Courage Christian Counseling, LLC
Ready to …
…navigate the maze?
…start rebuilding?
…reclaim your story?
Compassionate
Christ-Centered
Trauma-Informed
Biblically Faithful
Our counseling is built around four key pillars. We are:
Meet Our Counselors
Nate Brooks, Ph.D.
Nate Brooks has been counseling for over 15 years in a variety of contexts. He currently also serves as an Associate Professor of Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. Nate and his wife, Kate, live in the Triangle region with their three children.
Nate is a board member of the Christian Trauma Healing Network and has written for Christianity Today, the Biblical Counseling Coalition, The Gospel Coalition, and several academic journals. He is the author of Identifying Heart Transformation and co-author of Help! Our Sex Life is Troubled by Past Abuse. He frequently speaks at conferences and church events on the topic of abuse and trauma. For speaking requests, please inquire using the Contact Us form on this website.
Certificate in Global Trauma Recovery (Missio Seminary)
PhD in Biblical Counseling (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary)
Master of Divinity (The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary)
Published Books:
In Sickness and in Health (P&R, forthcoming)
Identifying Heart Transformation (Shepherd Press, 2022)
Help! Our Sex Life is Troubled by Past Abuse (Shepherd Press, 2020)
Ginny Jacobson
Ginny Jacobson serves as a contracted counselor for Courage Christian Counseling. She has worked in a variety of ministry roles over the last 20 years, with a special focus on helping survivors of trauma and intimate partner abuse, caregivers, missionaries, and ministry workers. Ginny walks patiently beside those who are struggling with grief, feel stuck, or are dealing with addiction. Ginny, and her husband Andy, live in Orlando, FL with their four children.
Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider (CCTCP-1)
Master of Arts in Christian Counsleing (Reformed Theological Seminary - Charlotte)
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (in progress at Reformed Theological Seminary - Orlando)
Aaron Hann
Aaron Hann serves as a contracted counselor for Courage Christian Counseling. After studying for pastoral ministry, he realized he could best use his gifts and life experience as a counselor. Aaron specializes in helping those who have been hurt by churches and religious organizations. He also helps adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, abuse, life and career stresses, and relationship conflicts. Aaron and his wife Kristen live in Kansas City with their two children. Make sure to check out his Substack at https://www.aaronjhann.com where he writes weekly on theology, therapy, spiritual abuse and reformation.
Master of Arts in Counseling (Covenant Theological Seminary)
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Pastoral Studies (Moody Bible Institute)
Joshua Adair
Joshua (Josh) Adair serves as a contracted counselor for Courage Christian Counseling. Josh brings years of vocational ministry and deep theological awareness to his counseling, serving with Cru before being ordained as a minister in the PCA in 2021. Josh specializes in helping adults and couples struggling with addiction, navigating complex relationships, intimate partner violence, post-traumatic stress, marital conflicts, anxiety, and depression. Josh and his wife Samantha live in Mississippi with their three children where he also serves as a pastor of a local church
Master of Divinity with Counseling Emphasis (Reformed Theological Seminary)
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (Reformed Theological Seminary - in progress with graduation in Spring 2024)
Bethany Stout
Bethany Stout serves as a contracted counselor for Courage Christian Counseling. Bethany brings a unique background into her practice, having spent 7 years living and working in a high poverty context. Bethany specializes in helping individuals facing systemic traumas and abuse, including sexual abuse, domestic violence, homicide, addictions, self-harm, and grief. She brings the wisdom, compassion, and clarity of someone experienced in walking through complex situations. Bethany, her husband, and three children now live in Roanoke, VA where he serves as a pastor.
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, Reformed Theological Seminary (in process - counseling coursework completed)
Shannon Oaks
Shannon Oaks serves as a contracted counselor for Courage Christian Counseling. Shannon brings over two decades of counseling experience, serving in a variety of roles and ministries. She specializes in counseling individuals processing through trauma and abuse, and helping those working through anxiety, grief, parenting and marital challenges. She is particularly passionate about helping her clients overcome their childhood abuse and coming along side parents who have children who are neurodivergent (autism, ADHD) or dealing with auto-immune disorders and chronic illness. Shannon and her husband Aaron live in Louisburg, NC with their five children.
Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider (CCTCP-1)
Prepare-Enrich Certified Facilitator
Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary)
Master of Arts in Christian Marriage, Family, and Individual Counseling (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary-in progress with graduation in Spring 2024)
Meet Our Counseling Fellows
Counseling fellows are individuals who do not possess graduate level training in counseling, but bring other certifications and significant life experience to their ministry. Counseling fellows meet with clients working through specific challenges that match their qualifications and experience.
Kate Brooks
Kate Brooks serves as a contracted counseling fellow for Courage Christian Counseling. Kate specializes in working with those struggling with chronic pain and illness, scrupulosity, and church hurt. Prior to working with Courage, Kate worked with Christian Trauma Counseling as a counselor and chronic pain and illness support group leader. Kate also writes and speaks on the topic of chronic pain and illness. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nate, and their three kids.
Association of Biblical Counselors, Level 1 Certificate Holder
Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider (CCTC-1)
Alicia Wright
Alicia Wright serves as a contracted counseling fellow for Courage Christian Counseling. Alicia brings wit and wisdom to her counseling relationships, with 20 years of ministering to women in church contexts. Alicia specializes in ministering to those experiencing chronic pain and illness, anxiety, depression, grief, and adoption-related issues. Alicia, her husband, and their four children live in Memphis, TN where he serves as a pastor of a small, revitalizing Baptist church.
• Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider (CCTCP-1)
• Association of Biblical Counselors, Level 1 Certificate Holder
• Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling (Boyce College)
Our Rates
Individual Session
Online, may be scheduled weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly. Choose this option if you are seeking counseling by yourself.
Counselor 50 mins | $115
Counseling Fellow 50 mins | $75
Couples/Family Session
Online, may be scheduled weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly. Choose this option if you’re seeking relationship, marital, or family counseling for more than one person.
Counselor 50 mins | $135
Counseling Fellow 50 mins | $90
Church and Organization Consulting
Please contact us about how we can partner with you as consultants for complex trauma and abuse situations.
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