Greg Becker
MA in Counseling, M.ED, LPC
Sees Clients in VA and Internationally
Greg Becker is a biblically-based and clinically trained counselor with a warm, compassionate, and interactive style. He is experienced in counseling men and women as individuals or as couples. Greg approaches counseling through the lens of Scripture, in conjunction with current psychological standards and research. As Director of Congregational Care & Counseling at his local church, Greg sees clients facing family of origin issues, anxiety, depression, loss & grief, compulsive behaviors, relational issues, career challenges, parenting, and shame. He also provides pre-engagement and premarital counseling. Greg’s approach incorporates aspects of Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). Having grown up in New York state and North Virginia, Greg has been a collegiate soccer official and continues to play the drums.
Personal,
Educational,
and Professional Experience
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia
Master of Arts in Counseling from Colorado Christian University (1991)
Director of Congregational Care & Counseling – 2013-present
Director of Adult Discipleship & Small Groups – 2008-2013
Certified SYMBIS facilitator, which stands for Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.
5 years experience as Counselor in Residence under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor.
Master of Education in Student Personnel Administration from James Madison University (1988)
BA in Communication from James Madison University (1986)
Worked in higher education for 22 years
Ordained Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)