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Staff pictures and bios (updated 11-28-11).
Our Mission
To promote emotional and spiritual wholeness through counseling, education, and consultation to those who are seeking to enhance their relations with self, with others, and with God.
You may ask yourself, “How does pastoral counseling fit in with DUMC’s overall ministry of care?”
Pastoral Counseling is intended as the ministry of the church that steps in when other ministries have gone as far as they are able to go – the ministry of pastoral counseling offers something in addition to other avenues of care. This ministry provides counseling by trained and licensed professionals that is completely confidential. Whether provided by an ordained minister or a lay minister, you can trust these individuals to help you through the current challenges with which you are dealing. They will work with you to set suitable goals and to develop a plan for your emotional and relational growth. When appropriate, and only with your permission, they will collaborate with others in your care. And most importantly, they will work with you to weave together the spiritual threads of your journey that can be counted on throughout your process of healing. Faith-based counseling with professionals you can trust aims to put you back on the path of a life of abundance, meaning, and hope.
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Counseling You Can Trust. Sometimes the most difficult thing is to ask someone for help. When we do, we want to talk to a trained and trustworthy person, someone who will listen with warmth and sensitivity and relate to us as people. Many wish to speak with someone who is sensitive to how issues of faith and spirituality weave through the emotional and relational healing we seek. Counseling is not a one-size-fits-all service. Your counselor will work with you to determine the type of counseling that best fits your needs. Sometimes, after just a few sessions, you will feel better equipped to cope with or solve an issue. Other times, you and your counselor may decide that more in-depth therapy will be the best approach to meeting your needs.
Meet Our Therapists
John B. Rowe, Ph.D., Director
John is an ordained minister, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor. He earned his Doctorate in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, and is a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. John provides individual, marital, and family counseling. He specializes in men’s issues, relationship issues, mid-life transitions, and dream-work as a pathway to healing and wholeness.
Claudia Barnes, M.A., LMFTA
Claudia earned a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. Prior to pursuing counseling, Claudia enjoyed a successful career in sales management and training and development. Claudia also has previous experience and training in coaching and worked as a career and life coach focusing on career discovery and goal setting.
As a counselor, she has worked in a mental health and substance abuse agency, supported children and families through group therapy, and provided career counseling in a college environment. Claudia’s passion is to help people heal through building awareness, challenging obstacles to growth, and living God’s potential for their life. Claudia sees individuals, couples, and families with special interest in anxiety, family of origin and women’s issues, grief and loss, communication and relationship issues, and spiritual growth.
Shannon White, MA, LPC
Shannon earned her Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Denver Seminary and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her prior experience includes working in community mental health, where she led groups and specialized in working with children, adolescents, and families. She also has a passion for working with adults and couples with interests, including pre-marital, marital and divorce recovery. Shannon is passionate about walking along side clients in their journey towards healing, self discovery and understanding God's purpose and presence in hardships.
Client Scholarship Fund
Financial limitations should not prevent individuals from obtaining the help they need. The Counseling Center at DUMC wishes for every client to be able to obtain counseling, regardless of their ability to pay. In addition to the sliding fee scale, the Client Scholarship Fund has been established to offset the cost of counseling for individuals and families who would not otherwise be able to afford services.
The Client Scholarship Fund is made possible by donations from churches, organizations, individuals, and families. Donations to the Client Scholarship Fund may be sent to:
Counseling Center at DUMC
Attn: Client Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 718
Davidson, NC 28036
Forms
Authorization
Client Information
Insurance Authorization
Minor Client Information
Pastoral Counseling Covenant
Privacy Practices
Receipt of Privacy Notice
Client Disclosure Statement for John Rowe, PhD.
Client Disclosure Statement for Shannon White, MA, LPC
Client Disclosure Statement for Claudia Barnes, MA, LMFTA, LPCA
If you have any questions, please contact Office Manager, Cherie Welborn (704-892-6135).