Counseling - Crosspoint

Rockford Beegen
Student Intern

850-279-4576 (Niceville)
rbeegen@crosspoint.church

Rockford (Rocky) spent over 20 years in the United States Army and retired in 2019. In 2015, Rocky graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor in Arts in Business Management. He is currently counseling at Crosspoint Counseling Center as a student intern under the supervision of Alyssa Gavulic, Ph.D, LMHC, LMFT and will graduate with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in August of 2022.

Rocky and his spouse, who is currently serving on active duty in the United Sates Army, have ministered to families nationally and in Honduras with a focus on marriage enrichment utilizing the Gottman method. Rockford has a heart for helping individuals heal through a holistic approach to treatment with the belief that “one size does not fit all” and each person has unique challenges and needs. Rockford strives to provide a safe environment for the healing process to be successful and enjoys working with adolescents, men and couples.

Laura Christianson
LCSW

850-353-2677 (Crestview)
850-279-4576 (Niceville)
lchristianson@crosspoint.church

Laura graduated with honors from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Social Work. While in graduate school, she worked at Baptist Hospital as a palliative care social worker and at Escambia County Healthy Start as the Community Program Coordinator. Upon graduation, she began working for the Department of Juvenile Justice as a Counselor. Laura has worked as a Hospice Social Worker and a Family & Community Development Manager giving her experience with a broad range of knowledge. She was working for the Okaloosa County School District as a counselor for children when she felt the Lord call her into Christian counseling.

Mrs. Christianson is an advocate at heart and relishes working on behalf of others to enable them to reach for and recognize healing. Laura draws upon her varied career background in business, the medical field, education and social work to offer those she serves a comprehensive blend of professionalism and compassion. Laura specializes in the following fields: Addiction, Behavioral Health, Chronic Illness, Depression, Domestic Violence, End-of-Life Issues, Grief & Bereavement, Parenting, PTSD, Social-Emotional Learning, Spiritual Healing, and Suicide. Laura’s counseling approach would best be described as holistic. She is patient-centered, goal-oriented, and works with her clients to negotiate coping techniques in a manner that best sparks growth and fulfillment. Utilizing methods of empathetic listening and motivational questioning, Laura helps her clients identify their unique strengths and resiliencies and incorporates these into the healing process. Mrs. Christianson is also a proponent of evidence-based practice and continually strives to learn new concepts in her field.

Renae Marcolongo
LMFT

850-279-4576 | rmarcolongo@crosspoint.church

Renae graduated from Louisiana State University with a BA in History and a MA in Education. She taught Psychology at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, CO. She received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Regis University in Denver, CO.

For the past three years Renae has been providing her services to children, families, couples and individuals. She is trained in EMDR, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy and Equine Assisted Therapy. She is currently training in DBT.

Renae is passionate about working with individuals, couples and families. She wants to help people so that they can have a life that includes greater satisfaction and balance. Renae is a trauma informed therapist who works with people who are experiencing anxiety, PTSD and stress. She uses several evidence based types of therapy to help people feel less stressed, triggered, and anxious. These are selected based on a person's need so they can reach their goal for a calmer life.

Parenting is one of the most difficult things that we will ever endeavor to take on. Parenting in this modern world is even more so. With sports teams, lessons, school events, screen time, family time, and social engagements, it often leaves both parent and child feeling worn out, dragged out, stretched out and burnt out. Renae can provide parenting support for parents who don't feel like they are on the same page, overwhelmed, or may have children with difficulg behaviors.

Alyssa Gavulic Howk
Ph.D. LMHC-S, LMFT-S

850-279-4576 | agavulichowk@crosspoint.church

Alyssa has a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision from Liberty University. She received her MA in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and her BA in Psychology from St. Edward’s University. She also has advanced postgraduate training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and various neuroscience based trauma treatments including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Alyssa has an extensive background working in these various evidence based integrative approaches with individuals, couples, families, active duty military, veteran, widow, and bereavement populations.

Alyssa engages her clients from a holistic perspective that strategically integrates several aspects of their life to help them move toward healing and wholeness. She specializes in resiliency, wellness, military unique stressors, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, marriage and family therapy, parenting techniques, and complicated bereavement counseling.

Leonard Goldman
LMHC

850-279-4576
lgoldman@crosspoint.church

Leonard graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and taught Art as Expression in Florida public schools. After a wide and varied career, he returned to school, earning his M.S. degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. Leonard takes a holistic approach to counseling which includes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

In the therapeutic relationship of counseling, people come together, each bearing a message for the other. It is an opportunity for trust to be established within the safety of this relationship, allowing us to connect at those genuine, honest places of the heart. It is in these sacred moments that healing, change and growth can and do begin.

Christina Berry
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

850-353-2677 (Crestview)
cberry@crosspoint.church

Christina graduated from the University of West Florida with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and pursued her Master of Science degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, self-esteem and grief for children, teens, and adults. Christina is trained in EMDR therapy.

Christina's passion is providing a safe and non-judgmental environment for her clients to explore themselves and their struggles. During visits with Christina, clients are taught coping skills to deal with not only unwanted feelings, but also everyday life. She utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach and adjusts according to each client's specific needs.

Christina is especially interested in helping individuals heal from trauma and supporting them as they create new stories for their lives by drawing on individuals’ strengths and their support systems. She values a holistic approach to treatment with the belief that “one size does not fit all” and each person has unique challenges and needs.

Deb Hollis
LMHC

850-279-4576 | dhollis@crosspoint.church

Deb graduated from St. Leo College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Science from Troy University in Counseling in Human Development. She then worked for nine and half years in Community Mental Health Center, then she was employed at the Emerald Coast children’s Advocacy Center for the past 15 years. She worked with children and families with trauma issues such as: living in domestic violence environment, physical/sexual abuse, and severe neglect. Here at Crosspoint, Deb works with children three and up, teenagers, family and women's issues.

Deb participated as a co-presenter at the International Symposium on Child Abuse in 2017 and 2018. She is a veteran of the United States Air Force. She believes in meeting people where they are and walking them through issues as they journey toward healing and recovery.

Jessica Iacovetta, MA
Registered Mental Health Intern

850-279-4576 | jiacovetta@crosspoint.church

Jessica graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an Interdisciplinary in Early and Special Education. She has extensive experience in classroom settings working with children and is a proud army brat and military spouse. Jessica graduated from Liberty University with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is working under the supervision of Alyssa Gavulic, Ph.D, LMHC, LMFT to gain the hours required to be licensed. Jessica is a Certified Clinical Trauma Care Specialist and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and women.

Jessica believes in a holistic, strength-based approach to counseling. She strives to provide a warm and encouraging atmosphere where each client feels safe and supported. Jessica believes there is no “one size fits all” approach to counseling and instead uses a variety of modalities to best meet the needs of each client. She views counseling as a collaborative approach and uses her knowledge of psychology and best practices, along with compassion and empathy to help clients move towards wellness and healing together.

Dani Emory
Student Mental Health Intern

850-279-4576 | demory@crosspoint.church

Leslie Fuller, MSW
Student Mental Health Intern

850-279-4576 lfuller@crosspoint.church

Leslie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Flagler College and a Master of Social Work from Florida State University.

Leslie is a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner, Parenting for Positive Self-Worth facilitator, Making Sense of Your Past Worth Facilitator, and a Circle of Security Facilitator. She is the Director of The Pearl Project, Northwest Florida location, and has experience leading TBRI trainings, hosting support groups for caregivers and coaching foster/adoptive/kinship families. As an adoptive parent, Leslie has personal and professional experience navigating both foster care and adoption.

Leslie offers a strengths-based approach to counseling and seeks to help her clients recognize their own self-worth. She focuses on connecting with her clients and in turn helping them connect with others in meaningful ways. She offers a warm, compassionate, and calming presence and aspires for her clients to feel seen, heard, and valued. Leslie utilizes a holistic approach to counseling and incorporates strategies that consider the whole person: emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Leslie specializes in foster care and adoption, children and family issues, trauma, parenting, child/adult attachment, and issues of self-worth. She sees children ages 3 and up as well as adults.

Rebecca Zaccheon
Student Mental Health Intern

850-353-2677 | 850-279-4579 rzaccheo@crosspoint.church

Rebecca graduated from Wayland Baptist University with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services focusing in Psychology. She is completing her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Troy University and will graduate in August.

Rebecca provides services to adolescents ages 12-17 as well as adults of all ages. She provides individual, couple, and family therapy. She has received specialized training in couples, children and trauma, along with expressive arts therapy. Other areas of specialization include: trauma/crisis, depression, anxiety, military deployment/redeployment transitions, children coping with military lifestyle, communication skills, stress management, relationship issue, child and adolescent behavioral issues, coping skills, parenting and grief/loss.

Rebecca works in both our Crestview and Niceville Counseling Centers.

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Types of Counseling Offered

We offer a full range of competent Christian counseling services to address issues including:

Individual Counseling
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Life Transition Issues
- Anger Management
- Addiction
- Couples Counseling
  - Communication
  - Intimacy
  - Conflict Management
  - Betrayal
  - Relational Dynamic Issues
- Family Counseling
  - Communication
  - Parenting
  - Conflict Management
  - Blended Family Issues
  - Life Transition Issues
- Children and Adolescents
  - ADHD
  - Anxiety
  - Depression
  - Trauma
  - Social Issues

Available Counseling Hours

Rocky Beegen, Registered Mental Health Intern | Crestview and Niceville locations
Monday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Niceville)
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Crestview)

Laura Christianson, LCSW | Crestview and Niceville locations
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Niceville)
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Crestview)
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Crestview)
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Crestview)

Deanna B. Eddy, LMHC | Niceville location
Monday: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Leslie Fuller, MSW Intern | Niceville location beginning 1/3/2023
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Leonard Goldman, LMHC | Niceville location
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Alyssa Gavulic Howk, PhD, LMFT, LMHC | Niceville location
Monday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m -5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Deb Hollis, LMHC | Niceville location
Monday: 10:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Jessica Iacovetta, MA Registered Mental Health Intern | Crestview and Niceville locations
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Niceville)
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Crestview)

Amanda Nielsen, LCSW | Niceville location
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Crestview)

Christina Paczkowski, LMHC | Crestview location
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Rebecca Zaccheo,Student Mental Health Intern | Niceville location
Monday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Appointment Forms

You may print out the following forms (PDFs), complete and bring to our office at your first visit.

Client Information Form

Authorization to Counsel Minor Children

Child or Youth Intake Form

Adult Intake Form

HIPPA Rights & Consent Form

Individual Consent Form, Couple's Consent Form & Symptoms Assessment (Deanna Eddy)

Individual Consent Form, Couples Consent Form & Symptoms Assessment (Alyssa Gavulic)

Individual Consent Form, Couples Consent Form, & Symptoms Assessment (Leonard Goldman)

Individual Consent Form, (Deb Hollis)

(Christina Paczkowski)

Consent for Counseling, Consent to Record Session (with Intern)

Support Groups

Grief Support Groups:

Niceville Campus: Contact Herstel Carter about Tuesday/Thursday morning/evening options
South Crestview Campus: Contact Lisa Ausley about an ongoing Thursday morning option

Celebrate Recovery:

Thursday evenings | South Crestview Campus
Friday evenings | Niceville Campus

Divorce Recovery Support Group | (See Life Groups)

Surviving the Holidays:

Niceville Campus: Contact Stephanie Case
North Crestview Campus: Contact Jeff Burnett
South Crestview Campus: Contact Lisa Ausley

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