Clinical Director, The SoulHealers
Jayson’s Bio
Rev. Jayson Graves, M.MFT, husband and father, is a former psychotherapist, current Ordained Minister and Christian Counselor & Coach specializing in sexual integrity recovery and unwanted attractions. He and his pastoral counseling & coaching team enjoy helping their clients from both a pastoral and personal frame as a people in recovery themselves.
Since receiving his Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University, the bulk of his experience has come from helping adult and young men and with couples and families in private groups and coaching sessions. His passion is to see people set free from sexual addictions, unwanted attractions, anxiety and other relational struggles through a faith-based approach featuring Body, Soul, Spirit interventions.
Jayson is the founder and director of international pastoral counseling & coaching ministry “Healing for the Soul,” (www.healingforthesoul.org) providing coaching and groups…all over the telephone and video chat, including his first original idea: Teleconference Recovery Groups for men and for parents in recovery worldwide. He’s also served as the National Program Director & Speaker for New Life Ministry’s “Every Man’s Battle” seminars, Speaker for Focus on the Family conferences and Host of both “The Blazing Grace Show” radio program and SkyAngel Network’s “PurePassion” TV program. Jayson is the author and teacher of the theology school course, “Biblical Sexuality & the 21st Century” which is available at healingforthesoul.org.
Jayson’s Coaching Style
“After being trained in Family Systems Theory, I take the approach of assessing the client’s whole life—body, soul & spirit according to I Thessalonians 5:23—including present beliefs, behaviors, and circumstances as well as past history, trauma and family-of-origin background. After the assessment phase, I help you as my coaching client understand the roots of your struggle and present a clear, concrete treatment plan recommendation that’s as custom-tailored to your particular circumstances as possible. I focus on listening, asking questions that invoke your own sense of direction, and giving challenging, direct yet gentle and respectful feedback as you take steps to change course. Prayer during sessions is available and encouraged according to your preference.” – Jayson Graves, M.MFT