Our Therapists
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Nathan Richards,
MA, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, CST-Candidate (Christian Sex Therapist)
ABOUT NATHAN
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nathan's goal in the counseling process is to help provide balance, perspective and a new approach to life for clients. To do this he utilizes time-tested therapeutic methods as well as modern approaches to problem management. In addition to exploring client problems through talk therapy, he uses research-based assessments as well as interventions for Trauma (EMDR), all to get to the heart of issues that people are facing.
Marriage counseling is by far his passion. Affair recovery and betrayal, sexual addiction, Christian sex therapy are areas of specialty. He also helps couples move through constant criticism, daily arguments, hurt feelings and other marriage concerns so that they can discover each other again. A significant element of his work is with those who desire Biblical Integration within their therapy. With a background in Biblical Studies and a graduate counseling degree from Moody Theological Seminary, he provides a blend of therapy and spirituality for clients who value modern counseling methods fused with spirituality that is rooted in their faith tradition.
Finally, Nathan has made it a focus to offer help for individuals whose lives have been damaged by sexual addiction so that they can rebuild connections with God, have meaningful interaction with others, and harmony within themselves.
Reasons Clients Seek Nathan.
Reasons include but are not limited to:
- Aftermath of An Affair
- Anger Management
- Challenges with A Difficult Spouse
- Decision Making
- Family Issues
- Grief & Loss of Loved Ones and Pets
- Love Addiction
- Marriage Counseling
- Men’s Issues (father Wound, Abuse, Neglect, Anger, Low Self Esteem, Sexual Problems)
- Premarital Counseling
- Separation & Divorce
- Sexual Addiction-Nathan Does Not Offer Reparative Therapy.
- Spiritual Issues (spiritual Abuse, Feeling Condemned, Feeling Disconnected from God)
- Stress Management
- Trauma & Abuse Recovery
- Christian Sex Therapy
Self care is a powerful gift. Taking the time to work on life’s wounds in counseling can allow a person to rise out of the ashes of despair with renewed vision and purpose.
—Nathan Richards
Everyday Process Counseling Center
Education, License, Certifications, & Memberships
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Moody Theological Seminary
- Bachelor of Science in Bible and Christian Life from Lancaster Bible College
- Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (#6401018956)
- Emotion Focused Couples Therapy: trained by Sue Johnson with ICEEFT
- Gottman Method Couples Counseling Level 2
- EMDR trained by the Institute for Creative Mindfulnes-an EMDRIA-Approved Program
- SYMBIS-Certified Facilitator for pre-marital preparation
- PREPARE/ENRICH-Certified Facilitator for premarital preparation and marriage counseling
- Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT)-with International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
- Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT)-with International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
- Member - American Association of Christian Counselors
- Member-American Counsleing Association
- Member-International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Brainspotting practitioner for treatment of trauma - by Southeast Brainspotting Institue-Atlanta, GA
- Christian Sex Therapist-Candidate-Institute For Sexual Wholeness-Atlanta, GA
LIMITED LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
Laura Scott,
MA, LLP, RP, CSAT-Candidate
ABOUT LAURA
Do you feel like you are drowning in depression and anxiety? Are you experiencing strained relationships with those you love? Do you feel like you can’t breathe under the weight of the burdens you carry? Life can sometimes let us down. Things don’t always happen as we thought they should. In these seasons, we need a source of hope, trust, support, and wisdom.
Some of my therapy techniques include the cognitive-behavioral approach, mindfulness training, relaxation training, interpersonal techniques, and more. I also offer the integration of Christian principles for those who would like to incorporate their faith into therapy.
Although my education and experience bring a solid foundation to my therapy style, I genuinely care for each of my clients and the positive future I know they can enter into. Collaborating with you, I will help provide tools that enable you to swim in the waters that surround you and strategies to help you overcome the challenges you face.
Reasons Clients Seek Laura.
Reasons include but are not limited to:
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Love Addiction
- Sexual Addiction
- Relationship Problems
Issues
- Adoption
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self Harm
- Spiritual Issues (spiritual abuse, feeling condemned, feeling disconnected from God)
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Education, License, Certifications, & Memberships
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Michigan-Dearborn
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Moody Theological Seminary
- Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP (6361004815)
- Trained in Mindfulness-Based Addiction Therapy-The Mindfulness Academy for Addiction & Trauma Training, Claremont, CA
- Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist-Candidate (CSAT)-with International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Edward Blackmon III,
MA, LLC, CSAT-Candidate
ABOUT EDWARD
Navigating through life can be difficult. The only thing that can make an already difficult journey even more frustrating is if you are alone. Instead of struggling alone, join Edward who has a passion for helping people not only overcome personal obstacles and struggles but also helping them to walk through their healing process and discover the life that God intended for them.
Edward has worked with individuals of all ages to overcome a number of challenges such as,
childhood traumas, self-harm, and addictive behaviors. His areas of focus include treating trauma, depression, anxiety, sexual addiction, and interpersonal difficulties. Edward is particularly dedicated to working with adolescent males who have found themselves in trouble with the consequences of problems related to anger and sexual addiction. There is hope for our youth and he wants to be one to help young men find it.
Finally, Edward is a firm believer in the integration of Christian principles and sound therapeutic techniques as he has seen this approach benefit many clients that he has had the privilege of working with in the past.
Reasons Clients Seek Edward.
Reasons include but are not limited to:
- Anger Management
- Challenges with A Difficult Spouse
- Childhood Trauma
- Depression
- Self-harm
- Grief & Loss of Loved Ones and Pets
- Men’s Issues (father Wound, Abuse, Neglect, Anger, Low Self Esteem, Sexual Problems)
- Procrastination
- Separation & Divorce
- Sexual Addiction-Edward Does Not Offer Reparative Therapy.
- Spiritual Issues (Spiritual Abuse, Feeling Condemned, Feeling Disconnected from God)
- Stress Management
- Trauma & Abuse Recovery
Education, License, Certifications, & Memberships
- Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology (MACP) from Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan
- Limited License Counselor (LLC)
- Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist Candidate with IITAP