Biblical Counseling Staff

Biblical Counseling & Pastoral Care: Our biblical counseling and pastoral care staff provide Christ-centered soul care rooted in Scripture — these are distinct from licensed clinical mental health therapy. In a mental health emergency, call 988 or 911.
Our Team

Biblical Counseling Staff

Our biblical counseling staff are trained caregivers who walk alongside people using Scripture, prayer, and relational presence in the healing power of Christ.

Jeffrey Gross, ThD, PhD, MS, MA, SAC-IT

Jeffrey Gross, ThD, PhD, MS, MA, SAC-IT

Lead Counseling Pastor & Executive Director | Dean, RHSBC | Psy.D. Doctoral Student

Biblical & Licensed

Dr. Jeffrey Gross is the Lead Counseling Pastor and Executive Director of Restoring Hope Ministries, and Founder and Dean of the Restoring Hope School of Biblical Counseling (RHSBC). With over 7 years of biblical counseling experience, he holds a Th.D. (Cum Laude) and Ph.D. in Christian Counseling (Summa Cum Laude) from Northwestern Christian University, an M.S. in Clinical Psychology (Cum Laude) from the APA-accredited Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology, and is currently a Psy.D. doctoral student in Clinical Psychology (anticipated 2028). He is certified in Brainspotting (Phases 1, 2 & 5), Gottman Method Couples Counseling (Levels 1 & 2), and BrainPaint Neurofeedback, and holds the SAC-IT credential and Certified Peer Support Specialist credential.

📍 In-Person💻 Telehealth

Specialties

😟 Anxiety & Fear💙 Depression🌱 Trauma✨ Identity📖 Spiritual🌿 Addiction🕊️ Grief & Loss💍 Marriage

RHM Certifications

Biblical EthicsAdvanced InterventionsBiblical Counseling Practicum
Mark Hufen, LPC, LCPC, SAC

Mark Hufen, LPC, LCPC, SAC

Clinical Supervisor RHM | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (WI & IL)

Biblical & Licensed

Mark Hufen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Wisconsin and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois, as well as a credentialed Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) in Wisconsin. He brings deep clinical expertise and a Christ-centered approach to his work with individuals, couples, and groups. Mark serves as Clinical Supervisor for RHM's counseling team.

📍 In-Person💻 Telehealth

Specialties

🌿 Addiction💍 Marriage👨‍👩‍👧 Family💙 Depression🌱 Trauma😟 Anxiety & Fear

RHM Certifications

Advanced Interventions
Loretta Sabin

Loretta Sabin

Christian Social Work Student & Lay Biblical Counselor Student

Biblical / Pastoral

Loretta is a biblical counseling student and social work intern serving under the supervision of licensed staff at RHM. She assists with case management, social work services, and client care coordination as part of her professional and ministry training.

📍 In-Person💻 Telehealth

Specialties

👨‍👩‍👧 Family🕊️ Grief & Loss💙 Depression😟 Anxiety & Fear👶 Parenting
Mark Hufen, LCPC, LPC, SAC

Mark Hufen, LCPC, LPC, SAC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Clinical Supervisor

Biblical & Licensed

Mark Hufen, LCPC, LPC, SAC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Clinical Supervisor with Restoring Hope Ministries. He brings deep clinical expertise and a Christ-centered approach to his work with individuals, couples, and groups. As an LPC and Substance Abuse Counselor, Mark integrates state-licensed clinical training with a commitment to biblical truth. He serves as Clinical Supervisor for RHM's counseling team, providing leadership, consultation, and oversight to ensure safe, ethical, and effective care across the ministry.

📍 In-Person💻 Telehealth

Specialties

🌿 Addiction💍 Marriage👨‍👩‍👧 Family💙 Depression

RHM Certifications

Advanced Interventions

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Care That Is Measured — Because People Are What Matter

Restoring Hope Ministries tracks the well-being of every participant in our clinical and faith-based services using empirically validated screeners, clinical interviews, behavioral analysis, and self-report — so we can honestly see whether the people we serve are getting better.

This rigor reflects the training of our founder, Dr. Jeffrey Gross, who earned an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology and is continuing his Psy.D. studies in Clinical Psychology, with completion anticipated in 2028. His Th.D. in Theology and Ph.D. in Christian Counseling complement that clinical education with theological preparation for Christ-centered soul care.

At Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, he served as a Student Psychologist and later Chief Student Psychologist, supporting veterans and first responders with traumatic brain injuries through the BRAVE program. His work included assessment, individualized treatment planning, multidisciplinary rehabilitation, psychoeducational and process-oriented groups, and peer supervision. His experience also includes supervised psychological testing of clergy at Milwaukee Psychotherapy Collaborative, recovery-focused group development at The Manor by Windrose, and case management and peer-support supervision at Biehl Bridges to Recovery.

Continuing education in assessment, trauma, neurobehavioral conditions, supervision, ethics, and risk management further informs this approach. Together, these experiences help shape RHM’s commitment to careful assessment, responsible documentation, collaborative care, and attention to each person’s spiritual, relational, emotional, and practical needs. His clinical psychology doctorate remains in progress; this background does not replace the qualifications or licensure required for regulated clinical services.

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