NorthStar Women’s Conference 2012
Listing of Christian Counselors
Michael J. Kachura
Fairfax and Alexandria, VA
Mike Kachura is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
(LMFT) who operates a private practice he founded in Fairfax, Virginia in 1997. The scope of service
includes individual, marital, and family counseling, taking an integrative approach that addresses the
physical, psychological, social, and spiritual components of the person within a system. His emphasis is
in the area of family systems therapy and cognitive-behavioral counseling from a Christian world-life
view.
Mike’s alma mater is Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated the pastoral training
program in 1979 with a B.S. in Pastoral Studies. He remained at Liberty to attend seminary where he
graduated in 1983 with the M.A. in Counseling. After graduation Mike joined the pastor staff at Thomas
Road Baptist Church where he was ordained in 1983.
Mike has 31 years experience practicing in a church-based, community oriented counseling center, a
university counseling program, and an outpatient psychiatric clinic. His professional experience also
includes teaching college and graduate level counseling courses in the classroom and on video. He also
conducts workshops and seminars on topics ranging from improving communication skills, parenting,
stress management and pre-marital and post-honeymoon workshops in the local Northern Virginia area.
Mike’s office is located at 3949 Pender Drive, Suite 301, Fairfax, VA 22030. To schedule an appointment
please call 703-629-2306 or visit www.kachura.com.
Myrna Carpenter
Columbia and Baltimore, MD
Myrna Carpenter, PhD, APRN, is a psychotherapist offering individual, marital and family therapy, and
stress reduction/biofeedback. Her specialty is helping people to get unstuck and to move forward with
clarity and resilience.
As one of Ed Friedman’s original faculty, Myrna co-founder the Center for Family Process, Bethesda MD,
where she teaches leadership and family emotional process to clergy and other professionals. She gives
presentations locally, as well as, nationally on topics of leadership and family theory. Some of her areas
of focus include: applying family systems theory to organizations, resilience, vision, the process of
change, and sabotage. Myrna has extensive experience assisting individuals, families and organizations
deal with loss and studied with Elisabeth Kubler- Ross MD. She has, also, provided consultation to
hospices, and cancer centers.
Myrna is also a Svaroopa Yoga Teacher, RTY 500 offering yoga classes, individual sessions and yoga
therapy. Visit her yoga web page www.soulspaceyoga.com. She is a member of Kittamaqundi
Community Church, Columbia, MD. For information, contact her at 410-799-7774.
NorthStar Women’s Conference 2012
Listing of Christian Counselors
Beverly Hubble Tauke
Fairfax, VA
Beverly Hubble Tauke, LCSW, is a family counselor and author who collaborates with church
communities in the Eastern U.S., and for years facilitated workshops for homeless men and women in
Washington, D.C. Since 1996 she has been at Cornerstone Professional Center, LLC, in Fairfax, Virginia.
Beverly Tauke previously managed media operations in the U.S. House and Senate, taught journalism
and communications at a Christian college in East Africa, and worked as a writer at Chicago's Moody
Bible Institute. She holds a Master of Arts degree in communication from Wheaton College and a
Master of Social Work degree from the Catholic University of America.
Her graduate clinical training focused on cancer patients as well as alcohol and drug addicted clients and
their families. Beverly Tauke’s workshops and college courses often focus on generational healing based
on biblical concepts and research, as explored in her SaltRiver/Tyndale House book, Healing Your Family
Tree: A Destiny-Changing Journey Toward Freedom, Forgiveness, and Healthier Relationships. She and
her husband have a grown son and a college daughter.
Beverly’s office is located at Cornerstone Professional Center, LLC. Fairfax, Virginia 22030.
703.591.2551 Ext. 27
Myra Binns Bridgforth
Vienna, VA
Myra is a Psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist. She specializes in getting people
unstuck so they can begin to make different choices and choose new directions. In her work with clients,
Myra utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and various mind body techniques to help those with past
and current trauma and upset to begin to feel better and gain control of their lives. These techniques
include EMDR, hypnosis, peak performance enhancement and learning to pay attention to breathing
and practicing being in the present moment.
She is a spiritual director who trained at the Shalem Institute in Bethesda, Maryland in group spiritual
direction. For eight years she has co-lead with Hank Dunn, Silent Retreats at a retreat Center in Lost
River, West Virginia. In the last few years she added retreats for Poets&Writers&Artists which she coleads with Anne Mugler. In addition, her passions are played out as a poet, singer and lyricist and as an
art journalist and altered book maker. She is a member of Falls Church Presbyterian Church. Visit her
website at www.MyraBridgforth.com <http://www.myrabridgforth.com/> for details on specialties,
location, insurance and fees.
You can call Myra at 703-281-4703 to talk with her about becoming a client or to get a referral to
someone in your area or who is covered by your insurance.
NorthStar Women’s Conference 2012
Listing of Christian Counselors
Julie Fender
Ashburn, VA
Julie Fender is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in integrating Christian faith and
principles into her clinical work with adults. Areas of focus are anxiety and mood disorders, transition
and career issues, as well as relationship and marital counseling. Her approach to therapy is a varied
solution focused using cognitive behavioral strategies and strong relationship building skills. With 20
years in the counseling field, she brings valuable experience to a variety of personal and relational
problems.
She did her undergraduate work at Miami University and earned her master's degree in counseling at
Ohio University. She has been in private practice for nine years and has also overseen the counseling
ministry at her church while living in Ohio.
Julie currently practices in Ashburn Virginia at Finding Solutions Counseling Centers. Her contact
information is 703.636.2888 ext 7 or jfender@findingyoursolution.com.
John F. Fletcher, Jr.
Sterling, VA
John has lived in the northern Virginia area since he was 7, when his father was called to be the first
pastor of Faith Bible Church in Sterling, VA. He grew up under the leadership of a strong spiritual leader
and family. John was graduated from the Washington Bible College in 1987 and was graduated from
Bowie State University with his Masters in Counseling Psychology in 1991. He maintains a counseling
practice in Sterling, VA. He is married to Julie and has 3 children: John III, 13 years of age, Alexandra,
who is 11 and Ian, who is 6. They reside in Ashburn, VA, and attend Loudoun Bible Church. He is
ordained as a minister.
John has been counseling for 23 years, M.A. , L.P.C., and specializes in counseling children, teenagers (his
favorite), couples, and families as well as the post-traumatic spectrum. He works closely with the
medical profession in covering the full array of disorders, both psychological and medical. He is
psychodynamic in his approach to the counseling process and uses Scripture extensively, when
appropriate, in the counseling process.
John’s office is located at 22636 Glenn Drive, #105, Sterling, VA 20164. To schedule an appointment
please call 703-858-9624.
NorthStar Women’s Conference 2012
Listing of Christian Counselors
Laurie Mowry-Hessler
Sterling, VA
Laurie Mowry-Hesler is a Virginia Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Board
Certified Art Therapist practicing with Emmaus Family Counseling Center in Sterling, Virginia. Mrs.
Hesler received her Masters of Art Therapy from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. in
1985. She also is a Licensed MFT in California. She obtained her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Elementary
and Secondary Art Education from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, in 1981.
Mrs. Hesler has been married for over 27 years, is a mother of four (one internationally adopted specials
needs child), served on the mission field for 8 years, is a pastor’s wife, and works together with her
husband with children, families, single adults, and young married couples struggling with life’s
challenges.
Her clinical focus is working with children with developmental concerns as well as their families. In
addition, she works with couples and individuals. She has extensive experience working with children
diagnosed with a wide variety of difficulties in both therapeutic and educational settings. She utilizes
her background in Art Therapy when working with children who have been non-responsive to more
traditional verbal therapy. Many of the children fall within the spectrum of Autism and Pervasive
Developmental Delays. These children often struggle with profound to moderate speech and language
issues and learning disabilities. Mrs. Hesler has also worked with “at risk” emotionally disturbed
children and adolescents and early intervention programs for preschoolers.
Mrs. Hesler is also an Adjunct Proffessor for the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy
Program and has served as a Site Supervisor for George Washington University and John’s Hopkins
graduate counseling student. She may be reached at (703) 464-0877x3 or
www.emmausfamilycounselingcenter.com.
Craig Moorman
Fairfax City, VA
Craig Moorman, Ph.D., LPC was voted as one of Top Therapists by Washingtonian Magazine, 20 + yrs of
experience, and Founder and Director of Finding Solutions Counseling Centers. I am a Christian
therapist that helps individuals, couples, and families find solutions to their problems with a Christian
world view. I believe that everyone experiences crises and may need some experience and expertise to
get through these times. I work hard to help people understand themselves and the nature of their
problems. We then find solutions to these issues. I believe that everyone can change, people
personalities and brains are flexible and adaptive, and, with a little help, people can overcome problems.
I use Christian cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness approaches, and I have a
special interest in alleviating anxiety, depression, marital-relational issues, and addictions. Clients first
learn to make sense of themselves and their problems. Then we examine their attempted solutions and
learn to generate effective solutions. The result: clients experience healthier and more successful
thinking, more fulfilled relationships, better decision making, and a more God-centered life.
My office is located in Fairfax City. To schedule an appointment please call 703-636-2888,ext. 1 or send
an email to cmoorman@findingyoursolution.com. www.findingyoursolution.com
NorthStar Women’s Conference 2012
Listing of Christian Counselors
Chris Cole
Sterling, VA
Chris Cole, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor, is the founder of Emmaus Family Counseling Center in
Sterling, Virginia, and serves as a network counselor with New Life Ministries. He also serves as a staff
counselor at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, VA.
Mr. Cole utilizes a Biblical framework to think through the issues that people seek help with. He brings
many years of pastoral experience and counseling together to effectively bring healing and restoration
to people in relationships. Areas of experience include working with men in recovery from sexual
addiction, marriage counseling, as well as individuals with anxiety and depression. He also works with
children and adolescents. Mr. Cole enjoys speaking to church groups on a variety of topics. He lives in
Ashburn, Virginia with his wife Helen and their four children. He can be reached at (703) 307-5470 or at
chris.cole.efcc@gmail.com. Website is: www.emmausfamilycounselingcenter.com