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EDUCATION: BA in Youth Ministry from William Jessup University; MA in Counseling from Western Seminary
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Spirituality, Depression, Self-Harm, Children & Adolescents, Life Transitions, Sexual Abuse, Peer Relationships, Stress
EDUCATION: M.A.
SPECIALTIES: Trauma and EMDR
Education Education: BS in Christian Ministries & Counseling from The Master's College; MS in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University (in progress).
Specialty Specialty: I have a passion to work with people from all walks of life but my heart is with helping first responders, military veterans, and their families deal with the unique life circumstances that they face. I have a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Play Therapies.
EDUCATION: BA- Intercultural Studies - Biola University, MS - Psychology Counseling- Cal State East Bay.
SPECIALTIES Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Grief, Loss, Spiritual struggles, Co-dependence, Boundaries, Relational issues. Working with those in Ministry Leadership. Clinically trained in EMDR and ImTT as well as Biblically based in-depth therapeutic methods that address trauma, anxiety and lie-based beliefs.
EDUCATION: MA MFT with an emphasis in Biblical Studies at Western Seminary. BS Counseling Psychology at W.J.U.
SPECIALTIES: With over 15 years of Pastoral and Para Church ministry experience, along with Undergraduate and Graduate education, Eric’s areas of focus include trauma, abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, couples counseling, forgiveness and walking alongside others on their journey to healing, freedom, and peace.
EDUCATION: BA Human Development at Cal State East Bay and MA Psychology at John F. Kennedy University
SPECIALTIES: Sex/Intimacy issues, Anxiety, Couples, and Individuals
EDUCATION: BS Nursing San Francisco State; MA in Counseling at John F. Kennedy University (in progress)
SPECIALTIES I am passionate about Couples' Counseling because I understand the pain, embarrassment, and shame that spouses experience when there is dysfunction in their marriage, especially for Christian believers. This is my calling to help couples navigate to healthier and happier relationships.
WHAT I DO: I facilitate the operation, counselor payroll & financial records of Counseling Center and support Celebrate Recovery.
MY FAMILY: My main squeeze and I have been married for over 40 years and have 4 fabulous grandkids.
FAVORITE QUOTE: "Chocolate doesn't ask questions; it understands." Dee Lishus
EDUCATION: MA in Counseling Psychology at Western Seminary
SPECIALTIES: I approach therapy from a place of compassion, acceptance, and empathy, journeying with my clients on their path toward personal growth and healing. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, grief, transitions, and spirituality. I am trained in ImTT and EMDR.
EDUCATION: B.A Psychology from Vanguard University and M.S Counseling from California State University, East Bay
SPECIALTIES: I'm passionate about making people feel heard and accepted. I have experience working with children, teenagers, adults, and families by walking with them through their anxiety, depression, transitions, and relationship issues towards hope.
EDUCATION: BA in Psychology from Simpson University; MS in Marriage & Family Therapy from Cal State East Bay"
SPECIALTIES: EMDR, ImTT, Listening Prayer, Heart Sync, Theophostic Prayer, Sozo Prayer, Supervision of Associates
EDUCATION: Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy John F. Kennedy University
SPECIALTIES: I mainly work with children, teens, and adult Individuals. The issues I specialize in are; Special Needs, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma.
EDUCATION B.A. Psychology from California State University Sacramento; M.A. Counseling from Western Seminary (in progress)
SPECIALTY I am passionate about allying with hurting people during difficult seasons of life. My goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients to be their authentic selves. I utilize a Person-Centered approach and draw from other theoretical foundations including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Constructivist Therapy, Mindfulness, and Art/Expressive Therapies.
EDUCATION: BA in Criminal Justice; MA in Counseling Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: I love working with families in helping them discover the barriers that keep them from reaching their full potential. I believe God has also called me to work with adult men who have experienced many levels of hurt and pain in their childhood and provide tools to help them discover their own healing. I have 16 years experience working with adolescent youth and couples.
"ENGAGED" is a premarital program focused on two primary goals of biblical training and relationship development by utilizing well-renowned resources and partnering you with our mentors during your engagement season.
The pastoral staff at GHCC is committed to serving the body of Christ and engaging the community with the love of Jesus by offering counseling services, mentoring relationships, training classes & group-sharing settings.
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