Professional. Hopeful. Authentically Christian.
Kelli Burns, M.S.Ed., LPCC, BCPCC.
It can be quite a challenge finding a therapist who will deliver qualified professional counseling and who is authentically Christian. Young people today are experiencing unbelievable pressures that can result in changes in mood, behavior, and relationships. Many parents are hesitant to seek professional help due to fears that secular counseling will lead them away from the Christian values that they hold near and dear.
Hi, I’m Kelli and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Board-Certified Christian Counselor, specializing in the treatment of children, teens and young adults. This career choice began as a calling to help young people with the emotional and relational challenges of life. After 20+ years of counseling experience and advanced degrees, I am more convinced than ever that understanding the spiritual needs are key to genuine change and lasting contentment. I also realize that people need practical tools for the daily struggles of life. With me, the psychological and the spiritual are integrated, not separated.
I have been a wife for 30+ years and a mother of 2 adult children. As a parent, I get it and want you to know that there is hope. After those sometimes tumultuous years of parenting comes the silver lining of relationship with adult children, even grandchildren!
If you would like to talk further about your specific concerns, give me a call at 419-482-8600 for a free 15 minutes consultation.
Havi
Havi is a registered therapy dog who helps clients who are anxious about coming to counseling. You must feel emotionally safe before you can share personal information and begin to develop a positive, working trust. While talking is a lot of what we do in therapy, I am prepared to help make that process as easy as possible. We can be active and have fun in therapy, too. My counseling approach may also include art, drawing, and games to help you feel more comfortable. Havi is a pro at listening intently, providing comfort and encouragement as she sits beside you politely, looks at you with unconditional acceptance and wags her tail in pure joy of your mere presence.
If you’d like to have Havi present in your counseling session, give me a call, 419-482-8600, and we can discuss it further in your free 15-minute consultation.
