We believe that God wants us to know Him and to understand who we are in Him. As we become grounded in our identity in Christ, we are all in need of a process to experience healing from past wounds, freedom from chains, and to become more like Him in our thoughts, words, and actions. The primary places we work out care and counseling are in Community Groups and Fight Clubs. When special circumstances require help beyond those places, we invite you to consider one of the options below.
Lauren Windham, LPC

MEd in Counseling
University of Houston

$135 per session

Education and Experience
Lauren’s first relationship with counseling was a personal one. After many years of wrestling with depression (including receiving a wide range of mostly not-so-great counsel), she decided to go back to school to learn more about how she could walk with others experiencing similar struggles. She received a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Houston in 2012. After gaining experience in group and individual counseling at various practicum sites, Lauren worked at Star of Hope Mission for 4 years, establishing a biblical foundation for counseling. At that time she also received training through the Association of Biblical Counselors and volunteered as a lay counselor at her church in Houston. Lauren loves to provide a safe space for others to share their stories and considers it one of her life’s greatest honors and joys. She is passionate about helping others understand themselves and how they operate in relationships-ultimately paving the way to seeing Jesus more clearly and trusting him more deeply.
Interests and Specialties
Lauren has experience working with depression, anxiety, anger, family-of-origin issues, issues of faith, identity, shame/guilt, sexual abuse or sin, boundaries, grief, parenting, and relationship issues. She gets especially pumped up about Story Work and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
Personal

Lauren grew up in Austin, moved to Alaska for a summer after college, and then settled into Houston for work and graduate school. There she met and married Hugh, who eventually convinced her to go to Midland with him. Together, they have four young children who keep them on their toes. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys long walks, iced dirty chai’s, and getting dinner with girlfriends.

Lindsey Weatherl, LPC-A

MA in Counseling
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

 

$120 per hour

Education and Experience
Lindsey received her Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from Texas Tech University. While working for a marketing agency in the Dallas area, Lindsey quickly realized that she cared more about the hearts of her “target audience” than she did about the products she was being paid to promote. She quit her job and went on staff at her church where she got the opportunity to meet with and counsel church members. In doing so, Lindsey realized the joy that is found in helping others process and work through their hurts, insecurities, and struggles. In 2012, Lindsey got married and moved to Massachusetts where she began studying the science, theories and processes behind counseling while also studying theology and how to integrate the two areas. While working towards her master’s, Lindsey interned at Ispwich High School where she was able to work with high school students as they struggled with depression, anxiety, learning difficulties, and life-dilemmas. She received her Masters in Counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in 2016. After graduation, Lindsey moved to Midland, TX and worked as a LPC Associate at a local counseling center where she helped treat couples, teenagers and individuals. Lindsey believes isolation can wreak all sorts of havoc on the heart, and she is honored that the Lord allows her to walk alongside others as they experience hope, healing, understanding and change through the Holy Spirit and relationship. Lindsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) under the supervision of Dr. Laura Pace, Ph.D., LPC-S
Interests and Specialties
Lindsey has experience working with adolescents, anxiety, harmful relationships, insecurity, depression, disordered eating, identity issues, marital conflict, spiritual doubts, life skill development, and stress management.
Personal

Lindsey currently lives in Midland, Texas with her husband, three small children, and her dog, which she named after Dolly Parton. Lindsey grew up playing a variety of sports and has always enjoyed staying active. She currently likes to challenge herself through cycling and burpees. When she’s not hanging out with her friends or family, Lindsey can be found listening to ‘90s country music, studying, poorly playing her favorite songs on the guitar, doing laundry while listening to a podcast, reading a book, writing, or prepping to teach at Redeemer’s Women’s Bible Study.

Recommended Counselors
Heather Henderson at Archway Support
https://archwaysupport.com/heather/

Healing Through Hope
https://www.healingthruhope.com/

Laura Cunningham at LifeVesting
http://lifevesting.net/our-therapists/laura-cunningham-2/

Anchored Hope
https://anchoredhopecounseling.net/

Crosspoint Ministry
https://www.crosspointministry.com/coaching-counseling

Gospel Care Collective
https://www.gospelcarecollective.com/counseling/

Sparrow House
https://www.sparrowhousecounseling.com/

Center for Relational Care
https://www.relationalcare.org/intensive-retreats/

Austin Stone
https://www.austinstone.org/initiative/austin-stone-counseling/

Most local counselors are running a waitlist on a regular basis.