Our Team
Growth Counseling offers a wide variety of therapy. Whether you are looking for fully licensed therapists that can accept insurance, a lower self-pay rate with an associate, or if you want pastoral counseling or life coaching, Growth can fill the need that you are looking for.
OCD and Anxiety Help
Hi, I’m Steffani, a licensed therapist dedicated to helping people navigate the challenges of OCD, anxiety, and the overwhelming thoughts that often accompany them. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique experience. I understand that anxiety can feel all-consuming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll work to quiet the mental noise, develop healthier patterns, and help you regain a sense of peace and control.
I use a variety of proven therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the gold standard for OCD treatment. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
For those who seek it, I also offer Christian counseling, incorporating faith-based principles into our work together. Whether you want to lean on your faith for strength, explore deeper spiritual meaning, or integrate biblical values into your mental health journey, I’m here to support you. I believe that faith and therapy can work hand-in-hand to foster healing and growth.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward relief, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. You’re not alone in this, and with the right tools and support, change is possible. Let’s work together to create a life where your fears no longer have the final say. If you'd like to learn more or schedule a session, feel free to reach out. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to freedom and peace.
Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
Licensure: Licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Utah
Available only through telehealth
Insurances Accepted: BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Cigna
Self-pay Rate: $150 per session
Accepts clients 12 years old and up
Specialties:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Anxiety
Other Areas of Focus:
Anger Management
Attachment Issues
Career Counseling
Communication Issues
Coping Skills
Fears/Phobias
Grief
Life Transitions
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Approaches:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Attachment-Based
- Christian Counseling
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT)
- Somatic
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Melody holds an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Amberton University and an M.S. in Family Studies from Texas Woman’s University. She is a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider with Level II DBT Accreditation and is currently a doctoral candidate at Liberty University, pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in Theology and has been with Counseling Cove PLLC since 2021.
Licensed in seven states, Melody provides accessible, individualized care to a diverse population. She fosters a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered through active listening, collaborative care, and tailored treatment. Her experience as director of a faith-based homeless shelter, along with years in community and social services, enriches her holistic and client-centered approach utilizing an ecclectic blend of Motivational Interviewing and Reality Therapy.
When she’s not seeing clients, Melody enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, family, and friends—and their two beloved Russian Blue cats. She is also a writer of both fiction and nonfiction, passionate about Bible study and theology, and integrates Christian faith into counseling when requested by her clients.
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Licensure: Licensed in Texas, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Indiana, and Iowa
Available only through telehealth
Insurances Accepted: BCBS, UHC
Self-pay Rate: $150 per session
Accepts clients 25 years old and up
Areas of Focus:
BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)Personality Disorder Assessment & Treatment
Grief & Loss
Child Loss
Christian Faith-Based Counseling
Depression & Anxiety
Enneagram Informed
"For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone." Psalm 91:11-12
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I understand how scary it can be when you feel like no one may understand you and you may hesitate to reach out to someone for this reason. It can be awkward to share personal information with someone you just met. My goal is to create a safe environment where you feel comfortable talking with me so you can feel secure and validated. Together we will set obtainable goals so you can work towards growing as a person and understanding more about yourself and your circumstances.
Licensure: Licensed in Texas
Available in person in Texas and through telehealth
Insurances Accepted: BCBS, UHC, Cigna, Aetna
Self-pay Rate: $125 per session
Accepts clients 13 years old and up
Top Specialties:
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Other Areas of Focus:
Addiction
Alcohol Use
Caregivers
Coping Skills
Depression
Drug Abuse
Hoarding
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Treatment Approaches:
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Strength-Bases
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Zeb provides faith-based counseling that promotes healing, integrity, and spiritual growth.
He serves as Pastor of Christian Care, Counseling, and Worship at Lake Athens Baptist Church in Athens, Texas. With 19 years of ministry experience, he brings wisdom, compassion, and accountability to his work, helping others navigate life’s challenges with biblical truth and grace.
A proud husband and father of four, Zeb understands the balance between faith, family, and daily life. He is passionate about walking with those who have experienced spiritual abuse, offering guidance rooted in Scripture and genuine care. Easy to talk to and deeply committed to truth, he reminds others that grace and accountability can coexist, even in hard seasons. When he’s not pastoring, counseling, or leading worship, Zeb enjoys playing the harp—a peaceful expression of his love for beauty and praise.
Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen and called its name Ebenezer; for he said, “Till now the LORD has helped us.” 1 Samuel 7:12
Licensure: Licensed in Texas
Available in Texas through telehealth
Insurances Accepted: BCBS, UHC, Medicare
Self-pay Rate: $125 per session
Accepts clients 18 years old and up
Areas of Focus:
Depression/Anxiety
Ministry Burnout
Men's Issues
Christian Faith-Based Counseling/Biblical Counseling
Grief
Spiritual Trauma
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Aaron Eaton serves as a Life Coach and Pastoral Counselor at Growth Counseling, Inc., providing Christ-centered care grounded in biblical truth, pastoral wisdom, and practical support. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, where they are raising their four children, who bring constant joy, perspective, and grounding to their daily lives.
Aaron holds a Master of Divinity and multiple advanced graduate degrees, including an MBA and a Master's degree in Executive Leadership. He is currently completing a Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling. He is a board-approved candidate with the North Carolina Fee-Based Practicing Pastoral Counselors (NCFBPPC) and practices pastoral psychotherapy under supervision. His professional background includes healthcare chaplaincy, first-responder chaplaincy, church leadership, crisis intervention, and private-practice operations.
Aaron's approach is relational, Scripture-informed, and steady. He values careful listening, ethical practice, and walking alongside individuals and families as they navigate grief, trauma, stress, and life transitions. Outside of counseling and family life, he enjoys exploring new coffee shops and settling in with a good book.
Life Coach & Pastoral Counselor
NCFBPPC Candidate
North Carolina Fee-Based Professional Pastoral Counselor
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” Proverbs 9:10
Aaron is able to help those 18 years old and older in the United States
Available through telehealth
Self-pay Rate: $95 per individual session, $125 per couple
Accepts clients 18 years old and up
Areas of Focus:
Depression/Anxiety
Ministry Burnout* Men's Issues
Christian Faith-Based Counseling/Biblical Counseling
Grief
Spiritual Trauma
Education
Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Business Administration, Liberty University Master of Arts in Executive Leadership, Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, with minors in Counseling and Pastoral Studies, Carolina University Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling, Liberty University (in progress)
CredentialsPrepare/Enrich Facilitator CertificationSYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) CertificationHuman Flourishing Coaching Certificate (Light University)Military and First Responder Mental Health Coaching Certificate (Light University)Clinical pastoral education (6 Units)
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Travis Bos is a practicum student completing his Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s degree at Houston Christian University while working toward Licensed Professional Counselor licensure in Texas. He holds a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Divinity, completed in 2023 through International Christian College and Seminary, with academic work also completed through Yellowstone Theological Institute.His clinical approach is Christ-Centered Therapy, integrating a Christian Cognitive Behavioral style.
His academic focus includes Family Systems Theory, Attachment, and The Theology of Brokenness. Travis works with individuals, couples, and teens, and facilitates groups including DBT skills, Marriage Enrichment, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, Relapse Prevention, and Celebrate Recovery.
He addresses trauma, depression, anxiety, and marital concerns from a biblical perspective, with informed consent and ethical integration of spiritual interventions, while serving clients of all faiths and backgrounds using evidence-based practices.
Travis is a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is completing his practicum at Hilhaven Hollow under Miranda Velasquez, LMFT, LCDC, and Dr. Angela Waggoner, PhD, LPC-S, and joins our team under the supervision of Melody McKibbin, LPC, where he will co-lead DBT groups.
Outside of counseling, Travis enjoys reading and writing, Bible study, teaching and discipling, cooking, especially tacos, playing chess, gardening, camping, skateboarding, snowboarding, golfing, and spending time with his family. He is active at Calvary Chapel San Antonio and is passionate about youth mentoring, tutoring, and advocating for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." 1 Peter 5:6-10
Aaron is able to provide therapy to those in Texas
Available through telehealth
Self-pay Rate: $50 per individual session $80 per couple
Accepts clients 8 years old and up
Areas of Focus:
Anger Management
Anxiety
Christian Counseling
DBT
Depression
Grief and Loss
Relapse Prevention
Trauma
Education
Doctor of Divinity in Christian Counseling, International Christian College and Seminary, Debary, FL
Master of Divinity in Christian Counseling, Yellowstone Theological Institute, Bozeman, MT
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (in progress) Houston Christian University
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