serving in various roles across three different countries—the majority of that time in East Asia. 

She lives in the Denver area with her husband and their two adopted adult daughters. 

Mauricio is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary. He brings a rich background in both counseling and pastoral ministry, offering a unique, compassionate perspective to those he serves. His clinical experience includes group interventions, family and couples therapy, child play therapy, and experiential modalities such as psychodrama. 

Originally from Argentina, Mauricio gained extensive counseling experience while serving as Associate Pastor and Director of a Christian residential program for individuals facing a range of behavioral health challenges. Since relocating to the United States, he has continued his dual calling—serving as Senior Pastor in two Spanish-speaking congregations in Colorado while offering professional counseling services. 

Mauricio considers it a privilege to use his combined experience in counseling and pastoral ministry to support individuals seeking healing, growth, and hope. His approach is both practical and grace-filled, rooted in a deep understanding of human complexity and spiritual transformation. 

He is married and the proud father of three children. 

David is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over two decades of experience walking alongside individuals and couples in their journey toward healing. He is a trauma-informed therapist certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), specializing in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, emotional regulation, stress management, and life transitions. 

In addition to his clinical work, David has served in both academic and pastoral roles. He was a college chaplain at Colorado Christian University, where he continues to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels—a role he has held for over 20 years. His earlier ministry experience includes 12 years as a full-time pastor in northern Nevada, serving families and youth. 

David brings a deep well of wisdom, compassion, and practical insight to his work. He is passionate about helping people find stability, clarity, and spiritual renewal in the midst of life’s most challenging seasons. 

He is married, the father of four, and the proud grandfather of eleven granddaughters. 

Christine is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Denver Seminary. She specializes in working with individuals and couples facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, infidelity, and relational difficulties. Christine is passionate about helping others grow, heal, and find reconciliation in their relationships. She believes that with insight and practical tools, individuals can live more joyfully and with greater resilience. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based approach to trauma recovery. 

Christine brings a global perspective to her work. Raised in Costa Rica as the daughter of missionaries, she later served with her husband as a church-planting missionary in the Philippines and Venezuela for 14 years. Her rich cross-cultural background gives her a deep compassion for those serving in ministry around the world. 

Today, Christine continues to support pastors and missionaries through counseling, consulting, and pastoral care. Her fluency in Spanish enhances her ability to connect deeply with those in Latin America and beyond. She is an active member of the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors. 

Kim is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado. She is certified in Life Coach Training, Prepare and Enrich Relationship Training, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). With a compassionate and collaborative approach, Kim helps individuals navigate life’s challenges, resolve internal and relational struggles, and move toward meaningful change and healing. 

Kim is passionate about walking alongside people as they work through stress, grief, transition, and relational dynamics. She enjoys empowering clients to gain insight, grow in resilience, and take active steps toward restored relationships and emotional well-being. 

Together with her husband, Kim has served in international missions and has a deep heart for those in ministry. Her life and counseling work reflect a strong commitment to supporting Christian leaders who serve others with dedication and faith. 

Nick holds a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary and is certified in Comprehensive Evidence-Based Coaching through Fielding Graduate University. He brings decades of pastoral and leadership experience to his current work as a coach for area pastors and ministry leaders, helping them navigate the unique challenges of ministry with wisdom and clarity. 

Nick served as the Lead Pastor of Waterstone Community Church for over 30 years. In addition to his pastoral leadership, he has been a coach and consultant with Growing Healthy Churches and the Rocky Mountain Church Network. For ten years, he also served as an Adjunct Professor of Preaching at Denver Seminary, where he mentored and equipped future ministry leaders. 

Today, Nick continues to serve at Waterstone Community Church, focusing on missions and providing internal coaching to church staff. His deep commitment to the health and development of ministry leaders is evident in every area of his service. 

Nick is married and the proud father of four daughters and one son. 

Hud is a Licensed Psychologist in both Texas and Colorado. He holds a Master of Arts and an Education Specialist degree from the University of Northern Colorado, as well as a Doctor of Education in Counseling from North Texas State University. With over four decades of experience in clinical practice and pastoral care, Hud brings a unique depth of wisdom and insight to his work with Christian leaders. 

Hud’s background includes nine years as a Professor of Psychology at Texas Wesleyan University and six years as Academic Dean and Professor at the Center for Advanced Biblical Studies in both California and Dallas. He currently serves as the Senior Resource Pastor for Christian Associates, a church planting network focused on Europe, where he provides coaching, training, and pastoral care to leaders of 60 church plants and missional initiatives. 

Hud previously served on the pastoral staff of Fellowship Bible Church in Dallas, Texas, where he founded and directed the counseling ministry and was a member of the Elder Board. He later joined Fellowship Bible Church in Richardson, Texas, serving five years on staff—four of those as Lead Pastor. 

Throughout his career, Hud has been a trusted resource for evangelical pastors, offering professional counseling, mentoring, and theological support. His leadership reflects a lifelong passion for equipping and encouraging those who serve in ministry. 

Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Colorado Christian University. She is a certified seminar director for Prepare and Enrich Relationship Training and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADD, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

Rachel brings a heart for ministry to her counseling work. Prior to entering private practice, she spent five years as a missionary in Munich, Germany with a para-church organization. That season of cross-cultural ministry shaped her passion for walking alongside those in ministry who are experiencing burnout, trauma, or relational challenges. 

Rachel is deeply committed to helping individuals and families find healing, resilience, and renewed purpose. She is married and the mother of three children. 

Brannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Specialist with a Doctorate in Psychology from Grand Canyon University and a Master’s in Counseling from Denver Seminary. He is a member of the Christian Association of Psychological Studies and brings both academic rigor and spiritual depth to his counseling practice. 

Brannon utilizes an integrative approach, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused methods. At the heart of his work is his Christian faith. Grounded in a biblical worldview, Brannon believes that nurturing the spirit is essential to healing the mind and body. 

In addition to his clinical credentials, Brannon is an ordained evangelical Christian minister through New Horizon Ministry. He has been actively involved in mental health advocacy through his affiliation with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). With their support, he has worked to reduce the stigma around mental illness, promote legislative reform in behavioral health, and expand access to quality psychiatric care in the Denver area. His commitment to these efforts was recognized with the Hero in the Fight Award in 2007. 

Brannon is passionate about restoring hope, building resilience, and helping individuals and families walk in greater freedom and wholeness. 

Deone received her training in Spiritual Direction from Denver Seminary and is deeply passionate about prayerfully accompanying others as they attend to and respond to God’s movement in their lives. With a heart for gentle presence and listening, she offers a sacred space where Christian leaders can reflect, rest, and reconnect with their identity in Christ. 

Throughout her life, Deone has embraced opportunities to live out her calling in diverse settings—including family life, church ministry, higher education, nonprofit service, and spiritual direction. Her broad experience includes parenting, teaching, child welfare, campus ministry, mentoring, and leading Bible studies, women’s retreats, marriage enrichment groups, and leadership training within the church. 

As a pastor’s spouse, Deone knows firsthand the unique joys and challenges of ministry life. She brings deep empathy to her work with ministry wives, offering them a space to be seen, heard, and held by God. Her greatest joy is walking alongside women as they rediscover their belovedness and deepen their intimacy with Christ. 

Deone also offers hospitality through hosting retreats for ministry leaders and their families, creating restful environments where transformation can unfold. 

Tom is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Theology in Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Philosophy in Religion and Society from Oxford Graduate School. He is also certified in Grief Recovery work. Tom brings a rare and valuable combination of counseling, teaching, pastoral, and administrative experience to his work with Christian leaders. 

With over 20 years of experience teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in both Counseling and Bible/Theology, Tom has helped shape the next generation of Christian counselors and ministry leaders. He also brings 15 years of pastoral experience, offering him unique insight into the personal and professional challenges faced by those in ministry. 

Tom previously served as Dean of the Graduate Counseling Program and Professor of Counseling at Colorado Christian University (CCU). He continues to serve as an Affiliate Professor at CCU while maintaining an active counseling practice. 

Tom is passionate about helping individuals and ministry professionals work through the issues that impact their spiritual life and calling. He enjoys spending time with his wife, their three sons, and especially their two grandchildren. 

Vioneth is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Mental Health and Clinical Counseling from Denver Seminary. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and works with a wide range of issues, including conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, and marital challenges. Her passion lies in helping individuals and couples—particularly those in Christian ministry—experience healing and restoration. Vioneth’s heart is to see ministry couples rediscover the grace and hope of a loving God who always offers a second chance to those who seek help with sincerity. 

Originally from Guatemala, Vioneth also holds a Master’s in Bible, Theology, and Christian Ministry from the Central American Theological Seminary (SETECA), where she served as a professor for twelve years. Her deep theological grounding enriches her counseling work, especially with those navigating the complexities of life and ministry. 

Vioneth currently leads the Hispanic Initiatives at Denver Seminary, where she serves as a professor at the IDEAL Institute and is the Founder and Director of the OASIS women’s program—a space dedicated to supporting women in Christian ministry. She is a frequent speaker at retreats for women and couples and also serves as the Director of Prepare-Enrich trainings in Spanish. Notably, she is the first person in the United States to train Prepare-Enrich facilitators through Denver Seminary’s Hispanic Initiatives. 

Vioneth brings a culturally informed, spiritually grounded approach to her work, offering a space of compassion, wisdom, and renewal.