SOLUTIONS

Professional Counseling for Emotional Healing

Because every person who attends counseling is unique, every counseling session will be different. The solutions that help are highly customizable, within the training and abilities of the counselor. The following describes the approach to counseling I have developed from over 20 years of experience.

I provide professional counseling for individuals and couples using a form of therapy I call Christian-Identity Therapy (CIT). The goal of CIT is to bring your self-image into alignment with your God-given identity. Having your self-image out of sync with your true identity can produce a significant level of discomfort. Most people cope with this pain through distraction and numbing. But grieving and lamenting are healthier options because they communicate any emotional pain directly to God.

CIT is an insight-oriented therapy. It helps you build awareness of your identity so you can grow into who God made you to be. Your identity is who you are. Your self-image is who you think or feel you are. Your identity can’t change, while your self-image changes frequently. Life’s challenges (sin, loss, abuse, and neglect) and creation’s curse can seriously distort your self-image so that you can no longer comprehend who you are. The resulting confusion prevents God’s people from thriving.

Learn about Christian-Identity Therapy including symptoms, techniques, and benefits.

Learn about scheduling an appointment.

Counseling for Individuals

Adults (18 and over) meet one-on-one with your counselor (receive the attention you need).

Insight-Oriented: Share what’s on your mind and heart, and then receive personalized feedback that speaks into your life situation. Also called talk-therapy, this type of counseling forms the foundation for all the other counseling methods.
EMDR: Eye-Movement-Desensitization-Reprocessing for trauma recovery and assistance with processing emotions resulting from difficult life experiences.
Spiritual Formation: You can spend time talking and relating with your counselor in session, but you can also request to have your counselor spend extended time praying for you. You can check to see how you are connecting with God, then share how you are doing with your counselor. Your counselor can provide focused prayer and spiritual direction to help facilitate your relationship with Jesus.

Counseling for Relationships

Pre-Engagement: You and the person you are dating (to determine if you should get engaged or go your separate ways)
Pre-Marital: You and your fiance (usually to prepare for a strong marriage, but sometimes to recognize marriage is not the right path)
Marriage: You and your spouse (to form a healthier and stronger bond in commitment, companionship, and intimacy, including communication and conflict resolution)
Relationship: You and another person in a long-term, committed relationship (to improve communication and conflict resolution)

Counseling for Groups

You and other clients who want to experience a therapeutic community facilitated by a professional. Group counseling is an excellent way to experience a safe community to help you heal.

You gain the perspective of others struggling with similar concerns.
It costs less than individual counseling. Total cost is divided equally among all participants.
It has more focus on healing than a typical Bible study.
You benefit from the facilitation of a professional counselor.
It simulates real-world relationships but has the safety and structure of counseling.
Strengthen your self-worth to more closely match your God-given identity.

New groups form around the topics of Matt's books such as identity (see book list below). Currently only available if you know of at least 4 other people interested in group therapy. To learn what groups are available, or ask a question, contact Matt.

Counseling for Families

Adults: You and other members of your family (to improve communication and conflict resolution)
Children: Not currently available, but when available, your child is the primary client (please note: we require the signature of both parents to give consent to treat minors and your child must be interested in pursuing talk therapy).

Matt's Low or No Cost Resources

Would you like to gain a head start on your counseling or move at an accelerated pace? Or maybe you can’t afford one-on-one personalized attention at this time? I created several books and other resources to help accelerate your growth: