Sarah DeBoer
MA in Counseling, LPC
Sarah DeBoer offers Biblically based counseling as she seeks to build a trusting relationship with clients, believing that people grow and heal in the context of relationship. She cares deeply about people’s stories and helping them process their life through their story. Sarah has a desire to work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, loss & grief, as well as family of origin issues, trauma and abuse.
Serving as the Director of Women’s Ministry at her church, Sarah is passionate about supporting and helping those with church and ministry related issues and wives of elders and pastors. She also provides pre-engagement and pre-marital counseling. Sarah’s approach incorporates aspects of Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Sarah is originally from Delaware, but lives with her family in Virginia and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Personal,
Educational,
and Professional Experience
Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS (2006)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia
Approved Clinical Supervisor, Virginia Counselors Association
Associate Director of Women’s Ministry (2022 - present)
Clinical Director of Journey Counseling Ministries (2018-2022)
Private Practice Counselor at Journey Counseling Ministries (2007-2022)
Certified PREPARE/ENRICH and SYMBIS facilitator, which stands for Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.
Member of American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
BA in Sociology at James Madison University (2002)