Simple Heart Christian Counseling

01/19/2026

01/13/2026

Forgiveness:
What is forgiveness?
1. Biblical definition: trusting God for justice; leaving the events of the past in God’s hands and moving on; letting it go as an act of obedience and gratitude towards God because He first forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)
2. Psychological definition: a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance towards a person or group who has harmed you regardless of whether they actually deserve it or not.
3. Webster's definition: to cease to feel resentment against an offender.

Why is forgiveness important for my overall health?
- Harboring anger and resentment lead the body to release stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline whenever the person comes to mind. A steady stream of those chemicals can lead to stress and anxiety as well as dampen creativity and problem solving. (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/forgiveness)
-unforgiveness robs us of the full life and blessings God intends for us. It steals joy, gratitude, and peace ,and replaces them with anger, bitterness, and anxiety. (Hebrews 12:14-15; Proverbs 4:23)

How do I forgive?
-forgiveness isn’t always easy and sometimes it’s not a one and done kind of situation. It can take years to completely move past a situation, especially one that has dictated your very being for numerous years. However, it’s not impossible. You may just need a little extra help. Reach out to a pastor, contact a therapist, google steps to forgiveness. Just take the first step and admit, I have unforgiveness in my heart and that needs to stop. It won’t be the most comfortable trial, but it will be worth it.

01/09/2026

“Is therapy for me?”
I’ve been asked this question a lot over the years, both from new clients and from people considering counseling. My answer is always the same, everyone can use someone to talk to every now and then. Therapy isn’t about extreme problems and rapid solutions. It’s not something that is only meant for a person in crisis or someone who has serious mental health issues. Therapy is a safe space for people to voice their thoughts, concerns, and fears in a judgement free zone. Sometimes we all just need someone to listen to our hidden self or those intrusive thoughts that just keep cycling our brain. There are even moments in sessions where we just need to silently sit with our eyes closed, take a deep breath, and just be for a little bit. At the end of the day, therapy is really about being honest with yourself by saying “I’m a human who needs other humans, and that’s ok”. If you need a therapist, have someone in mind and are having trouble getting started, or have questions about therapy, reach out. I don’t have all the answers, but I love research.

01/06/2026

It's a brand new year and an entirely new opportunity to grow!!! Let me or another professional help you get started!

09/14/2025

If anyone is having trouble finding an affordable counselor, this is an option. Everyone deserves a chance to grow.

Open Path connects clients in need with mental health professionals who offer affordable therapy for $40-70 per session.

09/04/2025

It’s official! I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor. I have decided to embark upon a brand-new journey that I feel the Lord is leading me on. I've started my own Christian Counseling business! Simple Heart was birthed in my soul pretty much from the beginning of my journey, I just didn’t know the name or that it could become a reality. My heart is just to know the Lord and make Him known. I want to help others through Christian Counseling the way the Great Counselor has helped me. I have A LOT of ideas and hope to begin implementing them as the Lord sees fit. Prayers are appreciated, and if you or someone you know needs help, we can see if I’m a good fit. I am taking new clients, ages 18 and up.

01/05/2025

January is the time of year many people will both make and break resolutions. Instead of resolutions, how about setting some goals!? If you need help coming up with goals as well as staying accountable, try counseling. Whether it’s getting in shape, introducing new activities, getting closer to the Lord, or whatever area of life you may want to cultivate, a therapist can help you set small achievable goals to complete that ultimate goal! It’s never too late to grow!