Once a counseling session is set up, what happens next?
After your FREE CONSULTATION, your initial appointment will allow me to discuss your concerns and problems from your perspective. During this appointment, I would like to obtain historical and other background data, or we can gather this information at subsequent sessions. If the concerns are crisis-related, we will address the crisis to provide some relief or resolution.
I expect and encourage you to learn about the procedures, goals, and possible outcomes of counseling.
What To Expect…
Assessment First: Healing begins with honest clarity. The first sessions are dedicated to understanding what is actually happening — not just the presenting symptoms, but the roots beneath them. This foundation shapes everything that follows. Review your temperament and if you are couple this includes, your couples assessment.
Clear Goals. Clear Direction. From the beginning, we establish what we are working toward together. No ambiguity about the process. No wondering when it ends or what it is for. Just purposeful, consistent work toward a defined outcome.
Clinically Grounded, Faith-Integrated. Evidence-based methods — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, attachment-based approaches, and temperament work — are woven together with biblical principles for those who want their faith present in the healing process. There is no need to choose between clinical excellence and spiritual integrity. Both belong here.
Confidential, Consistent Care. For all clients and especially leaders whose public roles demand discretion, this is a private space. What is shared in this room stays here. The work is taken seriously because the person doing it is.
Resolution, Not Just Relief. The goal is not to feel slightly better week to week. It is to restore trust, resolve deep-rooted patterns, and move forward with genuine confidence — whether that means a restored marriage, renewed well-being, or honest clarity about what comes next.
Termination of Services…
When the time comes you would prefer to discontinue the services. I ask that you please notify me in advance before your last appointment. I may also refer you to other service providers that could benefit you better than me.
Termination of counseling may also be needed to allow you to get used to the changes that have been made during counseling.