Denise Kirsop has a heart of compassion for the wounded.  Her life experience as the child of an alcoholic in a chaotic home, and an adult caught in a trap of distressing life choices, awakened her to the need for change, and ultimately God.  Among many influences, her interest and training in Confident Kids (a support group for kids in high stressed environments), Peacemakers (ministry focused on biblical conflict resolution), and Rita Bennett’s Emotionally Free Ministry (inner healing prayer ministry) amplified her desire to understand the process of change and healing.  She received a Masters in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary and is currently a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (IMH#7822).  Denise attended seminary to obtain her training because of her belief of the need to integrate counseling and theology.  Denise’s growth and healing has been a result of not only working on her emotional health but also many spiritual issues, particularly suffering and hope.  This is her hope and vision for others.  Denise believes it is an honor as a counselor to walk with others who are also struggling to explore their own stories and walk a path toward healing, one which chooses purposeful living over survival.  She works with individuals, couples, families and groups dealing with various issues, such as depression, grief, abuse, hopelessness, addiction, anxiety, trauma, and conflicted personal relationships.  As a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator, Denise has a passion for working with premarital and married couples to help them identify strength and growth areas in their relationshipsand teach them relationship skills. Denise also has a heart for the creative process and how it facilitates healing.  She explores creative ways to work with her clients.  She is a small group facilitator for the Art for the Heart workshops offered by Living Water Counseling.

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