My Approach to Helping
Clients have come to me sad, perplexed, helpless, deflated, confused, unsure, numb, questioning - and more. I've been there, too. Maybe it's the loss of something or someone treasured, relational strife, a big life event that knocks you off your feet, the quiet yet never-ending internal struggle, or a spiritual wrestling. Whatever your concern, know that what you're feeling and facing is common - and you can discover purpose in your pain, no matter how much it hurts.
When it comes to helping, I'll come alongside like a guide on a journey to help you face and embrace what is hard, what is broken and hurting, what may even feel unmentionable - and move into meaningful change, resiliency, and healing. As a Christian counselor who believes in the power of integrative care, I specialize in combining the tried and true of good counseling with dynamic and practical faith-informed support. This enables us to make sense of the hard and the good in your world, and care for all of you: mind, body, and spirit.
Whether you are a Christian wanting professional counseling that supports your values, or you are someone who is spiritually curious and want to try therapy with faith-informed care, your process will be met with professionalism you can trust and Christian-centered business and therapeutic practices that you can feel safe in.
More Info About My Practice
I am the founder of Inner Shalom, a practice committed to helping individuals experience greater wholeness and deepened peace (namely, "shalom"), amidst the inevitable trials of life. Take a moment and reach out! You can call, visit my site, or send an email.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
[] Trauma and Stressors
[] Ministry Missionary Struggles
[] Spiritual Concerns
[] Life adjustments
[] Grief
[] Perinatal Support, Grief, Adjustments
[] Emotional Awareness & Regulation
[] Relationship Difficulties & Communication
My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy
Research shows one of the most powerful factors that lead to good health and longevity is positive relationships, and that's what makes psychotherapy unique. This is a special relationship designed for you to express and explore your concerns in a trusted space with a trusted person, with the anchors of professional education and experience to guide the process. Compared to solely reading self-help books, taking medication, or engaging activities that help one feel good (though, all of those things can prove to be very beneficial for mental health), a counseling relationship can be a transformative experience, leading to deepened insights about yourself, enhanced ways of being, and improved connections with those you love.
On the Fence About Going to Therapy?
Opening up to a counselor can feel vulnerable. I've been there. My desire and commitment is to foster an environment that invites the complexities of life, vulnerability and honesty, curiosity and care, safety and warmth, and some humor to help us along the way. Healing and growth are more life journeys than destinations. You don't have to journey alone.
