Charity Northan, LPC, MS, MA - Founder/CEO

Charity Northan is a native of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Hampton University, a Master of Science degree in psychology from University of Phoenix, and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University.  Charity is a licensed counselor within her state. Charity has authored several books including "I am Tamar: The Spiritual Warfare of Love and Relationships," "God's Glory is Coming Back," and several mental health training manuals.  Charity is a minister of the gospel and the proud mother of two daughters.

Charity enjoys speaking with audiences on the subject of the integration of mental health and faith.  On one hand, her education has afforded her the ability to learn and practice "book" knowledge and foundations of mental health from scientific perspectives such as solution-focused brief counseling, trauma-informed care, Adlerian, Gestalt, Humanistic, CBT, and more.  Her faith, on the other hand, has allowed her to know the levels of spiritual darkness that are often behind mental illness such as strongholds, 'open doors,' generational curses, the spirit of suicide, and to exercise her power and authority over them.  Charity provides a unique and very strong discussion and point of view for the need for mental health reform and the need for the integration of mental health and faith within mental health and medical facilities, government, schools, prisons, churches, and more.  Charity eloquently brings to the surface the need for counseling ministry within churches and faith based organizations, and especially on the mission field.

Charity is very passionate about her area of ministry and finds great passion in speaking to audiences around the world.  Her ultimate goal is to bring healing and hope through the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Pastor Elizabeth (Liz) Holloway a native of Racine, Wisconsin is a prophetic Spirit-filled minister of the Gospel led by the Holy Spirit. She is the founder of Healing Water Ministries, Highway and Hedges Ministries and she has a live online ministry—Voice of the Overcomer which can be heard each Tuesday evening, on Prayz.FM radio. 

Pastor Holloway is a Licensed International Clinical Chaplain completing her studies through Heart Bible Institute. She is also a Certified Behavioral Health Advocate completing her studies through Eric Gilbertson Advocacy Institute for Behavioral Health. She is currently working on her Phd in Psychotherapy. Love, wholeness and deliverance is a theme throughout her ministry. She is passionate about deliverance, prayer, worship, and the studying of the word. Pastor Holloway travels the United States and abroad, to declare the Word of God wherever He leads to help set the captives free. 

Pastor Holloway has been in ministry over 25 years, working alongside her husband in different capacities. They have planted several churches in different cities. She has deep passion for the people of God to be made whole through the blood of Jesus. She believes that all can be truly delivered and live a life of freedom and wholeness. As an intercessor Pastor Holloway believes that prayer changes things and the only way to know God is to spend time with Him. God has given her His grace to minister love, wholeness, and deliverance into the body of Christ. One of her favorite quotes is, “I can’t be in the presence of God and not change.” 

 Hello, my name is Krystle Stempien, 

I am a licensed social worker in Arizona, with a focus in counseling.  I am originally from Rhode Island, and moved to Arizona in the early 2000s with my family.  I love animals, dance, yoga, art, and the beach!  I would describe myself as a caring, kind, hardworking,  and compassionate individual.  

I have been committed to providing therapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families for the past 5 years in the Valley at a non-profit agency.  Before then, I was working as a case manager for the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) population, and have also worked on the crisis hotline and as a mobile crisis specialist in the community.  I have experience in working with all age ranges, and individuals with a variety of abilities and preferences.  I specialize working with teens and adults, but am happy to meet with any patient.  I respect each patient's strengths, and thus come from a strength's-based perspective and person-centered approach in therapy.  I use modalities of CBT, DBT, and use evidence-based approaches to trauma, such as through narrative therapy.  I utilize motivational interviewing, problem solving skills, changing perspectives, engaging activities and sometimes even art to add to the therapeutic process.  

I believe that the patient is the specialist on the presenting issue, and therefore welcome other ideas that may assist the therapy progress.  Thank you for your time in reading a bit about myself...and perhaps I will have the pleasure of getting to know you as well in the future!  

Sincerely, 

Krystle Stempien

ABOUT ME:  I was born and raised in Michigan. I decided to move to Arizona in 2016. I left Michigan because of the snow, I have stayed in Arizona because of the SUN.  I am very passionate about improving the education system, the criminal justice system and building healthy relationships. I have a 24-year old son and we are hoping to add a Siberian Husky to our family.

I believe that “LIFE” can be our best teacher. I see myself as a student traveling through life, trying to get to the next level; to achieve my goals. But sometimes we can feel as though we are stuck, clueless and powerless as to how to continue moving forward. During one of these times in my life, I decided to go back to school. I was curious as to how “our families” effected our thoughts, feelings and actions. I decided to pursue a Master’s Degree in Family Studies, specializing in Family Life Education. One year after receiving my degree, it appeared as though I was just thrusted into my “calling”. I started a career in therapy; over 13 years ago. 

I have had the honor and pleasure to work with some of the most courageous individuals, ranging from domestic violence, sexual abuse and human trafficking victims. I have worked within crisis centers, substance abuse, correctional and mental health facilities. I am a true believer, “Where the mind goes, the body will follow”. So therefore, I like to utilize interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic Therapy and Psychoeducation; either individually, with couples and families or in a group setting.  My first and primary objective is to create an emotionally safe space to feel and express thoughts and emotions in a non-judgmental environment.  

Peace & Love Always,

Charlette 

 I am a licensed professional counselor supervisor (LPCS), coach, speaker, author, advocate, and consultant. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from UNC Pembroke where I majored in Criminal Justice, with hopes and aspirations of one day becoming a lawyer and then judge. God, however, had different plans. I continued my education at Liberty University and graduated with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy in May 2010. Prior to serving as a full time Counselor, I served 24 years with State Government in Department of Correction and Department of Health and Human Services. After 24 years God said it was time to move into full time counseling.

I am a wife of 32 years to Roger and a mother to two sons, Blane and Jonathon, who are public servants, mother-in-law to two beautiful daughters, Deanna and Taylor, and the grandmother of 3 beautiful treasures, Ella Grace, Adalyn Ruth and Lainey Olivia. I am passionate about my family and the family unit as a whole, working tirelessly to ensure its healing and wholeness. As a military spouse to an Army Veteran and the mom to a Marine Veteran, the military family holds a special place in my heart.

Along with counseling and coaching, I support the family by leading marriage conferences, speaking on relationship issues and offer biblically based parenting classes.

My heart is to always provide those I am serving a safe place to land, so when they are ready, the touch down, is soft, smooth, and easy. My mantra is “people don’t care what you know until they know that you care.” The people who God entrusts to me will always know that I care for them, their healing, and their forward movement.

 I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), owner of a teletherapy private practice and Clinic Manager of a Behavioral Health Clinic that serves soldiers, veterans, and their families. I was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, lived in Brooklyn, New York for many years and now call Washington State my home. I have been married for 16 years to my husband Elisha who is originally from Jamaica and is an Army veteran; we have one child- Jeremiah who is our pride and joy. I love spending time with my family, relaxing in my backyard, reading, “retail therapy,” writing, trail walking and dancing. As an immigrant and wife to an Army veteran, immigrants and military families are dear to my heart. I am experienced in pre-marital, marriage counseling and counseling adults who are impacted by burnout, chronic stress, adverse life events and are seeking support in managing transitions, stress, loss/grief, anxiety, and religious/spiritual issues. I also specialize in counseling military families, healthcare and mental health professionals, immigrants, leaders, and those seeking faith-based counseling.

Collaboration, strong clinical skills, and the use of non-judgmental Christ centered values are the cornerstones of my counseling style. Because relational, emotional, mental, and religious/spiritual challenges can be complex, I use a biopsychosocial approach to counseling. This means that in my assessment and treatment planning, we look at biological, psychological, social/environmental factors and spiritual factors that are contributing to the problem(s). Depending on your treatment needs, and with your consent, I sometimes may need to consult with other professionals. I use interventions from cognitive behavior therapies (CBT), psycho-dynamic, family systems and experiential therapies. For instance, tools from CBT can help clients explore helpful and unhelpful thoughts, feelings, behaviors and patterns and work with them to build their strengths and learn new approaches. A range of experiential exercises and values-guided behavioral interventions are also used. Ultimately, the goal of these interventions is to help clients create a rich and meaningful life, while accepting the growing pains that inevitably goes with it. My clients and colleagues often say that my calm personality, genuine concern, gentle “tough love” and empathic curiosity help them to feel safe, supported, respected, understood, and motivated.

I appreciate you taking the time to read my bio and welcome any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Simoneice