Counseling Philosophy and Statement of Belief
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Over the last two decade  I have developed The Iceberg^TM. This Biblical model of therapy helps individuals process their inner conflicts by integrating the mind, body, and spirit. This model of integration draws from various schools of psychology including human development, systems theory, behaviorism, cognitive therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma recovery. 

I believe the client-therapist relationship is of utmost importance, and make every effort to establish a professionally sound, Christ-affirming experience for the client. 

I believe every contact with the client should be professional, following the code of ethics and conduct directed by the five boards I am accountable to: the Colorado Board for Licensed Professional Counselors, the Washington Department of Health, the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, the American Association for Christian Counselors, and  the National Board for Certified Counselors. 

I believe the Bible to be God's authoritative Word written originally by divine inspiration and without error. I believe a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God, is the only way of reconciliation with God the Father. This relationship with God is for immediate conversion as well as for lifelong sanctification and personal holiness. 

I believe Christians of all races, both genders, and various denominations can work effectively in the body of Christ if we love God, ourselves, and each other.