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

At its most basic level, Pastoral Counseling incorporates elements of psychology with elements of faith (e.g., Biblical principles, Spiritual formation, theology).

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.

Sessions for those under the age of 18 will require the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.(1) A parent/guardian must complete the form in the online Appointment process. (2) A parent/guardian must be in the waiting area just outside of the meeting space during the session.

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.