Meet Our Team

J. Kate Brooks, MS, LMFT

Owner & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed in North Carolina & Indiana

For those who feel like parts of themselves have been silenced, wounded, or stuck in a painful place for far too long, Kate offers a space where they do not have to carry that fragmentation alone. She believes true healing happens when every part of a person's story finally gets a voice. As a therapist and the owner of Respair Counseling, Kate partners with individuals and couples navigating the heavy burdens of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her approach blends specialized, trauma-informed tools like EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with the option to meaningfully weave Christian faith into the therapeutic journey. Together, she works with clients to gently process the past so they can find a sense of wholeness and relief in the present.

Kate has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2001. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Taylor University and her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana State University. For those ready to help those hurting parts of themselves heal and move forward, Kate invites them to reach out through the contact page to schedule their first session.

Shelley Haney, BA

Director of Spiritual Ministry & Operations

As the Director of Spiritual Ministry and a key administrative leader, Shelley is the heartbeat of Respair Counseling. She plays an essential role in keeping business operations running seamlessly while ensuring that Christ remains at the absolute center of every organizational detail. With a unique gift for balancing logistical excellence and spiritual leadership, Shelley protects the mission, integrity, and faith-centered culture of the practice from the inside out. Her dedication creates a grounded, deeply purposeful environment that empowers the entire clinical staff and enriches the experience of every client Respair serves.

Mary Collier, MA, LCMHC

(officially onboarding soon)

Jill Kate Brooks

Who we are

At Respair Counseling, we provide professional mental health care that honors your values, restores your peace, and protects your story. Our staff is dedicated to creating a safe, faith-integrated space where couples and individuals can confidently pursue healing, connection, and growth.

  • Faith-Based Integrity: We seamlessly weave Christian faith and values into the therapeutic process for holistic, soul-centered care.

  • Clinical Excellence: Our licensed clinicians utilize specialized, trauma-informed tools to offer the highest standard of mental health support.

  • Relationship & Marriage Counseling:We provide dedicated therapy to help couples repair trust, improve communication, and rebuild deep relational intimacy.

  • Christian Mental Health Coaching: As part of our holistic approach, we integrate faith-based coaching to provide practical, goal-oriented guidance for your daily walk.

  • Compassionate Environment: We walk alongside you to build a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where hope is actively restored.

Whether you are navigating marital conflict, anxiety, depression, or complex trauma, we are here to help your mind, soul, and relationships move beyond survival and truly thrive.