Spes Et Fortitudo Counseling and Consulting

Spes Et Fortitudo Counseling and Consulting Therapy is life-giving. I will be honored to hold space for your story as you seek restoration.

It helps us understand ourselves as intended by God, our life attachments, our resilience through challenging times and to find lasting joy. Therapy is a gift that has supported me through various seasons of life. Understanding our true selves as intended by God, our life attachments, learning resilience through challenging times, and discovering lasting joy are crucial aspects of our journey. I w

ill be deeply honored to hold space for your story and walk alongside you as you seek healing and restoration in your life. I hold degrees from Divine Mercy University (M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling), Boston College (M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction), and Arizona State University (B.A., Special Education). As a certified traumatologist through GreenCross International, trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing(EMDR), and I hold an Emotionally Focused Therapy(EFT)-informed lens as a clinical mental health counselor. I believe in the inherent dignity of each person, created in the image and likeness of God and unconditionally loved by Him. I am a mother to children ages 21 to 13, and I was married for 17 years before my spouse unexpectedly passed away. Originally from Arizona, I have called North Texas home for the past 17 years. I have 25 years of teaching experience in non-profit, private, and public special education combined with knowledge from Massachusetts, Arizona, and Texas. I am a lifelong learner who enjoys traveling and meeting new people. My faith is central to my life, guiding me to maintain hope and find joy in every circumstance.

Prayers for all those affected by the floods in Texas. ❤️‍🩹🙏
07/07/2025

Prayers for all those affected by the floods in Texas. ❤️‍🩹🙏

Trigger warning su***de: Requiescat in pace, Fr. Matteo. Pray for all those who battle suicidial thoughts. Don’t be afra...
07/06/2025

Trigger warning su***de:
Requiescat in pace, Fr. Matteo.
Pray for all those who battle suicidial thoughts. Don’t be afraid to check in on your friends. 💜🩵

https://988lifeline.org/

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B4KZdqGhy/?mibextid=wwXIfds

Tragic and awful news out of a northern Italian diocese today, of a young priest who took his own life. This is truly mysterious. And of course devastating for so many, in his own family, his presbyterate and community. Requiescat in pace, Don Matteo. May the Lord's peace find you.

I add here the reflections of Fr. Christopher Smith from upstate SC (I was forwarding his post, but it only forwarded the Italian post he had shared)

"Pray for the repose of the soul of Fr Matteo Bolzano, a young Italian priest who took his own life this weekend. While I am the first to say that priests need to be very careful how they speak to people because of the impact they have on others, there is another side that we never talk about. The mental health of our clergy is extremely important. Self-care, priestly fraternity, physical and emotional well-being for a priest should no longer be considered an option. Some of my brother priests labor every single day under emotional conditions that would cause most men to off themselves if they had to deal with what some of our priests deal with. Nasty behavior, gossip, loneliness, being misunderstood, unrealistic expectations, feeling failure, superiors acting poorly, burnout: they’re all a part of everyone’s life in some way. But for a priest, they can be unusually crippling and demoralising.
When I was a younger priest, I was shocked when brothers left ministry, had crises of faith or committed su***de. No longer. May God have mercy on this priest, on all priests and renew our vocation to image Christ.
Jesus, fac ut simus sacerdotes secundum Cor tuum!
And no, this is not a cry for help: I’m living my best life, and am hard-headed enough to keep moving forward. But this had made me reflect." [h/t Christopher Smith ]

06/14/2025

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you.
🤗🎉

05/24/2025

📅 World Schizophrenia Day 💜

Today is World Schizophrenia Day - a time to raise awareness and foster understanding about schizophrenia and psychosis.

Psychosis is a mental health condition where individuals may struggle to distinguish between what's real and what's not. Schizophrenia is diagnosed when these symptoms persist for six months or more.

Common symptoms include:
☑️ Hallucinations
☑️Delusions
☑️Thought disorders
☑️Cognitive difficulties
☑️Changed behaviour
☑️Negative symptoms

Early intervention is crucial. Treatments are available and starting treatment promptly can significantly improve recovery outcomes.

Let's work together to break the stigma and support those that need it.

Learn more about schizophrenia and psychosis here: https://www.stpatricks.ie/mental-health/schizophrenia-psychosis

A little side altar dedicated to Our Lady of Good Counsel at St.Colman’s in Cobh, Ireland. They also had a flyer for me...
05/13/2025

A little side altar dedicated to Our Lady of Good Counsel at St.Colman’s in Cobh, Ireland. They also had a flyer for mental health counseling in the narthex of the church. I wish we could see more of this in the United States. Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us!

Happy St Patrick’s Day to all! ☘️
03/17/2025

Happy St Patrick’s Day to all! ☘️

Going into the desert…
03/06/2025

Going into the desert…

03/05/2025
Where do you find rest?
02/24/2025

Where do you find rest?

DFW- please pass on!
02/05/2025

DFW- please pass on!

Join us February 24th and March 24th to learn about boundaries in parenting! Please email Sarah to get registered.

Happy Great Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi! He was a man who evangelized and loved the world but knew his home was i...
10/04/2024

Happy Great Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi! He was a man who evangelized and loved the world but knew his home was in heaven!! Even in the amidst of his own suffering he always persevered- St. Francis of Assisi pray for us!

A Suffering Saint Francis of Assisi's shadow side Paul Moses October 4, 2011 Web Exclusive Religious Life Please email comments to [email protected].

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