The Center for Mighty Marriages & Families

702 N. Thompson St., Ste. 120
Conroe, Texas, US
77301

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Practice Specialties

  • Abuse and Trauma
  • Certified Life Coach
  • Church Conflict
  • Counseling for Pastors and Wives
  • Divorce and Remarriage
  • Divorce Recovery
  • EMDR
  • Life Coaching
  • Parent Coaching
  • Pornography Issues
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Spiritual Counseling
  • Support Groups

About

We are a Christian ministry, focused on helping individuals, couples, and families heal from mental and emotional stresses and have thriving relationships with God and other people.

We currently have two state licensed counselors (Dr. John & Germanie), one non-licensed counselor with a masters and doctorate (Dr. Ruth), and two Life & Mental Health Coaches (Jason & Julie).

Our ministry founder, Dr. John VanderKaay is Double Board Certified in Professional Christian and Pastoral Counseling, is a Texas Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - Supervisor. He is an Ordained minister with 28+ years of ministry as Children's, Youth, Associate and Senior Pastor experience. Retired as Senior Protestant Chaplain in US Air Force. Dr. John has a Doctorate of Ministry in Marriage & Family Counseling and a Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Counseling and a Masters of Arts in Theology. He is Member of American Association of Christian Counselors and International Association of Marriage & Family Counselors.

Why I Became a Professional Christian Therapist

I was called into the ministry of the Gospel to lead people to Christ. Counseling brings me to where people live and allows me to bring the Grace of God right where they are. God made us all relational beings; first with Him, then with each other. As a marriage and family specialist, I work with individuals, couples, and families to build or rebuild those relationships.

Client Payment Information

  • Client rates are on a sliding scale

Therapists on Staff

Dr. John VanderKaay
President/Executive Director
Germanie James
Dr. Ruth Charles
Julie Forman
Jason Goodreau
Dr. John VanderKaay

Dr. John VanderKaay

DMIN, LMFT-S
Dr. John is a Texas Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor and Board Certified in both Professional Christian Counseling and Pastoral Counseling and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Dr. John has more than twenty eight years experience in ministry; Fifteen years in military chaplaincy, in both Active Duty and Reserves, including combat tour of duty in Iraq; Selected as Senior Protestant Chaplain twice as a Captain; Featured in several newspapers, US Air Force website and Department of Defense’s Real Warriors program for work in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Suicide Intervention. He holds a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies, a Masters of Divinity, specializing in Pastoral Counseling, and a Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family Counseling. John & Terri have been married 28+ years and have five children.

Dr. John is available for both in-person and video conferencing appointments.
Germanie James

Germanie James

LMFT-A
Hello! I'm Germanie, Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. Have you been burdened with life's adversities? Struggling to manage interpersonal relationships? Or maybe you're feeling lost or disconnected from your faith or spiritual journey? Whether you are looking to be empowered, or find meaning in your unique experiences, I will journey with you to navigate the complexities of these experiences. I assist my clients through a collaborative and solution-focused approach in which we become conversational partners, creating meaning through dialogue. I provide a safe, and empathetic space for my clients with the assurance of upholding the highest ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism. I welcome you to embark on this journey of empowerment where you can take charge of your own healing and personal growth!
Germanie is available for both in person and video appointments.
Dr. Ruth Charles

Dr. Ruth Charles

D.O.E.
I have a special gift from God to help bring comfort to hurting people by helping to discover their worth. I have a passion to see people succeed and abandon past failures, in order to live out divine destiny. Having served in numerous ministerial roles for over 30 years, I am trusted as a listening ear to the lonely leader.

I wrote several books to help trauma victims, organizational leaders, business and ministry teams, and marriages and families. I specialize in Relationship Communication skills and Conflict Resolution and Management techniques for leadership marriages and organization. I believe that every fruit is only a symptom of a deeper root that can be addressed and managed or overcome. I am a certified Executive Leadership & Master Coach, Licensed Brain Health Trainer, and hold a Masters in Marriage & Family Counseling Psychology, as well as a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership and Christian Ministry. I am NOT currently licensed in the State of Texas.
Julie Forman

Julie Forman

Board Certified Life & Mental Health Coach
Julie Forman is a Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach and Mental Health Coach through The International Board of Christian Coaches. She specializes in creating safe and calm spaces for her clients to share whatever the world has thrown at them. She can meet her clients in all stages of their journey with acceptance. Her skills have been refined through education but gained through her own personal journey of trauma and healing. She thrives seeing women break free from shame and condemnation and believes that within each trauma survivor lies a warrior with a massive purpose. Julie offers individual and group trauma support sessions and would be honored to walk alongside you.

When she’s not in the office, she can be found in nature breathing deeply, in a coffee shop journaling contentedly, or in her kitchen dancing badly with her husband and 4 kids.

“There was once a time when I couldn’t see my own feet in front of me. The path too dark, the way forward too demanding, too st
Jason Goodreau

Jason Goodreau

Life & Mental Health Coach
Jason Goodreau has 6+ years of coaching and vocational rehabilitation counseling experience and has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with emphasis on Life Coaching, specifically within marriage and family relationships. He has been married to his wife, Merry, for over 21 years. Together they have three adult children and adopted their beautiful 4-year-old granddaughter, Anna, in August 2023. Jason is a retired US Air Force combat veteran with just under 16 years of active duty and served with Dr. John in Iraq.

Jason holds an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Repair and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with emphasis on Life Coaching, specifically within marriage and family relationships. Jason has extensive knowledge and experience helping people with disabilities identify employment goals, developing plans to overcome barriers, utilizing strengths and gaining skills needed to improve independent living and achieving their employment goals.

Jason uses a holistic

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