​"With every act of love
Jesus, help us carry You
Alive in us, Your
​light shines through
With every act of love
We bring the kingdom come." 
​-Jason Gray

​Therapists

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Florida Qualified Supervisor
Registered Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Interns 

Gregory Hasek, MA/MFT
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida
Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon​

Gregory Hasek started his career in the counseling field working with adolescents in various residential treatment facilities, wilderness camps etc. This work took place for several years in the late 80's and early 90's. He received his A.S. degree in Outdoor Recreation in 1983 and later his B.S. degree in Outdoor Recreation in 1991 from Montreat College in Montreat, North Carolina. He then attended George Fox University in Portland, Oregon from 1995-1998 and received his Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon since 2004. He has also been the executive director of a Christian non-profit counseling agency called Misty Mountain Family Counseling Center since 2004 in Portland, Oregon, until his recent move to Southwest Florida in 2015. He has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida since 2015. He is also a Florida Qualified Supervisor for both Registered Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Interns. 

He has a passion for working with couples where one or both have had trauma in their past. His desire is to help couples move from being in a destructive cycle of interaction to one of healing at a deeper attachment level, where emotional needs are both expressed and met. He believes that couples can either "rewound each other from childhood" or they can help "heal each other from childhood". He also has a passion for using not only music as a tool in counseling but other alternative treatments such expressive and experiential therapies to help heal the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Since 2004, he has specialized in working with individuals, couples and families who have been affected by sex addiction, pornography and post abortion issues for men and women.

In addition to providing counseling, Mr. Hasek enjoys teaching and presenting at workshops. He has previously taught in George Fox University's Graduate School of Counseling for six years from 2005 to 2011. He is a frequent and highly requested national speaker. He presents at numerous conferences and workshops across the country on issues related to sex addiction and post abortion issues in men. In 2005, he organized the first ever men’s summit in the United States to specifically address how abortion affects men. Since then he has been involved with others in developing The Men and Abortion Network, which is a national organization with a mission to create both awareness and healing for men who have lost a child due to abortion. Mr. Hasek has spoken at numerous conferences over the years, including National Right to Life conventions. He was one of the featured speakers at “Reclaiming Fatherhood,” an international conference on men and abortion, which took place in 2007 and 2008. He has received international attention for his work on men and abortion issues and has presented in Australia in 2012, and at the World Congress on the Family in Barbados in 2016. He is a founding member of the Crisis Pregnancy and Abortion Recovery Division of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He has also recently developed an organization called the American Association of Therapists Treating Abortion Related Trauma, which has a goal of developing evidenced based treatment programs for abortion related trauma. 

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Courtney Newbery, MA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida

Courtney Newbery received her Masters in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2008. Her heart and passion is to see people find healing and hope through the power of Christ.

Spending a majority of her younger years on the stage, Courtney always believed that theater was her calling. She graduated with a BA in Musical Theatre and Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. It was after her undergrad program, however, that God showed her what He had in store. 

Courtney joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) in 2001, where she helped to lead a ministry of college students in California. Her primary role in this position was to mentor and disciple young women, walking them through many issues related to faith and life. She helped college women who were struggling with eating disorders, body image, self-worth, anxiety and relationships. After several years with CRU, Courtney developed a heart and love for helping people change and decided to pursue seminary to give her the training necessary to more effectively counsel others. 

Courtney has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida since 2010. She has worked in a hospice setting and specializes in the areas of grief and loss. She has helped those with  terminal illnesses to work through their emotions as they navigate the circumstances of their physical condition.  Courtney has supported families as they processed the reality of a terminally ill loved one.  

She also has experience with clients in a community mental health environment, focusing on anxiety and depression. Courtney has treated mood and panic disorders.  Having worked with all ages, from children to adults, she has helped clients walk through challenging relationship issues and is a gifted mediator in family conflict, including parent-child relationships.

Courtney believes that God’s Word is our ultimate guide to life and that when integrated with counseling therapy in a healthy and safe environment, lasting change and growth are possible. ​

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Rebecca Woolsey, MA
​Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida and Illinois

Rebecca earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology: Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Illinois Wesleyan University. 
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She is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who is passionate about helping hurt people. She views her clients as individuals with their own unique gifts, talents, and destinies in life. She believes it is crucial to address the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. She truly accepts each client where they are without judgment, while providing a safe and caring environment. Her desire is to walk with clients through their healing process and help them to identify and achieve their goals and dreams. Her goal is to develop and nurture authentic therapeutic relationships, where clients are comfortable sharing their stories with her. She partners with clients to create the best possible treatment plan and outcome in a warm, inviting, and judgment-free atmosphere. She integrates theology and psychology when a client desires that as part of their treatment. 

Rebecca has experience providing therapy with individuals, couples, and families of all ages with a wide range of issues. She specializes in working with women who are struggling, whether single, separated, married, or divorced. She has a heart for working with children and adolescents individually, as well as with their parents. She has an interest in working with couples who desire to improve their relationship or marriage. She also has a heart and experience working with clients who present with chronic pain issues.  ​

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McKenzie Liskey, MA
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

McKenzie Liskey has a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida Gulf University, a CACREP accredited University. She is also a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences. She is in the process of working on her clinical hours in order to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida.

McKenzie has experience with drug/alcohol addictions, anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, and stress management. McKenzie started her professional internships working in an outpatient substance abuse counseling center, conducting both individual therapy and relapse prevention/substance abuse education group therapy. McKenzie also has experience working with adolescents who suffer from PTSD and complex trauma.

McKenzie practices an eclectic approach that is tailored to an individual’s needs. She attempts to use a theoretical approach that fits with both the client’s personality and presenting issues in counseling. She likes to also focus on a client’s strengths as well as addressing the problems they are coming to counseling with. McKenzie strives to create a safe and comfortable space to focus on treating the whole person by addressing mind, body and spirit. McKenzie values having a strong client-therapist relationship where trust and empathy prosper.
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McKenzie knew from a young age that she was “called” to be a mental health counselor and has been pursuing her calling ever since. She has a passion to serve others and strives to create a counseling experience that is inviting and warm. In her work with clients, she seeks to integrate both psychology and theology, when a client wants that as part of their treatment.

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Meggie Counts, MA
Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
Meggie has a Master of Health and Human Service Degree in Social Work from Florida State University. She is also finishing up her Medical Social Work certification from Florida Gulf Coast University. She obtained her Bachelor's in Health and Human Service Degree in Social Work from Florida Gulf Coast University. 

Meggie has experience in working in the area of addictions and abuse, especially in the area of domestic violence. She previously did her internship at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in Naples, Florida. She currently also works at The Shelter for Abused Women and Children. 

Meggie has a passion for women's issues and is a strong advocate for women who have suffered intimate partner violence or abuse of all kinds. She also has a passion  to work with those struggling with addictions. She is highly interested in integrating faith with psychological theory in helping her clients. Meggie's strong compassion, ability to stay present with her clients and meet them where they are at, is an asset to anyone that chooses to walk the healing journey with her. 

Meggie grew up in a small town in Iowa. She overcame adversity through her faith and her love of horses. She credits her relationship to God to her Grandmother, who played an important role in her life. 

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​Rebecca Torres, MA
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern ​
Rebecca Torres has been walking alongside others in their healing journey for most of her life. The compassion, empathy, and encouragement she brings into her counseling style is an asset to clients on their path to growth and healing.

Rebecca has a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University; a CACREP accredited University. She is also a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. She graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Religion and Christian Counseling. She is in the process of working on her clinical hours to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida.  

She holds a level two certification in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and has extensive experience with drug/alcohol addictions, anxiety, depression, and adolescent and family therapy. Her professional internships included individual and group counseling at inpatient substance addiction treatment facilities.  Additionally, she has counseled teens who suffer from PTSD and Anxiety, and complex trauma in a safe home for adolescents ages 10-18.  

Rebecca answered the call to work with teens and families. She has been a Director of Youth Ministry for over twenty-four years, working in various churches in Colorado, San Diego, New York City, and Florida. She also worked with Young Life as an Area Director.  Her calling to work with teens and families began at nineteen years old.  She feels that it has been one of the biggest blessings in her life to walk alongside individuals and families, mentoring and helping them grow in their faith journey.  
She practices Solution Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches in counseling individuals, families, and couples. She uses the Gottman Method approach in working with couples to build strong relationships and work through complicated cases involving co-morbidities, including affairs, PTSD, addiction, and domestic violence. She has a strong foundation in her faith and is comfortable adding both faith and prayer into the counseling sessions. 
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She has been married to her husband for fourteen years. When she isn't counseling, she spends time with her two sons and husband enjoying water sports like kayaking, snorkeling, and fishing. Rebecca also enjoys skiing, spinning, and cooking. 

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