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Faith and spirituality can provide comfort and meaning to those guided by their beliefs. I was raised in a Christian household myself so I have an appreciation for the values instilled by religion, the importance of tradition, and the strength of community. My approach to counseling is humanistic and welcoming of all spiritualities. Though I do not incorporate any specific pastoral counsel, I encourage my spiritual clients to draw on their beliefs during the counseling process.

While most Christian Counselors pride themselves on how many Scriptural passages they can recite and how many links they can make from the Bible to psychological disorders, the Christian-centric work of Grey Matters International, Inc.is grounded in one principle: truth. For us, the work is more about truth and transparency of Christ's message and working on the natural laws of accountability and decision making that evolves from that. If one honors God's natural laws of reaping and sowing around the decisions one makes, one is indeed living Scripture to its fullest. We prepare the brain to better maximize the spiritual realities of Christ's words. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com.

I grew up in the Christian tradition and am comfortable working with people who find their faiths important to them (both conservatives and liberals). Prayer can be a powerful way of strengthening who we are psychologically. Many couples with a religious tradition find that praying together is another way of being intimate and setting intentions together. We can have empowering relationships to religion and spirituality and we can suffer from oppressive views of ourselves due to religious and spiritual abuse. If you are questioning your faith, sometimes it can be helpful to learn how to hold onto the blessings and the Grace and not "throw the Baby out with the bath water".

Barbara and Jonathan are both deeply spiritual, and have been since late childhood. Both use prayer and meditation as key to their own happiness. While neither is focused on a particular religion, they have a deep faith in the healing powers of both Jesus and of Mary. Jonathan is writing a book about Jesus. Barbara was raised Protestant and Jonathan Jewish.

Many people going through challenging times and even misguided times are aided by biblical scriptural verse or religious philosophy. There are many times in life where scriptures and religious thought can help to restructure and influence one’s life choices. Biblical concepts speak to the soul of a person who has been raised or nurtured within a religious community and within a religious poetic narrative. My personal background is steeped within the first 24 books making up the Bible, the Tanach, the Five Books of Moses, the Prophets and the Writings, that which is the core of the Judeo-Christian religious foundations. Religious concepts that can be effective spiritual tools to help, enlighten and guide a client’s chosen path to recovery or to healthy...(view profile to read more)

Prior to my professional training as a therapist I have always appreciated the connection of spiritual values and practice with our health and well-being. I am a Presbyterian pastor, a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, and I have provided counseling to people from a variety of religious backgrounds for over 30 years. I understand the power of scripture to provide fresh insight into chronic problems, and the power of prayer to move us toward healing. I respect the spiritual life of my clients and I am skilled at using this resource in the counseling relationship.

Though I am not a Christian counselor, I believe that spirituality is one of the most essential aspects of the healing process for most of my clients. Many of my clients believe that their symptoms are representing a spiritual crisis more than anything else. I am open to working with clients of all backgrounds and faiths and have worked with people who are Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Jewish faiths over the years.

I am not affiliated with any sect or denomination within the Christian religion and do not believe that I can determine for others the exact pathway they should take to living a Christian life. I was raised Christian, and I have an BA in Bible from a four year Christian university. Because of this, I have great respect for those who want to follow in the steps of Jesus. I also welcome working with those who draw strength from the Bible and incorporate it into the framework of a personal spiritual path.

I engage in both Christian as well as Spiritual counseling. Prayers, novenas and references to certain scriptures may be used if considered acceptable to the client. Each individual is respected as having a unique position and relationship with God. Spiritual counseling incorporates a spiritual dimension with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. It tends to produce a stronger intimacy with God as well as to bring deep healing in your innermost being that has been through a lot or wounded. This approach tends to heal in it's own magical way as there is believe and hope due to trust in God. God has no favorites, and wants to see all of us healed. We are just a little lost trying to get there.

We as people are burdened with the reality of being fully integrated creatures. The human mind is so complicated that we are not only conscious of our feelings, behaviors, choices, etc., but are furthermore conscious of our very consciousness. In that consciousness is a mystical part of life that gives us a sense of ourselves. Depending on your culture you might refer to this as a spirit, Self, identity, soul, etc. However, due to life complications, that feeling can be put into question in a variety of ways. If you are questioning yourself and beliefs with respect to your place in the world please call me. I can help guide your thinking through dialogue so you can find your own truth.