Classes, Groups &
Ministry Training
Interested in a future online class or group? From time to time, Elaine offers online classes, small groups, and training opportunities focused on spiritual growth, healing, prayer, and practical ministry. Offerings may include Grace to Flourish groups, Glory in the Tent—a study and experience of Tabernacle prayer—inner healing, and training for those who minister healing and restoration to others. You’re welcome to contact Elaine about joining an upcoming offering or hosting an online group or class for your church, ministry, or small group. When appropriate, Elaine can tailor the content to the needs and focus of your group.
Pastoral Care
Our private-practice pastoral care ministry offers online pastoral counseling and spiritual direction. Elaine’s private practice is currently full, and she is not accepting new clients at this time.
Pastoral Counseling
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds.”
Ps. 147:3 NASB
Allegra’s pastoral counseling ministry serves adults and teens with a variety of concerns, with particular training and experience in addressing trauma and trauma-related concerns. Elaine’s approach draws from several therapeutic models, including Temperament Therapy, Christ-Centered Therapy, trauma-informed care, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and other compatible approaches. While informed by these disciplines, counseling remains grounded in Scripture, prayer, and attentiveness to the Holy Spirit.
Spiritual Direction
“Can you not discern this new day of destiny breaking forth around you? The early signs of my purposes and plans are bursting forth…. Arise, my love, my beautiful companion, and run with me to the higher place. For now is the time to arise and come away with me.” SS. 2:13 TPT
Spiritual direction provides a sacred space to deepen one’s relationship with God. Sessions may include reflection on spiritual experiences, exploring one’s image of God, recognizing internal barriers to intimacy with Him, prayer, or simply resting together in His presence.
Each session is unique and shaped by the directee’s spiritual journey and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Differences & Similarities
Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction both help people grow in intimacy with God, understand their identity in Christ, and live more fully from His love and grace.
Pastoral counseling focuses primarily on emotional or relational concerns, helping people move toward healing, growth, and greater freedom. Spiritual direction focuses more specifically on a person’s relationship with God, helping them become more aware of His presence, discern His leading, and grow spiritually.
There is often overlap between the two, and prayerful attentiveness to the Holy Spirit is central to both. Some people begin with pastoral counseling and later transition into spiritual direction as their primary concerns are resolved.