Direct. Balanced. Biblically Based.
The counseling I provide is Christ-focused and biblically based. I take a direct and balanced approach to counseling providing support and guidance that integrates both biblical direction together with useful tools and solutions. As a certified Holistic Counselor, I understand that it is important to consider the whole person; body, soul (mind, will, emotions), and spirit. I offer counseling that sees your challenges through the lens of biblical truth. In this way, I am able to offer godly counsel based on the scriptures. I provide the guidance and support you seek in a world where godly counsel is often hard to find.
Counseling services are provided for a donation of your choice, if you are able, but is not required. At this time, counseling sessions are conducted via Zoom and last about 90-minutes. During our initial session, I will listen and gather information about your specific situation and ask questions to gain a better understanding of your current challenge(s). As a follow-up, I will usually recommend ongoing weekly or bi-monthly sessions, depending on your need. At the end of each session, take-aways are assigned which may include reading and writing assignments, listening to audio lessons, or watching video teachings.
Counseling services are provided for a donation of your choice, if you are able, but is not required. At this time, counseling sessions are conducted via Zoom and last about 90-minutes. During our initial session, I will listen and gather information about your specific situation and ask questions to gain a better understanding of your current challenge(s). As a follow-up, I will usually recommend ongoing weekly or bi-monthly sessions, depending on your need. At the end of each session, take-aways are assigned which may include reading and writing assignments, listening to audio lessons, or watching video teachings.
We will take a closer look at the following:
- Healing deep-level wounds
- Reframing negative self-talk
- Overcoming distorted thinking patterns
- Breaking abuse cycles
- Healing a rejection mindset
- Improving dysfunctional communication habits
- Learning how to forgive and move forward
- Developing healthy assertiveness
- Learning how to receive God's love
- Learning how to set healthy personal boundaries
- Understanding your identity "in Christ"
- Regaining a sense of life purpose
- And more...
Understanding Our Deepest Needs
The counseling I do is based on the foundational understanding that we all have four core foundational needs that can only be met by God. However, when we fail to let God meet these core needs for us, we will attempt to get them met externally in other ways by someone or something else in our lives. This can lead to unrealistic expectations of others, a life of resentment, chronic disappointment, a rejection mindset, and so on. Our ability to give may also become dependent on what we get from others. To find that inner peace and fulfillment we seek, God needs to be at the center of our lives and relationships. Trying to get these core needs met outside of God is often the root cause of addictions, failed relationships, depression, abuse, chronic anger, codependency, narcissism, rejection, and so on.
ACCEPTANCE
“I am loved and accepted for who I am in Christ”. When we seek to have our need for acceptance met by another person we will seek validation from others and will be let down. This can lead to us feeling rejected and bitter. God is the only one who knows everything about us and demonstrates his love for us through the finished work of Jesus Christ.
IDENTITY
"I am an adopted child of God and a new creature in Christ”. As believers, when we understand our identity in Christ (that we are part of the Body of Christ and the family of God) we can truly love ourselves and others the way God intends. Those who have their need for identity fulfilled by God know they are special, unique, and a child of God.
SECURITY
“I am safe and secure in Christ". When we understand our eternal security in Christ it is easy to be at peace no matter what is happening around us. God is the only one who can make us feel truly safe and secure.
PURPOSE
“I have a significant purpose in Christ, and there is a reason for my life”. When we feel a lack of purpose in our lives it can lead to such things as anger, addictions, and depression. God has a purpose and reason for each of our lives. Our true purpose will align with God's will and has to do with serving others in truth and love.
Source: Inspired by the book, "Marriage on The Rock Couple’s Workbook", by Jimmy Evans
“I am loved and accepted for who I am in Christ”. When we seek to have our need for acceptance met by another person we will seek validation from others and will be let down. This can lead to us feeling rejected and bitter. God is the only one who knows everything about us and demonstrates his love for us through the finished work of Jesus Christ.
IDENTITY
"I am an adopted child of God and a new creature in Christ”. As believers, when we understand our identity in Christ (that we are part of the Body of Christ and the family of God) we can truly love ourselves and others the way God intends. Those who have their need for identity fulfilled by God know they are special, unique, and a child of God.
SECURITY
“I am safe and secure in Christ". When we understand our eternal security in Christ it is easy to be at peace no matter what is happening around us. God is the only one who can make us feel truly safe and secure.
PURPOSE
“I have a significant purpose in Christ, and there is a reason for my life”. When we feel a lack of purpose in our lives it can lead to such things as anger, addictions, and depression. God has a purpose and reason for each of our lives. Our true purpose will align with God's will and has to do with serving others in truth and love.
Source: Inspired by the book, "Marriage on The Rock Couple’s Workbook", by Jimmy Evans