Let Us Help You Come Alive

​ Explore the beauty and brokenness in your life's sacred story.

As a team of like-minded professional Christian therapists we are committed to bringing the best in psychological insight shaped by a Biblical understanding of life to bear in the lives of individuals, couples and families. We are honored to come alongside you in the exploration of your life story and extend a sacred invitation to rest, reflect and discover more of who you are created to be and how your journey of transformation impacts the Larger Story of God.  
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Dusty Hart, LPC
Founder, Professional Counselor

Specializing in Men's & Women's Issues, ​Marriage, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Addictions

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Thomasville, GA

Tallahassee, FL

Dusty Hart, LPC
Professional Counselor

Dusty Hart is a licensed counselor, speaker, and founder of Kalon Christian Counseling. He works with a wide range of emotional, relational and spiritual issues. In counseling, he specializes in:

Individual Counseling

With MEN who want more out of their relationships, desire more confidence, are seeking career guidance, are dealing with anger, pornography, addictions, and sexual identity.

With WOMEN who feel that they are too much or too little in their significant relationships, have a hard time saying no, are dealing with anxiety, depression or anger problems, and have experienced past abuse.

With ADOLESCENTS who struggle with a wide-variety of issues including self-image, confidence, apathy, anxiety, OCD, depression, and relational conflict with parents, siblings, or peers.

Marital Counseling

Couples who are experiencing a lack of intimacy and want to make a good marriage better, and couples who are undergoing significant struggles, separation, or facing divorce due to apathy or infidelity.

Premarital Counseling

Couples wanting to start their marriages on the right track avoiding potential pitfalls and unnecessary pain.

Dusty is a native of Thomasville, GA who, prior to starting Kalon Christian Counseling, served 13 years in vocational ministry including 10 years as a Student Pastor and 3 years as the Men’s Ministry Director of Wellspring Group. ​He has a Masters in Counseling and a Masters in Theological Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando, FL). In addition to his formal training and experience, he has been significantly shaped by the teachings and writings of Henri Nouwen, Dan Allender, John Eldridge, Larry Crabb, Dallas Willard, and David Benner. Having experienced the power of Gospel transformation through deep, soul satisfying relationships, Dusty’s passion for counseling and spiritual direction comes from the springs of his own emotional and spiritual struggle.

Christin Zipperer, LAPC
Associate Professional Counselor

Specializing in Identity, Mood and Relationships, Transitions for College Students and Young Adults

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Thomasville, GA

Christin Zipperer, LAPC
​Associate Professional Counselor

Christin completed her Bachelor of Science at Valdosta State University. Prior to attending graduate school, Christin worked as the clinical program coordinator for a medical weight loss program where she developed a love for holistic health. As a certified nutrition and fitness specialist, Christin discovered a passion for helping individuals achieve their goals in specific and unique ways that utilize their innate strengths. Walking with clients as they made physical lifestyle changes opened Christin’s eyes to the psychological lifestyle aspects that are equally important. This awakening is what brought Christin to Richmont Graduate University where she earned her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

As a counselor, Christin believes that people are resilient and built to overcome. As kids we instinctually learn how to protect ourselves from harm as we make our way in the world. Through our attempt to thrive, we often develop limiting beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. Counseling allows a safe place to learn about ourselves and these protective strategies so that we can modify them and live a full and value-centered life.

Christin utilizes practical and applicable techniques to reduce the debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, perfectionism, low self-esteem, work stress, relational stress, and/or trauma. Christin draws from a combination of evidence-based practices, client-driven history, and the therapeutic relationship to help her clients achieve their goals.

Ashley Niro, Administrative Assistant

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Ashley Niro, Administrative Assistant

Ashley grew up in a small country town outside of Orlando, FL and currently resides in Tallahassee, FL. She has an English degree in Technical Writing and enjoys using her administrative and writing skills to help small local businesses grow and serve their community. Her experience working at counseling centers has taught her the important lesson that every person one meets, regardless of how happy or confident they seem, has a past and a story worthy of compassion and grace.
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As the administrative assistant at Kalon Christian Counseling, Ashley will often be the voice on the other end of the phone and is happy to answer questions and schedule appointments for potential and existing clients.
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In her free time, Ashley loves spending time with her niece and nephews, learning aerial silks, and riding horses.

In the almost 20 years that I’ve known Dusty, I’ve experienced a man passionate to love God, his family and others well. I’ve experienced Dusty’s personal strength and wisdom in my own life and in leading men and women in our ministry, many of those older and more seasoned than him. I can heartily recommend Dusty as a counselor, speaker, and leader.

Larry Bolden
Founder & Executive Director, Wellspring Group

As an interdisciplinary team, our counselors are well-equipped to address an array of presenting issues. Drawing upon their professional training, formal education and experience, our counselors are able to address the unique mental, emotional, spiritual and relational needs of each person. While we are committed to a Christian perspective in approaching mental health and relational issues, we are also sensitive to perspectives of other belief systems and those who do not identify with a faith tradition.

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