Welcome To Abide Christian Counseling
At Abide Christian Counseling, we are dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families find healing and growth through a Christ-centered approach. We integrate faith-based principles with innovative therapeutic methods, like Microcurrent Neurofeedback, to support your journey toward mental and emotional wellness. Our mission is to create a compassionate and welcoming space where you can feel understood and empowered, no matter what you’re facing. Whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety, trauma, or simply want to experience a renewed sense of peace, we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Owner
Meet Kelly Harris, LPC-S,
LMFT-S, IASIS Certified Practitioner
I am the owner of Abide Christian Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-S) in Texas, and I hold a Master's degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
I provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families ranging from ages 10 to 99. I am certified as a Biblical Counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients heal from trauma. Additionally, I am an IASIS Certified Provider (ICP). IASIS can help people of all ages.
I have a heart for the hurting and want to be an instrument in God's hands to help those I can. I first heard about IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback from a client and felt called to bring this technology to the Coastal Bend. Above all, my goal is to glorify God in everything we do at Abide Christian Counseling.
Meet Kelly Harris, LPC-S,
LMFT-S, IASIS Certified Practitioner
Owner
I am the owner of Abide Christian Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-S) in Texas, and I hold a Master's degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
I provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families ranging from ages 10 to 99. I am certified as a Biblical Counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients heal from trauma. Additionally, I am an IASIS Certified Provider (ICP). IASIS can help people of all ages.
I have a heart for the hurting and want to be an instrument in God's hands to help those I can. I first heard about IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback from a client and felt called to bring this technology to the Coastal Bend. Above all, my goal is to glorify God in everything we do at Abide Christian Counseling.
Meet Chris Galindo
Certified IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback Technician
My path to becoming a certified IASIS technician in July 2025 started as a client. After living with debilitating PTSD that kept me out of work for 25 years, IASIS (MindOasis) treatments gave me back my life.
I believe God took the most difficult seasons of my past and turned them into a meaningful purpose: serving others who are searching for relief and wellness. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients on their healing journeys with empathy, hope, and understanding.
Meet Stacey Sherman
IASIS Certified Technician, Certified Life Coach, and Certified Integrated Attachment Theory Coach
I am a Certified IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback Technician and am honored to provide a calm, supportive environment where people can find hope and healing. I believe every person is uniquely created by God, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside others as they pursue greater emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
My background in life coaching, Christian counseling education, and Integrated Attachment Theory allows me to approach each person with compassion, understanding, and respect. I strive to create a welcoming space where you feel heard, valued, and encouraged throughout your wellness journey. If you are interested in my coaching services, please contact me via my website at Oasiscoachingandconsulting.com.
As a wife, mother of three adult children, and long-time Corpus Christi resident, I understand that life brings seasons of both joy and challenge. It is an honor to serve others by offering IASIS as part of a holistic approach to supporting healing and restoration.
Certified IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback Technician
Meet Chris Galindo
My path to becoming a certified IASIS technician in July 2025 started as a client. After living with debilitating PTSD that kept me out of work for 25 years, IASIS (MindOasis) treatments gave me back my life.
I believe God took the most difficult seasons of my past and turned them into a meaningful purpose: serving others who are searching for relief and wellness. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients on their healing journeys with empathy, hope, and understanding.
IASIS Certified Technician, Certified Life Coach, and Certified Integrated Attachment Theory Coach
Meet Stacey Sherman
I am a Certified IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback Technician and am honored to provide a calm, supportive environment where people can find hope and healing. I believe every person is uniquely created by God, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside others as they pursue greater emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
My background in life coaching, Christian counseling education, and Integrated Attachment Theory allows me to approach each person with compassion, understanding, and respect. I strive to create a welcoming space where you feel heard, valued, and encouraged throughout your wellness journey. If you are interested in my coaching services, please contact me via my website at Oasiscoachingandconsulting.com.
As a wife, mother of three adult children, and long-time Corpus Christi resident, I understand that life brings seasons of both joy and challenge. It is an honor to serve others by offering IASIS as part of a holistic approach to supporting healing and restoration.
Meet Ivonne Cadena
Student Intern and ICT, Supervised by Kelly Harris, LPC, LMFT and Sheri Collinsworth-Cobarruvias, Ph.D., LPC-S
Hello! My name is Ivonne, and I am currently in the Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) Program at Houston Christian University Online and interning under Kelly Harris, LPC, LMFT at Abide Christian Counseling. In addition to being an IASIS Certified Technician, I bring experience from ministry and missions, serving children, youth, young adults, women, couples, families, and survivors of trauma and human trafficking. I've also received training in the Gottman Method and integrate principles from the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and a Hope-Focused Approach to provide holistic, evidence-based, and relationally centered care.
Originally from the East Coast, now living in Texas, and serving in mission work across diverse communities, I value the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families from a wide range of backgrounds. These experiences have broadened my perspective and strengthened my ability to approach counseling with cultural humility and respect for the ways people experience relationships, family, and life. Because of this, I take a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and holistic approach to counseling, viewing each person through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens. I truly believe that our biological, psychological, social, and spiritual experiences all influence who we are, what we believe, and how we navigate life’s challenges. I'm deeply committed to both my faith and serving others, and I've dedicated my life to following Jesus and walking alongside individuals on their journey toward healing and hope. I firmly believe that transformation is possible and live by the promise found in Scripture: “With God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26)."
My desire is to partner with Christ in what He is already doing in each person’s life, marriage, or family, inviting the Spirit of Truth into the counseling process to bring healing, freedom, restoration, and lasting transformation.
I look forward to working with you.
MFT Student Intern and ICT, Supervised by Kelly Harris, LPC-S, LMFT-S and Sheri Collinsworth-Cobarruvias, Ph.D., LPC-S
Meet E. Ivonne Cadena
Hello! My name is Ivonne, and I am currently in the Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) Program at Houston Christian University Online and interning under Kelly Harris, LPC, LMFT at Abide Christian Counseling. In addition to being an IASIS Certified Technician, I bring experience from ministry and missions, serving children, youth, young adults, women, couples, families, and survivors of trauma and human trafficking. I've also received training in the Gottman Method and integrate principles from the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and a Hope-Focused Approach to provide holistic, evidence-based, and relationally centered care.
Originally from the East Coast, now living in Texas, and serving in mission work across diverse communities, I value the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families from a wide range of backgrounds. These experiences have broadened my perspective and strengthened my ability to approach counseling with cultural humility and respect for the ways people experience relationships, family, and life. Because of this, I take a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and holistic approach to counseling, viewing each person through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens. I truly believe that our biological, psychological, social, and spiritual experiences all influence who we are, what we believe, and how we navigate life’s challenges. I'm deeply committed to both my faith and serving others, and I've dedicated my life to following Jesus and walking alongside individuals on their journey toward healing and hope. I firmly believe that transformation is possible and live by the promise found in Scripture: “With God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26)."
My desire is to partner with Christ in what He is already doing in each person’s life, marriage, or family, inviting the Spirit of Truth into the counseling process to bring healing, freedom, restoration, and lasting transformation.
I look forward to working with you.
Counseling Student Intern, Supervised by Kelly Harris, LPC-S, LMFT-S and Melanie Roudkovski, PhD, LPC-S
Meet Crystaline Olson
Hello, I am a counseling intern, minister, and chaplain dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, adolescents, families and groups through emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing. With a compassionate, Christ-centered approach, I support clients with coping strategies to navigate trauma, life transitions, personal crises, and relationship challenges. My integrative and evidence-based therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy (NT) and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). I am certified in Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS), Psychological First Aid and Telemental Health. I hold a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, and am currently completing my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. I bring a rich background in pastoral counseling, chaplaincy and public service. I am passionate about helping clients cultivate resilience, foster healthy relationships, find hope and rest for their soul. After 20 years in the legal field, I answered the call into full-time ministry and professional counseling. Humility, honor, compassion and authenticity are key values that I strive to live by in service to others. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” Romans 15:13.
Meet Crystaline Olson
Counseling Student Intern, Supervised by Kelly Harris, LPC-S, LMFT-S and Melanie Roudkovski, PhD, LPC-S
Hello, I am a counseling intern, minister, and chaplain dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, adolescents, families and groups through emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing. With a compassionate, Christ-centered approach, I support clients with coping strategies to navigate trauma, life transitions, personal crises, and relationship challenges. My integrative and evidence-based therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy (NT) and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). I am certified in Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS), Psychological First Aid and Telemental Health. I hold a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, and am currently completing my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. I bring a rich background in pastoral counseling, chaplaincy and public service. I am passionate about helping clients cultivate resilience, foster healthy relationships, find hope and rest for their soul. After 20 years in the legal field, I answered the call into full-time ministry and professional counseling. Humility, honor, compassion and authenticity are key values that I strive to live by in service to others. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” Romans 15:13.
Counseling Student Intern, Supervised by Kelly Harris, LPC-S, LMFT-S and Kelsie Goller, LPC-S
Meet Marnie Quintanilla
Hello, my name is Marnie. I am a counseling student intern supervised by Kelly Harris, LPC-S, LMFT-S and Kelsie Goller, LPC-S. I am completing my master's in clinical mental health counseling at LeTourneau University. My counseling approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and goal-oriented. I believe the context of our struggles matters, but that each person is capable of growth and change. I also believe people are made for connection and that healthy relationships are foundational for a healthy life. If you're struggling with depression or anxiety, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, or broken relationships, I want to journey alongside you.
My background is in family ministry and crisis intervention. Over the years, I have served as a children's pastor, women's ministry leader, and marriage ministry leader. I have also worked at a crisis pregnancy resource center and a community mental health organization, providing crisis response. I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression and anxiety and other serious mental health issues, as well as trauma and substance use. These experiences have given me well-rounded insight into the struggles individuals, couples, and families are facing today.
I have been married for 24 years and have three grown children. My husband and I have owned and operated several businesses over the years and have been blessed to call the Coastal Bend home for nearly 15 years. Above all, I have found freedom from my own struggles and joy in my faith. I will always honor each person's beliefs and preferences, but I offer biblically based counseling as requested.
I often say, "It's one thing to be free; it's another thing to walk free." Let me walk with you.
Meet Marnie Quintanilla
Counseling Student Intern, Supervised by Kelly Harris, LPC-S, LMFT-S and Kelsie Goller, LPC-S
Hello, my name is Marnie. I am a counseling student intern supervised by Kelly Harris, LPC-S, LMFT-S and Kelsie Goller, LPC-S. I am completing my master's in clinical mental health counseling at LeTourneau University. My counseling approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and goal-oriented. I believe the context of our struggles matters, but that each person is capable of growth and change. I also believe people are made for connection and that healthy relationships are foundational for a healthy life. If you're struggling with depression or anxiety, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, or broken relationships, I want to journey alongside you.
My background is in family ministry and crisis intervention. Over the years, I have served as a children's pastor, women's ministry leader, and marriage ministry leader. I have also worked at a crisis pregnancy resource center and a community mental health organization, providing crisis response. I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression and anxiety and other serious mental health issues, as well as trauma and substance use. These experiences have given me well-rounded insight into the struggles individuals, couples, and families are facing today.
I have been married for 24 years and have three grown children. My husband and I have owned and operated several businesses over the years and have been blessed to call the Coastal Bend home for nearly 15 years. Above all, I have found freedom from my own struggles and joy in my faith. I will always honor each person's beliefs and preferences, but I offer biblically based counseling as requested.
I often say, "It's one thing to be free; it's another thing to walk free." Let me walk with you.
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5151 Flynn Parkway, Ste. 411, Corpus Christi, Texas
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