Because grace is a core value of my faith, I do not harp on your weaknesses and failures; I cultivate grace by encouraging re-dos and second chances. However, you do NOT need to have a faith background to work with me and, if you do, I will not replace your treatment with what your pastors or priests can offer. Only when YOU request spiritually-oriented therapy or talk about a spiritually-based experience will I bring up faith-related conversations.
Everybody is different. Some people are looking for “band-aid sessions” where we have solution-focused, quick coping skill coaching sessions. Others may be looking for some deep-cut surgeries where healing comes after the pain of diving deep or peeling “an onion” with layers and layers of wounds. You decide where the destination is and I navigate through the journey with you. Oftentimes, counseling works outside of the counseling room throughout the week.
Once a week (or more sometimes), you come in to be refueled, recharged, refreshed, renewed, or relaxed. Then, you take the courage, the coping skills, and some extra hope back to your battlefield, whether that’s your workplace, your home, your marriage, your ministry, or your mind. When you come back with discouraging or disheartening stories, I sit with you with compassion. When you come back with victorious stories, I celebrate your faithful work with you!
