Ray Mitsch

Dr. Ray Mitsch is Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Colorado Christian University (CCU), within the College of Undergraduate Studies - School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana State University and has over three decades of experience integrating psychological practice with faith-based counseling.

• Ph.D., Counseling Psychology – Indiana State University
• M.S., Agency Counseling – Indiana State University
• B.A., Psychology – Wabash College
• B.A., Religion – Wabash College

Dr. Mitsch's research and professional work focus on counseling psychology, grief and loss, family dynamics, and faith-integrated mental health. His expertise is deeply rooted in clinical practice, spiritual formation, and missionary care. He has served in various pastoral and clinical leadership roles, including at Christ Community Church and WorldVenture, where he developed recovery and member-care ministries.

The trends in his publications reveal a consistent emphasis on emotional healing, spiritual resilience, and developmental psychology. His works span from self-help guides for grieving parents to resources for teen identity and child development, often blending psychological insight with Christian principles. While not research articles in the traditional academic sense, they reflect applied psychological scholarship with broad outreach.

His notable recognitions include being a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counseling and holding a license as a psychologist in Colorado.

• Charter member of the American Association of Christian Counseling
• Licensed psychologist in Colorado

Dr. Mitsch has advised numerous missionary families through WorldVenture and led counseling teams such as Cornerstone Clinical Associates, a private practice with six therapists. Though formal graduate students are not listed, his leadership in clinical training, educational development at Promise Keepers, and academic administration suggests significant mentorship and educational impact. He has not been associated with formal grant funding in the provided text.

He founded Cornerstone Counseling Center and was instrumental in developing Harbor Ministries at Christ Community Church. His work with The Paraclete Group and Southwest Counseling Associates reflects a long-standing commitment to clinical and spiritual care teams, particularly in faith-based and missionary contexts.