Pastor Rick is the Pastoral Care Director for Pikes Peak Christian Church, with over 40 years of experience in churches he has established The Care Center and oversees the Counseling program. He holds a Master's of Divinity from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa OK.  

Dale Piper, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist in the State of Colorado who is an approved internship site supervisor with several universities in their counseling and therapy programs (e.g., Colorado Christian University, Liberty University, Abilene Christian University, Denver Seminary, and Adams State University).  He has been training and supervising counselors for more than 10 years.

Julie L. Piper is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Colorado who is an approved internship site supervisor with several universities in their counseling and therapy programs. She has been training and supervising counselors for more than 10 years and is excited about helping interns have the best possible experience as they learn about working with clients.

Romy is our POC for all incoming interns. Her heart for our community and the wounded warriors in our congregation is truly amazing. She loves watching hearts and minds healed in The Care Center.

Jenny Bautista holds a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and is a certified Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC).  She served in the Air Force for five years, has been a military spouse for over 28 years, and has two adult children. Her varied background includes working to strengthen physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing as a personal trainer and bible study leader.

Jenny enjoys working with all individuals on relationship, communication, and transition issues as well as depression and anxiety. She specializes in couples work and loves helping people find freedom from what keeps them stuck, set boundaries, and empower them. She is trained in premarital counseling (SYMBIS), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy and uses cognitive-behavioral therapy. She loves seeing God work in individuals' lives and witness their growth.

If you would like to make an appointment with Jenny, please call the care center at 719.392.8855.

The cost to see Jenny will be $75.00 per session.

Tremaine began interning at the Care Center in 2022. She has recently received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. She is now a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC). Tremaine has worked in residential, in-home, and homeless settings with individuals and their families. She has spent her profession counseling, mentoring, and advocating for teens and young adults.

She believes life is a beautiful enigma filled with highs and lows. Further more, Tremaine understands how the low hardships can affect the mind, heart, and spirit. Wether you are a believer or nonbeliever in Christ, Tremaine is thrilled to walk with, encourage, and offer therapeutic support for those who believe they are walking a path of hardship alone.

If you would like to make an appointment with Tremaine, please call the care center at 719.392.8855.

The cost to see Tremaine will be $75.00 per session.

Terrie Martinez, owner of Martinez Counseling, is a licensed counselor certified in sex addiction through The American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy. She works with individuals who struggle with sex addiction and/or intimacy anorexia and their partners as well as individuals who suffer betrayal trauma. She uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with individuals who suffer trauma from PTSD, emotional, physical or sexual abuse. She is a Certified Tele-Mental Health, and a Certified Frist Responder Counselor.

Terrie has been working with Pikes Peak Christian and Sunnyside Christian Churches for several years providing individual, pre-marital, couples’ and adolescents’ counseling. She has also counselled senior citizens making the transition from an independent lifestyle to living in an assisted care facility. During her tenure with Peak View Behavioral Heath Hospital, she cared for individuals with a variety of mental health issues.

If you would like an appointment with Terrie to work one-on-one with your life issues, please call the Care Center at 719-392-8855 and request a Licensed Counselor Appointment.

Kirstin Crawford is pursuing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. After graduating in May of 2024, she intends to pursue a career as a Licensed Profesional Counselor (LPC). Her bachelor's Degree is in Family and Child Development from Liberty University. Born in Colorado and raised in Minnesota, Kirstin recently returned to the Springs with her husband.

Kirstin's educational and vocational background focuses on the development stages of children and the impact of relationships within the family system. She finds true purpose in helping individuals and families work through trauma, painful transitions, and relationship concerns. Kirstin understands that children and adolescents do not always convey their needs and thoughts through words; therefore, she implements play therapy and art therapy techniques to help individuals express themselves and their experiences.

If you would like an appointment with Kirstin, please call the Care Center at 719-392-8855 and request an appointment.

The cost will be $25 per session.

Josiah Dicken is working on his Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and is working towards being a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He plans to graduate in December of 2024. Josiah has a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, with a Minor in Criminal Justice and a focus on Youth Gangs. He served in the United States Army for 6 years. He served in Iraq in 2004. Josiah was born in California, grew up in Texas, and lives in Colorado Springs with 3 kids, and 2 dogs. 

Josiah's varied life experiences have equipped him to work with multiple different populations including Veterans, PTSD, addictions, and couples counseling. He specializes in cultivating communication with couples, Helping others see their true worth, potential, Identity in Christ, navigating their/others addictions, and career counseling. 

Josiah uses multiple therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality/ Choice Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Art Therapy. He is currently working towards becoming an Enneagram Coach and is working on writing a book on the topic.

If you would like an appointment with Josiah, please call the Care Center at 719-392-8855 and request an appointment.

The cost will be $25 per session.

Laura Mastrolia is pursuing her master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University and will graduate in Spring of 2025. She spent the last 2 decades serving her family, volunteering at church, and substitute teaching. She received her bachelor's degree in business administration from California State University, Long Beach, and her elementary teaching credential.

Laura finds fulfillment in helping individuals and families of all ages work through life difficulties, trauma, and grief. Her therapy approaches align with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential, and Adlerian theory. She enjoys spending time with family and friends hiking, biking, reading, and gardening. 

If you would like an appointment with Laura, please call the Care Center at 719-392-8855 and request an appointment.

The cost will be $25 per session.

My name is Rachel Stein I am entering my Practicum for my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I graduate in June 2024. I am a student at Phoenix University. I have lived in Colorado Springs since 1997 and enjoy the beautiful mountains. I currently work at an elementary school in the Special Education Classroom. I enjoy getting to know people and learning from them. 

If you would like to make an appointment with Rachel, please call the care center at 719.392.8855.

The cost to see Rachel will be $25.00 per session.