OUR STAFF

Finding a therapist you trust and connect with is vital.

Read about our licensed staff to find the right fit for you.

Representing a broad base of experience, our diverse staff is equipped to address a wide range of counseling needs. We are committed to upholding the ethics of the counseling profession which demand strict confidentiality and the utmost regard for the value of the client’s time, finances, and person. To ensure professional competence, our counselors have been academically and clinically trained, and participate in ongoing supervision, peer review, and continuing education. Questions regarding a counselor’s credentials are not only appropriate, but welcomed.

Cherie Clark

MA, LMHC

Cherie has a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology, and is licensed in the State of Indiana as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is a National Board Certified Counselor and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Serving at the Center since 1995, Cherie has worked through the years with numerous individuals, couples and families.

Cherie’s areas of specialty:
• Grief
• Loss
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Singleness
• Marital concerns
• Divorce recovery
• Adult Children of Divorce
• Blended Families
• Relationship Issues
• Healthy Boundaries
• Stress Management
• Managing Life Transitions

Paul R. McDaniel

DMin, LCSW, LMHC

Paul McDaniel has a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Counseling, and is licensed in the State of Indiana as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Paul has been with the CCATC since 1990, and serves as its President.

Paul’s areas of specialty:
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Men’s issues
• Marital therapy
• Blended Families
• Extra-marital affair recovery
• Sexual addictions (including pornography)

Lori Hoffeditz

Ph.D., LMHC

Lori has a Ph.D. in Professional Counseling and a Masters in Science degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. She is licensed in the state of Indiana as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervising status in the state of Ohio. Lori has counseled individuals, groups, children, adolescents, couples and families since 2000 and has served as an adjunct professor at Wright State University, Liberty University, and Cedarville University.

Lori has published articles in The Journal for Psychological Type and Psychology and Education: an Interdisciplinary Journal and has presented seminars and papers at state and national conferences as well as local churches, organizations, and universities.

Lori is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and the Marriage and Family Network. She is also certified to administer the PREPARE/ENRICH premarital and marital inventories.

Lori’s areas of specialty:
• Couples’/Marital Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Depression
• Anxiety (OCD, Generalized, Impulse-Control)
• Addictions (Self-Injury, Eating Disorders)
• Self-Esteem/Self-Image
• Healthy Boundaries
• Sexual Abuse
• Grief and Loss

Chelsae McDaniel

MA, LMHCA

Chelsae has a master’s degree in clinical counseling and is a licensed mental health counselor associate; she is passionate about creating a safe environment for the clients she connects with. Chelsae has over six years of experience working with women and men in trauma care but enjoys working with a wide range of individuals as they continue in their healing journey. Her goal is to use a trauma-informed and person-centered therapeutic approach that meets a client right where they are. She is trained in a brain-based therapy (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) which uses imagery and eye movements to treat trauma and related issues. Chelsae also incorporates elements of emotion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and inner-child work.

Karrie Bell

Office Manager