I was privileged to do some personal counseling with Jennifer. I was struggling with an issue that had reared its head repeatedly since childhood. I was able to work through the issue with Jennifer in a short space of time, and while the results weren’t immediate, I truly think I am experiencing freedom from that particular issue now as I look backwards a few years later. It was invaluable to work through my personal issue in a safe, confidential, and understanding space. As a pastor’s wife, I felt there was no one else I was able to share my issue with, as I am often in a position of supporting others and find it necessary to lay aside my own struggles in order to do that well. While I seek to live an honest, transparent life within our congregation and more broadly, some issues have arisen which are simply not appropriate to share openly with everyone. So I have found it vital to seek out counselling and personal coaching to help me grapple with these more sensitive issues, so I can serve others without being distracted or hindered by my own baggage, and also just have a few emergency contacts to call on when I feel like I need to chat through new complex issues that arise especially in a church context.

I was very blessed to have Jennifer Ziegler as a trauma coach after experiencing a traumatic event that left me with some PTSD. Her gentle and compassionate nature, as well as her expertise, along with the help of the Lord, helped me to find healing. I couldn't imagine a better counselor to have embarked on that journey with during such a vulnerable time. I am forever grateful.

Working with Jennifer was an incredible blessing during one of the most challenging seasons of my life in ministry and at home. As a pastor’s wife, the emotional and spiritual weight can be overwhelming, but having someone who truly understood those unique pressures made all the difference. She was not only compassionate and wise, but deeply supportive. She offered a safe place to process pain, trauma, and weariness. Jennifer’s guidance helped me navigate what I felt impossible, and I truly could not have managed the trauma we faced without her. Her support reminded me how vital it is to have trusted help when walking through the demands of ministry.

As a pastor’s wife, going to counseling provided so many benefits to my soul and ultimately to those around me. Jennifer provided a safe space where I could honestly share my feelings, internal struggles and personal problems. Jennifer provided for me what I have often provided for others in our congregation over the last 30 years. Jennifer also offered an objective perspective that was thoughtful, spiritual, gentle and practical. God used Jennifer’s guidance to show me positive and sometimes hard actions I could begin to take to walk into a path of learning and growing (and changing) to be who God is creating me to be, doing the things He has planned for me to accomplish. Ironically, I find that my experience as a counselee puts others at ease. Everyone needs help from others and everyone needs to help others.  It’s part of being in God’s kingdom and living humble, fruitful lives on earth. I am so thankful to Jennifer for opening her heart to what God has planned for her and I know she will bless many!