Our Mission
At Home of Grace Counseling, our mission is to provide faith-based counseling that fosters healing, growth, and resilience. We integrate Christian counseling principles with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support your emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, or seeking spiritual guidance, our Christian therapists are here to offer compassionate, biblically grounded support. We create a safe, empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, overcome challenges, and find renewed strength through faith.
We strive to be a beacon of hope, guiding individuals toward a balanced, Christ-centered life in alignment with Jesus’ teachings.
Our Vision
At Home of Grace Counseling, we envision a community where individuals and families find strength, peace, and healing through Christ-centered therapy. Our goal is to be a trusted provider of Christian counseling, empowering our clients to:
- Overcome emotional and mental health challenges through faith-based therapy.
- Find clarity, hope, and purpose in difficult times.
- Strengthen their spiritual walk while healing emotionally.
By integrating biblical principles with evidence-based counseling, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and transformative environment where every individual can flourish mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Meet Our Team
Debra Mayo LPC, Clinical Director
Debra Mayo is a dedicated mental health professional and the Clinical Director at Home of Grace Counseling. Specializing in trauma therapy, she is a Certified Trauma Professional and EMDR Therapist, offering evidence-based treatments for individuals struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Having personally experienced trauma, Debra understands the profound impact it has on mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Her deep Christian faith serves as the foundation for her work, helping clients find hope, healing, and renewal through Christ-centered counseling.
Suzzane Williams LCSW, Director & Lead Counselor of Military and Veteran Services
Suzanne Williams is a mental health therapist with a background as a registered nurse, specializing in trauma therapy, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders. As a combat veteran, she has extensive experience working with fellow veterans and first responders. Suzanne’s deep Christian faith guides her work, helping individuals heal through evidence-based therapies and biblical principles.
Nuwen Arias Intern MSW, Counselor
Nuwen Arias is a dedicated social worker with over 15 years of experience working with child victims of sexual abuse and trafficking. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and is completing her master’s, focusing on trauma interventions and counseling. Nuwen and her husband are active church planters, serving the Hispanic community in Queen Creek, Arizona.
Ted Gutierrez, Director of Outpatient Services
Ted Gutierrez, Director of Outpatient Services, has over 30 years of diverse healthcare experience, beginning in emergency medicine. His deep faith in Jesus Christ inspires his commitment to biblical counseling and community service. Ted leads Home of Grace Counseling with a vision of becoming a premier organization in faith-based mental health support.
He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.
Psalms 40 : 2
Our History
Founded in 1965 in Mississippi, Home of Grace has grown into a nationally recognized addiction recovery and counseling program, helping tens of thousands of individuals find freedom from addiction and mental health struggles.
Our Christ-centered counseling approach incorporates:
- Spiritual disciplines and prayer for depression, anxiety, and addiction recovery.
- Individual and group counseling with Christian therapists near you.
- Comprehensive faith-based educational programs that strengthen mental resilience.
With state-of-the-art counseling facilities and a compassionate team, we provide a structured, healing-focused environment where clients can experience true transformation through Jesus Christ.
