Biblical and Christian Counseling in 55386: Victoria, MN.

I am a Christ follower and a certified Biblical Counselor. I wasn't raised in a Christian family and at one point was agnostic. I can understand your hurts from those associated with organized religion and your questions about God when such terrible things happen in the world. I will walk along side you and point you to Scripture as we walk through whatever God is calling you to look at in your life. I teach from the Bible and give homework that helps you learn more about God's word and His desire for your life. You will learn a tremendous amount from Scripture and grow in your ability to walk a Christ-like life as you open yourself to Him and what He desires for your life.

I believe that we are emotionally, mentally, and spiritually connected. Often one's mental health issue or difficulty has affected them spiritually. Therefore, it is important for the clinician to ask how one's mental health issue or difficulty has affected them spiritually. One's spiritual worldview should be considered when discussing one's mental health. By integrating mental and spiritual wellness a client is helped to reach their therapeutic goals. Clients with a Bible worldview benefit from having a therapist who has working knowledge of the Bible.

I am a Christian and as a Christian all of my therapy will be guided by Christ. If you would like to pray during therapy and utilize God’ s Word I would be honored to do so with you. I utilize a variety of psychotherapy tools to meet the needs of the individual or family. Psychotherapy helps people to: ~Understand behaviors, emotions and ideas that may contribute to the problem and learn how to modify them ~Understand and identify events or life problems –like loss of a job, divorce, problems at school, a major illness, death or divorce- that contribute to your problems and help you understand those aspects you have the ability to solve or improve. ~Learn coping techniques and problem-solving ....

Do you need a safe place to seek help in a Christian context? You may be struggling with faith concerns, fear of dying, grief, or shame about sin. You may be struggling with problems that are less-clearly related to faith, such as mental health challenges, relationship problems, or family difficulties. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a major in Pastoral Studies. I can address your concerns from the perspective of a professional therapist and a Christian counselor. I will work within your Christian belief system, using Scripture upon request it, but respecting your personal beliefs. Together, we will work to heal relationships and bring grace into each situation.

Are you desiring a Biblical and authentic approach toward your current challenges? Are you struggling to find God in your life? Do you want to be challenged toward deeper growth in a personal relationship with Jesus? I can help guide you toward a greater passion and focus on your identity in Him. I offer a compassionate but intentional approach to counseling.

If you identify yourself as a person of Christian faith, I will integrate lessons from the Bible as we look at what's going on in your life. Jesus had lots to say on our relationships with others and with our Father. When both of these are happening in our lives, we feel peace and harmony. I will help you explore where God's Word can give you direction and will pray with you and for you.

I am a practicing Christian and ascribe to the values of my faith. I work with clients of all religious affiliations, and walks of life, and respect our differences. During each intake session, I assess my client's religious preference and desire to incorporate their faith or spirituality into our therapy work. I am open to prayer, talking about God, or other ways to incorporate your spirituality or Christian Faith into therapy.

As graduates of Bethel Theological Seminary, we offer the unique integration of an in-depth Christian worldview and biblically based understanding, with sound research-based clinical practice. Whether you are seeking counsel for emotional or relational struggles from a Christian perspective, or desire to explore your personal faith journey and spiritual goals, we welcome the opportunity to provide a compassionate and sensitive faith-based approach to achieving your goals.

I recognize the value and importance of religion in people’s lives. Your spirituality often plays a critical role in supporting you to overcome barriers to personal growth and happiness. The encouragement, love, and affirmations of belief from your community of faith can help strengthen your resolve to face obstacles, practice acceptance, and transcend barriers to well-being. Thus, I am open to incorporating your sense of faith into our work together in a manner that is consistent with your belief system and personal preferences.

Don’t limit your life by what has happened to you, poor decisions, what you have done, what you have said, or where you have failed. You can’t change the past, but you can overcome it. Leave the past in the past, and move forward growing through the new revelations so that you can make good choices today. “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have attained this. Instead I am single-minded: Forgetting the things that are behind and reaching out for the things that are ahead, with this goal in mind, I strive toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14 (NET) It is time to learn new skills for successful living.

When a couple desires it, I can draw on my several decades of pastoral work and theological education to help them with their family and marital problems. I hold a Masters of Divinity from Regent College and before being licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I pastored churches in New York and Texas and served as Campus Ministry staff in Wisconsin. In my experience, I see that Christians experiences the same relational pain and sorrow as everyone else, but frequently unavail themselves of the resources their faith provides. I can help.

I believe lasting change occurs from the inside out. We were created with purpose and by design. As someone who has been forgiven and is free from sin I am passionate about helping others see the freedom that comes from choosing to live the way God created you to live. I use Scripture in counseling, incorporate principles found in Scripture to daily living, and point people to a relationship with God that will allow them to begin living the way they were intended to live- in relationship with a loving and creating God.

Your faith is your source of strength yet life can still be overwhelming. I will help you deal with the emotional and behavioral issues that may be troubling you so you can live your life in harmony with your values and faith. My approach is to work within the structure of your particular beliefs and draw upon Biblical truth as it presents itself. Please don't delay any longer, call today for consultation.