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My name is Crystal McGowen and I am a trauma-informed Spiritual Director and Christian Counselor based in Portland, Oregon.

If you are at all here, you may have grown up in church and have a head knowlege of God's love. But, somewhere along the way, life got messy and the questions, doubts, and fears of the heart became harder and harder to ignore. Maybe those thoughts made you doubt your faith, or your ability to attend church, or even your relationship with God. I believe that wrestling with these kinds of questions and listening to your doubts is exactly where God wants to meet you and where your faith will grow.

It's my pleasure to walk with men and women on a journey of inner healing and wholeness as they embrace what it truly means to live from a place of connection and trust with God.

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on spiritual direction

Spiritual direction is “help given by one Christian to another which enables that person to pay attention to God’s personal communication to him or her, to respond to this personally communicating God, to grow in intimacy with this God, and to live out the consequences of the relationship."

William A. Barry and William J. Connolly, The Practice of Spiritual Direction

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What is Spiritual Direction and Is It For Me? A Guide to Deepening Your Faith

Are you feeling a pull towards a deeper spiritual life, yet unsure how to get there? Do you long for clarity in your faith journey, or simply a safe space to explore your relationship with God? If so, you may…

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Navigating Spiritual Dry Spells

Does this sound like you? You’re experiencing a season where your spiritual life feels barren, like a desert. Your prayers feel hollow, Bible reading uninspired, and God seems distant. This is what’s often referred to as a “spiritual dry spell,”…

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Finding God’s Voice in Your Daily Life

It’s a beautiful aspiration for many believers: to hear God’s voice more clearly in the everyday rhythm of life. We long for guidance, reassurance, and a tangible sense of His presence, not just in profound moments of prayer, but in the mundane,…

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Beyond Counseling: Exploring Spiritual Direction for Discernment

In life, we often face moments of uncertainty, significant decisions, or a deep yearning for clarity regarding our path. When these moments arise, many instinctively turn to counseling or therapy for guidance. And while professional counseling offers invaluable support for…

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what spiritual direction is all about

spiritual growth

Deepen your spiritual formation by engaging in various spiritual practices, both new and old.

inner healing

Navigate freedom from places you've felt stuck, walk in forgiveness, and experience greater freedom.

discernment

Grow in your ability to listen to yourself and to God as you navigate life's decisions and transitions.

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