About Pastor Emily
Hi, I’m Pastor Emily. My heart is to walk alongside people in difficult seasons with compassion, truth, and hope rooted in God’s Word. I believe counseling should be a safe, caring, and confidential place where people can process their struggles honestly while being pointed back to the faithfulness of Christ.
As a professional pastoral counselor, my goal is to help individuals think biblically about the challenges they are facing. I believe Scripture is the ultimate authority for faith and conduct, and that true, lasting change comes through the power of God, the grace of Jesus Christ, and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. Secondary to God’s power and guidance is the education, skill, and training I have received in Christian counseling, which equips me to thoughtfully and faithfully walk with individuals through a variety of life’s struggles.
My counseling approach is guided by biblical principles and centered on both truth and compassion. Through guided questioning, empathetic support, encouragement, prayer, problem definition, and practical reflection or reading assignments, I strive to help people gain clarity, healing, and spiritual growth in the middle of difficult seasons. Whether you are navigating anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, trauma, spiritual concerns, or simply feeling overwhelmed, my desire is to provide wise, faithful, and biblically grounded counsel in a way that helps you feel seen, supported, and cared for.
You do not have to walk through hard seasons alone. My prayer is that every person who comes for counseling would experience the peace, wisdom, and hope that are found in Christ.


Education & Training


International College of Ministry, Orlando, FL
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
Assemblies of God, USA
Certified & Licensed Minister of the Gospel
Other Graduate level training and/or Certification
Psychological First Aid
Skills for Psychological Recovery
Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training
Grief, Loss, and Trauma
Substance and Behavioral Addiction
Counseling for Adolescents and Children
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sozocounselingllc@gmail.com
(636) 344-0121
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