At CFCC, we are dedicated to providing competent, compassionate, and affordable Christian counseling. We use an integration of Biblical spiritual principles and sound psychological concepts, in order to help bring comfort, healing, and resolution to troubled lives, while bringing glory to God. Our staff at CFCC includes Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), LPC Interns (LPCI), and Student Interns. Our therapists have a sense of ministry and integrity that enables them to provide hope for hurting people. 

Licensed Professional Counselors

A Licensed Professional Counselor is one who has a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field, has had 3000 hours of supervised therapy training, and has passed the Texas State Licensure Board Exams. We currently have three LPCs at our Center. 

Dona Benz 

Dona Ragsdale Benz, MS, LPC, DAPA, CCFC, CISM received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson. She earned a Master's degree in Counseling, with an emphasis in Community Health, from Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas. Her master's thesis topic was "Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepparenting." Dona currently is studying for a doctorate in Educational Ministries at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Dona is licensed by the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and is certified as an LPC Supervisor. Dona has a special burden to perpetuate the presence of Christ-like counselors in this country. One of Dona's projects is to provide a quality, comprehensive training program for educating students and interns who aspire to become licensed Christian therapists. Dona has gained state certification as an LPC Supervisor to assist LPC Interns aiming for licensure. She uses the supervision for training new counselors and for providing consultation for established therapists. Dona also serves as site supervisor for students in practicum classes at area universities. She published an article about supervision in A.A.C.C.'s "Christian Counseling Connection" in 2002. Dona founded CFCC in 1991. She serves as Executive Director, therapist, and LPC Supervisor. In addition to working at CFCC, Dona became Associate of Counseling at Mimosa Lane Baptist Church of Mesquite in 1994. Dona makes counseling available for church members and for the community at large. Staff consultation for MLBC and other area churches is offered. Dona's expertise includes being a spiritual and theological issues counselor for both Christians and non-Christians. Dona has been a speaker at special seminars and women's conferences. Her therapy specialty is with individuals, including those needing assistance with relationships, parenting and stepparenting training, blended families, depression, anxiety, grief, abuse, post-traumatic stress, anger management, marriage and family counseling, custody mediation, and other issues. Dona takes special joy in offering Life Coaching, mentoring, and theological explorations. She also is certified for assisting with Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Dona's desire to teach about Christ and His ways is not limited to therapist supervision and counseling sessions. She also teaches and lectures in workshops and classes, and has written and presented sixteen life-enriching seminars. Dona has presented the classes and workshops in churches, businesses, and a residential treatment center. Dona can provide assessment instruments, including the Myers-Briggs personality preferences survey, for personal and vocational exploration and treatment.

Laurie Hindman

Laurie Hindman has over 16 years of experience in working with individuals, children, adolescents, and their families. Most of her experience has been in a pastoral counseling setting, which has allowed her to deal with spiritual issues affecting clients.

Prior to starting her career as a counselor, Laurie worked as an elementary school teacher. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling from Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas, in 1989, and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 1991. Prior to working at Christian Family Counseling Center, Laurie served as a counselor/therapist at Crossroads Samaritan Counseling Center in Lubbock, Texas.

Laurie recently began offering Equine (Horse) Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) to her clients. She is certified at Level 1 in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy by EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association). Laurie is using her skills of interpreting horse behavior to assist people towards growth and healing. Programs can be designed for groups of students or adults wanting some psychological support, and for those with special needs. EAP can help them apply productive life skills, enhance social skills, and assist in learning new, effective life-changing strategies. She is enjoying combining her desire to help people with her love for horses.

Laurie enjoys the satisfaction of assisting individuals with various emotional challenges in their lives, and appreciates the ministry opportunities afforded as a counselor/therapist at Christian Family Counseling Center.

Russ Killian

Russ Killian is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides both individual and marriage and family counseling. He attended Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Bible Ministry.

During his time in Abilene, Russ served as an Outreach Minister at an area church. He also became involved in several other ministry efforts. These associations included teaching marriage and parenting classes at a local prison to inmates and their families.

After moving to the Metroplex, Russ attended Amberton University in Garland, Texas. There, he received a Master of Arts in Counseling. While completing his graduate degree, he served as a Couples Ministry leader at a local church.

Russ has been married to Staci for 14 years. They are both certified facilitators of the Family Dynamics Marriage-Enrichment Seminar, which is based on the highly acclaimed book, His Needs/Her Needs. Together, Russ and Staci share a passion for helping married couples discover the type of relationship that God intended for wedded couples to enjoy.

Licensed Professional Counselor Intern 

An LPC Intern is one who has received a Master's degree in Counseling, psychology, or a related field, and is completing 3000 hours of supervised work before sitting for State Board Licensure Exams. We have one LPCI at CFCC. 

Junie Harrison

Junie Harrison is a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Her research project was about At-Risk Teens. Junie completed a Master of Education with a concentration in Counseling from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. She specializes in working with pre-teen and young teenaged students. In addition to working at CFCC, Junie works for "In The City for Good," coordinating education, counseling, and relief efforts with multiple churches in south Dallas.

Student Intern 

A Student Intern is a pupil aspiring to graduate with a Master's degree in counseling or related field from an area institution. Students can receive education while using CFCC as their required counseling site. Interns are instructed concerning counseling technique, ethics, and professional conduct. They must be enrolled in a master's level practicum class at a university, seminary, or college. CFCC does not presently have student interns.

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