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About Dr. Steve F. Bain, LPC-S, NCC
Dr. Steve F. Bain is a Professor of Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with extensive clinical and academic experience supporting individuals who report paranormal and anomalous experiences. Throughout his career as a licensed and ordained minister, mental health counselor, life-coach, and university professor, he has worked with clients for over 40 years who have tried to navigate their encounters that challenge conventional understanding—approaching each with compassion, clinical integrity, and deep respect for the meaning these experiences hold.
As a counselor educator, Dr. Bain is committed to preparing the next generation of mental health professionals to respond to complex and often misunderstood client presentations. His work emphasizes person-centered care, ethical practice, and the intentional use of bracketing—helping clinicians set aside personal beliefs while fully engaging with clients’ lived realities.
Dr. Bain’s scholarship and clinical contributions focus on bridging the gap between traditional mental health training and the real-world experiences clients bring into the counseling room. He is co-author of the forthcoming book Paranormal and Anomalous Experiences in Therapy: A Practitioner’s Guide, which offers practical frameworks and tools for professionals seeking to support clients without judgment, dismissal, or premature diagnosis.
Known for his engaging teaching style and commitment to rural and underserved communities, Dr. Bain has spent his career advocating for greater awareness, cultural sensitivity, and ethical responsiveness in mental health care. His work reflects a simple but powerful belief: When clients share the unexplained, they deserve to be heard, understood, and supported—not defined by it.
Meet Dr. Kristopher K. Garza, LPC-S, NCC
Kristopher K. Garza is a Professor of Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with extensive experience supporting individuals navigating complex and deeply personal life experiences—including those involving paranormal and anomalous events.
With a career grounded in clinical practice, counselor education, and leadership, Dr. Garza has worked with clients from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds who report experiences that challenge conventional understanding. Rather than dismiss or pathologize these encounters, he is known for his ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported as they explore the meaning and impact of their experiences.
Dr. Garza’s work is guided by a strong commitment to ethical practice, multicultural competence, and person-centered care. He has played a key role in advancing counselor training, helping bridge the gap between traditional clinical preparation and the real-world experiences clients bring into the counseling room. His approach emphasizes thoughtful exploration, emotional processing, and integration—without imposing personal beliefs or prematurely labeling client experiences.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Garza is a recognized leader in counselor education, contributing to program development, accreditation efforts, and professional service at both state and national levels. As co-author of Paranormal and Anomalous Experiences in Therapy: A Practitioner’s Guide, he is at the forefront of a growing movement to equip helping professionals with the tools needed to confidently and compassionately engage with the unexplained.
Dr. Garza brings clarity to complexity, compassion to uncertainty, and leadership to an emerging area of mental health practice—helping both clients and professionals navigate what was once considered untouchable.
