In psychotherapy Kristi and I (Bill) invite people to see their problems as indicators of their deeper need for soul care. When it is appropriate we integrate the use of spiritual disciplines as part of the therapy process.
Since 1987 we’ve helped people with a variety of psychological problems like…
· Depression
· Anxiety
· Relationship conflicts
· Traumatic memories
· Compulsive sexual behavior
· Co-Dependency
· Alcoholism and other addictions
· Eating disorders
· Spiritual dryness or anger at God
To treat problems like these we use our training in psychology (psychodynamic-object relations, family systems, and cognitive-behavioral) and Christian spirituality (spiritual formation and direction) to help people to change on the inside: learning how to get their needs met, becoming someone of good character, developing more loving relationships with God, others, and themselves.
As part of our Soul Shepherding nonprofit ministry we offer 45-minute psychotherapy appointments in our Irvine office for pastors, pastor’s wives, missionaries, and other active ministry leaders. (On a part time basis we also offer psychotherapy for people who are not in pastoral ministry through Christian Soul Care, Inc.)
The suggested fee for psychotherapy is $130. (Pastors and other ministry leaders can be seen on a sliding scale and be partially subsidized by the people who make tax-deductible donations to Soul Shepherding.) We don’t bill insurance, but we do give you a receipt that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
We find that usually psychotherapy is most effective when appointments are weekly, though some people come every other week and others need to come twice per week.
In the first session you fill out an intake form, go over the basic policies, ask any questions you have, talk about what you want help with, introduce the background to your problem, and receive a preliminary diagnoses and treatment plan.
For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Kristi or myself:
949.262.3699
Dr.’s Bill & Kristi GaultiereSoul Shepherding 4000 Barranca Parkway, Suite 250 Irvine, CA 92604
Learn more about How Psychotherapy Works.
Learn more about our background: Bill’s Bio, Kristi’s Bio, Our Story.
Bill Gaultiere, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist in CA (#PSY12036)
Kristi Gaultiere, Psy. D., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA (#MFT29887).
Soul Shepherding is a 501c3 nonprofit ministry funded by tax-deductible donations from individuals, fees for services to individuals, and honorariums from churches and other organizations.
