Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Orlando, FL
Charis Counseling Center has been providing professional counseling and psychiatric services in Central Florida since 2000, celebrating 25 years of dedicated care. Our team of licensed professionals offers individual, couples, and group therapy to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. We specialize in EMDR therapy, addiction counseling, and emotional wellness, utilizing evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. Our counselors bring decades of combined experience in mental health, with specialized training in trauma recovery, family dynamics, and behavioral health.We maintain a client-centered approach that emphasizes compassion, confidentiality, and collaborative treatment planning. Our Orlando-based practice serves diverse populations across age groups and cultural backgrounds, offering both in-person and virtual consultation options. We provide free 15-minute initial consultations to help clients find the right therapeutic match. Our facility maintains strict compliance with professional standards and ethical guidelines in all therapeutic interactions.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Group Sessions
Parent Coaching
Intensive Programs
Psychiatric Services
Addiction Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience serving Central Florida communities
- Our team includes EMDR-certified therapists and specialized counselors
- We offer tailored treatment plans for individual and relationship challenges
- We provide free initial 15-minute phone consultations
- Our clinicians maintain active professional licensures and continuing education
What people say
Exceptionally helpful
Genuine care
Best place ever
Exceptional counselors
Brought healing
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored mental health treatment for adults facing life transitions, trauma, or emotional challenges. Our licensed counselors use evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, depression, and personal growth goals. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and fostering self-awareness through a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Clients receive personalized treatment plans that evolve with their healing journey.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This eight-phase approach helps clients process distressing memories and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Our certified therapists guide clients through bilateral stimulation techniques to reduce emotional distress and reframe negative beliefs associated with traumatic experiences.
Couples Therapy
Structured sessions for dating, engaged, and married couples seeking to improve communication and intimacy. Using PREPARE/ENRICH assessment tools, therapists help partners develop conflict resolution skills and strengthen emotional connections. Focus areas include rebuilding trust, enhancing emotional attunement, and creating shared relationship goals through collaborative dialogue.
Group Therapy
Facilitated group sessions addressing specific mental health concerns like co-dependency, emotional regulation, and recovery from infidelity. Participants benefit from peer support while receiving professional guidance in a structured environment. Groups typically run 6-12 weeks with specialized curricula focused on skill-building and shared healing experiences.
Parent Coaching
Practical support for parents navigating child-rearing challenges using evidence-based strategies. Coaches help develop effective communication techniques and behavior management approaches grounded in child development principles. Sessions focus on creating nurturing environments that foster children's emotional and social growth through conscious discipline practices.
People
Jim Keller
Founder
With over 28 years in counseling, Jim founded Charis Counseling Center Counseling Center in 1999 after serving with Campus Crusade for Christ. He specializes in marriage and family therapy, drawing from extensive experience in relationship counseling and authorship of relationship-focused publications.
Julia Jancek Sharp
Clinical Director
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20+ years of trauma-informed therapy experience. Specializes in emotional wellness and relationship dynamics, utilizing integrative therapeutic approaches to help clients achieve emotional health and personal growth through evidence-based practices.
Timothy Burkholder
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with specialized training in sex addiction recovery. Develops targeted treatment plans for individuals and couples dealing with addictive behaviors, combining clinical expertise with compassionate support to facilitate lasting behavioral change and relationship healing.
Vicky Hepler
Parent Coach
Certified Conscious Discipline instructor with 37 years of educational experience. Helps parents implement effective discipline strategies that foster emotional intelligence and create peaceful home environments through neuroscience-based parenting techniques.
Melanie Mullins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified psychiatric provider with 20+ years of experience in mental health medication management. Specializes in comprehensive treatment approaches that combine pharmacological interventions with therapeutic support for optimal patient outcomes.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, couples therapy, EMDR trauma treatment, group sessions, parent coaching, and psychiatric services for anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship issues.
Do you accept new clients?
Most counselors accept new clients. Some specialists maintain waitlists. Contact our office for current availability and to schedule initial consultations with available therapists.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major insurance plans. Contact our billing department directly to verify coverage details and discuss payment options for your specific treatment plan.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our main line at (407) 894-5202 or request a free 15-minute consultation through our website to connect with a counselor matching your needs.
What makes Charis different from other counseling centers?
Our combination of specialized training, diverse therapeutic approaches, and commitment to personalized care creates unique treatment experiences tailored to each client's healing journey.
