Business Details
Christian Counseling & Spiritual Guidance in Damascus, OR
As a Biblically-based counselor and speaker, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate their emotional and spiritual struggles through a framework of faith and truth. With over 30 years of experience in private practice, my work focuses on resolving deep-seated issues such as anxiety, depression, boundary challenges, and the lasting effects of abuse. My approach integrates psychological principles with spiritual insights, emphasizing the transformative power of renewed thinking and restored relationships with God. I hold a Masters degree in counseling from Western Seminary and have served as adjunct faculty at Multnomah University, teaching graduate students about core spiritual struggles and pathways to healing.My published work, 'Resolving Your Soul Struggle,' reflects years of clinical practice and personal journey through faith-based recovery. I specialize in guiding clients through co-dependency, self-image challenges, and relational conflicts, using a visual model that identifies the root causes of emotional pain. My speaking engagements and radio ministry extend this mission, offering practical tools for spiritual growth to audiences across the United States and internationally. Clients consistently describe my approach as compassionate, insightful, and life-changing, with testimonials highlighting breakthroughs in overcoming despair and finding purpose through faith.
Services
Christian Counseling
Abuse Recovery
Boundary Setting
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Co-dependency Recovery
Self-Image Therapy
Spiritual Growth Coaching
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in Christian counseling and mental health therapy
- Certified in AMAC (Adults Molested as Children) trauma recovery
- Adjunct faculty teaching graduate-level counseling at Multnomah University
- Author of 'Resolving Your Soul Struggle' with practical faith-based solutions
- Proven visual model for identifying and resolving core spiritual struggles
Associations and certifications
- Multnomah Bible College
- Western Seminary Seattle
- American Association of Christian Counselors
What people say
Compassionate approach
Transformative counseling
Deep devotion to Savior
Profound spiritual insights
Life-changing breakthroughs
Services
Christian Counseling
Biblically-integrated counseling addresses emotional pain through spiritual renewal and scriptural truth. This approach helps clients resolve anxiety, depression, and relational conflicts by identifying core spiritual struggles. Combining psychological principles with faith-based insights, sessions guide individuals toward emotional healing and deeper intimacy with God while addressing practical life challenges.
Abuse Recovery
Specialized trauma recovery program certified in AMAC (Adults Molested as Children) methodology. This service addresses long-term effects of abuse through Biblically-based trauma integration, helping clients rebuild self-image and restore relationships. The approach combines clinical techniques with spiritual restoration to heal emotional wounds and establish healthy boundaries in safe, supportive environment.
Boundary Setting
Guidance for establishing healthy personal boundaries using scriptural principles. This service addresses co-dependency patterns and control issues through practical tools for self-management. Clients learn to recognize unhealthy relationship dynamics and implement God-honoring boundaries that promote emotional wellness while maintaining compassionate connections with others in their lives.
Spiritual Growth Coaching
Spiritual direction focuses on deepening intimacy with God through life's struggles. This service explores core beliefs about self and God that hinder spiritual growth, using visual models to identify and resolve spiritual obstacles. Sessions incorporate prayer, scripture, and personal reflection to foster transformative growth and renewed purpose in one's faith journey.
Anxiety Management
Faith-integrated anxiety treatment addresses root causes of fear and worry. This service examines belief systems contributing to anxiety through Biblical perspective, providing practical tools for thought renewal. Clients learn to replace negative patterns with scriptural truths while developing coping strategies that align with spiritual principles for lasting emotional stability.
People
Janet Baylis Gassman
Counselor & Speaker
With over 30 years of counseling experience, Janet holds a Master's in counseling from Western Seminary and teaches graduate students at Multnomah University. She specializes in trauma recovery, spiritual growth, and emotional healing through Biblically-based methods, authoring 'Resolving Your Soul Struggle' to share her insights.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
I specialize in Christian counseling for anxiety, depression, boundary issues, abuse recovery, co-dependency, and spiritual growth through Biblically-based methods.
Do you accept insurance for counseling sessions?
I operate as a private pay counselor and do not bill insurance directly, but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
How can I schedule a counseling appointment?
Contact me through email or phone to discuss availability and complete an initial consultation for scheduling sessions.
What is your approach to mental health treatment?
My approach integrates psychological principles with scriptural truth, focusing on resolving core spiritual struggles that manifest as emotional pain.
Do you offer remote counseling services?
Currently I provide in-person counseling in Damascus, OR and offer speaking engagements and radio ministry online.
What inspired your book 'Resolving Your Soul Struggle'?
My clinical experience and personal journey revealed common spiritual struggles that inspired creating practical faith-based solutions for emotional healing.
