Interns, LPC-I
Chris DeLeonLina Kong
Matthew 5:14-16 says, "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." These verses refer to Jesus' instruction to pass on the 'light' we have been given, which is our faith in Jesus Christ. As counselors, we also want to pass on our wisdom and knowledge not only to our clients, but also to other professionals. For this reason, we always strive to have outstanding interns who desire to learn and grow in the Christian counseling field.
The interns that work at Family Christian Counseling Center all have Master's degrees as well as experience in the field of counseling. Due to licensing requirements in the State of Texas, it may take up to three years to become certified. While they are working on their certification, interns also receive supervision on every client they work with. We tell people "it's like getting two counselors for half price". When people need an experienced, caring professional but either don't have insurance, or can't afford the fees of other counselors, we recommend contacting one of the following Christian professionals:
Chris DeLeon, MA, LPC-Intern
Chris, a native Texan, graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor's of Science degree and then went on to the University of Connecticut, where he earned his Master's degree in Clinical Psychology in 2005. He has many years of counseling experience with all types of clients, ranging from US veterans to children. He specializes in anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as couples counseling. Chris employs an eclectic style of therapy, with emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral therapy. To contact Chris directly, call 832-744-6131.
Location: Chris offices at the Hwy. 6 location. He can be reached at 832-744-6131
Lina Kong, Mdiv, MACC, LPC-Intern
Lina Kong has been licensed as an intern by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors since 2003 and has completed the following educational degrees:
Master of Divinity, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, Houston Baptist University, 2003
Her professional training and job experience includes working at West Oaks Psychiatric Hospital as a Mental Health Worker for 2 years, and a Psychotherapist Intern for 1½ years. During that time, she did individual, group and family counseling with people of various ages and ethnicity. She has experience in counseling children and adolescents, and is currently working on obtaining credentials to be a Registered Play Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She also helped patients and family members who have undergone Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) for severe depression.
Lina has worked with adults and children at FCCC for over a year, and is currently counseling women in crisis pregnancy situations at the Houston Women's Pregnancy Center. Lina also had experience working at the Lighthouse drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, and the Arizona Baptist Children's Services group home and residential treatment center. She is certified to administer the PREPARE/ENRICH test for couples in premarital or marriage counseling, and has led parenting classes at FCCC. She is also trained to teach parenting and relationship skills, as well as counsel children who were Hurricane Katrina victims.
"I am a Christian as well as a psychotherapist intern, which means that I embrace a therapeutic style and methodology that is based on Biblical principles and acceptable standards of care in the therapeutic community. Counseling is not just my profession, it is also my ministry. To be used as a hand of God to meet the needs of hurting people --that is what drives me to do what I do and what gives me joy and purpose."
Location: Lina offices at the Hwy. 6 location. She can be reached at 281-435-0772.
Articles by Interns
NO ARTICLES AT THIS TIME
