Licensed Clinical Staff
Licensed Clinical Staff
Our licensed clinical staff bring state credentials and clinical expertise to provide professional mental health therapy, assessment, and clinical supervision.
Jeffrey Gross, ThD, PhD, MS, MA, SAC-IT
Lead Counseling Pastor & Executive Director | Dean, RHSBC | Psy.D. Doctoral Student
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 (anticipated June 2026), and holds the SAC-IT credential (Substance Abuse Counselor — In Training), a Wisconsin DSPS-regulated credential for individuals actively working toward full SAC licensure under approved clinical supervision. He also holds a Certified Peer Support Specialist credential and Mental Health First Aid certification. His clinical training includes work as a Student Psychologist at the Milwaukee Psychotherapy Collaborative, a Chief Student Psychologist role at Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin supporting veterans and first responders with TBI through the BRAVE program, and contracted group therapy at The Manor by Windrose — a private residential addiction treatment facility. He is a Psi Chi officer (Co-President and President), Wisconsin Psychological Association member, and NAMI North Bay Affiliate Leader, and has presented at NAMI Wisconsin CIPS Training, APA Division 39: Bodies in Praxis, and the Wisconsin Psychological Association Annual Conventions (2025 and 2026). His dissertation research focuses on the Orienting Reflex. Dr. Gross is also a prolific author — his books and textbooks span biblical counseling theory, neuroscience-integrated theology, church hurt recovery, pastoral supervision, and RHSBC course materials used in student and client education.
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RHM Certifications
Mark Hufen, LPC, LCPC, SAC
Clinical Supervisor RHM | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (WI & IL)
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, providing leadership, consultation, and oversight to ensure safe, ethical, and effective care across the ministry. His dual licensure in both Wisconsin and Illinois means he is able to provide licensed clinical services to clients in either state, subject to applicable telehealth regulations.
Specialties
RHM Certifications
Mark Hufen, LCPC, LPC, SAC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Clinical Supervisor
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.
Specialties
RHM Certifications
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