Life is hard enough in “normal” times. Many people reach out for counseling to address issues of anxiety, depression, and relational guidance. During this the “new normal” experience of the COVID-19 response, we have seen an uptick in counseling needs. Ironically, in-person counseling has taken a backseat to video counseling for many. As a biblical counselor, I am highly interested and responsible to offer a compassionate and competent counseling service.

I asked three of my counselees to share – in their own words – about the online video counseling they received. Their feedback was so encouraging that I just had to share it with those experiencing hard times and wondering if help is available.

Jane – Learning the Benefits of New Technology

“I’m not a techy person, so the thought of online counseling was an obstacle and challenge for me, yet Brandon made it easy.”

As an older widow who is passionate about evangelism, Jane represents many of us who had never heard of “Zooming” into a meeting before the pandemic detoured so many of our paths. Jane is an “at-risk” individual who has a desire to address some very real struggles in her personal and spiritual life. Is there a


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