Alec Kean Claim

Alec is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Clinical Director at the CFCC. Alec was awarded a BA in Religious Studies at The College of Charleston in South Carolina. After graduating from Charleston in 1999, Alec worked as a Middle School Teacher in Independent Schools in both Baltimore Maryland, and Charlottesville, Virginia. Alec then completed his MA in counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida in 2011, and then joined the CFCC staff. Alec is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, with emphasis on applied Neuroscience for treating Anxiety, Panic, OCD, and Worry. Alec has found that Biblical truths always blend seamlessly with evidenced-based therapeutic models. As such, he utilizes an integrative approach that draws on such theories as Cognitive Behavioral, Exposure, Person Centered, Relational, and Family Systems. Alec ascribes to the theory that real and lasting change occurs, not just in addressing behaviors, but through addressing the deeper issues of the heart. He believes the redemption and forgiveness that is offered through Christ’s death, resurrection, and Christ’s anticipated return, is what ultimately provides hope. He views his role to be that of someone who journeys alongside his clients, while God speaks into their lives.