Our Therapist

Mark Knox, D.Min., Ph.D., LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Trauma Counseling

Mark is a marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of experience in the field. He specializes in helping individuals and couples find healing from trauma, attachment injuries, and relationship wounds. His doctoral dissertation focused upon helping traumatized military couples strengthen their relationship and find healing from the wounds of trauma. 

Mark retired from the US Army in 2016 after more than 25 years of service, which included more than 13 years assigned to Special Operations and multiple deployments. He earned the Green Beret in 1994 and understands the world of Special Operations operators, military veterans, and their families.

Mark uses an integrative approach, tailored to best meet the needs of his client. He integrates research-proven approaches to help individuals and couples, including: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. He provides counseling for PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, addictions, and a range of other issues. He also often uses LENS neurofeedback as part of the therapy.

Mark is currently a full-time professor in the online Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Colorado Christian University.

Education:

Regent University, Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision - 2016

Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, D.Min. Theology (Family Ministry) - 2003

Tarleton State University, M.S. Counseling Psychology - 2000

Emmanuel School of Religion, M.Div. Theology - 1989

Nebraska Christian College, B.S. Christian Ministry - 1979 

License and Certifications:

LMFT - Montana #71

AAMFT Approved Supervisor

EMDR Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant

EAGALA Certified Mental Health Professional (Equine Assisted Psychotherapy)

EquiLateral Certified Therapist (Equine Assisted Trauma Therapy)

Additional Training:

Brain Spotting

EMDR for Complex Combat PTSD

EMDR for Migraines

LENS Neurofeedback

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Gottman Couples Therapy Levels I and II

Natural Lifemanship (Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy)

Professional Activities and Memberships:

AAMFT Clinical Member

EMDRIA Full Member

Chi Sigma Iota Member (Counseling Honor Society)

Our Equine Specialist

Diane Knox, EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist and Natural Lifemanship Trained

Trained in various approaches to natural horsemanship

Years of experience working with horses

A military spouse and partner-in-ministry to an Army chaplain for 25+ years

Understands people and horses