About
Dr. Joseph A. Connell is a doctoral-trained pastoral counselor, Christian counseling educator, ordained minister, and attorney whose work integrates biblical counseling, psychological knowledge, interpersonal relationships, and practical life application.
His academic training includes graduate study in Christian counseling and doctoral study in counseling psychology, interpersonal Neurobiology, neuroscience, and Christian counseling. He has extensive experience providing pastoral counseling and helping individuals address personal, relational, spiritual, and life-transition concerns.
Dr. Connell approaches counseling from a distinctly Christian worldview and, when appropriate, draws on established psychological and behavioral principles compatible with biblical teaching.
Scripture is the controlling authority in the Christian counseling relationship. Psychological and neuroscientific knowledge may be used as an informational resource where it is consistent with biblical truth, sound evidence, ethical practice, and the needs of the individual being served.
Dr. Connell provides professional pastoral counseling and Christian counseling services virtually through secure video and telephone sessions, allowing clients to receive thoughtful, confidential, and convenient support from the privacy of their own location.
My Christian Faith and My Professional Practice
Dr. Connell became a Christian counselor because he believes people are more than their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. They are also spiritual beings, created in God's image, with a need for meaning, purpose, hope, forgiveness, and restoration.
His advanced training in psychology provides valuable insight into human behavior, trauma, relationships, emotional distress, and personal growth. His Christian faith provides the foundation for understanding the whole person.
Dr. Connell integrates these perspectives in the proper order: Scripture and Christian theology provide the foundation, while sound psychological and neuroscientific principles serve as practical tools for understanding, healing, growth, and change.
This integrated approach is designed for individuals who want thoughtful, informed counseling without setting aside their Christian faith.
