Testimonials

I knew something was wrong when I noticed I was having relationship problems in every area of my life- work, family, friends. I felt like I was just losing it. So, I started looking for a counselor. Easy for me, I know what to look for, did my research and waited to hear from Lifewell Ministries so I could discuss my preferences. Well, Denise Lemire, a counselor, contacted me to set up an appointment. I reviewed her bio and I said, “this won’t do”, but called her as a courtesy. I was sure that when I spoke to her, she would understand why she could not help me. After all, how could she relate to me when we have nothing in common? Fortunately, with kindness and confidence, she said let’s trust God to lead us. Well, what could I say to that?

From our first session, I knew I was in the right place. We began exploring my past wounds. I thought, I already knew this and had healed from the past. But this was different, we began to explore things from a biblical perspective, specifically my relationship with God. We began to explore our five core longings and how these could only be completely satisfied in my relationship with my Father, my creator. I had achieved the things that were supposed to satisfy me-status, education, privilege, the things that are supposed to make you enviable, happy, if you will. But peace was a moving target (we laughingly called it a WHACK-A-MOLE exercise). Fast forward to now- my family says they see a change in me. My focus at work is changing. Most importantly, my relationship with Christ has changed. I embrace a sense of peace, acceptance, significance and trust that transcends circumstances.