COUNSELING
AT HILL CITY

We are big believers that everyone can benefit from some sort of counseling.

Whether you're currently processing something difficult or you're ready to work through past traumas, relational barriers, or roadblocks in your faith, talking to someone and being asked the right questions can be what leads to healing. Here at Hill City, we offer pastoral and Christian counseling as well as Spiritual Direction for individuals, couples, and families.

Everyone's needs are different and our goal is to connect you with the care you need.

For many of us, a more clinical approach to our care is necessary. While we don’t offer clinical therapy, we offer a free consultation where you and your counselor will assess your needs, set goals, and figure out which path is best for you moving forward. Our counseling ministry works with a rich network of clinical therapists that we can refer you to should you and your counselor decide that is your next best step.

PASTORAL COUNSELING WITH MATT FISHER —

Matt Fisher is a pastor, husband, father, and admittedly a bit of a nerd.

He is certified in pastoral counseling and enneagram coaching through the Crosspoint Soul Care Institute and has been on staff at Hill City RVA since 2017. He is also the co-host of the Stay Curious podcast.

Matt has experience in spiritual direction, religious trauma care, marriage and relationship counseling, family systems theory, and enneagram coaching.

Besides his passion for talking through hard seasons, Matt also loves spending time with his family, adding to his mountain of books (and comics), making music with his friends, and sitting in the park on his favorite bench.

If you'd like to reach Matt for a consultation please email matt@hillcityrva.com.

PASTORAL COUNSELING WITH BOB ODOM —

Bob Odom is a pastor, husband (1 wife), father (2 Children), and grandfather (6 grandchildren). 

He is a pastoral counselor with an earned Ph. D. He has served as chaplain for multiple first responder organizations and has been in pastoral ministry for 40-plus years. He is a certified Critical Stress Incident counselor. 

Bob has experience in pastoral/spiritual, grief and trauma, religious trauma, marriage, and relationship counseling. 

He loves spending time with his family. Bob is a foodie and loves experiencing the food scene of Richmond. He enjoys football (Roll Tide), reading, traveling, and good movies.

You can reach Bob to schedule a consultation at revodom9@gmail.com.

PASTORAL COUNSELING WITH STEPHANIE BOARMAN—

Stephanie holds a Master's in Counseling from Longwood University. With past experience in wilderness interventions and ministry roles, she's now a Resident in Counseling at Fig Tree Therapy, integrating Christian principles.

Specializing in grief therapy and using various modalities like CBT and EMDR, Stephanie offers personalized support for healing. She blends evidence-based interventions with biblical principles, emphasizing empathy and trust in therapy. Her focus is on women's issues, guiding clients through life challenges with a nurturing approach.

Drawing from her ministry experience, Stephanie combines mental health expertise with faith to address clients' needs, covering areas like life transitions, childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and relationship challenges. She uses genogram work to explore family of origin, aiming to uncover generational issues for her clients.

You can see her full bio here: Stephanie's Bio

You can reach Stephanie to schedule a consultation at S.boarman@figtreetherapy.com.

FAQS

  • There is a free consultation where you and your counselor will set goals and talk specifics for next steps, including what financial investment fits into your budget.

  • We do not take insurance.

  • Pastoral counseling, enneagram coaching, and spiritual direction are not replacements for clinical therapy. However, they can work in connection with more clinical treatments as well as help you determine whether therapy is a good next step for you in your growth.

    • 55 minutes

    • Generally sessions are anywhere from weekly to monthly.

    • Number of sessions will be determined based on goals and progress.

What others have shared—

  • “What do you say about someone that has changed your life? I have met with many counselors over the years and never have I felt so seen and understood. Matt knows how to ask the right questions and makes me feel at ease. He listens intently without any judgement or shame and creates a safe environment to share your deepest struggles. I have learned how to process old hurt and trauma in a new way. I feel like I have shed a weight I have been carrying on my shoulders for 20 years.”

    — Lindsay C.

  • "When my mind and soul are racing like a cartoonish Tasmanian Devil, Matt is able to stop it on a dime and help me make sense of the mess. Matt can take my constant forward energy that frequently burns too hot and direct it somewhere soothing. And it’s all done in a way that makes me feel grounded, seen, loved and understood- not just by him but by God.

    I think, most often, we are afraid to sit with the people who can see us- who can walk in step with our disjointed rhythm and who can flip back to our Chapter 1; able to read our invisible ink. There’s something intimidating about having our natural frequency met- perhaps we are afraid we will crumble, like bridges do.

    Matt makes this part of life feel safe. He makes it feel vital and beautiful. Sit with him, even if it’s in silence."

    — J.B.

  • “Matt is a compassionate person with an innate ability to listen actively. He will always offer advice, but it is never cliche or unimaginative— it is always based on the information the client is sharing. I’ve been to several therapists in my life and, surprisingly, the ability to listen and offer personalized help did not seem like a prerequisite for many of them. Matt is different: he actually hears you.”

    — Michael H.

  • “Matt is very approachable and is a great listener. Matt often takes an intellectual approach and he encourages me to look at things through different lenses. He is also always ready with a relevant resource, like a book or podcast, that might shed additional insight on a line of thinking. Matt has become a trusted partner on my road to continually better mental health, and I can’t recommend him enough.”

    — Zach B.