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Yes. If you lean into the process studies show that counseling fosters self-awareness and provides solutions that individuals may not discover on their own. A licensed temperament counselor offers an objective perspective, helping to identify blind spots and connect personal experiences with underlying issues.

The number of sessions depends on your unique circumstances. After completing an intake form, we develop a personalized plan and reassess progress as needed.

Statistics show that couples who engaged in premarital counseling are 31% less likely to get divorced. Our premarital counseling is unique and includes:

• A comprehensive assessment

• Four structured sessions with our husband-wife team (married 40+ years)

• Tools for communication and conflict resolution

• Insights into individual and couple dynamics This program is beneficial for both engaged and married couples.

Yes, sessions are confidential. However, exceptions apply in cases where the law requires reporting, such as:

• Threats of harm to self or others

• Suspected child or elder abuse

We do not participate in insurance reimbursement. However, we can provide invoices for sessions upon request.

We specialize in building and restoring relationships through:

• Premarital counseling

• Marriage counseling

• Marriage intervention intensives

• Temperament counseling

• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

We acknowledge that humans are four-dimensional beings: physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual. We acknowledge that the presence of God surrounds us and it is in that dimension we can find our source of meaning, purpose, and healing. We welcome all beliefs into the process of counsel.

We provide support by walking alongside our clients with active listening, wisdom, and guidance. Our clients gain clarity, obtain tools to improve relationships, communication, conflict resolution, relief from trauma and gain wisdom and understanding to reach towards their goals.

A Clinical Pastoral Counselor utilizes biblical principles to address life’s challenges. We assist clients in finding attainable solutions to achieve healing and emotional well-being.

Absolutely. We welcome individuals of all beliefs. We recognize that people are four-dimensional beings—physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual—and believe that healing comes from understanding each aspect.

Once your intake form, and required tests are submitted and an appointment is set, you will meet with your counselor to go over the test results and set up goals for moving forward.

This is an 8+ hour session designed for couples in crisis. It includes:

• 1-2 day intensive counseling with both counselors present

• Pre- and post-session interventions

• Real-time strategies for breakthrough and long-term transformation Marriage mediation focuses on restoration rather than separation, offering an alternative to divorce mediation.

Marriage mediation is the flip side of divorce mediation. Marriage mediation is about restoration; divorce mediation; is about permanent separation.

ART is a peer-reviewed, evidence-based cognitive treatment that uses eye movements to help clear unwanted triggers by desensitizing distressing sensations and images.

Any problem disturbing the peace of an individual has the potential to be relieved through the use of A.R.T.

ART has been effective in treating:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Generalized anxiety and depression

• Suicidal thoughts

• Hyper-vigilance and recurring nightmares

• Eating disorders and phobias

• Depression

Clients experience relief of symptoms with a minimal number of stand-alone sessions making it convenient and cost-effective and It does not require a detailed verbal or written account of traumatic memories or distressful experiences.