Christian Counseling & Family Services
Our Counselors
We are a not-for-profit organization which provides Christian counseling, consulting, and community workshops and classes with several offices in the Southern Illinois area. Clients comprise all cultural, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds.
About our therapists:
Carla Monroe Boyd, LCSW, BCPCC
Agency Director, Therapist
Carla is a Licensed Clinical Social
Worker and holds an undergraduate degree from California Baptist
University, and a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of
Illinois. Carla worked for Baptist Children's Home and Family Services
for 27 years. She retired as Director of Maternity Care, Foster Care
and Adoption. Carla is a Board Certified Professional Christian
Counselor and a member of the American Association of Christian
Counselors. Carla is currently serving as the Public Relations
Director of CCFS.
Additionally, Carla is Certified to use the Prepare/Enrich Inventory in Marrital and Pre-Marital counseling and has helped over 50 couples in relationship.
Carla is an avid traveler and believer in missions. Her most recent trip included teaching a Grief Workshop at a Bible college in India.
Additionally, Carla is Certified to use the Prepare/Enrich Inventory in Marrital and Pre-Marital counseling and has helped over 50 couples in relationship.
Carla is an avid traveler and believer in missions. Her most recent trip included teaching a Grief Workshop at a Bible college in India.
Areas of expertise:
- Individual and Family Counseling
- Marital and Pre-marital Counseling
- Life Transitions and Codependency
- Chronic Pain and Illness
- Grief and Loss
- Adoption
Paula Clouse, LPC,NCC, BCPCCLicensed Professional Counselor - Psychotherapist
Paula holds an undergraduate degree
from McKendree University and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from
Lincoln Christian Seminary. She is licensed with the state of Illinois,
and holds a National credential as a Certified Counselor. Paula is also
a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor and a member of the
American Association of Christian Counselors. She has worked as the
administrator and CEO of a private Christian counseling agency, and has
been with CCFS for 3 years.
Paula is a relational therapist. This interactive approach creates a partnership with the client necessary for development of goals, healthy boundaries, and empowerment of the client for change. Directly communicating client strengths and modeling new behavior offers the client the opportunity to achieve milestones leading to increased self-esteem and more satisfying relationships.
Additionally, Paula has been a presenter for 7 years at the annual regional teacher's conference, discussing such issues as ADHD, Depression in Children, Anxiety Disorders, and Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents. Paula enjoys teaching community workshops and has been a speaker for Head Start, various hospital and health organizations, and regional grief and bereavement organizations.
Paula is a relational therapist. This interactive approach creates a partnership with the client necessary for development of goals, healthy boundaries, and empowerment of the client for change. Directly communicating client strengths and modeling new behavior offers the client the opportunity to achieve milestones leading to increased self-esteem and more satisfying relationships.
Additionally, Paula has been a presenter for 7 years at the annual regional teacher's conference, discussing such issues as ADHD, Depression in Children, Anxiety Disorders, and Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents. Paula enjoys teaching community workshops and has been a speaker for Head Start, various hospital and health organizations, and regional grief and bereavement organizations.
Paula loves travel and has been afforded opportunity to provide
ministry to Native Americans, Inner City populations, and individuals
in the UK, Australia, and the West Indies.Areas of expertise:
- Adolescent and Childhood Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Marital and Pre-marital Counseling
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression and Anxiety
- ADD, ADHD, ODD
Tina Mitchell, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Tina holds an undergraduate degree from SIU Carbondale, and a Masters Degree in School Counseling, and a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. She is a licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois, and a National Certified Counselor. She is certified as a School Guidance Counselor in Illinois and Missouri.
Since 1995 Tina has been working for Mount Vernon City Schools, District 80 as a Parent Social Services Coordinator. She is also a Counselor/Mentor/Facilitator at the United Methodist Children Home (SILAN).
Tina is a member of the Illinois Counselor Association and Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association.
Since 1995 Tina has been working for Mount Vernon City Schools, District 80 as a Parent Social Services Coordinator. She is also a Counselor/Mentor/Facilitator at the United Methodist Children Home (SILAN).
Tina is a member of the Illinois Counselor Association and Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association.
Areas of expertise:
- Child & Adolescent Counseling
- Individual & Family Counseling
- DivorceCare for Children & Adults
- Parenting Issues
- Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management
- Financial Management
Greg holds an undergraduate degree and a Masters in Educational Psychology and Community Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. Greg is a National Certified Counselor and is licensed by the state of Illinois as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Greg has been with CCFS since May of 1992. Greg has provided counseling services since 1982, which gives him over 20 years of professional experience.
Greg has also been involved in higher education since 1984 teaching courses for John A. Logan College, Rend Lake College, Southern Illinois University, and is currently teaching at Southern Illinois University at Harrisburg.
Greg works from our office in Herrin, IL at First Christian Church. Greg and his wife both hold very active roles in the church.
Greg is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Greg Hall, MS Ed, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapist
Therapist
Christian Counseling and Family Services
301 N. 10th St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 242-4185 Ex. 31
info@ccfsonline.com
301 N. 10th St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 242-4185 Ex. 31
info@ccfsonline.com
