OUR COUNSELORS

DaShonda is a Psy.D. Candidate at Southern California Seminary pursuing licensure as a MA: Counseling Psychology. She has earned a MA: Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology/Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University, and a BA: Human Services from LeTourneau University.

She has a passion for helping people—especially leaders in ministry, education, and public service—who may be struggling with burnout, depression, or anxiety. She has been described as a “Swiss Army Knife” because of the ability to balance interactions with people and non-people orient responsibilities.

Licensed Professional Counselor

My approach to therapy is from a Cognitive Behavior perspective based on Christian values. My goal in counseling is to provide my clients with alternative ways of thinking about themselves, life, relationships, etc. I have opted for this therapeutic approach because in life, every thought is tied to an emotion. Those thoughts not only affect one mentally, but physically. If an individual can change the way they view life, their current situation, and how they feel, it could ultimately change their behavior.

I currently hold a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. I have training in Crisis Intervention as well as Hostage Negotiation as a Peace Officer. I have experience in pre-martial and marriage counseling, in addition to working with at-risk youth. I desire to aid clients in discovering the answers to rebuild areas of brokenness in their life; mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Contact Leonard:
llake1@pm.me

Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate

I join empathy and understanding on the journey toward a positive and successful counseling outcome. I am Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who works with adolescents, teens, adults and the elderly both in person and virtually under the supervision of Dr. Mark Weston, PHD, LPCS located at the Northwood Counseling Center in Keller, TX. Let's talk.

Contact Liz:
counselingcenter@northwoodchurch.org

Dr. Biser Rangelov is the Pastor of Counseling and Care. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Rangelov has had the unique opportunity and privilege to counsel believers in Europe, Asia and North America of all ages, nationalities, races and cultures. He has found that—although human suffering has many faces—all people have common needs and desires. They all want health and wellness, and desire to be successful in what they do. They all strive for healing and growth. He strongly believes that everyone has the potential to overcome interpersonal struggles, relational difficulties, and life crises with appropriate guidance and care.

Throughout his training in Christian Counseling (MA), Marriage and Family Counseling (MA), and Psychology and Counseling (Ph.D.), Dr. Rangelov has learned the importance of helping people to, first, regain hope in Christ and then discover their inner strength as well as their outer support to achieve emotional and spiritual health.

He strives to tailor his therapeutic approach to the needs of his clients in order to help them find short-term relief and long-term solutions as well as grow in their dependence and faith in Jesus.