Cardinal Counseling Services 

                         and Spiritual Direction

My Approach

I believe that the purpose of therapy is to unlock the potential that is trying to be expressed.  All the events that happen to us, for good and not so good are in our lives for a purpose.  When we can embrace all of our experiences, they will lead us in ways the lead to a deeper self-understanding and we can see them as ways that lead to a deeper understanding, increased consciousness, and personal strength.

I also am guided by Christian beliefs and understanding of the Bible.  I have six years of seminary study and over 30 years of being a pastor in local churches.  These experiences and others have given me insights into the goals of life as well as how to enable people to reach their greatest potential.

By looking at your life history and experiences will lead to an insight into what your destiny might be.    I also use the Psychology of Carl Jung in which I listen to your dreams to understand what it is your soul is asking of you and what it seeks from your life.  Jung believed that most people are not “stuck” in the past but are unsure of what the future hold and therefore avoid going into new areas or a widened worldview.  Dreams help you to discover what is possible for your life and discover the way to make it possible.

This process will help you to look at both the past wounds of your life and address the perceptions and life choices that are impacting your happiness and wellbeing.  My goal is to help you start to live a fuller life and discover a deep meaning and joy that awaits you.

We have forgotten the age-old fact that God speaks chiefly through dreams and visions.

                                    C. G. Jung