
Dr. Mary Cate Guman, Ed.D, M.A.
Senior Pastoral Intern in Residence
As a pastoral counselor, my goal is to build connection, foster hope, and help individuals experience personal wellness through empathetic and effective pastoral counseling. Pastoral Counseling Senior Intern
Each person has a unique story and brings a unique set of strengths to counseling. It is important that individuals feel connected in the counseling environment and that conversations provide a hope-filled perspective. It is my goal to provide empathy and effective counseling so individuals can grow psychologically, spiritually, and relationally. My goal is to provide practical assistance so people can experience healing and wholeness in life. We each experience issues in life. It is important to use the most beneficial tools for each person. –Dr. Guman
Dr. Guman utilizes an integrative approach with an emphasis on cognitive therapy models. When individuals focus on their thoughts, they can change their feelings and behaviors. However, other counseling models and techniques can be helpful as well. Dr. Guman will work to provide counseling that helps each client.
Dr. Guman works with women, groups, persons of faith, individuals suffering from various psychological issues, and survivors of trauma.
Education:
- Ed.D. in Community Care and Counseling with a specialization in Traumatology, Liberty University
- M.A. in Pastoral Counseling, Liberty University
- B.S. in Biblical Studies, Liberty University
Special Certifications & Specializations:
Certified Prepare Enrich Premarital Counseling
Prepare Enrich prepares couples for marriage, and enriches couples in their marriage by , increasing their awareness of relationship strengths and growth areas, then providing them with skills to improve their relationship.
Dr. Guman has been trained and certified in this outstanding program, and is available to you and your spouse to preempt or repair marital discord.
Dr. Guman is a proud member of the American Association of Christian Counseling.
AACC is committed to assisting Christian counselors, the entire “community of care,” licensed professionals, pastors, and lay church members with little or no formal training. It is our intention to equip clinical, pastoral, and lay care-givers with biblical truth and psychosocial insights that minister to hurting persons and helps them move to personal wholeness, interpersonal competence, mental stability, and spiritual maturity.