Christian Counseling
Are you looking for some support and specific direction? Do you want the hope that things can change? Counseling can be an opportunity for you to share your heart in a safe place, and receive unconditional understanding for where you are. It is a place where you can find real hope, life-giving new insights, and productive steps for moving forward.
I have been doing Christian Clinical Counseling for two decades, since 2005. I successfully use the clinically proven approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Integrative Psychotherapy. I also offer the options of Theophostic Prayer, Emotional Freedom Technique, and and Applied Kinesiology (when desired).
I earnestly lean on God by asking Him to lead me and the client in our time together, at the start of every session. I also add prayer to the end of each session, asking for His loving and ever present, mighty help with everything we discussed.
There are always reasons for what we believe and feel. Often those deeper, root causes need to be realized, brought into the light and changed by God’s truths; which have the power to transform us and our lives. I believe in uncovering and re-shaping these core causes of your difficulties – things like past wounds, inaccurate core beliefs, etc – through the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Yet, while I believe in working through emotions, I also believe in not getting stuck there. After shedding light on the source, I will walk with you a step at a time toward greater clarity, healthier thoughts and feelings, and greater well being. I will encourage you to be kind and understanding with yourself in the process. Even when the process of healing is not yet complete, people leave sessions feeling more peace and more hope than when they arrived. And that is important to me.
As a Natural Health Consultant, I also have the training needed to recommend excellent natural supplements to help with mood and anxiety, if that is of interest. Applied Kinesiology can be used in this regard – if desired – to find the best fits for your body/mind.
While every situation varies, this is a very basic overview of my approach. Each steps include very in depth and thorough assessments, thought provoking feedback, and proven solutions.
Examine your patterns of thinking and where they come from
Uncover what’s not working and why
Replace unhealthy beliefs with thoughts that are true and liberating
The sessions I offer are highly solutions-based and comprehensive, along with genuinely understanding, compassionate, and hopeful.
During the start of sessions, I will guide you to sharing what struggles you’re currently going through, and what you want improved in your life. As mentioned, we may look for the roots of these challenges, and add practices to heal those core places, receive new and uplifting insights + perspectives, and help you move forward. I offer truths that God gives me that can set you free. I also offer different types of practical, evidence-based tools that can heal the heart, calm the mind, and help the body. I bring in the spiritual tools of Scripture verses, prayer, discussions about God’s nature. I lean on God to guide our time together and grant me His thoughts for you.
If there is anything you do not feel comfortable sharing, or any topic that you do not want to discuss, I will be very respectful of that. My intention is always to help you feel totally at ease, and for you to feel uplifted in our time together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is christian counseling?
Q: What about counseling via Phone or Webcam?
A: Phone and Webcam sessions are a great option for convenience purposes, shorter sessions, or for people who are not able to access my office in Vero Beach, FL. More times are also available via phone – ex evening appointments. I have counseled many people throughout the U.S. and in countries such as India, England, Bolivia, Spain, Russia and more. We have been able to do the same quality and type of work as in person sessions. See Distance/Webcam testimonials.
Q: Why should I choose you?
Q: How much does it cost?
A: The fee for each session is $155 per hour. I also offer shorter sessions for less cost. I do not take insurance, unfortunately. Sessions with Applied Kinesiology cost $185 per hour
*Because of the substantial help received per session, the majority of clients do not need weekly sessions.