Pastoral counseling
A place to tell the truth, and to be helped.
Confidential Christian pastoral counseling for individuals, couples, families and engaged couples, including faith-based counseling for women. Unhurried, scriptural, and practical enough to carry into the rest of your week.
The approach
Counsel that takes both the Word and your life seriously
Counseling here is not a lecture and it is not a formula. We start with what is actually happening, the marriage, the anxiety, the grief, the decision you cannot make, and we bring Scripture and prayer into that room, not above it.
Sessions are conversational and direct. You will be asked real questions, given something to work with, and told the truth kindly. Where a matter belongs with a physician, an attorney or a licensed clinician, we will name that too.
Everything begins with the consultation request below. That form goes straight to Dana, and you will hear back with next steps and available times.
Our approach
Three pillars hold every session
Whatever brings you to counseling, these are the commitments you can count on in the room.
Pillar one
Compassionate Care
You will be heard, not rushed, not judged. Care that treats you as a person, not a problem.
Pillar two
Rooted in Scripture
The Word of God is the foundation for every conversation, every plan and every prayer.
Pillar three
Community & Sisterhood
Healing happens in relationship. Support groups and mentorship surround the one-to-one work.
Pastoral counseling services
How we come alongside you
If what you need is not listed here, it does not mean it is out of scope, describe it in your request and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right help.
One-on-One
One-on-One Counseling
Private, faith-based pastoral counseling, a safe space to process, heal, and grow.
Groups
Women's Support Groups
Guided, confidential groups where women carry one another's burdens and grow together in the Word.
Retreats
Retreats & Workshops
Set-apart times to rest, reflect and do deeper work with God away from the noise of everyday life.
Mentorship
Spiritual Mentorship
Ongoing, one-to-one encouragement and discipleship for women who want steady help walking out their faith.
What to expect
From your request to your first session
Before
You send a request
The intake form comes to Dana directly. You will hear back by email with available times and what to expect.
First session
We get the story down
The first session is for understanding: what is happening, what you have already tried, and what you want to be different.
Going forward
A plan you can keep
Sessions are steady and practical, with Scripture and prayer as the foundation and something to work with between them.
Confidentiality
What stays between us
Confidentiality is the floor this ministry stands on. It is also honest to say exactly where its limits are.
Held in confidence: what you share in session, notes taken during counseling, the fact that you are in counseling, and the content of your intake request. None of it is shared with your family, your church, your employer or anyone else without your written permission.
The limits: confidentiality is set aside where the law or safety requires it, where there is a risk of serious harm to you or another person, where a child, elder or vulnerable adult is being harmed or is at risk, and where a court orders disclosure.
In an emergency: pastoral counseling is not a crisis or emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, United States).
Your records: requests submitted through this site are visible only to the ministry team, not to the public and not to other site visitors.
Questions
Before you reach out
What is Christian pastoral counseling?
Christian pastoral counseling is care, counsel and prayer grounded in Scripture, offered within the church rather than a clinic. It brings the Word of God into the situations you are facing, anxiety, marriage, grief, purpose, alongside practical, honest conversation.
Do you offer faith-based counseling for women?
Yes. Faith-based counseling for women is at the heart of this ministry: one-on-one counseling, women's support groups, retreats and workshops, and spiritual mentorship, all rooted in Scripture and oriented toward healing and wholeness.
Is this licensed therapy?
This is pastoral counseling: care, counsel and prayer from a scriptural foundation, offered by a ministry rather than a clinical practice. It is not a substitute for psychiatric care, diagnosis or medical treatment, and we will say so if what you are describing needs a licensed clinician.
What does counseling cost?
Fees, session length and any sliding scale are discussed personally after your consultation request is received, they are not published on this site. If cost is a concern, say so in your request and we will talk honestly about it.
Do we meet in person or online?
Video and phone sessions make it possible to meet from anywhere. In-person availability depends on the season and location, and is part of the scheduling conversation.
How long does counseling usually last?
It depends entirely on what you are walking through. Some situations settle in a handful of sessions; others need months of steady work. You will never be kept in counseling longer than it is useful.
Is what I share kept confidential?
Yes, with clearly stated limits. Read the confidentiality note below before you submit your request, it explains what stays between us and the few situations where we are obligated to involve someone else.
Can you counsel someone who is not a Christian?
Yes, and you will be treated with respect. You should know, however, that Scripture and prayer are part of how we work. We are not going to pretend otherwise, and we will not pressure you.
What if I need help right now?
Pastoral counseling is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States.
Request a consultation
Tell us what you are walking through
A few lines are enough to begin. Nothing you write here is published, and no one else sees it. Fees and scheduling are discussed with you personally after your request is received.