Your Family Matters
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I am a licensed marriage and family therapist both Minnesota and Texas. I do all of this online. Beyond that I do pastoral ministry/coaching in all of the states. Most importantly, I get to help people change their lives and how they think about the world they live in. Watching such transformations is be great joy.
Most of the issues that I work with revolve around morals and values. However, the question is: What are you basing your morals and not use on? As a Christian I help people rethink their morals and values from a Biblical perspective. As result of this they're able to see the traps in their thinking that keep them stuck.
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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I typically talk to people on the phone. There I am able to answer any questions that they have. I take my time with them to make sure that I understand exactly what their needs are and clarify how I work with people. I want them to know that I believe I need to know there circumstances well before I give direction.
As this interactive conversation takes place we can decide if it makes sense to work together. If so, we set up an appointment. I immediately send them paperwork that they can fill out online and return to me. This way I can be more aware of their circumstances and thus more efficient in the use of our time together.
I also let them know that my big idea is to "work myself out of a job" so that I teach people thiings, give homework and provide handouts for tools for use after counseling is completed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BA Psychology. University of Minnesota
ThM (i.e.masters) in Pastoral Ministries, Dallas Theological Seminary
PhD in Human Services with a specialization in marriage and family, Capella University.
I have extensive experience with in-home crisis Family Services.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I take most insurances. I aso discuss fees should they not have insurance.
How did you get started in this business?
My first interest in doing counseling / therapy began as a result of the problems in my own family of origin and the wonderful help I was provided. This inspired me to want to reach out to others and help them as I was helped myself.
What types of customers have you worked with?
The range in people that I have worked with are from ages 6 to 87.
Adolescents
Male/ Female individuals
Couples and marriage and family
Anxiety and depression
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
A long walk witn my wife in a large refuge.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Find someone who genuinely cares. You can tell this by the way they asks questions and are willing to answer your questions even if personal. They are down to earth and not full of themselves.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Does this person have the background, experience and philosophy you are are comfortable with?
From their website do you get the picture that this person is kind, caring and has a sense of humor?