OUR TEAM
SCOTT ABBOTT, MA, LMHC
With over two decades of experience in faith-based psychotherapy, mental health counseling and inpatient rehabilitation, Scott is uniquely competent integrating clinical expertise and Christian spirituality in a holistic treatment approach to thoughts, behaviors and trauma. He specializes in sexual addiction breakthrough, substance abuse recovery, trauma processing (utilizing EMDR), OCD treatment (ERP and ACT) anxiety relief, relational connection, anger management, identity formation and faith/work/life/sex integration. He works primarily with adult individuals and couples--including dating, engaged, married, and separated.
Qualifications
Years in Practice: 23 Years
School: Liberty University
Additional Credentials
Certificate: Genesis Change Process / Relapse Prevention
Certificate Date: 2008
Certificate: PREPARE/ENRICH / Assessment Facilitator
Certificate Date: 2011
Rate
$300 per session
Client populations
Adults
Couples
SHARON VARGHESE CHAN, LMHC
Sharon’s style as a therapist is warm, gentle and empathetic. As you allow her the privilege of walking with you, she aims to build a strong therapeutic alliance and safe space to explore thoughts, emotions and patterns together. She will utilize skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy in the process of illumination and healing. With experience in anxiety, depression, relationships, women’s issues, history of abuse and trauma, and faith integration, including Christian counseling, her work is primarily with adult individuals and couples.
QUALIFICATIONS
School: Liberty University/Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Years in Practice: 4 years
Additional CREDENTIALS
Degree: Johns Hopkins University / B.A. Public Health, Mental Health Concentration
Membership: American Counseling Association
RATE
$170 per session
client populations
Adults
Adolescents ages 16+
KaYRIS COURTeNAY
Kayris is a passionate and dedicated individual eager to embark on this journey of growth and support alongside her clients. While new to the counseling field, Kayris, brings a fresh perspective and years of experience with children and adolescents as a former educator. Her commitment to fostering a safe and empathetic space for her clients to reflect and feel empowered through the therapeutic process. With an open heart and commitment to ongoing professional development, Kayris looks forward to embarking on this collaborative journey with clients and families.
QUAlifications
School: Liberty University
Rate
$120 per session
client populations
Adults
Premarital Couples
Adolescents
Children 5+
Rendel KEllum
Currently pursuing his master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University, Rendel brings a peaceful, empathetic presence to his work. With a background in the arts, he understands the power of story, vulnerability, and connection, and is passionate about offering that same openness to those he works with.
He is especially interested in supporting individuals navigating the intersections of faith, sexuality, and identity, and is drawn to clients who may feel caught between competing values or experiences. He is deeply committed to creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to explore what matters most to them.
Rendel is honored to be joining Abbott Mental Health and is eager to learn and grow in the context of a supportive, client-centered practice.
QUAlifications
School: Liberty University
Rate
$70 per session
client populaTions
Adults
Premarital Couples