Jason Kovacs

Executive Director & Counselor

Jason has been serving individuals, leaders, families, churches and non-profit organizations in the areas of pastoral care, counseling, and orphan advocacy for over 20 years. He helped plant a church, started a non-profit, and most recently served as the Pastor of Counseling at the Austin Stone Community Church where he founded and directed The Austin Stone Counseling Center.

Jason’s areas of interest include: marriage, adoption related issues, parenting, depression, anger, anxiety, stress, and work related struggles. Jason received his Masters of Arts with a focus on Biblical Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary. He utilizes a gospel-centered, clinically-informed approach. He has received specialized training in working with foster/adopt families and trauma through TBRI® and is a member and Certified Biblical Counselor with through the Association of Biblical Counselors. He serves on the Council of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and the Board of the Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition. He provides consulting to churches in the US and Canada helping them establish sustainable care ministries and counseling centers.

Jason’s greatest passion is to see clients and churches experience the reality of the overcoming grace of God in their lives.

Jason has been married for over 20 years to Shawnda and they have and 5 incredible children. In his spare time Jason enjoys going for bike rides, swimming, good coffee, and reading.

Doug Wolter

Counselor & Consultant

I have a heart for people walking through hard things, especially pastors and ministry leaders needing a safe, grace-filled place to seek help and healing. Some of my specific areas of interest are: grief/loss, anxiety/stress, anger/betrayal, church hurt/conflict, obsessive/intrusive thoughts, life transitions, marriage and parenting.

I have been in pastoral ministry for nearly 20 years as Lead Pastor and Family Pastor. I received my Masters of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and utilize a grace-oriented, holistic approach. I received my Certification in Biblical Counseling through the Association of Biblical Counselors. I have been married for over 24 years to Jaime, and we have 4 kids (20, 18, 14, 9). When I have free time, I love taking a jog outdoors or slowing down for an unhurried conversation over coffee.

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Contact Doug: doug@gospelcarecollective.org

Christie Lacy

Counselor

At the heart of my counseling approach is my desire to care for people that they might live from the Gospel and in the fullness of what Christ has for them. As such, I use a biblical perspective, incorporating scriptures and prayer in counseling sessions. My training is clinically informed; as physically embodied people, we must be cared for in a manner that attends to both the body and the soul. I am Certified through the Association of Biblical Counselors. I provide counseling for individuals (adults and teens), couples (married, engaged, or dating), Conflict Resolution (acting as a mediator in situations that need resolution), abuse, trauma, and recovery process (aiding marriages in the process of recovery and/or abuse).

Apart from being a counselor, I wear several hats –  daughter, sister, friend, teacher. I have been married for 21 years and am a mother to three great kids (21, 19, 16).

Christie is accepting new clients on a case by case basis. To inquire about a session, please email Christie at the address below.

Contact Christie: christie@gospelcarecollective.org

Christy Edwards

Counselor

I find it a great privilege to be a part of someone’s journey toward healing and seek to build a bridge from the mercy and love of Jesus Christ into the details of life, providing hope to women in hurting places. I believe God has created people for worship and relationship and therefore I spend time exploring the influence of early life experiences to help clients thrive in their current relationships. Common issues that are addressed from the lens of the Gospel are trauma, stress, worry, sadness, family dynamics, parenting, grief/loss, changes in life seasons, and relationship issues. I enjoy leading care groups for women and see the benefit of pursuing healing alongside others.

My training includes a Master’s in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary, becoming a Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner, supervision and experience working with women and families in various situations including those walking through adoption and foster care. I have affiliation with the Association of Biblical Counseling and Christian Counseling and Education Foundation, earning the Formation Certificate through CCEF’s School of Biblical Counseling. My husband and I have been married since 2003 and have 2 teenage daughters. We enjoy traveling, hiking, and spending the day at the lake with family and friends.

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Contact Christy: christy@gospelcarecollective.org

Kevin Stratton

Counselor

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Pamela Cubas

Counselor

The fact that human beings, regardless of their belief system, are created in the image of God has several implications. The first one is value.  Everyone is valuable and has meaning because of who created them.  The second implication is purpose. God makes no mistakes; everything and everyone is designed with his purposes in mind. Everyone is created, sinful, in need of redemption, and eternal.  Those facts are the foundation of my counseling.  No person, marriage, or family is too far gone and no issue too difficult, painful, or sinful for God’s compassionate, kind, and merciful redemption.

I am originally from Kansas City, MO, but I married into the military, and we have moved nine times since 2002. We currently reside in Colorado Springs at the USAF Academy. I’ve been married for 22 years, and we have three children (20, 18, and 17). I have an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University (VA). In addition, I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in biblical counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) in Louisville, KY.  I teach at Lancaster Bible College (PA) in their MA in Christian Care program, Colorado Christian University in their MA in Professional Counseling program, and I serve as an OTA and Garrett Fellow at SBTS in their Biblical Counseling department.

I have experience counseling individuals and adolescents who have experienced sexual, physical, and emotional abuse; depression; anxiety; gender dysphoria and same-sex attraction. I also have experience in marriage and family counseling.

I have counseled in a variety of settings.  Under licensure, I counseled at an inpatient children’s center in Oklahoma City.  I work with teens who were sexually abused and sexually abused others. I also worked in outpatient settings with teens and their families.  I have provided pro-bono biblical counseling for churches in S. Korea, Oklahoma, and Colorado Springs. I have been a guest speaker at The Christian & Missionary Alliance youth Next conferences teaching on how to counsel youth and how to understand and help teens and families dealing with sexual and gender struggles.  I enjoy painting, walking trails, pickleball, and cornhole.

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Contact Pamela: pamela@gospelcarecollective.org

Jeremy Britton

Counselor

My deep desire is to see people experience real Gospel renewal in their lives, both with God and with others. Having had my own journey coming to rest in God’s grace, I have a heart for people struggling with depression and various bondages. I provide counseling for men, teens, and couples focusing on sexual issues, recovery, depression, conflict resolution, and relational renewal.

I am a licensed preacher in the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA), having received my Masters of Divinity from Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. I am a certified Biblical Counselor with both the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and the Association of Biblical Counselors. I work part-time as a Pastoral Counselor at a men’s recovery center and have extensive experience working within youth and recovery ministries.

I live in British Columbia with my lovely wife Stephanie and our three young sons. My favorite activities include swimming in waterfalls, golfing, throwing a frisbee, shooting hoops, and photography.

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Contact Jeremy: jeremy@gospelcarecollective.org

Carissa Early

Associate Counselor

I truly believe that Jesus Christ is a safe haven for weary people. My goal is to provide a compassionate context for women to explore their stories and encounter the mercy of a God who deeply cares about our struggles.

My counseling approach is gospel-centered, story-based, and clinically informed. Some of my specific areas of interest are anxiety, depression, and trauma, including spiritual, emotional, and sexual abuse. I am certified through the Association of Biblical Counselors, and I am studying Pastoral Counseling (MA) with a specialization in Crisis Response & Trauma.

I live in the woods of Northern California with my husband and our German shorthaired pointer. When I’m not counseling or writing, I love existing outside and sharing indie music with friends.

Schedule with Carissa here.

Contact Carissa: carissa@gospelcarecollective.org