Israel
Wright
Pastoral Counselor, MA Counseling
Israel Wright is a pastoral counselor interested in how the past can impact the present and shape the future. He longs to see clients become confident, active participants in the healing process. Israel’s counseling usually involves questions of faith/sexuality, pornography addiction, trauma, leadership development, family of origin, and relationship dynamics. He is passionate about human growth and development, leadership principles, organizational health, and empowering others to discover who they are meant to be. In his free time, Israel enjoys good food, cooking, adventuring in the wilderness, exploring cities, listening to music, worship and prayer, traveling, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, exercising, creative pursuits, time with loved ones, and learning to rest.
Personal,
Educational,
and Professional Experience
Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary (2018)
3+ years of pastoral counseling via telehealth
1 year as a counseling intern at the JFK Clinic of Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO
10+ years mentoring, developing, and leading others towards goals—helping businesses, non-profits and communities flourish
5+ years working in relational ministry (serving diverse demographics both locally and abroad)
Systems thinker working from family systems and integrative interpersonal theoretical models
Working knowledge in areas of trauma, faith/sexuality, sexual abuse, sexual addiction, relationship dynamics and family of origin issues—with special interest in developmental trauma and leadership development
Extensive travel abroad including 2,500+ hours on the ground in East Africa, immersed in East African culture