Dona Benz 

Dona Ragsdale Benz, MS, LPC, DAPA, CCFC, CISM, received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson. She earned a Master's degree in Counseling, with an emphasis in Community Health, from Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas. Her master's thesis topic was "Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepparenting." Dona currently is studying for a doctorate in Educational Ministries at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Dona is licensed by the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and is certified as an LPC Supervisor. Dona has a special burden to perpetuate the presence of Christ-like counselors in this country. One of Dona's projects is to provide a quality, comprehensive training program for educating students and interns who aspire to become licensed Christian therapists. Dona has gained state certification as an LPC Supervisor to assist LPC Interns aiming for licensure. She uses the supervision for training new counselors and for providing consultation for established therapists. Dona also serves as site supervisor for students in practicum classes at area universities. She published an article about supervision in A.A.C.C.'s “Christian Counseling Connection” in 2002.

Dona founded CFCC in 1991. She serves as Executive Director, therapist, and LPC Supervisor. In addition to working at CFCC, Dona became Associate of Counseling at Mimosa Lane Baptist Church of Mesquite in 1994. Dona makes counseling available for church members and for the community at large. Staff consultation for MLBC and other area churches is offered. Dona’s expertise includes being a spiritual and theological issues counselor for both Christians and non-Christians. 

Dona has been a speaker at special seminars and women's conferences. Her therapy specialty is with individuals, including those needing assistance with relationships, parenting and stepparenting training, blended families, depression, anxiety, grief, abuse, post-traumatic stress, anger management, marriage and family counseling, custody mediation, and other issues. Dona takes special joy in offering Life Coaching, mentoring, and theological explorations.  She also is certified for assisting with Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

Dona's desire to teach about Christ and His ways is not limited to therapist supervision and counseling sessions. She also teaches and lectures in workshops and classes, and has written and presented sixteen life-enriching seminars. Dona has presented the classes and workshops in churches, businesses, and a residential treatment center. Dona can provide assessment instruments, including the Myers-Briggs personality preferences survey, for personal and vocational exploration and treatment.