Pastoral Care Counselors:

I would like to first congratulate you on your devotion to serving the people in your congregation and our community by assisting them in overcoming the myriad of personal problems and issues they face. I am sure this can be an overwhelming burden in many cases. For this reason, I would like to offer my assistance. As a professionally trained and licensed counselor, and a devout Christian for over 23 years, I would be honored to assist you with any mental health, emotional or relationships issues your church members may be experiencing.

I am an advocate of living life by God’s design and direction, and how this produces powerful benefits in the successful treatment of mental health issues. All too often people suffering from these issues receive only one side of the complete solution–spiritual or psychology. But where these two fields find common ground, there lies a powerful catalyst for long term life change. (John 8:31-32)

Together, let’s bridge this gap, and help the people of Lake County to reclaim their identity, relationships, mental health, emotions and purpose that God originally designed for them. My prayer is that they will experience the truth of Christ’s words, "You will be free indeed!" (John 8:36)

My credentials and specialties include:

• Masters in Social Work and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Independent Level)
• Child Behavior / Parenting
• Weight-Loss and emotional eating
• Issues related to the emotional impact of infertility
• Depression and/or Anxiety Issues
• Over 10 years experience
• Member: Focus on the Family Referral Network
• Member: New Life Ministries Counselor Referral Network
• Member: American Association of Christian Counselors
• Member: College of Lake County Counselor Referral Network
• Member: The Chapel Counselor Referral Network

For over 11 years I was a participating member of Willow Creek Community Church before becoming an active member of The Chapel in Grayslake, for over 6 years, where I served in Stephen Ministries. Recently, I have returned to Willow Creek.

My private practice is uniquely designed for the convenience of my clients:

• Free 15 minute initial phone consultation.
• Reasonable rates and many Insurances accepted.
• Convenient weekend appointments.
• Available to Speak at your next Church Group, Workshop, Class or Retreat.
• Telephone and Online Counseling available.

I would love to meet with you to discuss any questions you may have or how we can work together to serve the people in our community through their spiritual, emotional, relational and mental health issues. Please contact me.

Sincerely,
Ms. J. Faith Gallup, MSW, LCSW