Counseling

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level 2 (CCTP-II). I’ve been walking alongside sufferers for over 25 years, with 12 years experience as a professional counselor. I love working primarily with individuals, married couples, vocational ministers, and survivors of abuse. I believe the gospel of Jesus Christ is powerful to heal and strengthen every part of the Christian’s life, and I utilize God’s Word to provide encouragement and wisdom for the struggles people face. I am also a clinician, which means I employ various evidence-based methods that can help people understand suffering and set goals for growth. However, I never utilize a method which stands contrary to Scripture, which is the ultimate authority.

My approach is very relational. I don’t seek to provide quick answers to those who are suffering, because I believe I have to earn a counselee’s trust and build a healthy relationship so that I can walk alongside and offer appropriate care and wisdom. I do not set myself up as an expert – rather, I want to be a support and a guide for the sufferer, recognizing that only Jesus can lead us toward growth and healing. For counselees who are not Christians, I work carefully to honor their values while still providing care and guidance for their struggles.

While my counseling load usually remains full, potential clients who live in Texas, Virginia, and North Carolina can click HERE to request counseling through Bridgehaven’s website. To learn more about what we do at Bridgehaven, click HERE.