Edward Luersman (he/him)

I believe faith and mental health are deeply connected, not separate parts of who you are. As a Christian counselor, I integrate spirituality into therapy for clients who desire, exploring how your beliefs inform your understanding of suffering, hope, and healing. Whether you’re experiencing a crisis of faith, seeking therapy that aligns with your values, or wrestling with spiritual questions during difficult times, I create a space where your whole self is welcome.

Infertility and reproductive loss create unique emotional challenges and grief that’s ongoing and invisible. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples through the heartbreak of infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. We’ll address the grief, relationship strain, decision-making stress, and isolation this journey brings. Using person-centered therapy and CBT, I help you process emotions, strengthen your relationship, and find hope.

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and there’s no “right way” to grieve. I specialize in supporting people through all forms of loss: death of a loved one, pregnancy loss, divorce, career changes. Whether you’re experiencing complicated grief, ambiguous loss, or grief that others don’t validate, I create a space where your pain is honored. Using person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches, I’ll help you carry your grief while moving forward and finding meaning again.

Person-centered therapy is the foundation of how I work with every client. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood. This approach honors your unique preferences, needs, and goals, not a one-size-fits-all model. I’ve found that genuine healing happens when clients feel safe to explore their experiences at their own pace, with unconditional positive regard and empathy guiding our work together.

I use CBT because it provides practical, evidence-based tools that create real change. CBT helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—and how to break unhelpful patterns. This approach is especially effective for depression, anxiety, and grief-related struggles. We’ll work together to identify negative thought patterns, develop healthy coping strategies, and build skills you can use immediately when difficult emotions arise.

I’m trained in the Gottman Method, one of the most researched and effective approaches to couples therapy. This method is especially powerful for couples facing grief, infertility, or major life stressors, times when relationships are most vulnerable. I use Gottman techniques to help couples strengthen friendship, manage conflict constructively, and create shared meaning.