Nice to Meet You!
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
I’m Josee!
Therapist
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel University in San Diego, California, where my training focused on integrating professional psychological care with the hope and truth of the Christian faith.
My heart is to offer a safe, nurturing space where individuals and families can experience healing and restoration. At Gems of Hope Counseling, I seek to walk alongside you with compassion, combining faith-informed principles with thoughtful, professional care to support you in your journey toward hope and wholeness.
My hope is to create a space where anyone can receive care, no matter their circumstances. The benevolence fund exists to help make that possible. If you feel led to give, your generosity will directly support someone’s journey toward healing. Your donation is tax-deductible; just click the button and select Counseling D’Amore - Benevolence.
Author
I am the author of The Soul’s Fight: Wrestling with Forgiveness. This book was born out of my own deeply personal journey through hurt, questions, and the difficult process of learning what forgiveness truly means. For a long time, I struggled with the idea of forgiving when the pain felt so real and undeserved.
Through that journey, I discovered that forgiveness is often misunderstood—and that it is not about excusing what happened, but about finding freedom for the wounded heart. In this book, I invite readers to wrestle honestly with the same questions I faced and to discover how forgiveness can bring healing, clarity, and lasting freedom.
Speaker
I am available for speaking engagements at churches, events, and gatherings where I share about the integration of faith and mental health. My heart is to help people understand how emotional healing and spiritual growth can work together, bringing hope, clarity, and practical tools for everyday life.