Ellen Olivetti, Pathways Director
ACBC Certified; Levels 1 & 2 Certification – Christian Trauma Healing Network; Pathway to Counseling Certification
“I received my counseling certification in October 2012 and ACBC’s Marriage Specialization Course Certification in 2021. The Lord laid it on my heart to become a biblical counselor to help people through the valleys in their lives with the truth and encouragement found in God’s Word. The wisdom of the Bible is timeless and true, and often stands in contrast to earthly wisdom. It’s my privilege to open God’s Word to hurting people.”
Mary Beth Harper
ACBC Certified, Pathway to Counseling Certification
“I became certified as a biblical counselor in December 2017 and have been counseling for over five years now. One of the things I enjoy most about counseling is being able to come alongside someone who is struggling and help them work through a problem, stress, or hardship from a biblical perspective. I also love the opportunity that counseling provides to ask in-depth questions, listen to people’s stories, and walk with them for a bit on their journey.”
Gene Olivetti
ACBC Certified
“People ask me if I enjoy counseling. I tell them that ‘enjoy’ is not the right word, but it is certainly challenging and rewarding. I received my certification in 2012 and ACBC’s Marriage Specialization designation in 2021. I especially like guiding men to a better understanding of what it means to be a servant leader in the home, and the high calling God has for husbands and fathers. My wife and I conduct marriage counseling together, and it is always good to bring God’s Word as well as our experiences to the table to help others in need.”
Dawn Sylce
ACBC Certified; Levels 1 and 2 Certification – Christian Trauma Healing Network; Pathway to Counseling Certification
My counseling journey began in 2005 when my heart was broken that I did not know how to navigate life with my bible even though I had been a believer for over a decade. Since then, God has been faithful to help teach me His word so that I might KNOW it and WALK it. I have had the privilege of setting up & directing counseling centers and serve in multiple church ministries in the local area. JESUS gives us the power to change and grow in the exact place we find ourselves. It would be my honor to minister His grace to your heart. Come on, let’s be sojourners together as we face the problems of today.
Mike Pariso
Pathway to Counseling Certification; Various Marriage Enrichment Programs, “Counseling Through Grief and Lament” Training, Crisis/Grief Intervention Programs
“After recovering from previous failed marriages, my wife Pam and I are celebrating our 27th year of getting it “right.” We’ve been down that disastrous road; fell into the potholes others warned us about – even dug some new potholes – and wrote the checks. We learned through biblical based counseling and sincere application of scripture, that God had a better plan… and He was right! No matter what you current marital, trauma, or grief situation is, please let God help you walk from that dark path into the Light – you can’t do it alone. Pam and I typically counsel together to come along side struggling couples to reorient their thoughts, motives, and desires toward Christ.”
Pam Pariso
Pathway to Counseling Certification; Various Marriage Enrichment Programs, Woman-to-Woman Mentoring, “Counseling Through Grief and Lament” Training
“It has been my desire to meet with women one-on-one for many years and now am looking forward to teaching lament as great source of clarity and comfort for women in my counseling.
I pray that God would use me to help alleviate pain, suffering and grief among women in all aspects of life.
To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen. (1 Tmothy 1:17 ESV)”
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