What type of counselor are you?
My training is in biblical counseling. Biblical counseling is a type of pastoral counseling which is based on Scripture and is Christ-centered. This means as we work together, we do not seek a system or theory to offer explanation and change, but rather a person: Jesus Christ. It is his life, death, and resurrection that becomes central to our daily suffering, confronting our sin, and experiencing healing. He is the one who brings true transformation.
I am not a licensed counselor and I am unable to make diagnoses. I strive to be clinically informed, meaning understanding how our bodies and souls are connected in our experiences. I provide care through the lens of scripture while also appreciating the common grace of God that allows us to steward our bodies and brains well through understanding research and psychology.
Do you accept insurance?
I am not licensed and therefore unable to accept insurance.
Are counseling sessions confidential?
Protecting your privacy is very important to me. For adults, I adhere to strict confidentiality. I will only share information about you with others if you have signed a Release of Information for a specific person. Additionally, I am a mandated reporter and am required to report instances of neglect, abuse, and intent to harm which are outlined in the Informed Consent form you will sign before beginning a counseling relationship.
When counseling a minor, my goal is to build bridges between the minor and the parents, when possible. I encourage healthy transparency in minors and desire to keep parents informed as counseling progresses. This happens with wisdom, grace, and trust from the minor.
What is brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a trauma treatment modality. It can be highly beneficial for processing and releasing trauma. Brainspotting locates a point in the client’s visual field to help access unprocessed trauma that is stored in the subcortical brain. David Grand, Ph.D., who discovered and developed Brainspotting, observed that where you look affects how you feel, and your eye position gives access to the subcortical brain.