Joel T Gustafson
At the core of every person is a desire to feel safety, security, and love. These desires follow us throughout life and need to be satisfied in order for us to experience life to the fullest. Healthy relationships and connection with others help satisfy these needs. When these needs are not being met through relationships with friends, families, or lovers, people experience negative emotions and stress. The family system is also very important. Healthy boundaries and family structure are essential for a person to feel confident about who they are and what they have to offer.
It is important for me understand and connect with the people I work with. My hope is they would feel heard and experience hope. I believe God has a plan and purpose for everyone, which gives me passion and hope to work with the darkest situations people are facing.
I am passionate about working to help people experience the most this life has to offer. I serve people in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, identity formation, parenting, and marital/pre-marital.