Biblical and Christian Counseling in 48423: Davison, MI.

Although I see clients in my practice who practice a different faith, or no faith at all, I really enjoy working with my brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ. I hold a Bachelors degree in Theology, and love to counsel from a Christian perspective. The Directors and Officers of the International Board of Christian Counselors have conferred upon me the voluntary global credential of "Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor". They sorted through hours of paperwork I submitted before conferring this honor on me. The bottom line is not how many verses I've memorized. The bottom line is that I actively invite Him into my office to speak through me to each client. His Spirit heals.

Being a Christian Minister, I encourage individuals to get in touch with their faith and their beliefs to strengthen their lives. My approach is not to judge, but to accept and guide. What is spiritually healthy is usually psychologically healthy as well. My book, "The Cross and the Couch" shows how one can use the teachings and modeling of Jesus Christ to begin to heal one life. While I know the Bible well, my therapy is not a Bible study. I do not attempt to convert anyone, but accept their religious beliefs. Belief in God who is real and alive and desires to interact with his creation, has the possibility of unlocking our greatest potential.

My definition of Christian Counseling is more about the counselor than the client. The way I respond to and care for my clients and the insights I give them are the same, whether they are an athiest or a pastor (I love working with both groups, and everyone in between). The difference is that I'm going to point the pastor to the Scripture that backs up what I just said. It is my aim to always be prepared to back up my statements, actions, and theories with what the Bible says, whether anyone around me notices or not. I rely on God's direction with clients and give Him the credit for any success "I" have had with them.