A New Life Christian Counseling

11105 NE 14th Street, Suite 101
Vancouver, Washington, US
98684

Available By

In-Person
Video

Practice Specialties

Abuse and Trauma
Anger Management
Blended Family Counseling
Career Counseling
Church Conflict
Counseling for Pastors and Wives
Couples Counseling
Divorce and Remarriage
Divorce Counseling
Divorce Prevention
Divorce Recovery
Empty Nest Anxiety and Depression
Family Counseling
Grief and Bereavement Counseling
Individual Counseling
Marriage and Family Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Occupational Counseling
Pornography Issues
Premarital Counseling
Spiritual Counseling
Stress and Anxiety
Teen Christian Counseling
Teen Counseling
Trauma and or PTSD

About

We are ministers with mental health training. Our professionally licensed counselors, certified pastoral counselors, and graduate level interns all have the formal education, practical life and ministry experience, as well as professional training to help you in and through many of the problems, struggles or setbacks you may be experiencing in your life and/or walk with Christ. Whether they are mental, emotional, relational, or spiritual—your needs and concerns will receive the focused attention and best treatment necessary to help you find comfort, solve problems, or break free!

At ANLCC, we believe in the reality and relevance of your spiritual faith and identity as we help you through the counseling process to address mental, emotional and relational issues. As pastoral counselors, we acknowledge the interest and influence of God in your counseling process. As professional counselors we are confident that our skills and training make it more efficient, ethical, and understandable for you.

My Christian Faith and My Professional Practice

From our founder, Brad Peterson, LPC, LMHC

While in graduate school from 2003-2005, it became my passion to effectively integrate the power of God and the work of His Holy Spirit that I had witnessed and experienced in over a decade of ministry and missions experience, with the insights, perspectives, and interventions I was learning from the world of psychology and clinical counseling.

As a Christian counselor working primarily with Christian clients, I believe we have unlimited and uninhibited access to all that God has provided for our healing, growth, and recovery from the impact this world and it's brokenness has on us. We are never without hope, never alone, and can always trust that God is at work, regardless of the emotional, relational, or mental state we might be in.

Sometimes I need to hold that hope and perspective for my clients while they work to identify the lies and associated experiences keeping them from believing and acting on that belief themselves, but it is my aim to assist each of my clients to discover and adopt the truth that will truly set them free!

Client Payment Information

Accepts insurance
Client rates are on a sliding scale

Therapists on Staff

Michael Cooper

Jerry Finley

Brad Peterson

Timothy Fitzsimmons

Jacob Sparkowich

Michael Cooper

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Michael graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Theology from Portland Bible College and then completed a Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary in 2023. He is current member of the American Counseling Association (ACA).

In our sessions, I will operate as a supportive guide, much like a trail guide on a hike, allowing you to take the lead in your exploration of thoughts, feelings, and experiences. By combining narrative and cognitive approaches, I empower individuals to navigate their unique paths, encouraging them to share their stories and explore the ways in which their thoughts shape their reality.

I understand that every individual's journey is distinct so we will work collaboratively towards understanding, growth, and positive change that you seek. I am here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express yourself and embark on a journey towards a more holistic life.

Jerry Finley

LMHC

Jerry began his counseling career in 2015, while completing his Masters of Arts in Counseling at Multnomah University. Previously, he served for 26 years in the United States Navy, predominately as a Career Counselor. He presents a realistic approach to his clients with a solution-focused model, blended with his extensive leadership experience and Christian world-view.

My approach to therapy is solution-focused, meaning that we will work collaboratively to identify your goals and develop practical strategies to help you achieve them. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe in the power of positivity and that each individual has the strength within themselves to enact positive change in their lives.

Brad Peterson

LMHC

Brad began his professional counseling career in 2002, while completing his Master of Arts in Family Ministry from Multnomah Biblical Seminary, and prior to completing his Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary in Portland, OR in 2005. He began his church ministry experience in 1991, after his first year at Multnomah University (then Multnomah School of the Bible), and has been pastoring or serving regularly in church ministry the past 30+ years. His unique approach provides clients with a powerful blend of both pastoral care & clinical excellence.

In 2023, he began my 21st year of professional counseling experience, beginning with Domestic Violence Perpetrator Group Treatment Facilitation in 2002. He developed his own, faith-based curriculum and program as a WA State Certified Domestic Violence Perpetrator Treatment Provider and Supervisor that operated from 2006 to 2014, while continuing to further his professional education & training in other areas.

Timothy Fitzsimmons

Certified Pastoral Counselor

For Tim, counseling ministry began in 2010 as he met weekly with men to disciple and counsel them, seeing the Holy Spirit use him as a vessel to provide hope and healing. Sensing a calling, he then pursued Biblical training to help men & couples and in 2021 received a Certification in Pastoral Counseling from Hope Institute for Pastoral Counseling. There he studied how the brain responds to trauma & anxiety, and how to Biblically address PTSD, unhealthy sexuality, affection for money, and addictions.

Creating lasting change can be difficult, especially when feeling stuck or defeated. However, with help, victory is possible and achievable! With a compassionate heart, I help men and couples who struggle with anxiety, anger, or depression, those who find it hard to connect with God or their spouse, and men who can’t kick Porn. My main goal is to connect clients to intimacy with Jesus & His Word to find freedom & transformation and provide strategies & tools to create a new life.

Jacob Sparkowich

Licensed Mental Health Intern

Jacob graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology and At-Risk Youth Studies. Currently Jacob is a counseling intern working towards completing his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.

Counseling experience
Aside from the experience in my graduate degree (i.e. practice sessions) and counseling-type work I have done in the non-professional sense, I am gaining professional experience as an intern at A New Life Christian Counseling. My theoretical approach to counseling is eclectic, drawing from multiple counseling theories and interventions in order to best meet each client’s needs.

I am also very thankful for the exposure to various ministry settings that I have had, and by God’s grace and allowance, I hope to always integrate our shared Christian faith into our work together whenever possible.

Low Fee Counseling Rate: $30-$60/session

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