Serenity Counseling

Welcome to Serenity Marriage & Family Counseling, LLC
"Counseling for the Whole Person: Seek God. Find Freedom. Discover Purpose."

Please Note: I will be out of the office December 13th through the 27th. I am No Longer Accepting New Clients in 2023. Unfortunately, I do not have a waitlist at this time. I will update this when I have availability.

When was the last time you felt joy? How would your life be different if you experienced it again?

My mission is to help you move from being stuck in unhealthy emotional responses and behavioral patterns to healthier thinking, behavior, and emotional responses. As an EMDR trained Christian counselor, we will process through past and present events that have had a lasting impact on you and your relationships. We will begin eliminating negative core beliefs that have kept you stuck such as, "I am unworthy" or "I have to be perfect." You no longer have to feel overwhelmed, shameful, and unfulfilled in your daily life or relationships.

Do you feel disconnected or codependent in your relationship? You can have hope and comfort in your relationship today! We will process ways to create and maintain more physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual intimacy. We will also establish self care routines and boundaries to keep relationships intact, healthy, and meaningful.

I want to empower you for taking this vital and potentially uncomfortable step in your healing process! This journey can be difficult to navigate and I want to validate those feelings are normal.
Due to COVID-19 telemed options are available. Sessions can be held over the phone or via video.
When in person I sanitize between clients to ensure cleanliness. This includes credit card pads, pens and other commonly touched areas are sanitized after each use. We will maintain social distance in the office as well.

I am committed to providing you with the best possible care.

Come find your new serenity!

Marriage and Couples Therapy

Has your relationship become so strained that resentment walls are hindering your connection? You no longer have to feel disconnected, unheard, and unappreciated. You will develop healthier communication skills, more intimacy, and increased positive interactions.

Family Therapy

Do you want more peace in your home? You no longer have to feel unable to handle difficult emotional and behavioral issues in the home. You will develop skills such as: more structure, consistency, and routine to alleviate issues.

Individual Therapy

Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions and thoughts? You no longer have to feel unable to escape your thoughts, powerless around others, fearful of abandonment, and out of control. You will develop healthy ways to manage your triggers more effectively.

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WHO DO I SERVE?
It is my goal to serve families, couples, and individuals experiencing any of the following issues: anxiety, trauma, stress, guilt, post traumatic reaction, panic attacks, disturbing memories, depression, confusion, anger, mood swings, personality disorders, ineffective communication styles, self-esteem, life transitions, contemplation of divorce, marriage recovery after an affair, and other relationship difficulties. Furthermore, premarital counseling and business coaching services are offered.

MY SERVICE PURPOSE
Be encouraged! My purpose is for you to experience peace, hope, and renewal instead of relational difficulties, anxiety, turmoil, and depression. You no longer have to feel trapped, helpless, or inadequate. As a Christian counselor, I wholeheartedly believe the words of Isaiah 61:3 that the Lord will give "A crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair.

At Serenity Marriage and Family Counseling, LLC you will learn coping skills to use in difficult situations and create more calm in your daily life. You will explore practical solutions and begin to separate yourself from your negative thoughts and emotions. Therefore, you will learn how to 'respond' instead of 'react'.

Are you contemplating divorce? We will process through communication issues, intimacy, trust, and bonding with your partner again. You do not have to feel like strangers in the same home. We will gain practical ways to connect in a more intimate and healthy manner as well as ways to better prioritize the relationship.

MY TREATMENT STYLE
I am an EMDR trained Christian therapist. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, focuses on healing the symptoms and emotional distress that comes from disturbing past and present experiences or trauma. This techniques is great for individuals with trauma and negative self-talk and beliefs.

I also use CBT techniques to change negative belief patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing dysfunctional thinking, behavior, and emotional responses. Therefore, EMDR and CBT decrease symptoms such as nightmares, nervousness, negative self-talk, and recurring self-defeating patterns of behavior, thinking, and emotional responses.

For couples we practice communication skills, process practical steps to rebuild intimacy, establish rituals of connection, and rebuild trust. I believe it is important to have a whole person model. Therefore, I incorporate aspects of the mind, body, and spirit to assist in change.

Call now for your free 10 minute consultation.
(918) 970-0095

I accept BCBS, Aetna, and Healthchoice insurance.