Biography

Mikel Kelly MA, CIT

Christian Counselor intern

Mikel has understanding and expertise in treating the following: 

·     Couples counseling including pre-marital, reconciliation and remediation including Marital Covenant, Conflict resolution,      Communication, and Intimacy

·         Anger management

·         Depression and Bipolar disorder

·         Anxiety and phobias

·         Sexual issues including sexual addiction, homosexuality and low sexual desire

·         Dream analysis and interpretation

·         Spiritual formation

·         Vocational Counseling

Calling

Mikel’s calling as a counselor was confirmed in 1992 through a spiritual gift discovery tool, encouragement from others, and a dream. While Mikel is qualified to counsel people in a variety of ways, he has been called specifically to help couples make a positive difference in their marriages and families. Mikel left a 25 year career in landscape architecture to follow God’s leading.

Education

Mikel is a graduate of Cincinnati Christian University, Seminary ¾ MAC program (Master of Arts in Counseling). Mikel has diligently studied both Scripture and text to present himself unashamed as one who handles the word of truth correctly [2 Timothy 2:15].

Philosophy

Scripture reminds us that God is not a God of chaos but is rather a God of order [1 Cor. 14:33]. The world would be a very frightening place if repeating the same activities yielded different results each time. To remind us of this fact, the sun rises every morning and sets every evening. Apart from the sun’s predictability we would not be able to mark our time here on Earth. Because God is a God of order He has incorporated natural laws, principles and precepts into his creation. As created beings, humans also often act predictably in reaction to their environment. It is because God created all things with stable properties that we are able to study them. Human beings are no exception. As a consequence Mikel believes that all behaviors serve some purpose and therefore these behaviors can be understood. Furthermore, Mikel believes that distressing behaviors are only meaningful within the context of relationships. In other words, relationships are the vehicle that magnify dysfunctional attitudes and beliefs. Conversely it is only through significant relationships that meaningful change can occur. The goal of counseling then is to form a relationship between counselor and client to serve as a catalyst for change. Mikel believes that many of life’s problems can be overcome by a deep and meaningful relationship with Christ. When God’s Spirit becomes active in the counseling process there is then hope for health and healing of the mind, body and spirit.

Interests

Mikel has been an active member of Kingsway Christian Church since 1992 where he has served in the Decision Counseling Ministry and teaches regularly in the Adult Bible School program. Mikel has attended many Promise Keepers conferences and in 1997 participated in, “Stand in the Gap” in Washington, D.C. to pray for local and national leaders. In addition, Mikel has received training in Nouthetic Christian Counseling (NANC), and has also received training from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for decision counseling. Mikel is a regular supporter of “Promise Keepers” and the American Bible Society.

Family

Mikel is married to Sandy. Together they have raised two sons who are now 18 and 20 years old. The youngest son is currently enrolled at Purdue University, School of Agriculture, and is pursuing Veterinary Medicine. The oldest has been inducted into the Army National Guard and will leave for basic training in January 2008. He has  scored higher than most other local recruits on the ASVAB placement test and will enter college following specialized training.

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