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Professional Counseling & Psychiatric Services in Florida

Since 2000 – Celebrating 25 years of serving Central Florida

Charis now offers psychiatric medical care. Whether you’re interested in starting a new medication, needing a refill on a medication that already works for you or curious if medication is right for you, we can help. See our Psychiatric NP within two days (no waitlist)! She works directly with your therapist, wherever they may practice.

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Our Counselors

Counselors with a focus in a variety of areas

At Charis Counseling Center, we have gathered some of the most competent, effective, and caring professional counselors to provide a diversity of services to work with you. Our office staff is also an incredible asset to Charis while receiving clients and setting up appointments.

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What to Expect

We’re here to make this a healing process

We know starting the counseling process can feel intimidating. Here’s what you can expect from us.

What to Expect
About Charis
Counseling services for people of all races, ages, and persuasions.
Meet our Counselors
Competent, effective, and caring professional counselors.
What to Expect
We know starting the counseling process can feel intimidating.

2024 Fall Groups and Intensives!

We have our busiest fall ever this year!

Charis is offering a wide variety of Groups and Intensives.

Give us a call if there is one that might interest you!

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Services

All races, ages, and persuasion

Charis offers the services of trained professionals who provide comfort and hope as they guide you toward overcoming obstacles and experiencing the authentic, abundant life.

Individual

Those who need help in overcoming difficulties or in taking that “next step” toward personal growth.

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Pre-Marital

We understand that as a couple you are unique and you need something that is tailored to YOU! To accomplish this we utilize the PREPARE/ENRICH assessment tool which can help you as a couple.

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Couples

Those who are dating, engaged, or married. Our counselors help satisfied couples move toward deeper levels of intimacy and help dissatisfied couples assess their relationship to determine ways they can move effectively toward meaningful change.

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Groups and Intensives

Routinely formed to address specific issues in a shared setting. Group and intensive topics include a wide array of subjects. We are constantly adding more so keep up with our news page.

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Recent News

10/1/24 Newsletter

Next DBT Skills Intensive is happening soon! Run by Charis’ Jennifer Pang, this DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills intensive focuses on learning and practicing DBT skills. This includes teaching participants tools to increase in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This group is a great fit for those struggling with: Anxiety and Depression Bipolar disorder Borderline…

9/27/24 Newsletter

Building Healthy Relationships A New Group for Women starting Next Week If you’re ready to improve your relationships and connect more deeply with others, this group could be a great fit for you. Sit with other women as Sarah James teaches about how the emotional bonds formed in childhood shape your current connections and learn to create…

9/30/24 Newsletter

Charis Counseling Center is proud to be the leading CSAT resource for comprehensive sex addiction recovery in the Central Florida community. Led by Tim Burkholder, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, our team is committed to walking alongside men, women, young adults and teens who have problematic pornography use or sexual behavior. We also provide in-depth support and…

Counseling Focus

With many caring counselors in Central Florida, we’re capable of providing a variety of counseling and other mental health services.

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Addictions

If your drug or alcohol use is impacting your life or family, it may be time to seek help.

Anxiety

Anxiety has become one of the most common complaints among people in our society today because we live in a world that is so unpredictable.

Depression

Depression, much like anxiety, is a symptom of a greater problem.

Marriage

Marriage is the backbone of the family structure and the most important relationship we experience in life.

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Client Testimonials

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This is the best place ever. I spent about a year talking through some hardships and they were exceptionally helpful in guiding me through difficult life transitions and to have hope again. This center truly cares about bringing healing.
Sam R.
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