Pastoral Counseling sessions are generally 60 mins & are by Appointment only.

Pastoral Counseling at WAVE combines elements from psychology with Biblical principles, theological insights, Spiritual formation practices & frameworks as well as other faith-based concepts or ideas. Please visit our Resources or About Us section to learn more about our skills, gifts, & interests.

Appointments for two or more hours can be made by emailing steve@welcometowave.com. Situations that are time-sensitive or complex may benefit from a lengthier session. A few short breaks are usually taken.

Pastoral Counseling encourages, equips, & empowers you to live a healthy, fruitful life. While that may cover many areas, here are some common topics of conversation:

  • Facing adversity

  • Pain & Suffering

  • Substance abuse (addiction)

  • Issues in middle school or high school

  • Going off to college

  • Changing jobs/vocations

  • Moving to another area

  • Becoming self-aware, self-reflective

  • Discovering your identity, gifts, & calling

  • Learning to apologize & forgive

  • Finding your voice

  • Creating time & space for prayer

  • Being seen, heard, & understood

  • Understanding your feelings & emotions

  • Thinking theologically

  • Growing in your faith

  • Becoming a disciple

  • Being part of the body of Christ

  • Practicing resilience, flexibility, adaptability

  • Healing emotional-relational wounds

  • Rewriting self-narratives

  • Reframing your circumstances

  • Integrating implicit & explicit memories

  • Resolving differences

  • Reconciling relationships

  • Managing uncertainty

  • Grieving major losses or cumulative losses

  • Expressing needs & concerns clearly

  • Establishing core values

  • Developing character strengths

  • Establishing healthy habits (& breaking unhealthy habits)

  • Overcoming difficult challenges

  • Solving complex problems

  • Being in community, belonging

  • Identifying sources of stress

  • Processing failures & mistakes

  • Understanding & implementing boundaries

  • Having a sense purpose

Pastoral Counseling is available to individuals, couples, families, groups, teams, trustees, deacons, elders, pastors, executives, administrators, organizations, businesses, schools, churches, & non-profits. Contact Us today with questions or select the button below to set up an appointment.

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