Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer

Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Texas (TX LPC 81452) with five years of clinical experience. Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and is completing a doctorate in counselor education and supervision. Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer also holds a Master of Divinity and serves as the senior minister of a non-denominational church that is open to interfaith and interspirituality. With more than 25 years of ministerial experience, Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer has offered spiritual direction and pastoral counseling in a variety of international settings and is comfortable addressing both secular and spiritual concerns when requested by clients.

Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer primarily works with common life concerns such as stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, motivation and self-esteem, confidence, and coping with life changes. Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer also has experience supporting people with neurological differences, including autism spectrum disorder and bipolar disorder, as well as many other mental health disorders.

Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer practices from an existential-humanistic perspective that emphasizes personal meaning-making and the pursuit of potential amid life’s challenges. Narrative theory is integrated into treatment to explore the stories people tell about their lives, and feminist theories are used to examine how oppression and privilege shape experience across cultural variables such as race, gender, and LGBTQIA+ identity. Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer is incorporating concepts from internal family systems (IFS) into clinical work and applies evidence-informed modalities as appropriate for specific concerns - for example, cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques.

Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and honors that commitment. Prospective clients are invited to get to know Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer and determine whether there is a good fit. Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer’s role is not to give directives but to accompany clients, highlighting what may be relevant as they explore their path back to a natural state of wellbeing.