Kris Wood

Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from Eastern New Mexico University. My experience over the past 25 years includes behavioral support, parenting and family guidance, and counseling for individuals, couples, and families. I also spent 17 years in special education. That season shaped my ability to meet people with patience, understanding, and practical care in the midst of complex situations.

Beyond my professional training, much of my perspective is rooted in life experience. I have been married for 27 years and have raised my own children, while also opening my home to care for others along the way. These experiences have given me a deeper appreciation for the joys and challenges of seasons of life, allowing me to offer guidance that is both grounded and compassionate, meeting you where you are with wisdom, grace, and understanding.

My Call to Christian Counseling

After I was saved, I realized that my role as a secular counselor no longer aligned with my beliefs. I felt called to speak openly about the gospel with those I was helping, which was not something I could do in a secular setting. As a Christian counselor, I find great joy in being able to share my faith with clients as we witness together the work of God in their lives.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

More than anything, I cherish time with my husband and family. Those everyday moments together, along with time spent with our extended family, are what mean the most to me. Together we enjoy spending time outdoors, whether that’s hiking, golfing, being near the water, or enjoying a day on the slopes. I also enjoy being creative as an artist, but being surrounded with the people I love (and with our dog close by) is truly my favorite place to be.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Coaching
• Counseling for Children
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Marriage Counseling
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Premarital Counseling
• Professional Development
• Relationship Issues
• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Women’s Issues
• Parenting

Marriage Counseling

I will gently guide you back to God’s design for marriage as a sacred covenant—one marked by faithful commitment, not just in seasons of ease but also in times of challenge. Scripture calls us to love one another with humility and a heart of service, reflecting Christ’s love for His people (Ephesians 5:25–27). Together, we will explore what it looks like to honor that covenant daily, choosing commitment through actions, words, and attitudes, and learning to serve one another in ways that build unity, restore connection, and strengthen your relationship with both each other and the Lord. As we do this, we are reminded that “a cord of three strands is not quickly broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:12), pointing to the strength that comes when Christ remains at the center of marriage.

Counseling for Teens

I will meet your teen where they are and come alongside them with compassion and honesty, helping them see their worth through God’s eyes rather than the shifting opinions of peers. Together we will look to Scripture for truth about identity, relationships, and wise decision-making, learning how to respond to conflict with humility and grace. I encourage honoring parents and trusted authorities as part of God’s good design, even when it feels challenging, while also creating space to process real struggles (Ephesians 6:1–3). My goal is to help teens grow in confidence, wisdom, and discernment, grounded in God’s Word and secure in who He says they are.

Individual Counseling

As we meet together I will seek not only to understand your situation, but to help you take meaningful steps toward healing, growth, and stability. No matter the trial you are facing, we will explore your thought patterns emotional responses, and gently align them with biblical truth. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, or feeling stuck, we will take time to understand not just the symptoms, but what is happening at a deeper heart level. The goal is not just short-term relief, but lasting change as you deepen your relationship with God and learn to apply His truth in your everyday life.

Relationship Issues

In counseling relationship struggles, I seek to gently guide clients back to the wisdom and truth of Scripture, where God speaks clearly about love, humility, forgiveness, and reconciliation. We will look at what it means to love as Christ loves (John 13:34), to walk in humility and consider one another above ourselves (Philippians 2:3–4), and to extend grace and forgiveness as we have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13). My role is to help you apply these truths in practical ways, inviting God to soften hearts, restore understanding, and strengthen your relationships as you grow in Christ-centered love.

Family Counseling

When counseling family and parenting relationship issues, my goal is to guide individuals back to the wisdom and sufficiency of God’s Word as the foundation for truth, healing, and restoration. My desire is to help families apply biblical truth in practical ways, strengthening relationships by aligning hearts with Christ and allowing His grace to guide daily interactions.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Keller – Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Online Counseling – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.