What problems can I get help with?

The counseling center helps people face a variety of issues and situations. Among these are: anxiety, grief, confrontation, shame, depression, divorce, self-esteem, boundaries, communication, marriage, parenting, addictions, adolescence, family problems, phobias, cutting, eating disorders, life transitions, and blended families.

What is therapy?

Therapy is the process of bringing healing to our emotional, relational, and spiritual wounds. Often, because of our brokenness, we are unable to find our own way out of difficult situations or deep emotional pain. Therapists are trained to help guide us from our broken places into right relationships with God, others, and ourselves.

Isn't God enough?

God made us and God mends us. He does this in many different ways. Sometimes He uses medical doctors to help facilitate healing in our physical bodies. Sometimes He uses trained Christian counselors to help facilitate healing in our emotional selves and in our relationships. In 2 Cor 1, Paul talks about God bringing people into our lives to walk with us through the dark times. Gifted Christian counselors can be those people.

How long does it take?

Only God really knows. However, like in the medical field, healing from simple trauma happens more quickly than healing from severe or chronic trauma. Some issues are resolved in a very few sessions; others may take months or even years to be fully healed.

How do I get help?

Call my office at (925) 550-7651. We will have a conversation on the phone about your presenting issue and schedule an appointment from there.

Where are your offices located?

I am located at 3700 Delta Fair Blvd., Suite 200C, Antioch, CA 94509 and at 101 Gregory Lane Suite 43, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

What training do you have?

I have 11 years experience in counseling individuals, groups, couples and families. In addition, I have earned my doctorate specializing in Counseling Psychology.  In addition, I have earned numerous certifications specializing in a variety of topics.  Lastly, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. The state of California requires 3000 client and training hours, in addition to the successful completion of two examinations given by the state for licensure.