About
I know that if you are looking at this site, you are hurting or needing help in some way. It took courage to get this far! If you are hurting, find your relationships are troubled, have held resentment and grudges that are stopping you from growing, have had trauma that keeps you stuck, or if you are feeling sad or anxious most of the time....give me a call or email me at mary@safeplacetoheal.com. Please don't wait, there is healing for you.
I am one of four therapists at "A Safe Place to Heal", ....we are all educated master's level and above. I founded the practice in 2005 with the vision of Christian people finding a place for healing of their life hurts. It has been and continues to be a pleasure to work with people knowing that we are not alone, but God is with us each step of the journey toward healing.
I have worked as pastor in three different congregations from 1984-2009, and in 1991 began my studies in counseling, primarily to enhance my work in the church. However, I have enjoyed the work so much that since that time I have worked both in the church and in counseling. I am excited about integrating theology and psychology. I love this work!
Be sure to see our website for more details. www.safeplacetoheal.com .
Licence/Education and credentials:
Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist, Lic. # MFC 35363, 1998- present
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy degree from Fuller Theological Seminary School of Psychology, Pasadena, CA, 1994
Master of Divinity degree from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley, CA, 1984
Bachelor of Arts degree from California Lutheran College, Thousand Oaks, CA, 1977
EMDR Level I & II Trained
LifeSpan Integration Trained
Clinical Supervision
