I work with adolescents, adults, and couples who are facing painful impasses in their lives. When we encounter overwhelming problems that seem irresolvable, we may feel that life as we know it is over. And in fact, it is. The feeling that our life has become unlivable is a sign that we are ready to transcend our current way of living and pursue a richer one, marked by greater authenticity and love. This sort of self-transcendence is a possibility for anyone willing to listen to the call, including those who have an interest in practicing therapy in continuity with their religious faith.
I take a psychodynamic or ‘depth’ approach to counseling, which means I understand the troubles that bring us to therapy as symptoms or surface manifestations of deeper, root issues that are usually outside our conscious awareness. Therapy is the process of uncovering those root issues so that we can begin the work of healing our troubles at their source.
If what's described here sounds like what you are looking for, I'd be glad to meet with you to determine if I can be of help.