What to Expect

If you choose to join in counseling with me, you will share in an
environment that works to create a trusting relationship through
my true interest in understanding your story and supporting you
through your life’s challenges. As I said, I am a pastoral
counselor, a Fellow in The American Association of Pastoral
Counselors and my understanding of faith and values is a vital part
of my counseling experience.

I work to create a relationship that is caring, as well as
challenging. Counseling is not always a “feel good” experience.
There can be moments of struggle as you come to understand your
needs and limitations—and learn ways living a fuller life. At all
times, I will work to understand you, and shape our work together
so that you will feel supported as well as challenged, cared for
and not alone in your counseling experience.

With me, you will experience a counseling relationship that values
your life’s experiences and values, without judgment, and works to
integrate your values and hopes in the counseling experience and
outcome.

Counseling is the ultimate privilege in my life – sharing sacred
ground that few people have the opportunity to experience. It is
a time of being part of the process of becoming whole.