Counseling/Training

Mountain River co-founder, Kellie Houser, M.Ed. has been an LPC in Texas for over 25 years. She is currently pursuing certification as a Health and Wellness coach through Integrative Institute of Nutrition. She trains lay counselors and ministers to provide quality intervention at a reduced rate, as well. Kellie provides compassionate, quality counseling for couples and individuals, with a focus on increasing connection and improving the overall quality of relationships. Using a supportive, Biblical approach to change, Kellie includes practical solutions, as well as sound psychological principles to help people achieve their goals.

Women’s groups, couples groups and intensives are offered at Mountain River Ministries. Please check our Facebook page for information on upcoming opportunities to join.

Of particular influence in our practice are the works of Dr. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, Brene Brown, and compassion expert, Kristen Neff.

cloudtownsend.com “Changes that Heal”, “How People Grow”, and “Boundaries”

BreneBrown.com “The Gifts of Imperfection”, “Daring Greatly”, “Rising Strong”

self-compassion.org  “Self-Compassion”, Kristen Neff