Meet Sue:
​Compassionate and Experienced Christian Therapist

 Welcome — I'm So Glad You're Here
 Counseling can feel intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. I understand the courage it takes   to begin this journey, and I place a high priority on creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental   space. My clients often say they feel comfortable, heard, and encouraged in sessions — and that’s     exactly my goal.


My Approach to Therapy
I believe that healing happens best in relationship — when we feel seen, valued, and safe. I offer faith-based counseling that integrates clinical tools like CBT, EMDR, and Brainspotting with a warm, relational approach. From a Christian perspective, I help clients uncover unhelpful patterns, gently examine core beliefs, and find practical tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Whether you're seeking spiritual integration or a more clinical focus, I tailor therapy to meet you where you are.

Who I Work With
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Roseville, CA, I work with:

• Individuals navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma
• Couples working to strengthen their relationship
• Individuals recovering from past abuse or difficult life transitions
• People seeking emotional healing through a faith-informed lens

My Background & Experience
I bring warmth and depth to the counseling room, shaped by my experience as:

• A preschool and elementary school teacher, building my foundation in family dynamics and child development
• A church ministry leader, serving as both Director of Children’s Programs and Director of Women’s Ministries
• A pastoral counselor, helping individuals integrate emotional and spiritual health

These roles, combined with my seminary training, allow me to blend Christian principles with evidence-based psychology. I believe that truth found in Scripture and clinical research can work hand-in-hand to support healing and wholeness.

Specialized Training
I use trauma-informed, research-backed methods to help clients process deep emotional pain:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Brainspotting (a powerful technique to access and release trauma stored in the body)
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
• Certified Prepare/Enrich Couples’ Facilitator
• Grief, codependency, and abuse recovery support group leadership experience

While I’m not currently leading therapy groups, my past work includes:

• Wounded Heart Therapy Group (for women healing from childhood sexual abuse)
• Grief Share
• Support for partners of those facing sexual addiction
• Healing Connections Therapy Group (for women working through relationship issues)

A Bit About Me
Outside of my practice, I’m a wife, mom, and grandmother. I love traveling, exploring new cultures, hiking in nature, and curling up with a good book or cup of coffee. I love the visiting the ocean and connecting with friends and family in my spare time. 

Education & Professional Affiliations

• M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy – Western Seminary
• Certified in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Trauma Therapy
• Member: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
• Member: American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)

Let’s Begin Your Journey
​You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you’re ready to take the first step toward healing, I’d be honored to walk with you.

📍 Serving Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, Granite Bay, and the surrounding areas
📞 Virtual sessions available across California

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