Welcome to Haven Christian Counseling
Haven Christian Counseling offers Christ-centered, trauma-informed care to help individuals navigate through trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and relational issues. Our safe and compassionate space is dedicated to transforming lives and providing support on the healing journey.
Meet Our Counselor, Julie Avila, LPC.
Compassionate and Christ-Centered Care
Julie is an empathetic counselor who offers support for those struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, abuse, forgiveness work, and relational issues. Graduating with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Central Baptist Theological Seminary, she has a passion for integrating the hope we find in Christ along with clinical care to bring transformation. Alongside prayer and biblical truths, she utilizes attachment theory, EFT, CBT, Parts Work, and EMDR (Level 1 and 2 trained), to provide personalized, trauma-informed care to guide individuals towards healing and restoration. She specializes in working with women, older adolescents and couples.
*Julie is under the supervision of Dr. Lindsay Bonebrake (KS LCPC.2510)
Areas of Focus
Individual Counseling
Compassionately grounded in best clinical practices and Christ-centered, Spirit-filled counseling.
Couples Counseling
Integrating biblical truths, attachment styles, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
Church Support
Consultant/Speaker on abuse in the church.
Women's Ministry speaker.
Questions? We Have Answers
How can counseling help me?
At Haven Christian Counseling, we are committed to ensuring you feel safe and are always treated with dignity and compassion. You are not alone; we will walk alongside you in the journey to restore what has been broken and bind the wounds that need to be healed.
"You'll use the old rubble of the past to build anew, rebuild the foundations from out of your past. You'll be known as those who can fix anything, restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again." Isaiah 58:12 (MSG)
What issues can counseling address?
Counseling can address a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, abuse, addiction, relational issues, forgiveness work, and spiritual growth. Counseling can provide great insight into how attachment styles impact our emotional connections within ourselves and others and how we can grow in these areas. It offers a compassionate and supportive environment for individuals to seek restoration emotionally, spiritually and relationally in a healthy way.
Is Haven Christian Counseling right for me?
Counseling can be challenging, as it often involves confronting difficult emotions and experiences. However, gaining a deeper understanding of past wounds and relational patterns can lead to significant healing. Haven is going to be especially beneficial for clients who are searching for a place where clinical counseling practices are utilized with reliance upon the Holy Spirit and God is present as we process your story with safety, care, and grace.
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 MSG
Get in Touch
Reach out to us for compassionate and Christ-centered counseling services. Your wellbeing is our priority, and we are here to support you on your journey to healing and restoration.