Biblical and Christian Counseling in 97128: McMinnville, OR.

In my experience of Christian culture, counseling and therapy doesn't have a great reputation. Therapy has often been viewed with wariness, like a counselor is going to cause you to change your behavior without your consent. If you've heard those messages too, let me reassure you that my approach to counseling isn't controlling or manipulative. We can help you get more in touch with what God is saying to you, and help you listen better to your own conscience. Questions about this approach? Reach out!

I believe that spiritual beliefs can play an important part in the healing process. I follow the client's lead in bringing spirituality in the room. I am not a pastoral counselor, and do not consider myself a biblical counselor. However, I am Christian, familiar with the Bible, and am comfortable with bringing Christian beliefs into the room if that is what is best for the client.

As a Christian, I place a high value on the written Word as well as the spirit that it was written in. I am not a theologian and will not pretend to be. I will, however, honor and respect the tenants of Christianity and be very sensitive to your Faith as you see it. I believe in prayer and respect and honor what that means to you as an individual without judgement.

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.