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Canyon Counseling and CreativityWelcome to Canyon Counseling and Creativity, I’m so glad you have come to the front door of my practice today. For over thirty years my work has been in Spiritual Care as a pastor, clinical Pastoral Counselor, Fine Art instructor and Chaplain Resident. These decades in ministry has been so rewarding working with individuals, couples, families and groups helping people develop and heal.
I offer a variety of popular Biblically based Christian Counseling services. My scope of Christian Counseling is that of Clergy in the state of Oregon. The National Christian Counselors Association (N.C.C.A) developed a Biblically based method of Christian Counseling for pastors. It has been effective using this in my ministry and I'm elated to have it as a foundation in my spiritual care. I’m am empathetic, educated, and passionate about my ministry of helps and service. I believe that you were made to flourish in your life. Therefore, I’m honest with you about what may help or not help your situation, giving you organized Christian Counseling plans. I don’t expect you to have things figured out, or even know how to open up and begin to talk. I do, and you are welcome here. Training and IntegrityPastoral Counseling Licenses:
I am an ordained minister with The River Revival Network and NCCA Certified Temperament Counselor. I hold the following licenses: NCCA Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor, NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, NCCA Certified Temperament Counselor and NCCA Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor. I am a Professional Member of the National Christian Counselors Association. I am currently a doctoral student in advanced topical studies for Christian Counseling through Colorado Theological Seminary. I am an Interfaith Chaplain Resident, currently in my CPE (4 units) courses at the Oregon State Hospital. It is an honor to serve my city, the State of Oregon and hold the stories of our forensic psychiatric population sacred in spiritual care. |
I have personally been to the bottom of some of Life’s deep canyons, and I have also crested over the top of many thrilling mountains. It’s my delight to walk with you, and use my wisdom of experience along with my education during our sessions. What makes me unique is my ability to communicate the deeper workings of the heart and provide quality spiritual care. My personal temperament is designed to be an effective counselor and I value wisdom, truth and creativity in my work. I enjoy what I do, it's not just my work and my calling, it's my purpose and I meet you with that enthusiastic presence. This ancient proverb is one of my favorites, as my heart's desire is to bring value to the lives of others others. “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold” Proverbs 3:13,14 |
COUNSELING APPROACH
My approach is grounded in Temperament Theory, which is based on understanding the inner self—mind, will and emotions. Not all people are the same. In fact, there are key differences in who we are that create our own unique needs. I help you identify your temperament and create a data-informed plan to meet your revealed needs.
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