A faith-integrated, clinically rigorous, deeply personal way of walking with people through change.
At Shadetree, our approach is built on three lenses used together in every session: a faith-centered foundation rooted in Scripture, clinical excellence grounded in evidence-based methods, and temperament-informed insight into how each person is wired.
None of these lenses alone is enough. Faith without clinical skill leaves symptoms unaddressed. Clinical skill without faith misses the deepest parts of a person. Together, they care for the whole human being.
Every Shadetree counselor commits to these practices. They shape what you experience in every session.
Christian faith is woven into the session, not bolted on. It shapes how we hope, listen, and invite change.
Gottman, SYMBIS, CBT, and other research-backed modalities, used by clinicians who stay current in the field.
Your wiring is not a flaw to fix. Understanding your God-given temperament unlocks empathy and self-awareness.
Every Shadetree counselor is fully credentialed or working under supervision toward full credentialing. Clinical standards are non-negotiable.
Your counselor builds a plan that fits your story, goals, and pace. No cookie-cutter care.
Counseling is confidential by design. Our offices and online sessions are quiet, unhurried, and private.
You stay with the same counselor. We believe trust grows over time and protects the healing process.
We believe real, lasting transformation is possible. That belief shapes how we walk with you from day one.
These eight practices are not promises. They are commitments.
Take the First StepWe bring together three powerful lenses to help you experience lasting transformation, not just symptom management.
God's design for your life is good, and His grace is sufficient. Scripture informs how we approach every session, giving your care a foundation that lasts.
Trained in Gottman principles, SYMBIS frameworks, and evidence-based methods, we help you identify unhealthy patterns, build practical skills, and develop new ways of relating.
Understanding your God-given temperament changes everything. Self-awareness and empathy grow as you see how you are wired and how you grow best.
Starting counseling can feel vulnerable. Here's what the process looks like at Shadetree, so you can walk in with confidence.
Reach out through our contact form or call. We'll listen and match you with a counselor who fits your needs.
A safe space to share your story: your history, your struggles, and what you hope would be different.
Your counselor creates a tailored plan addressing your specific challenges with proven strategies.
Week by week, build the tools to heal, grow, and move forward with hope.
It means your counselor is free to pray with you if you want, reference Scripture when helpful, and treat your faith as a resource for healing. It never means preaching, pushing beliefs, or skipping the clinical work.
Common modalities include Gottman Method for couples, SYMBIS for premarital, CBT and ACT for anxiety and mood, and developmental frameworks for teens. Your counselor uses what fits.
You are welcome. Our counselors integrate faith when clients want that, and serve everyone with the same excellent clinical care. Doubt and questioning are safe here.
A research-based understanding of how each person is uniquely wired to think, feel, connect, and grow. It is a practical tool for insight, not a personality test or a label.
Yes. Every Shadetree counseling service is available through secure online sessions in addition to in-person care from our Ocala offices.
We integrate faith, clinical training, and temperament science in a way few practices do. We don't just manage symptoms. We help you understand the deeper patterns at work. And because we're Christ-centered, we believe real, lasting transformation is always possible.
Ocala, FL. 34471
Ocala, FL. 34471
Insurance not accepted
