The Counselors at Groffdale

All families, couples, and individuals struggle at some time in their lives. Sometimes we all need some extra help and support when we reach the end of our own abilities to cope with these challenges in our personal lives, as a family, or in our professional lives. Reaching out for professional help to learn new ways to heal and manage these stressors is vital.

The Counselors at Groffdale are trained in helping a variety of challenges that all marriages, families and individuals encounter. We look forward to serving you, your family, church, or organization.

Tom and Carol are both private practitioners who have chosen to serve clients together in this location, under the title The Counsellors at Groffdale.

THE COUNSELORS AT GROFFDALE OFFER:

Couples

We consider the strengths of each person and the relationship as we explore communication, differences in family history and the wounds that have been created in the relationship.

Individuals

We seek to work with individuals in the midst of various crisis, spanning the full spectrum of life experiences.

Families

Many families get stuck in dysfunctional ways of interacting and need help getting “unstuck.” We can help families better understand each other and open lines of communication, facilitating greater connection.

What CLIENTS ARE SAYING

We wish God’s blessing on Tom as he serves those who come to him. Tom’s heart of compassion and wisdom imparted to his clients is truly a gift of God channeled through him.

Tom Horst’s compassion and skill were so helpful to me in my recovery from sexual abuse. My time spent with him has helped me deal with my self-blame and shame, and brought me to a place of healing as a husband and father.

Tom Horst

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

Tom is a fully licensed marriage and family therapist. He received his graduate degree in Marriage and Family therapy from Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown, PA, in 2010, and his bachelors degree from Lancaster Bible College in 1991.

Marriage Counseling

Affair Recovery

Sexual Addiction

Individual Therapy for Teens and Adults

Premarital Counseling

Trauma and Abuse

Family Mediation and Crisis Recovery

Carol Gingerich

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Certified in Spiritual Direction

Carol Gingerich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master’s degree from the School of Social Work at Marywood University in Scranton, PA and her Bachelor's degree from Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA. She worked for 10 years at Philhaven Behavioral Healthcare and was later employed by a number of hospice organizations both as a Social Work counselor and Bereavement Facilitator. Her work in private practice as a counselor began part-time in the fall of 2008.

Carol grew up in the north woods of Minnesota and has always held a deep love for nature and the God who created it. Other interests include art, hiking, photography, and travel.

Sexual Abuse

Trauma

Marital /Relationship counseling

Depression, anxiety, grief, anger

Aging issues

Conflict resolution

Loss and transition

Individual Therapy for Teens and Adults