>>Approaches - Spiritual

CONCERNS

Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, was not favorable towards issues of faith and religion. His negativism towards spirituality has made many people afraid of psychology. People of faith need to feel free to bring God into the arena of their personal concerns.

Some pastors believe that all psychologists are secular humanists and can not be trusted to provide a Biblical approach to assist people in emotional pain. Some fear that any counseling done outside the church office will be incompatible with issues of faith.

Many individuals are confused and don't know what to think about going for "professional help." Who can I trust? Won't talking to a friend be sufficient? Am I a failure or weak if I go for help? How do I know if the counselor has the same beliefs as I do?

CONVICTIONS

At Family Care Psychological Services we offer a staff of professionally trained therapists. We are fully committed to a Biblical approach to life and counseling that is empowered by the Holy Spirit. We trust in only Jesus Christ as the one who can bring about deep and lasting healing. At our clinic, we seek to be vessels and servants equipped by God to facilitate the healing process.

If the son makes you Free you will be Free indeed!

We are excited by the opportunities we have to see God at work in peoples' lives. We offer a prayer approach for those who are open to it. We invite Jesus to clear up the lies the person believes which have negatively affected their behavior. When they hear the truth from Jesus, the emotional pain connected to the problem goes away. This is different from traditional counseling and from traditional prayer. It is inviting the presence and power of God to specifically address the needs of wounded individuals. This is based on John 8:32 "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Jesus comes and sets the captives free.

What amazes us is how quickly many people are released from the emotional pain which they have carried for years. Whether the problems are major, (like childhood abuse or rape) or more routine, (like marital friction or stress related depression), the way God answers is remarkable. People often resolve issues in a few hours rather than staying in therapy for months. We have successfully used this approach with adults, children, and teens.

CONNECTIONS

  • Our main Goal is to stay connected to God and to honor him in all we do.
  • We work to connect with our clients, by providing a safe, accepting environment, which provides confidential guidance for working through personal issues.
  • We offer seminars to connect with and support churches, schools and community groups.


CLIENT COMMENTS

“I have to tell you, last week when you prayed with me something happened. When I left I felt different. I felt free. That was the happiest I have ever felt in my life. It was the happiest day of my life. I think that is the way God wants us to feel but I have never felt that before. I have had others pray for me. I have had lots of pastors pray for me time and time again. And what happened? Nothing. A big nothing. But when we prayed last week I know I changed. I have never felt better in my life. For the first time in my life I felt real peace and joy, and I have never slept better.” This was shared by a 68 year old woman who has had physical, emotional and relational suffering for over 50 years.

"My husband was depressed and had totally lost hope. I had no idea how to deal with him. He would fly into rages or be totally withdrawn. He went in for one session and came home a changed man. He said Jesus showed him where his problems stemmed from and set him free from his pain. He was a totally different person. I had my happy husband back again. Needless to say I was very grateful. "

"I initially brought my son in for treatment and after several sessions of prayer, his anxiety problem was much better. I thought I better go in and get some help for some abuse I had had in the past. Not only was I set free from my fear and resentment toward my abuser but a stiff neck which had limited my head movement also went away at the same time. It was amazing."

"I came in ready to end my life. Two hours later I was looking at things from a totally different perspective. I went back to a memory of being beat up by a bully and thrown into a huge window well. I was paralyzed with pain and fear. I had believed the lie that I was going to die and that no one would be there to help me. As we prayed, Jesus showed me that He was there then and He cleared up those lies. I heard experienced truth through Him and knew that He would be with me always. My fear and depression went away. The bad feelings were all gone. I was full of peace and joy."

These are typical experiences. Many problems people experience have roots in the past. We invite Jesus to clear up the lies that the person has believed which have affected their lives. When they hear the truth from Jesus, the emotional pain connected to that problem goes away. People who have struggled to stay above the flood of painful feelings, have experienced a new freedom. They now enjoy life without having to work at it. It's like Jesus said, they have found rest for their souls through Him.

Please call us if you have questions. We are excited about what is happening and will be glad to talk to you about it.