https://www.arisecc.org/blog daily 0.75 2025-12-23 https://www.arisecc.org/services daily 0.75 2025-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617d6d53ea25501784a31297/1635623081637-EDK4000NCEY3ZC96NBQF/unsplash-image-nx9Qd5NlNSs.jpg Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617d6d53ea25501784a31297/5933b10a-8735-48b5-a951-73125325da1a/Couple+Counseling+1.jpg Services - “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within” — Maya Angelou https://www.arisecc.org/about daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617d6d53ea25501784a31297/2a04e224-7358-4dcc-b00a-5956ffd7b98b/Therapy-session-1.webp About - A Place for Everyone At Arise Counseling Center, we believe counseling is more than problem-solving, it is a journey of transformation. We provide holistic and compassionate care designed to support personal growth, professional development, and community well-being. For individuals, couples, children, and families, our counselors create a safe and supportive space to find hope, healing, and resilience. For community partners, we offer consultation that strengthens collaboration and expands access to quality mental health care. For emerging professionals, we provide supervision for practicum and intern students, clinicians pursuing licensure, and those seeking supervision credentials. Whether you are seeking personal support, professional advancement, or meaningful collaboration, Arise is committed to walking with you and helping you thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617d6d53ea25501784a31297/cae23c8f-e9fe-44a8-93ac-2691e37e7c0d/Military2b.jpg About - A modern approach At Arise Counseling Center, we believe every person deserves care that is as unique as their story. That’s why we take a personalized approach, combining research, evidence-based practices, and innovative technology to design services that truly fit your needs. Whether you are seeking counseling or professional supervision, we make support accessible and flexible — offering both in-person and online options to meet you where you are. https://www.arisecc.org/employment daily 0.75 2025-11-25 https://www.arisecc.org/our-team daily 0.75 2026-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617d6d53ea25501784a31297/c3fcfa2c-0407-43d1-a794-a81fa4ec946e/kkayij-wint+Headshot+3.jpg Our Team - Dr. Kaj D. Kayij-Wint, PHD, LMFT - Clinical Director; AAMFT Approved Supervisor; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist As a therapist, I believe that life is a journey, with each season bringing its own challenges and opportunities. Along the way, we all need support, and sometimes guidance from a professional can be especially helpful. I am passionate about listening, understanding, and walking alongside you on your journey toward emotional health. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow. As a clinical supervisor, I am committed to supporting the development of emerging mental health professionals. I provide guidance in a developmental and ethical manner, helping supervisees build confidence, strengthen their skills, and grow in self-efficacy as they work toward licensure. As a consultant, I work with individuals, agencies, and organizations to identify challenges and create practical, effective solutions. My approach is collaborative, focused on helping clients and partners achieve meaningful results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617d6d53ea25501784a31297/d4b1f701-7600-4bce-bd11-90c0f43e0eb1/Wint+Headshot+4.png Our Team - Wileslie Wint, MDiv - Executive Director Life Coach; Chaplain; Pastoral Counselor; Executive Director. Wileslie Wint, MDiv, ACPE-CPE Wileslie Wint brings extensive experience in chaplaincy, counseling, and pastoral care to his work at Arise Counseling Center. As a veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, he is deeply committed to providing compassionate, holistic support to military members, individuals, couples, and families. As a life coach and pastoral counselor, Wileslie blends clinical expertise, spiritual insight, and cultural sensitivity to guide clients toward healing, growth, and resilience. His approach integrates evidence-based practices with faith-informed support, ensuring care is both effective and personally meaningful. Wileslie emphasizes active listening, collaboration, and practical strategies to promote emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. He is dedicated to helping others navigate life’s challenges, build confidence, and discover hope, transformation, and purpose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617d6d53ea25501784a31297/f6c3625d-de45-40ee-afb8-7717b943610c/Tia+Felton.JPG Our Team - Tia Felton - Counseling Intern I have a heart for helping individuals, couples, and families live with greater clarity, resilience, and hope. I offer client-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care, with particular attention to emotion-focused work and goal-oriented change. I work with clients navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship conflict, life transitions, identity development, faith-based struggles, and generational patterns of mental health challenges. I believe everyone deserves a safe and supportive space where they feel heard, understood, and empowered through nonjudgmental collaboration. My therapeutic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and family systems frameworks to support healing from past experiences while equipping clients with practical tools for meaningful change. When invited by the client, I also integrate faith-based perspectives, recognizing that spirituality can be a powerful source of strength and grounding. I deeply respect each client’s individuality, beliefs, and values, and tailor therapy accordingly. I view growth and healing as a collaborative process and enjoy helping clients identify their strengths, clarify goals, and create sustainable pathways forward. Whether you are seeking support for day-to-day coping or deeper healing from emotional and relational wounds, I am honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward restoration and wholeness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617d6d53ea25501784a31297/0b5edf42-4442-4793-bbc4-aeaa57065181/Natalia+Iverson.png Our Team - Natalia Iverson - Counseling Intern I help couples reconnect, rebuild trust, and restore emotional intimacy by creating a safe and supportive space where both partners feel seen, heard, and understood. I work with couples to slow down reactive cycles, identify underlying emotional needs, and develop healthier ways of expressing vulnerability, needs, and boundaries. Together, we focus on repairing emotional ruptures and strengthening the bond that brought you together. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the Satir Model, which emphasizes authenticity, emotional awareness, and growth through meaningful connection. I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and a biopsychosocial framework to help couples explore how emotions, attachment needs, personal history, and life context shape relationship patterns. This process allows partners to better understand not only each other, but also themselves within the relationship. I also draw from the Gottman Method to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and foster secure, lasting bonds. My work is compassionate, culturally responsive, and tailored to each couple’s unique story, values, and goals. Ultimately, I help partners move from cycles of disconnection and conflict toward emotional safety, mutual understanding, and deeper, more resilient intimacy. https://www.arisecc.org/our-approach daily 0.75 2025-09-21 https://www.arisecc.org/contact daily 0.75 2025-11-18 https://www.arisecc.org/home daily 1.0 2025-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617d6d53ea25501784a31297/0bc783fc-2dcd-437a-8602-192d4feb41f0/Team+2.jpg Home A Safe Space for You Arise Counseling Center is a Christian, client centered, and culturally sensitive counseling center dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families thrive emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that honors the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. Our approach is grounded in clinical excellence, cultural humility, and respect for the dignity and worth of every individual. We strive to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where clients feel supported, understood, and empowered in their healing and growth. Our goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can openly process life’s challenges and victories without fear of blame or criticism.