Jacob sparkowich
Jacob earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. He graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology and At-Risk Youth Studies.
ABOUT jacob
ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, ABUSE, SPIRITUAL ISSUES, TRAUMA, ADDICTION
Personal Statement
I believe flourishing in life happens through the formation of healthy relationships, with counseling therapy being a powerful means of healing in a relational context. I approach counseling from a Biblical worldview, holding the belief that having a relationship with and knowing one’s true identity in Christ is the ultimate source of genuine and lasting healing. While this is my belief and natural preference in therapy, I gladly work with those who do not ascribe to the same belief system. I can assist with many kinds of issues and will meet you where you are at with kindness and compassion.
Ministry Experience
Throughout my late-teens and early-mid twenties I have either led or assisted in many church-related endeavors, such as children’s ministries, homeless outreach events, street evangelism, counseling-type service to those in need, and others. During this phase of life, God also put it in my heart to embark on several long-term international missions trips with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) to Western and Eastern Europe, where I met my wife. Together we served others in the way of street preaching/evangelism, encouraging and discipling impoverished youth, providing humanitarian-aid at refugee camps, serving military veterans at a cafe ministry, and raising awareness to the dark realities of human trafficking. As a husband and a father of three children, I see my family as my first and highest priority ministry, looking to God for the ability to serve them well and provide a Christ-like example.
Professional Counseling experience
I spent a year doing professional counseling work at A New Life Christian Counseling as an intern counselor. I obtained a graduate degree at Liberty University and I am licensed as a Mental Health Counselor Associate, continuing to gain experience in this helping role. My theoretical approach to counseling is primarily faith-based, also drawing from multiple counseling theories and interventions in order to best meet each client’s needs.
Jacob is available in-person in Vancouver, WA and online for Washington residents.
