by Rachel Blackston, M.A., M. Ed.

We are very excited to be adding Dave Stelling to our team of therapists at Redeemer Counseling. Dave has a vast array of experience in ministry and counseling. In 2004, he graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with his Master’s degree in Counseling. Last week, I asked Dave a few questions so you can hear more of his heart.

Rachel: Tell me how you got into the field of counseling.

Dave: After 15 years of working in campus ministry with Cru I recognized that getting some professional counseling training would help me in the work I was doing with college students and Cru staff.

R: What do you love about your job as a therapist?

D: I love helping families and marriages that are experiencing conflict. I love it when change happens in people’s hearts and reconciliation occurs.

R: What are your specialty areas?

D: My first love is working with couples and families. I also enjoy working with teenagers that are in conflict with their parents.

R: Tell us about your family.

D: I have been married to my wife Doreen for 23 years. She is my best friend and partner in life and my work. We both have similar values and calling for our lives. We have 3 children. My daughters are 21 and 18 and are college students and work jobs part time. My son is 15 and now taller than me! He is a very good football player and someday hopes to play college football.

R: What do you like to do with your free time?

D: I enjoy many sports both as an activity and as a fan. I regularly play tennis, basketball and racquetball. I also enjoy going to the gym with my wife and taking walks with her. Because I work with people, I do like my alone time reading, reflecting and sitting out by the pool.