Testimonials

“As committed Christians involved in ministry my wife and I married believing our faith would provide a common sense of joy and purpose, rather than feel like two freight trains colliding at full speed “ over and over again and again. Finding ourselves stuck in a destructive cycle we could not break on our own, we approached Frances for help. Frances took the time to hear our hurts and understand us and our marriage, leaving us feeling safe, heard and known. Rather than prescriptive, simplistic behavioral change, Frances uncovered and revealed to us the underlying dysfunction that was at the root of our behaviors and how it was connected to distorted views of God and his expectations. God used Frances’ wonderfully present, no-nonsense approach to put our marriage back on the rails - and going in the same direction!
As a Pastor it is hard to find good counselors who have the gifting and the maturity to know when to listen, the insight and sensitivity to discern what the real issues are and the gracious courage to speak to them in ways that nurture and heal rather than rewound. My wife and I know from first hand experience that Frances is a gentle yet firm surgeon of the heart.”

“I started seeing Frances when I was going through a lot of changes in life. I needed to deal with my personal life’s issues/sin which I had left on the back burner for far too long. Unfortunately, I was without the tools or even know how to begin other than seek counsel. Frances provided tools to help me face the sin that was still a part of my life and also helped open my eyes to what life can be like while no longer having the chains of sin keep me from growing. She has helped me see how far I’ve come since my first meeting with her. I’m thankful for Frances’ counsel, her encouragement, and her prayer over me. I recommend Frances to anyone who needs Christian counsel.”

“Frances walked with me through the darkest time of my adult life - through divorce, depression and doubts as to my very purpose of being. With compassion born of personal experience and a deep knowledge of the state of the human mind and soul, she led me on a path of profound renewal based in an active belief that God can - and does - heal the brokenness of the world. I will forever count her as a valued friend and mentor.”

“Working with Frances changed my life. By gaining new perspective, and processing my past in a completely new way, I was able to redefine my relationships and my life. I feel empowered, I feel changed and I feel very blessed to know Frances.”

“God used Frances to help me better understand my childhood and how experiences from my childhood were continuing to impact my adult life. She was the perfect blend of genuinely caring about my hurtful experiences and legitimizing feelings I had been taught were illegitimate, while at the same time pushing me toward seeing my experiences and myself in view of God. She provided me with tools to experience more emotionally healthy relationships that I will continue to use for the rest of my life. I am a changed person because of what God used Frances to do in my life, and am honored and blessed by my relationship with her.”