As a clinician, I attempt to keep James 1:19 (NASB), "be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger," in the forefront of my mind concerning my clinical approach (as well as several other scriptures). Once I listen to and hear what your primary concerns are, I utilize reflective listening to ensure that I understand what you (the client) are communicating to me; I'm also peripherally validating to you (the client) that I am present in the session with you and that I genuinely care about your stated concerns. Once I've established an accurate understanding of what your perceived needs are, I move into a collaborative approach regarding what you (the client) would like to achieve in session and how you (the client) would like to accomplish those achievements. With all of that information, I proceed to case conceptualization. I evaluate what you (the client) communicated as your perceived concerns, what you (the client) would like to achieve regarding your stated concerns, and how you (the client) would like to achieve it by integrating what Holy Scripture says about your current struggle(s) and the most effective path forward. I develop and bring all of this information to you (the client) and collaborate with you (the client) to formulate a treatment plan that utilizes biblical truth to develop objectives to achieve your goals, with the ULTIMATE goal being a strengthened relationship with and faith in Jesus Christ, which increases all the fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control); a strengthened relationship with and faith in Jesus Christ being the ULTIMATE protective factor against anything you (the client) may have to face in life.