Meet Sue:
Compassionate and Experienced Christian Therapist
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 environment. My clients often share that they find me easy to talk to, and I strive to ensure you feel safe and encouraged every step of the way.
Background and Experience:
With a rich and varied background, I bring both professionalism and warmth to the counseling setting. I have worked as:
These roles, combined with my seminary training, allow me to blend Christian principles with proven methods of clinical psychology. I firmly believe that truth is truth—whether found in scripture or psychological research—and that both can work hand-in-hand to bring health and healing.
Specialized Training:
I am trained in advanced therapeutic approaches to help clients process deep-seated challenges, including:
While I am not currently offering therapy groups, my past leadership includes facilitating:
Personal Life:
Outside of my counseling practice, I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. I treasure spending time with my family and friends, traveling to experience new cultures, hiking in nature, and savoring a good book or cup of coffee. My love for the beach is a reminder of the beauty of healing—calm waters after the storm.
My Approach to Therapy:
Every individual’s story is unique, and therapy should reflect that. I create a space where clients can confidentially explore their thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs. My practical approach equips you with tools and coping skills to promote growth and healing.
From a Christian perspective, I help clients define and reconsider core beliefs when they lead to unhealthy patterns. Together, we trace the origins of these beliefs to understand their significance—only as far as it helps you move forward. Whether you’re seeking spiritual integration or a more clinical focus, I tailor therapy to your needs.
Education and Affiliations
Let’s Begin Your Journey:
If you’re ready to take the first step toward healing and growth, contact me today. I look forward to walking alongside you in this meaningful process.
Background and Experience:
With a rich and varied background, I bring both professionalism and warmth to the counseling setting. I have worked as:
- A preschool and elementary school teacher, helping me understand the foundations of family dynamics and child development.
- The Director of Children’s Programs and later the Director of Women’s Ministries at my church, where I connected with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- A pastoral counselor with years of experience integrating faith with emotional and relational health.
These roles, combined with my seminary training, allow me to blend Christian principles with proven methods of clinical psychology. I firmly believe that truth is truth—whether found in scripture or psychological research—and that both can work hand-in-hand to bring health and healing.
Specialized Training:
I am trained in advanced therapeutic approaches to help clients process deep-seated challenges, including:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): A highly effective method for addressing trauma and emotional distress.
- Brainspotting: A cutting-edge technique that enables deep processing and resolution of emotional pain.
While I am not currently offering therapy groups, my past leadership includes facilitating:
- Wounded Heart Therapy Group (using Dan Allender’s The Wounded Heart), supporting women who experienced childhood sexual abuse.
- Healing Connections Therapy Group, for exploring unhealthy or codependent relationships.
- Grief Share, for those processing the loss of a loved one.
- Support Groups for Women, whose husbands struggle with sexual addiction.
Personal Life:
Outside of my counseling practice, I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. I treasure spending time with my family and friends, traveling to experience new cultures, hiking in nature, and savoring a good book or cup of coffee. My love for the beach is a reminder of the beauty of healing—calm waters after the storm.
My Approach to Therapy:
Every individual’s story is unique, and therapy should reflect that. I create a space where clients can confidentially explore their thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs. My practical approach equips you with tools and coping skills to promote growth and healing.
From a Christian perspective, I help clients define and reconsider core beliefs when they lead to unhealthy patterns. Together, we trace the origins of these beliefs to understand their significance—only as far as it helps you move forward. Whether you’re seeking spiritual integration or a more clinical focus, I tailor therapy to your needs.
Education and Affiliations
- Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from Western Seminary
- Certified facilitator for the Prepare/Enrich Couples’ Inventory
- Member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the American Association of Christian Counselors
Let’s Begin Your Journey:
If you’re ready to take the first step toward healing and growth, contact me today. I look forward to walking alongside you in this meaningful process.