Fortitude CCSS began as a part time private practice over fifteen years ago. Established by Chana A. Land, LPC, LPCS, Fortitude CCSS was launched as a full-time private practice in August 2019.
Fortitude CCSS staff specialize in trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and more. When a client so desires, we are honored to help from a Biblical, Christian counseling perspective as we each firmly believe in the healing power of Christ Jesus. We work with people of all ages and have expertise working with veterans, first responders, athletes, persons of the medical community, children, adolescents, and more.
Although Chana is no longer taking new clients, she is focusing on supporting staff while growing an army of mental health professionals through her role as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. She is also working to bring greater awareness of mental health issues in the community at large. Additionally, Chana is working to launch a ministry, Christ Central Ministries Tekhelet, where the mission is to educate, equip, and empower God’s people to embrace their full identity in Christ Jesus and exercise the gifts God has provided through His Holy Spirit. The vision is to see God’s people set free from the bondage and deceptions of the enemy while helping them learn to be the church in order to spread the Gospel of Christ Jesus.
David Ashley Williams, M.S., LPC brought his counseling skills to Fortitude in January 2021. Ashley is neither a stranger to the local community nor to counseling. Most local folks know Ashley from Christ Central Ministries Oconee in Walhalla, SC and the tremendous, holistic healing work he has done there for the community. We are delighted to have Ashley join us part time to work with individuals, couples, and families seeking counseling and share his expertise with youth and adults of all ages. Ashley specializes in premarital and marital counseling, substance abuse and addiction, and family counseling. His approach and effectiveness to helping couples and families is unmatched.
Lynn Lyles, M.Ed., LPC joined Fortitude in March 2023 after retiring as a school counselor in Oconee County, SC. Lynn exhibits unmatched passion and excellence in counseling children of all ages. She is equally superb in working with adults. Lynn brings an array of talents to Fortitude while exhibiting one of the most inspiring, ferocious appetites for learning new things. Recently, Lynn became certified in both play therapy and sand tray therapy, both of which have proven to be incredible approaches to healing.
Hillary Davis joined Fortitude in August 2024 as an intern pursuing further education and training in counseling. Hillary is under the direct, clinical supervision of Chana A. Land, LPC, LPCS. Hillary has worked over ten years with persons with developmental disabilities by providing them holistic care, support, resources, and case management. She is passionate and gifted in working with teens and adults of all ages. Although Hillary is very gifted in individual counseling, she especially enjoys working with couples, families, and groups. She has a very meek, gentle spirit and a clear giftedness for discerning needs then coming alongside someone in the healing journey from a deeply empathetic, compassionate heart.