DB
Dana C. Baldwin
Pastor, licensed professional counselor, retired professor
COUNSELING

Professional counseling with a pastoral heart

Sessions are calm, slow, and collaborative. Licensed counseling merges with decades of pastoral experience while honoring clear ethical boundaries.

Trauma-informed, spiritually-integrated careAttention to confidentiality and documentationCollaboration with existing care teams when requested
Individuals

Grief, anxiety, trauma recovery, vocational discernment, and other long-form questions.

Couples

Communication, shared grief, rebuilding trust, or simply finding calm during transition seasons.

Pastors & ministry leaders

Burnout, boundaries, sabbatical planning, and the weariness that can accompany care roles.

Sessions are intentionally low-volume to protect margin for paperwork, supervision, and thoughtful follow-up.
PROCESS

How sessions unfold

Transparency around cadence, documentation, and next steps helps everyone relax into the work.

Step 1
Inquiry

Send a short note describing what brings you to counseling right now.

Step 2
Fit call

A 15-minute phone or video call to confirm scheduling, licensure, and focus.

Step 3
Intake

Paperwork, consent forms, and any necessary coordination with existing providers.

Step 4
Sessions

Fifty-minute meetings paced for reflection, silence, and prayer when requested.

Pacing & availability

Sessions typically renew every other week.

Openings fluctuate seasonally. If availability is limited, we can offer referrals to trusted practitioners. Administrative touches—intake packets, receipts, summaries—are handled personally, not through automated portals.

Boundaries & commitments
  • In-person sessions occur near the Twin Cities with limited remote openings when appropriate.
  • No emergency or crisis response—those moments are referred to trusted partners.
  • Clear distinction between counseling, pastoral care, and consulting so expectations remain steady.