Rev. Michael Heath

Hi I'm Rev. Michael Heath and I have been counseling folks in the Syracuse area for over 30 years. I believe that speaking freely and being understood, without judgment, are the most healing experiences a person can have. To really understand and be therapeutically helpful, however, requires learning about a person's larger context and history. Thus, I strive to put a person's immediate pain into a meaningful perspective. In life, trauma and loss cause emotional wounds which distort our perceptions and create exaggerated and irrational behaviors. The process of therapy uncovers underlying wounds, restores reason and allows folks to discover creative solutions to their life problems. While all licensed therapist are trained in counseling,only Certified Pastoral Counselors have undergone their own extensive therapy as part of their education. When you talk with me, you know that I have sat in your seat. I've learned about counseling not only from graduate schools but from my own personal therapy as well. In addition to viewing a resume of my training and experience, you can also watch my mental health segments on 9WSYR television's

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Rev. Michael Heath, LMHC, Fellow A.A.P.C. Owner Pine Ridge Pastoral Counseling Services Psychotherapy, -- Pastoral Counseling, -- Marital Therapy, -- Family Therapy -- Community education regarding sexuality, psychology, and human communication and relationships. -- "Bridge Street Therapist" providing regular mental mental health segments "CNY LIfe" for (WSYR TV's Bridge Street program. Check out my video archive at: www.revmichaelheath.com/ .      

pastoral counselor at Oneida Association of the United Church of Christ

1980 - 2011

I served on the Committe on Authorized Ministry for the Oneida Association of the New York Conference of the United Church of Christ. I have provided educational workshops in the area of ethical boudnary education for the National UCC Convention as well as variouis associations in the New York Conference. I also provided guidence in clergy misconduct reivews for situation through out the New York Conference.

Pastoral Counselor /psychotherapist at Onondaga Pastoral Counseling Center

August 1978 - May 2005

I provide personal counseling and therapy for individuals, couples and families as well as educational workshops and seminars for a variety of educational, religious, institutional and corporate groups. My approach integrates psychological and spiritual perspectives to provide a holistic methodology to treat a wide range of individual and relational problems.

Ordained Minister, Intentional Interim ministry at Christian ministry

August 1988 - April 2003

Provided part-time interim ministry for local congregations including McConnellsville Community Church , New Haven Communithy Church, Bayberry UCC, Elbridge Commnity Church.

Professional Pastoral Counselor, Psychotherapist and Marriage Therapist at Pine Ridge Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy Services

September 1994

Compassion and professionalism in a personalized and holistic atmosphere is what clients have experienced for over 30 years at Pine Ridge and you can to when you look to Pine Ridge for help. Being a nationally certified Fellow A.A. P.C. as well as a New York State licensed mental health counselor, means that Rev. Heath views your problem from a multi-dimentional perspective. Since A.A.P.C. trained therapists have undergone their own personal therapy, you can be sure that he udnerstands. He's not only trained as a therapist, he's sat in your, the client's seat ,too.

Pastoral Care Consultant at Oneida Association of the New York Conference of the United Church of Christ

August 1976

Consultation and educational programs for the Association and larger conference of the UCC.

Onondaga Pastoral Counseling Center

1982 – 1986

Internship/Residency

University of Rochester

1980 – 1982

post grad studies

Concentration: marital therapy

Syracuse University

1974 – 1980

Ph.Dabd

Concentration: theology, psychology and culture

Yale University

1971 – 1974

M.Div.

Concentration: Relgion and psychology/ culture

North Central College

1967 – 1971

B.A.

Concentration: religion and psychology

My wife, Monica. Daisy my lab and Barney my Westie. Psychology in everyday life, Classic films. Running, photography,technology and the future, theology and culture. The Chicago Cubs. Syracuse University basketball and Paris.