• Biblical principals – belief in the centrality and authority of God’s Word as the source, foundation, and guide to Truth.
• Recognition that God is the source of ultimate healing and freedom.
• Philosophy that counseling is a healing and growth process.
• Affirming the worth and value of the client while demonstrating sensitivity to needs and problems and equipping them with tools and character development.
• Assisting clients to live balanced and healthy lives – emotionally, spiritually, physically, and socially.
• Creating change in attitudes, feelings, behavior, or life circumstances so that clients can reach the potential God intended for them.
• A heart of compassion for all my clients – I pray for God just to bring to me the clients that He wants me to see and that He wants to use me to help, and the Lord truly gives me a love for each one of my clients as I work with them and pray for them in between sessions
• Excellence – I seek excellence in all my endeavors and am committed to continuous improvement.
• Integrity – I am committed to the principles of truth and honesty and will be ethical, and professional adhering to the highest ethical standards of the counseling profession and the Christian faith.
• Consistent and continuing commitment by the counselor to maintain a personal walk with God through the practice of spiritual disciplines such as Bible study, prayer, Scripture memory, accountability, fellowship, and active church participation.
• Importance of participation and service in the local church and its worldwide mission.
• Importance of life-long continuing education in counseling, psychology and theology beyond the Master’s degree in counseling.
• As a provider of Christian counseling, I am highly equipped to address needs related to the Christian faith; however, I work with people from all backgrounds, including religious and non-religious belief systems, and I do not seek to impose my beliefs upon others.