Pete is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 40 years of experience in the Christian Mental Health field, including experience as a special education teacher, therapist, and administrator. Pete received his bachelor's degree from Calvin College and his Master's in Social Work from Western Michigan University. In addition to a variety of outpatient settings, Pete was a program director in several inpatient psychiatric hospitals, both for Rapha Treatment Centers as well as New Life Clinics. It was in the inpatient setting where Pete developed his passion for an intensive approach to therapy. He has seen first-hand the potential of powerful breakthroughs and lasting results in utilizing this modality of treatment. For the past 15 years he has been doing Brief Intensive Counseling in the beautiful mountain town of Buena Vista, Colorado. It was there that he co-founded Crossroads Counseling of the Rockies.

In addition to his full-time therapist role, he also teaches a daily cognitive therapy group. Pete frequently receives feedback from clients saying his material is helpful because it is practical rather than just theoretical, and that his examples and illustrations make it easy for them to make personal application.

He and his wife, Marty, have been married for over 40 years and have two married sons and seven precious grandchildren (pictures available upon request!).

Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years experience working in Mental Health professions from a Christian perspective. She has worked as a therapist, director, minister,  counselor educator, and wilderness guide. Melissa obtained a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Furman University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Denver Seminary. She has experience in both in-patient and outpatient settings, utilizing a variety of research-based and Bible-based interventions. She is trained in the use of EMDR, DBT, and Emotion-Focused Couples Counseling,  to name a few. It is her great honor to walk with people in this beautiful Colorado setting as they experience deep healing and restoration. She has a passion for helping individuals engage their personal story in a way that unveils the meaning and power of the broader story God is telling through every human life. She has seen God heal the deepest wounds and release individuals to live out their unique gifting. 

Melissa and her husband Jonathan have been married for more than 13 years and have 4 beautiful children.  They have been blessed to call many wonderful places home, increasing their understanding of both urban and rural cultures throughout the U.S.