My husband and I went to Heartland Christian Counseling, in Pella, September 2020. The Licensed Clinical Psychologist we were set up to see was Karen C. Ph.d.
I don't want anyone else to go through what we did while seeking help.
Looking for help with the new dynamics of our family. Our 26 year old son was in a fatal car accident December of 2019.
At our very first visit, I told Karen of the accident & that I was really struggling, grieving the death of our youngest son. Karen literally said, "You're not the only people that have lost a child, I wish you were but you're not". Her comment infuriated me, I couldn't believe what I had heard come from her mouth! I asked if she had kids, she replied that was irrelevant. I knew then she didn't, so how could she possibly understand our pain? She then scolded me for my reaction. I told her she was rude, and not very Christian like. If you/your family are struggling with the death of a child, do not go there for help. Thankfully, I was also going to a Grief Share group through our church. I explained to the leaders what had happened & they told me, not all counselors are grief counselors and the highest of education, not even a Ph.d can make a good counselor. Shame on you Karen!! Shame on you!! read more