HELLO!
I'M Laurie
Southwick
In this fast-paced, performance-based acceptance world, it’s easy to be overcome by stress, anxiety, depression and worry. The media bombards us with images of perfection in our looks, work, relationships, marriage and parenting – when we don’t measure up, we live in shame, insecurity, rejection and self-hatred. You probably feel you can’t win! But you can! I counsel women who are struggling with issues and problems in all areas of their lives. Some of the issues I deal with are relational problems, past hurts and traumas, rejection, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, and eating disorders. I am a co-author of a Biblical Discipleship Training Course and a Biblical Counseling Manual being used in the Victorious Christian Life Institute.
I have been a pastor’s wife since 1978 residing in Arizona before moving to North Carolina in 2015. My husband and I started a ministry called Solitude Place Ministries. Our focus is counseling and encouraging pastor’s, missionaries, chaplains, Christian leaders, business owners and the general public. My counseling approach is compassionate, directive, biblically based, and Spirit-led. My goal is to help those I counsel know God and themselves better, understand life from God’s perspective, and learn how to deal with the issues and problems they face in a righteous and effective way. I believe God is the answer to all our questions and problems and completely trustworthy to lead us in every area of our lives so hope, joy, and deep healing can be experienced.