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It’s because of God’s love and mercy that I do what I do.\u00a0 All the glory belongs to Him!\u00a0 Praise the Lord for the good things He has done in His children!!!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Tom, I was so impressed with how you handled our situation. I appreciated your thoroughness, your kindness, your directness, and your obvious experience.\u00a0 It meant a great deal to me personally for you to weave God’s word throughout the sessions.\u00a0 It brought me great comfort to call on the Lord, especially in our sessions with you.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“I am not churning like I was a year ago. I have resolved so many feelings.\u00a0 I am no longer harboring thoughts about divorce.\u00a0 To tell you the truth, a lot of this work occurred in my sessions with you, Tom.\u00a0 I feel more relaxed \u2026 kinder and gentler than a year ago.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“Tom, you are very skilled and professional at what you do.\u00a0 I am usually very skeptical, but your style erased all of those feelings from my mind.\u00a0 We could not have asked for more.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0“Dear Tom, I want to affirm you in your role as our counselor.\u00a0 You are an excellent listener, empathetic, and non-judgmental.\u00a0 God has used you to bring certain truths to light that have been helpful in improving our relationship.\u00a0 I am grateful for your insight and wisdom.\u00a0 Thank you, most of all, for your dedication to God and to the sanctity of marriage!”<\/span><\/p>\n

“I learned to take responsibility for what I was doing.\u00a0 It took some time, but I feel like I’ve been initiated into ‘Christian manhood’ \u2013 although young as a Christian, I don’t feel naive any more.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“My child clicked with Tom immediately.\u00a0 Tom has a special gift of making people feel comfortable.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“I used to think that I had very little personal value \u2013 just a guy who works hard to make little and barely get by.\u00a0 Now, with the help of Tom in counseling and prayer, I know that my purpose in life is to be who I am in Christ.\u00a0 In that, I am invaluable to my family, my co-workers, and my friends.\u00a0 I am here to love people, nurture them, encourage them, and direct them to Christ.\u00a0 I do that best by being honest and being who I really am.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Tom’s methods were very helpful … I had a huge breakthrough and many insights.\u00a0 Identified some deep conflicts and questions. Discovered the source of my doubts and perfectionism.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“I felt listened to and treated respectfully.\u00a0 Tom’s teaching felt encouraging and not like being lectured to.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“Tom, I would like to express my appreciation for you and for your being used of the Lord in my life.\u00a0 Your love in the Lord, integrity, wisdom, and knowledge of God’s word are very evident.\u00a0 And again, I’m amazed that God in His grace has used such wonderful people in my life.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“Tom, it was very encouraging to hear [my husband] explain what he learned from you at each session.\u00a0 I also appreciate that your ministry to him touched his heart deeply.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“Tom, I just want to thank you again for all your work with [my son] \u2013 you were truly a gift from God!”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“We had two goals and Tom definitely helped us reach both: 1) to help our son work through his problems \u2013 Tom’s gentle style really allowed my son to open up and feel comfortable.\u00a0 2) We had a financial goal.\u00a0 Tom fully respected this and did everything he could to fill each session with the necessary work \u2013 and not waste any time.\u00a0 Because of his strategic efforts, we were able to work quickly and therefore keep the number of sessions down.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Tom used Christian principles along with great counseling!\u00a0 Absolutely treated us with dignity, care and respect.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“Tom helped me learn that I am responsible for my decisions and I must deal with the consequences of my decisions.\u00a0 I also learned that I do not need to hold onto and feel guilty for situations in which I was victimized.\u00a0 I must lean on the Lord to help me though my trials and let Him [Jesus Christ] be strong where I am weak.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“Tom, I know that I was not an easy case, but you continued to believe in me.\u00a0 You didn’t give up on me.\u00a0 Thank you for confronting me in truth and love.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“My relationship with [my wife] is unhindered now.\u00a0 We are closer than ever.\u00a0 I also feel like I can hear God when he speaks to me now, and he does often. <\/span><\/p>\n

“Dear Tom, thank you for the gift of healing you gave me …. <\/span><\/p>\n

“I have learned that I am not alone in this world … I am probably as normal as anybody else.\u00a0 I am loved and I am accepted.\u00a0 I’ve learned not to judge or condemn others, and to accept my fellow man.\u00a0 I’ve learned to trust and to reach out.\u00a0 Because I learned to like myself, I can share myself with others.\u00a0 Although my offense was a tragedy, I have learned to love and to have boundaries.\u00a0 It’s the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ that really amazes me.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Dear Tom, Thank you.\u00a0 Such simple words, but they mean so much!\u00a0 Thank you for your prayers, the knowledge, the tools and the encouragement you have given to us.\u00a0 [My husband] and I will be together this Christmas.\u00a0 I was feeling helpless to do anything or to change anything … and you empowered me.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thomas Isaac Berscheid, MA, LMFT, LPC
\nOrdained Minister and Certified Life Coach
\n<\/span>____________________________________________________
\n700 Twelve Oaks Center Drive, Suite 264 \u2013 Wayzata, MN 55391
\nPhone: 763-227-3431<\/span><\/p>\n

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