Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential, and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Our practice style is goal oriented using numerous approaches.
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Having degrees in theology and served in churches both large and small I understand how important the spiritual element is to living a healthy and purposeful life. Whether it's the relationship with your spouse, a family member, or yourself, faith is a crucial part of the equation and something I highlight for the clients who desire for it to be part of conversation. Together we will integrate a faith perspective with whatever bring you into therapy so you can live with more purpose, joy and freedom.
“Behind all your anger, fear, shame, and loss, beneath all your sadness and pain…is the need for love! Know that you are loved, even if you don’t know it! For you are a Being of light and love, a child of God, and one with the entire Universe! Each day comes bearing GIFTS; all you have to do…is untie the ribbons! ” – Author Unknown
I was in ministry for 18 years, as well as, taught faith integration in therapy at multiple Christian Universities in Southern California. I walk with people in utilizing the strengths of their faith in order to help heal from whatever is causing difficulty for them
Counselor/Therapist, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Patterns or pain from the past can cast undesirable shadows on the present. It's not uncommon to get stuck in repetitive, unhelpful cycles that feel unbreakable. These can often rob you of what you truly desire and leave you longing for more out of life. In theory, you know your life could be different, but these cycles just won't let you live the way you've dreamed. And for a lot of us, our burdens are not just our own. We have others who feel the weight of what we go through. These people depend on us and care for us. This could leave us feeling shame in the midst of our battle, thinking, "I shouldn't be feeling this way", "I need to be stronger" or "What's wrong with me?"Which only further isolates us from those we wish to be closest to.
I help clients identify and dismantle unhelpful ways of relating to themselves and to others. My clients gain more self compassion and confidence throughout our work together and leave with a greater sense of clarity, direction, and peace.
For those seeking counseling rooted in faith and spirituality, our faith-based counseling offers a supportive space to address life's challenges from a spiritual perspective. We integrate principles of faith and belief systems to guide individuals towards inner peace, strength, and spiritual growth. Feel free to schedule a session with me to see if I will be a good fit for you.
With a previous career in ministry, I'm familiar with issues that can come up regarding faith and the church. If you are struggling with issues related to faith or want to incorporate spirituality in treatment, there is always space for that in my approach to treatment.
Are you in need of counseling from a Christian, Biblically based spiritual perspective? I hold a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary and bring an extensive history of experience in spiritually and Biblically based healing ministry. With over twenty years of church ministry experience, I have a unique understanding of the needs of Christian families. I have served on prayer ministry and leadership discernment teams for a number of churches and Christian organizations. My desire is to partner with Jesus as He binds up the broken-hearted and sets the captives free to love (Luke 4:18).