Clinical & Pastoral Counseling
At Dignity Counseling Collective, we create sacred space for the honest, courageous work of becoming whole. We believe every person carries inherent dignity — regardless of where you’ve been, what you may have done, or what’s been done to you. Rooted in compassion, guided by truth, and shaped by sound clinical practice, we will walk with you through pain, into healing, and toward hope.
Hi. I’m Joe.
I am the founder of Dignity Counseling Collective and a licensed professional counselor-in training. I obtained my master’s degree through the Clinical Counseling program at Columbia International University, a Christian institution with a rich and esteemed history. As an ordained pastor, I bring over 16 years of experience counseling individuals and couples on depression, anxiety, trauma, recovery from sexual addiction and betrayal trauma, leader development, and relational wellness. My approach integrates biblical principles with evidence-based clinical practices, helping clients explore their stories and develop new skills for transformation and growth.
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This approach is intended to provide a supportive and compassionate environment for clients to address personal challenges, cultivate healing, and work toward their goals from either a purely clinical approach, a biblically-centered perspective, or an integrated blending of both. I believe the Bible, coupled with sound counsel, provides the means to put off unwanted patterns, change how we think, and to embrace a new life in Christ.
You do not have to be a Christian to receive counseling from me. Because matters of faith or no faith are deeply personal and the counseling space is a powerful atmosphere, I only integrate faith-based counseling for those who specifically request it. The path we choose is a collaboration between us about what direction is most important to you and your needs.
I’m passionate about leading others to be free from the patterns that hold their lives back. I am certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
In addition to counseling, I have developed Freedom Fighters, a clinically sound, Christ-centered recovery program for individuals struggling with sexual addiction and unwanted sexual behaviors. Hundreds of men and women have experienced healing, restored relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose through this program. I am also passionate about speaking and training on topics such as addiction recovery, trauma, biblical leadership, and personal growth.
I bring a diverse background to my counseling work, drawing from my experiences as a former full-time pastor, a U.S. Army officer and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, and someone who has walked a personal journey of recovery and growth in the area of sexual addiction.
Whether you are seeking support for personal struggles, relational challenges, or leadership growth, I am honored to partner with you on your journey to greater freedom and fulfillment. Together with the whole team at Dignity, I gladly offer you a safe place where we can partner together to reach your goals. You will be welcomed with nonjudgmental curiosity and sincere compassion.
Counseling Services – Individual, Couples & Trauma
Individual Counseling
Life can bring deep pain, complex questions, and seasons where your faith, identity, or direction feel uncertain. Pastoral counseling offers a space to bring all of that—and more—without fear of judgment.
Couples Counseling
Relationships are meant to be places of safety and intimacy—but they can also be where we experience our deepest wounds. Whether you're navigating betrayal, distance, recurring conflict, or simply longing to reconnect, couples counseling offers a space to slow down, listen deeply, and move toward each other again.
Betrayal Trauma Support
Betrayal trauma happens when someone you deeply trust violates that trust—often through infidelity, hidden behaviors, or compulsive sexual acting out. The effects can be profound: emotional devastation, hypervigilance, loss of identity, spiritual confusion, or feeling like you're “going crazy.”