Our Team

Dr. J. Paul Marks, D. Min., MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Paul Marks has been providing professional counseling in the Lynchburg area for over 20 years. His specialty in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certified treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is highly sought after. Paul believes that EMDR enables individuals' minds to heal from psychological trauma and emotional distress just like the body has the ability to heal from physical trauma. He sees clients for marriage and individual counseling for a variety of areas such as depression, sexual abuse & trauma, addictions, infidelity, obsessive compulsive behavior, and anxiety. Paul is trained in psychotherapy, theology, and psychology. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, dual Master’s degrees in Religion and Christian Theology and received his Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling in 2007.

Larry Bell, MS, LPC, CRC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Larry has over 40 years of experience in assisting people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, parenting concerns, or healing from grief. He believes that it is essential to address the Physical, Psychological and Spiritual realities of our existence {I Thess. 5:23}. He therapeutically utilizes Biblical principles in a Cognitive-Behavioral format. He has been married 48 years and enjoys working with couples in solving marital conflict and pre-marital counseling. Larry completed a Bachelor of Science Degree from Fairmont State University majoring in Sociology and Psychology. He earned a Master of Science Degree from West Virginia University majoring in Rehabilitation Counseling. Larry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and West Virginia. He also holds national certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).

Beth B. Ulrich, MSW, ACSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Since October of 2008 Beth Ulrich has been providing services at CCS. She brings more than 40 years of experienced care related to medical and mental health challenges. Her focus is on individual therapy, primarily related to those struggling with repression, anxiety, mood disorders, codependency, grief, and women's issues. Her significant area of expertise is with seniors/geriatric clients dealing with the various challenges associated with this season of life. She holds a Masters of Social Work from Florida State University and is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Social Workers in addition to the North American Association of Christian Social Workers. Beth is currently the Behavioral Health Specialist at Centra PACE in Lynchburg Virginia helping to address mental health and adjustment issues for the frail elderly and their families and caregivers.

Ryan Vaughn, MA, LMFT, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Ryan Vaughn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Ryan has been providing counseling services for 12 years and believes that families and individuals want to be successful and thrive. Areas of specialty focus include identity and self esteem, anxiety, depression, defiant behavior, addictive patterns, sexuality and same sex attraction, conflict resolution, and premarital foundations. Ryan’s core belief is that the breakdown of the family precipitates dysfunction in the individual. He works with clients to identify and change negative thought patterns that manifest in dysfunctional behaviors. He specializes in connecting with individuals and families to help them work through behavioral concerns and emotional issues. Ryan holds dual Masters Degrees from Liberty University.

Carson Halufska, M. Ed, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Carson holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. Carson is currently working toward her Doctorate in Community Counseling and Care with a cognate in Traumatology. To date, her clinical experience includes work in an array of sectors including an in-patient psychiatric hospital, community mental health, schools, and private practice.

Carson has experience working with a variety of topics including anxiety, depression, sexual addictions, anger management, trauma, parenting issues, adjustment difficulties, attachment issues, childhood trauma and abuse, ADHD and more. Carson borrows from multiple theories, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Attachment-Based Theory, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

Carson is passionate about helping others to understand and believe that their worth comes from being a child of God, and to fully experience the healing and joy that can only come from a personal relationship with the Lord.

Lisa Fox, MA

Licensed Resident

Lisa is a resident in counseling with a passion for helping clients overcome overwhelming emotions and experiences that keep them trapped in cycles of depression and anxiety. She enjoys working with the whole person and has helped clients with a wide range of personal and spiritual beliefs. Lisa uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients gain control over past traumatic experiences and live their lives in the present. She also has a passion for working with couples to grow beyond the viewpoint of “the person is a problem” to finding “the problem is the problem” to attain resolution and healing. Her purpose as a counselor is to honor Christ by helping people experience acceptance, hope, and grace. Lisa earned her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2018 from Liberty University.

Elizabeth Henan, MA

Licensed Resident

Elizabeth is a Licensed Resident with a Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic approach coupled with spiritual integration. At the basis of her counseling is the belief that true emotional healing and growth comes from God. She has a special interest in anxiety and depression with a focus on meeting every condemning thought with compassion, and has a desire to work with clients of various ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Creating a safe place so each client feels comfortable sharing deep hurts is integral to her approach. She loves to provide a listening ear and to come alongside her clients as they identify their struggles and set goals for their therapeutic journey. Her ultimate goal is to see clients experience healing and growth. She received her Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling in 2018 from Liberty University as well as her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2020 from Liberty University.

Victoria Gravatt, MA

Licensed Resident

Victoria is a Licensed Resident in Counseling and holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Over the past 8 years, Victoria has worked with a variety of ages and demographics. Victoria’s counseling approach is holistic, encompassing a combination of addressing biological, social, psychological and spiritual facets. She focuses on adapting her approach to meet each individual’s unique needs, and is passionate about every client seeing their own individual worth and value. Her deepest desire is that each client can find true freedom. She was raised in the Middle East and greatly enjoys working with MKs, TCKs, and those from different cultures, backgrounds and belief systems. Her experience includes residential treatment, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, community mental health services, and foster care support services including work with birth families, children, adolescents and foster families. She holds an Advanced Certificate of Completion of the C.A.S.E Training for Adoption Competency.

Our Team

Dr. J. Paul Marks, D. Min., MA, LPC

Larry Bell, MS, LPC, CRC

Beth B. Ulrich, MSW, ACSW, LCSW

Ryan Vaughn, MA, LMFT, LPC

Carson Halufska, M. Ed, LPC

Lisa Fox, MA

Elizabeth Henan, MA

Victoria Gravatt, MA

Christian Counseling Services

counsel@lynchburgcounselor.com

New Appointments: (434) 602-8557

Current Clients: (434) 525-9006

M-F: 9am-7pm, Sat: 11am-5pm Sun: Closed

2203 Graves Mill Rd, Suite C, Forest VA 24551