Welcome

Welcome to the Anchored Hope Counseling! Life can be full of joy, but sometimes we still experience pain, suffering, and hardship. It is during this trials of hardships that people seek help, advice, or something to anchor their hope to. I started Anchored Hope Counseling because I know how counseling can help during the storms of life and can be the anchor of hope that so many people need.

However, talking to someone about your feelings and problems can be challenging. Many people fear that they will be judged, don’t truly understand how counseling works, and believe that counseling is just for “crazy” people–and they definitely do not want to be labeled as crazy! My goal with this blog is to explain how counseling works, how it helps, and give tips and advice on mental health. Hopefully, by the end of the day, the stigma of counseling will start to disappear and when someone is looking for hope, they will not let the fear of change or counseling keep them from finding the help and hope that they need.

For the first post, I want to explain what counseling is and what it looks like for me. To me, counseling is a powerful asset to help you navigate difficult situations and hardships in order to reach healing and growth. The best part is, you do not have to walk through it alone. I can help you to understand your situation, cope and move through productively. Counseling provides a therapeutic relationship where you can explore issues, find ways to remove obstacles, and make healthy decisions that can lead towards personal growth and healing. It provides you with an opportunity to learn new ways of thinking and behaving that help restore balance in your life. The ultimate goal of counseling is to provide the platform to grow physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

My personal counseling philosophy is summarized in the name “Anchored Hope.” Ultimately, I believe the name Anchored Hope is reflection of what I want to convey to clients and the community, and that is HOPE. The name Anchored Hope was inspired by the following scripture:

Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters into that within the veil; Hebrews 6:19

This verse teaches that our hope for healing can be steadfast and anchors us. With this type of hope, we may not always see how the healing will come, but we know that it will come through our eyes of faith. To me, counseling is a way to direct people to hope so that they can experience joy and wholeness.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about Anchored Hope. I consider it a sincere privilege and honor that you have taken the time to read my blog.  Check back every now and then for new content to get updates.