Care and Counseling Philosophy

God Created Us for Connection

At Gracepoint Counseling, we believe everyone could use a little help now and then.  We each experience times filled with difficulty, confusion, and pain. We all face times of disappointment in life.  Times we wrestle with difficult questions. Times we need to be reminded of who we are. At times like these we need people who can speak honesty and truth into our lives while showing care and compassion.

That’s why Gracepoint Counseling exists.

We believe no one should have to suffer alone, and that reaching out for help demonstrates great strength and courage. We believe people deserve dignity, honor and respect so they may begin to heal. And we believe every story is important and deserves to be heard.  Your story may be decades old, but still causing you pain that needs healing. Your story may have recently taken an unexpected turn causing your world to turn upside down, and you need a little help to right it again. By looking at your story we begin to process and heal past and current hurts as we work to uncover the underlying causes of specific thoughts and behaviors.  This awareness can lead to clear understanding and transformation. While we can’t rewrite your history, we can process your story so you can find lasting peace, and forge a new path to change the trajectory of the rest of your story.

Why counseling?

In difficult times, well-meaning friends and family may not always be helpful.  They often can’t remain objective, may have preconceived ideas which taint perspectives, and sometimes – let’s just be honest – they may BE the problem.  Some clients may not have a strong support system due to family discord, loneliness, difficult relationships, or other isolating circumstances. Through counseling we help clients uncover those deeply held beliefs that keep them stuck.  By challenging those underlying beliefs, we build new patterns and behaviors that clients can sustain for lasting change.

Most often, those seeking counseling don’t need mental health services, but someone who can help them navigate a difficult situation or process a painful life change.  That’s where Gracepoint Counseling comes in. Whether it’s just a session or two to gain perspective, or many sessions, we’re here to help you begin the journey toward wholeness and peace.  Mental health issues are best dealt with by a licensed therapist and we happily provide referrals to other highly skilled, licensed therapists for those with untreated mental health diagnoses.

Whatever you are facing, we want to help

Our pain may be a result of our own bad choices or someone else’s.  It may be caused by circumstances beyond our control, such as grief or illness.  Or it may be a result of our own misguided beliefs, thoughts, or perspectives. Regardless of the cause, the pain is real.  We understand – we’ve been there too.

None of us go through life unscathed.  Our goal is to offer care, compassion and insight to help you begin your journey towards healing and peace.  To help you find fulfillment and joy again, regardless of your circumstances. And to live the life you were created for.

Thank you for trusting us with your care.  It is truly an honor to be invited to share in your life and to help you find peace, mercy and grace.

May God richly bless you!

Kari L. Peterson

Gracepoint Counseling, LLC