Chris Ayala, LPC-Associate

Supervised by Kristin Walker, LPC-S

Chris Ayala is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate under the supervision of Kristin Walker, LPC-S, with a heart for guiding teens, individuals, and couples through life’s challenges. A proud Marine Corps veteran, Chris draws upon his military background to offer a disciplined yet empathetic approach to therapy, emphasizing resilience and strength. His personal journey of service has instilled in him a deep respect for perseverance and the transformative power of healing.

Chris brings a faith-based perspective to his work, while also providing a welcoming space for those who do not hold any spiritual or religious beliefs—or even oppose religion altogether. He believes that healing is a deeply personal journey and honors each client’s unique perspective. Whether you are grounded in your faith, searching for spiritual clarity, or prefer to focus entirely on practical and emotional growth, Chris tailors his approach to meet you where you are. His goal is to create a nonjudgmental environment that fosters connection, curiosity, and hope.

Chris is deeply committed to creating a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you’re a teen facing the complexities of adolescence, an individual navigating personal challenges, or a couple seeking connection and understanding, Chris works alongside you to build lasting solutions and meaningful change.

Chris earned his master’s degree in counseling and is supervised by Kristin Walker, LPC-S. He approaches every session as a privilege, walking beside clients to uncover hope, healing, and a brighter future.

What People Are Saying

  • Kellie Redd, LPC-A

    “Katie and her colleagues with Resilient Mind are a blessing to our community. She offers a warm place to speak about very sensitive issues between couples and individuals. She is incredibly ethical and well educated on relationships and trauma. I am a fellow counselor and see her as a highly respected professional.”

  • Client Google Review

    “I have had the honor of seeing Katie for the last 6 months or so and I must say she is EXCEPTIONAL ! Her professionalism and expertise came at the perfect time for me and I cannot thank her enough for impacting my life positively!”

  • Kristen Norris, LCSW

    “Katie is an excellent clinician with well-honed skills for relational healing and well-being. She is kind, empathetic, and effective. I would trust her with my family and friends and I refer people to her regularly because I believe in her capabilities to help client’s get the care they need. Resilient Mind Counseling does excellent client-care service! Thankful to know them.”

  • Client Google Review

    “If you are looking for a place for addiction’s, trauma, betrayal, personal growth, for individual, couples, and marriage counseling and therapy you have found the right place. They also have group learning and sessions with similar people. Also specializing in sexual additional/ betrayal and therapy, they will not steer you in the wrong direction, listen to them, follow the process and let them help you like they have helped me and my wife. They are outstanding!”

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