Christian Counselors in Garden Grove, California Jace Draper, MA MFT Intern IMF68311 12792 Valley View St., Suite 209 Garden Grove, CA 92845 www.OCChristianCounseling.com Is it time to share your story out loud? Do you need someone safe enough to talk with about what is going on in your life? Are you ready for things to change but struggling with how to change them or even how you want them to change? If your answer to any of those questions is yes, then Jace Draper is here for you. Jace understands that sometimes in life, hope can be difficult to hold on to. She believes in God's promise: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Jace knows that with a little help, whether we have completely lost hope or it is slipping away from us, we can find it again and strengthen our grasp. Jace earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Biola University and her Master of Arts (MA) from Azusa Pacific University. She is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, supervised by Dr. Debi Smith, Licensed Psychologist PSY21711. Dr. Curtis Lehmann Psychological Assistant PSB36422 12792 Valley View St., Suite 209 Garden Grove, CA 92845 www.OCChristianCounseling.com Dr. Curtis Lehmann is a graduate of Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a MA in Christian Leadership. He is a member of the California Psychological Association and the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association. He is employed as a Psychological Assistant, Supervised by Dr. Debi Smith, Licensed Psychologist PSY21711. Besides providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families, Dr. Lehmann has led group therapy for sexual addiction recovery, conducted a grief workshop, taught parenting classes, and trained clinical psychology students on basic therapy skills. Dr. Lehmann has also provided therapy for residents of a homeless shelter, where he learned to better understand how people can find themselves in awful situations and helped them set new goals for their lives. Dr. Lehmann currently teaches in the Psychology Department at Azusa Pacific University as an Adjunct Professor. He loves hiking, playing chess, traveling, sculpting, and running. He has been married to his wife for over two years. Ylena Parks, MA MFT Intern OC Christian Counseling 800.705.6223, Ext. 103 Would you like to talk to a counselor who really understands (and cares) about what you're going through right now? Are you looking for ways to get your life on track? Then you'll definitely want to meet Ylena Parks! Ylena knows from experience that life circumstances can take us down the road in directions we hadn't anticipated. However, she believes that: The steps of a good man are guided by the Lord and He delights in His way; Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, For the Lord will uphold him with His hand. ~Psalm 37:23-24 Ylena's passion is to fulfill God's calling "to exhort and support His body, and those who don’t know Him, through the process of healing just as He has done for me" (2 Corinthians 1:14). Schedule an appointment with Ylena now. Or click here for more info. Dr. Debi Smith Licensed Psychologist PSY217111 12792 Valley View St., Suite 209 Garden Grove, CA 92845 www.OCChristianCounseling.com Dr. Smith is passionate about helping Christian couples and single adults figure out better ways to apply biblical principles and the findings of scientific research to their everyday lives. She holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree, with a Minor in Applied Theology, from Biola University. Click for larger view Please click here to return to Directory page. By using this website to find a professional Christian counselor, you are indicating your understanding and acceptance of full personal responsibility for your own care. Interested persons should read the information provided on the respective websites and/or contact the individual listed for more information. To verify licensure status, visit the California Board of Psychology (for psychologists) or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (for master's level therapists).