About Jim Pocta, LPC #63477

 
 

Throughout my life God has consistently shown me tenderness and compassion in the midst of turmoil.  After I came to belief in Christ He led to me to those who would counsel me and that would begin the slow and sometimes painful process of growth. He has taken care of me every step, even when I might wander; God is ever faithful to His children. He lovingly brings His children to the point of brokenness that we might find life in Him. I believe that, as a result, he wants me to have a ministry of tenderness and compassion to others he brings my way.


I believe that counseling is the journey of the client and the therapist, both seeking God and His will together.  I have been given a heart to walk along side those in distress to help reveal what I believe the Lord wants them to see. Therapy is a sometimes messy process where we invite Jesus into the deep parts of our hearts that played a part in the dilemmas faced.  Good counseling involves spiritual maturity beyond relief of symptoms.







 

things you need to know:


Name:

Jim Pocta


credentials:

LPC   MA Counseling

Biblical Counseling/Christian Counseling


Graduated:

UTD  BA Literary Studies - Summa

Amberton University MA in Counseling


works with:

Sexual Abuse, Same Sex Attraction, Depression, Anxiety, Marital Issues, Adolescent Issues, Spiritual Formation, Pornography, Childhood Trauma, Attachment Disorders, Adoption Issues


Books:

The Wounded Heart BY DAN ALLENDER


Shattered Dreams By Crabb


Intimate Allies by Allender


Silence of Adam by Crabb


When people are big and god is small by  Welch


A quest for more:  Living for something bigger than you by tripp


Desiring God by piper


when god weeps by tada


surprised by joy by lewis


Favorite Vacation Spot:


“Cruising the Caribbean, mountains of New Mexico, Colorado, San Francisco or San Diego...and of course, New York City.”

what I offer to my clients:

Dallas Christian Counseling @ Gateway

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