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    Having been a Christian for 31 years and married for 30 years, I offer a wealth of experience and understanding for teens, adult individuals, and couples. As your counselor, my goal is for you to grow in your knowledge and confidence so you can manage your emotions. I will help you identify your triggers, learn coping skills (incorporating faith when and how it’s appropriate), and figure out where your support comes from. My aim is to set you up for success so you can implement the therapeutic tools effectively in your daily life. Through our time together, my hope is that you will deepen your faith walk with God, recognizing that He is the ultimate source of our strength.

  • Common Misconceptions About Depression in Christians

    Are you a Christian who struggles with depression and feels confused as to why this is so? Do you have find it confusing to be a follower of Christ and still experience feelings of melancholy and hopelessness? If so, read on. This article on depression in Christians may contain a word of hope for you. Common Misconceptions About Depression in Christians I have struggled with depression off and on since I was fourteen years old. When I became a

  • No Shame On You

    One day, my then-thirteen-year-old daughter and I were playing around. She did something, and I jokingly said, “Shame on you!!” But something in my spirit quickened, and I said, “No! No shame on you! No shame in any of us once we have accepted Christ! Our shame is under the blood!” Many people, even many Christians, deal with guilt and shame. What’s the difference between guilt and shame? I like the way Sheila Walsh explains it in her book

  • Holistic Self-Care for Your Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself Body, Soul, and Spirit

    Self-care is often perceived as selfish. But it is essential for maintaining balance in life. The metaphor “put the oxygen mask on yourself first” is an example of prioritizing personal health to ensure you have enough energy to assist others, whether at home or work. Managing stress holistically and proactively is essential for people to avoid depression and anxiety, and also helps to take an offensive stance against the devil’s schemes. The Bible states that each of us is

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering? A Christian Counselor’s Perspective

    It’s been a hard month for many people, for many Christians. Our hearts have been heavy with senseless acts of violence. It makes you think about why people do the things they do. It also might make many question God. When you really look at it, you can break it down to not only mental health, but also good versus evil. A former pastor of the C.S. Lewis Institute wrote, “The Bible declares that evil is far worse than we