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Think of our work together as a partnership — an alliance for healing. 

My role is to provide a safe space for something you have a natural ability to do (heal, be okay) to come forth and do its thing. But change (good, bad, or otherwise) can be scary! I will serve as your companion and guide on this journey so you don’t have to go it alone.

Oh, and there’s no judgment. Ever.

MY SPECIALTIES

• Marriage counseling
• Psychotherapy
• Pastoral Counseling
• Personal Coaching
• Meditation
• Energy Work
• Treating Cancer
Work With Me

Think of our work together as a partnership — an alliance for healing. 

My role is to provide a safe space for something you have a natural ability to do (heal, be okay) to come forth and do its thing. But change (good, bad, or otherwise) can be scary! I will serve as your companion and guide on this journey so you don’t have to go it alone.

Oh, and there’s no judgment. Ever.

MY SPECIALTIES

• Marriage counseling
• Psychotherapy
• Pastoral Counseling
• Personal Coaching
• Meditation
• Energy Work
• Treating Cancer

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Work With Me

Individual Counseling

Regardless of your specific issue, all healing starts with grounding yourself in what’s real right now, as painful as that may be.

Like I said, you are a universe. 

But you’re also a part of the Universe, as in the big cosmic soup we all swim around in. During our work together, we’ll work on rediscovering that connection, and the inherent groundedness that it brings.

Practical work will include:

  • Dream awareness and discussion
  • Self dialogue
  • Spiritual practices
  • Gratitude exercises

I’m happy to answer any questions and discuss your specific situation before you commit to a session. 

Let's Work Together

Individual Counseling

Regardless of your specific issue, all healing starts with grounding yourself in what’s real right now, as painful as that may be.

Like I said, you are a universe. 

But you’re also a part of the Universe, as in the big cosmic soup we all swim around in. During our work together, we’ll work on rediscovering that connection, and the inherent groundedness that it brings.

Practical work will include:

  • Dream awareness and discussion
  • Self dialogue
  • Spiritual practices
  • Gratitude exercises

I’m happy to answer any questions and discuss your specific situation before you commit to a session. 

Let's Work Together

Couples Counseling

Marriage is many things… and sometimes it can feel like all those things are problems. 

We often think of marriage (or any committed relationship) as the merging of two lives into one. But the truth is, there are three components to a healthy relationship: yours (your partner), mine (yourself), and ours (the relationship itself). Like an equilateral triangle, each element is just as crucial as the other two.

Let's Work Together

Couples Counseling

Marriage is many things… and sometimes it can feel like all those things are problems. 

We often think of marriage (or any committed relationship) as the merging of two lives into one. But the truth is, there are three components to a healthy relationship: yours (your partner), mine (yourself), and ours (the relationship itself). Like an equilateral triangle, each element is just as crucial as the other two.

Let's Work Together

Pastoral Counseling

“Do not seek for anything; do not perform anything; do not intend anything. Simply accept the fact that you are accepted!” 

— Paul Tillich, The Shaking of Foundations

A spiritual practice isn’t necessarily about one religion or another. It’s a connection to something larger than yourself. 

Some people (including me) refer to that as God. Others call it the Universe, or the Source. But you don’t have to call it anything — nor do you have to be Christian in order to work with me. The point is that you experience the feeling that there is bigger business than you at work in this world. The sun will always rise and set. Waves will crash on shores. These things will endure, regardless of what’s happening in your day-to-day. 

This knowledge — actually experiencing it, not just believing it from afar — can be humbling. And healing. And that’s where the spiritual piece fits into your therapeutic work.

If faith is important to you, I can certainly work within that. But if it’s not? Well, I’m not gonna throw Bibles at you.

Let's Work Together

Pastoral Counseling

“Do not seek for anything; do not perform anything; do not intend anything. Simply accept the fact that you are accepted!” 

— Paul Tillich, The Shaking of Foundations

A spiritual practice isn’t necessarily about one religion or another. It’s a connection to something larger than yourself. 

Some people (including me) refer to that as God. Others call it the Universe, or the Source. But you don’t have to call it anything — nor do you have to be Christian in order to work with me. The point is that you experience the feeling that there is bigger business than you at work in this world. The sun will always rise and set. Waves will crash on shores. These things will endure, regardless of what’s happening in your day-to-day. 

This knowledge — actually experiencing it, not just believing it from afar — can be humbling. And healing. And that’s where the spiritual piece fits into your therapeutic work.

If faith is important to you, I can certainly work within that. But if it’s not? Well, I’m not gonna throw Bibles at you.

Let's Work Together

TREATING CANCER

A new subspecialty is working with persons who have cancer. In a recent bout with radiation treatment for prostate cancer I realized the power that can come out of naming cancer as a part not just as an enemy. When seen as a part we begin to ask the what the cancer is trying to do, what it’s trying to hide what it’s hoping to heal. This takes a minute to get there but it can be very powerful. I found that there were old deep wounds that, despite all the training and therapy I’ve had, I still had to deal with. I uncovered deep levels of emotional healing and felt very strong immediately and I knew I was going to be OK.

I don’t pretend that everyone’s going to be cured by working with me but I do believe that we can get to the emotional roots that are the source of the cancer. That takes away much of the power of the cancer has to be destructive. So if you want to come on that journey with me, I’d be happy to take it with you.

Let's Work Together

TREATING CANCER

A new subspecialty is working with persons who have cancer. In a recent bout with radiation treatment for prostate cancer I realized the power that can come out of naming cancer as a part not just as an enemy. When seen as a part we begin to ask the what the cancer is trying to do, what it’s trying to hide what it’s hoping to heal. This takes a minute to get there but it can be very powerful. I found that there were old deep wounds that, despite all the training and therapy I’ve had, I still had to deal with. I uncovered deep levels of emotional healing and felt very strong immediately and I knew I was going to be OK.

I don’t pretend that everyone’s going to be cured by working with me but I do believe that we can get to the emotional roots that are the source of the cancer. That takes away much of the power of the cancer has to be destructive. So if you want to come on that journey with me, I’d be happy to take it with you.

Let's Work Together

Sessions

Working together, we’ll formulate a general plan, and determine the aim of your therapeutic work. 

I integrate the skills of listening, conversation, meditation, Reiki (when/if client agrees) and intuition. I weave these together with the techniques of energy work, verbal dialogue and spiritual presence.

Between-session homework may include things like writing down your dreams, self-dialogue (in the form of journaling, drawing, or other methods), dialogue with your partner, and various self-care exercises.

 

Insurance & Cost

Jim Colvin is a Blue Cross / Blue Shield provider, and EAN provider for Mission Hospital System.

I also work with other plans as an out-of-network provider. I am usually able to work out affordable fees, depending on your deductibles.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

The therapeutic relationship is founded on trust and acceptance. It can be scary to place your trust in a therapist, especially if it’s your first time.

I am happy to answer any questions you have and talk with you before scheduling a session to make sure it’s the right fit for both of us.

Please reach out to me using any of the channels below (email is best), and we’ll talk.

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