Stories of Support and Hope

I connected with Chaplain Barb after losing my husband to a traumatic illness. My husband and I met when we were teenagers, and had been together for 63 years. To say my life was in shambles is an understatement. I am so very grateful to Barb for helping me find the path on which to move forward! Barb is a great listener; knowledgeable and experienced in counseling those who have lost a loved one; non judgmental; trustworthy and caring. Barb was, and remains, someone I know I can count on to respond to my needs as I move along in this journey. You couldn’t ask for a better person to work with.

I met Barb a number of years ago when she began to lead funeral services. I saw her deep faith in God and her gentle and caring manner. In all her interactions with clients she was both kind and non-judgemental. I could again see how she was easy to talk to about whatever is in her hearts. She is also very good at keeping confidences. Each client raved about her. They couldn't thank her enough for helping them in the process to obtain some closure. They found help with some of their grief work and pain while honoring their loved one in the way they wanted. Without hesitation I highly recommend Barb for funeral services, grief work and counseling and more. She well suits her profession and does so with a gentle spirit

I couldn’t be more pleased with Barb. I had recently lost my husband and was having a difficult time dealing with that loss. Barb was friendly, easy to talk to and was a wonderful listener. With her help and The Grief Recovery Handbook she had me work from, I went from being totally distraught, to feeling hopeful. The exercises in the book, that I did each week, were essential in my recovery. I give her 5 out of 5 stars because I wouldn’t change anything about her or our sessions that we had. The best thing about our sessions were that if we went over the time allotment, there was no extra charge, she didn’t “want to take food off my plate.” If you’re looking for a someone that you can be totally open and honest with and you leave each session feeling a bit better than you did when you came into it - then I highly recommend Barb!

After my Dad passed away I was feeling very lost and I didn't know where to turn. One day I went online to research grief therapy, and that's when I stumbled upon Barb's website. Initially, I didn't know what exactly I was searching for...I just knew I needed help. I truly feel as though God placed Barb in front of me because I was so lost. We had an initial consultation and I knew then that she was who I wanted to work with. Over the course of several months, Barb helped me to untangle years of trauma and grief that ultimately became too much to bear once my father passed away. I am so grateful for her compassionate and caring nature. She is knowledgeable about the intricacies of human relationships and how certain dynamics can keep holding us back in our lives. With Barb's empathetic and informed counsel, I was able to let go of many hardships that had been holding me prisoner for many years. I feel as though she helped lead me out of the darkness and now I am finally back in the light once more. I encourage anyone seeking wise, caring and compassionate counsel to meet with Barb. Anyone would be lucky to have her walking beside them on their life's journey.

I just want to take a minute to express my gratitude for the time and care that Barb shared with me. Her encouragement all the way through was so helpful to carry on and work through so many issues. I know this will be life changing for me, and I plan to recommend it to people. I would highly recommend doing this program with her. She is a tuned-in, great listener!

Barb has been the stabilizing force for all of us during this time of great upheaval. Her personal and professional skills are, without question, superior. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Barb for employment. Her work ethic, inner strength and compassion make her an ideal candidate for any position she may choose to pursue

We have known Barb since our wedding, was the sole babysitter for our two small children when she lived in our area. She has become a part of our family along with a close friend. She has been there many times of need & emergency. We know we can count on her. We know what we say, stays with her. She has a servant's heart. We know she will be an awesome Chaplain with her love of people of all ages. We would highly recommend her for any position of ministry where she can utilize the many gifts God has given to her