It is simply entering into a relationship in which we listen to and ponder our emotions that are stirred up by life’s problems and relationships so that we can explore what our hearts believe about our relationship with God. Why would we do that? Because God receives angry, fearful, deceitful, manipulative sinners who are willing to drop their masks of pretense and own, in repentance, what they are before Him.
Please make appointments and direct questions to the individual counselor leasing space from Seven Rivers. Contact information is provided.
The Rev. Canon Josh Bales, LMHC, M.Div., M.A.
Josh is passionate about helping you apply the healing gospel of Jesus Christ to issues of mental health and emotional well-being. As a wounded healer, his counsel comes from his own stories of brokenness and redemption. He believes that personal growth and healthy relationships require hard work, sincere grief, and profound laughter. Josh is husband to Mindy (also a therapist) and father to Daphne, Lucy, and Dottie. In addition to being a therapist, he is also a pastor and singer-songwriter (www.joshbales.com). He studied at Reformed Theological Seminary (M.Div. & M.A. Counseling) and Nashotah House Theological Seminary (Certificate in Anglican Studies). You can schedule an appointment with Josh by visiting his website.
Marcia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. She specializes in marriage counseling and personal development, as well as depression, anxiety, grief, and parenting issues. Through her years of experience, she has walked with many people through a broad range of very significant personal and relational struggles. In addition to her Master’s degree in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary she has completed training in spiritual direction, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and EMDR. She is also a Qualified Supervisor for those seeking licensure as mental health counselors in the state of Florida. Contact Marcia at 850.842.8777 , email, or website. Clients of Marcia Butcher may qualify for full or partial reimbursement from their insurance company if there has been a clinical diagnosis.
David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. He specializes in treating a variety of concerns including trauma, addiction, marital difficulties, relationship problems, child behavior, grief, anxiety, depression, and co-dependency. David utilizes a client centered, heart focused approach helping clients move toward trauma resolution in a non-judgmental atmosphere, knowing that Christ is the ultimate Healer and Lover of our souls. David has an MA in counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, and a BS from University of Florida. He has trained under the foremost leaders in trauma therapy in the country and has completed the intensive training for the Certified Trauma Therapist designation (CTT). In addition, he has received extensive training in treating sex addiction from Patrick Carnes and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy from Susan Johnson. Contact David at 352.427.1771 for a free phone consultation.
Rich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida, and an ordained teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church of America. He has training and experience counseling adults, couples, and adolescents. His areas of focus include: abuse, trauma, addiction, anxiety and depression. Rich has an MA in counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, and M.Div from Trinity International University and a BA from Columbia International University. He a Certified EMDR Therapist and member of the EMDR HAP Training Faculty. He is also a CERESET Tech Coach. CERESET is highly effective technology for healing PTSD and Long COVID symptoms as well as other issues. See cereset.com
4221 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
Phone: (352) 746-6200
Fax: (352) 746-6299
Email: info@sevenrivers.org
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