From the moment I walked into my first session…
I felt seen and loved.
Before meeting with Nicole, I struggled to face many suppressed memories and emotions I had held inside my entire life. For years I walked in shame, embracing feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and loneliness. There were many things about myself which I did not understand that led me to avoid confronting the brokenness inside of me. Nicole encouraged me to view things with a new perspective, God’s perspective. The more I began to learn God’s heart for me, the more I began to understand myself in a way I had never known before. The more I saw things through God’s eyes, the more I was able to rewire my brain and undo some of the lies I had been feeding myself my whole life, most of which were subconscious thoughts. Thanks to Nicole and her obedience to follow this call of God on her life to help support and guide people to their true selves, my life has been forever changed.
It isn’t all fixed and perfect, my journey will last a lifetime. But thanks to Nicole and the work of the Holy Spirit, I am no longer afraid. I have a sure foundation of truth to lean on to help me navigate hard situations and emotions.
Andrea, age 23, Ventura, CA
I found myself at the bottom of a dark pit…
It was a familiar place, but perhaps the lowest place I had ever been. I had no reason to live. Yet, I heard myself cry out to God for help, with no real belief that He would respond. But He showed up in a powerful way that lead me to my Christian Counselor, Nicole. I was desperate and made the commitment to see this through no matter how long it took. I faithfully completed all individual and group exercises, read every suggested book and spent much time in scripture and prayer. Some days were extremely hard. Some days were very painful. And some days I wondered who I would become because my life as I knew it was changing. But our God is faithful! I am thankful for a loving and caring counselor who allowed God to direct her steps in my recovery process. Through counseling my chains were broken, healing came, and now I live in freedom! I know who I am and whose I am…a beloved child of God!
Peggy, age 61, Springfield, MO
After I ended a 5 year relationship…
I realized I had baggage and behaviors I did not want to bring into my new relationship. I was struggling with the uncertainty of how to process the overwhelming emotions and unhealthy habits which also resulted in tremendous anxiety. Through Nicole’s encouragement, I have learned how to live in freedom from the prison of fear I had created. Through her teaching, I have seen that the lies I had believed about myself were the cause of my behaviors. She has also helped me combat these lies with the truth of who I am in Christ. Her heart for God and passion for freedom is inspiring and God is using her to do his work of “setting the captive free.” I am no longer a slave to fear!
Sarah, age 34, Springfield, MO
I had read all the books…
I knew all the right answers. But I was angry. I thought it would get better as I got older. It didn’t. Knowing what I now know through counseling, I wasn’t really angry, I was grieving. Grieving the loss and brokenness of relationships that had shattered my dreams. Through counseling the Lord has brought about restoration and healing in my life through the gentleness and power of His Spirit. I still struggle, but I am learning day by day how the Lord restores our minds through the truth He speaks into our souls. Counseling has allowed me to see the Lord with renewed vision and clarity in my life while experiencing His power and healing first hand. I am hopeful and excited about the future the Lord has before me. I am in awe that He would use me to minister to His children! Our lives are a series of choices. Choose to take the risk, be vulnerable, and allow the Lord to move.
Meredith, age 25, Springfield, MO
I was going through a really difficult season…
I was struggling with relationships and feelings of loneliness and depression. Then a friend at church pointed me in the direction of Christian Counseling with Nicole. The love and support I received from Nicole made me feel safe, loved, and never judged. She taught me how to let Jesus into my pain. Through attending her groups and studies I was able to cultivate lasting relationships with godly women. Without the guidance from Nicole, I really don’t know where I would be. It truly changed my life.
Ginger, age 41, Ventura, CA
