Before founding CCS, Rod served in pastoral ministry for thirty+ years. In the mid-2000s Rod also worked with the North Carolina Baptist State Convention as a church planter. He is a graduate of Liberty University, and prior to entering full-time ministry he worked as a Behavioral Counselor and Social Worker in the NC mental health system. Rod holds a BS degree in Clinical Psychology, as well as a Master and Doctor of Biblical Studies. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors with an Advanced Certification in Biblical Counseling.

When he's not restoring marriages and pointing hurting souls towards Christ, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Teresa. He also has a service dog named Luna and is an avid gravel biker.

Dr. Don Cashwell is a Licensed and Ordained Minister of the Gospel since 1975. He has been a pastor and held other staff positions for over 50 years in the Southern Baptist Denomination. He holds a BA, MDiv. and a Dr. of Ministry from Trinity Seminary in Indiana. He is currently doing extensive studying and certification through AACC's Light University in Mental Health and Addiction and Recovery!  

Pastor Don, as he is affectionately known, is deeply interested in helping people know Jesus and helping them heal through His Word the Bible and Biblical Counseling! He is grateful to come alongside CCS as a ministry partner. 

Valerie has a degree in Human Services Counseling from Liberty University. She loves getting to listen to other people’s stories and is passionate about discipling them to find solutions through seeking biblical understanding. She loves getting to be outside, and is a firm believer in the healing power of nature and animals.

Valerie meets clients online and in her church office in Brevard, NC.  But she also meets clients outside and at the barn for nature and equine-assisted (horse) counseling. To learn more about her and her horses, visit her blog at www.intotheforesttherapyfarm.com.

Tosha finds great joy in coaching women with the Word of God and watching redemption stories unfold. Her passion is deeply rooted in her own testimony of transformation—from a hopeless mom to a mom on purpose. She founded The Joyful Moms Club, a nonprofit that aims to strengthen the faith of moms, thereby strengthening their families.

Tosha studied biblical counseling through ACBC and is currently pursuing certification through AACC. She is active in Women’s Ministry leadership at her church and is learning to navigate a new season of motherhood as an empty nester.

One of the biblical truths currently anchoring her heart and her counseling approach is this reminder of God’s redemptive faithfulness:
“The Lord redeems the life of his servants, and all who take refuge in him will not be punished.”
— Psalm 34:22 CSB