Services
Hope Pastoral Counseling can assist you in a variety of areas. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Pastoral
Counselor, Douglas A. Bradburn has received Advanced Certification in Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy, Substance Abuse & Addiction Therapy, Sexual Therapy, Cognitive Therapy & Ethics, Crisis and Abuse Therapy, Temperament Therapy, Domestic Violence and Intervention Therapy and Group Therapy. The following are the counseling services featured at Hope Pastoral Counseling:
INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTIONS OF OTHERS – While we can assist those battling addictions, we offer a unique perspective for those who must deal with the addiction of another person. Parents of Addicted Children and Siblings of Addicts face many potential issues such as loss, guilt and chaos. Being raised by an addict, Adult Children of Addicts struggle with a host of issues including battles with self-confidence, self-worth and trust. Anyone dealing with an addicted individual can struggle with Co-Dependency. We fully comprehend the impact of addictions and are here to help those who endure the harmful consequences.
VICTIMS OF ABUSE – Abuse can come in many forms. Be it Physical, Emotional or Sexual, victims of abuse
can find a safe and understanding place for healing at Hope.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY ISSUES – Marriage Counseling at Hope begins with Temperament. Many marital issues involve communication and perception. Understanding one’s own temperament and that of one’s spouse can foster improved communication and understanding. Specific issues can then be more easily explored. Sexual Issues are too often swept under the rug because they are so personal. God created sex and meant it to be a special part of the marriage relationship. You will find a mature and sensitive approach to sexual issues at Hope. Unplanned Pregnancy & Infertility can become a crisis or a loss that will be addressed compassionately. Hope also offers Pre-Marriage Counseling.
ISSUES OF SELF – Issues such as Eating Disorders, Anger, Depression and Self Esteem have much in common. At Hope, we will endeavor to uncover the root cause of the issue. Our goal is to facilitate the understanding and realization that each of us is worthy and loved by our Heavenly Father.
ISSUES OF FAITH – God blessed us with free will. The exercise of free will by ourselves and others can result in
situations that challenge one’s faith. In fact, the Bible has many examples of a faithful person who became
disconnected from God. We can aid you in reconnecting with God. Whether it’s the search for meaning, finding life’s answers through God, making life healing changes through God or living in the Spirit, we can help you find your way.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT – Death of a loved one, Grief over any kind of loss and Life Changing Events can become an emotional crisis. Hope can help you manage your crisis in a godly way.
CAREER COUNSELING – Career counseling at Hope starts with temperament. Understanding one’s God given temperament reveals strengths and weakness which suggest careers that are best suited for the individual, as well as, those that are not.
GROUP COUNSELING - Group therapy provides a community environment where one can share, assist, support and learn by observing others. It provides a safe setting in which problems can be explored with the help of the counselor, as well as the other participants. Group therapy can offer encouragement by knowing others have overcome similar issues.
VIDEO COUNSELING - You may want to experience what Hope can do for you, but you cannot come to our office. We have a solution for that dilemma. Hope Pastoral Counseling offers Video Counseling. Instead of coming to our office for traditional in-person sessions, you can interact with Douglas via online video sessions.