When considering counseling, it is important to know a counselor’s values and approach. In brief, my beliefs about counseling are…Effective counseling occurs in a safe, trusting, relationship. Grace is essential as listening and honest conversation allow examination of barriers preventing a deeper purpose and meaning in life. Counseling can only be effective when all dimensions of who we are can be evaluated and considered including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. I would describe my view and approach to counseling as Biblical, yet my beginning point and approach meet you where you are at and move forward with your permission. My goal is to be a counselor who guides self-reflection allowing insight to motivate change.
My goal in counseling is for individuals and families, in a healthy way, to learn through trauma, suffering, relational struggles or dilemmas we create or find ourselves in. This learning occurs in the context of Marriage, Families, being a man or woman, teen or child. With thirty four years’ experience in Child Welfare and coming alongside many who are hurting, areas of interest to me are: Marriage, Parenting, Sexual Addictions, Child/Adult Trauma, Aging and Men’s issues, Domestic Violence, Sexual and Physical Abuse, Addictions, as well as Anxieties and Fears that keep us from being and becoming who we are created to be. For many years I have provided crisis and ongoing interventions and counseling for individuals, couples and families in the context of ministry through the local church. As well, 9 married children, 25 grandchildren, caring for elderly parents, being a foster parent and married to my best friend for 45 years God is still teaching me about life.
My approach is to support building healthy and resilient individuals and relationships as communication occurs in our two-way relationship. A counselor provides resources and homework to aid moving forward in a healthy way; physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
I look forward to working with you.
Note: I am Licensed in Michigan. As such I am able to serve clients in person or via telehealth who live in or are physically present in Michigan for our sessions.
