Dr James Houck

25 years working in mental health.

Retired ordained UM pastor of 23 years’ experience in various pastoral professions.

I hold a professional counseling license in Pennsylvania, as well as professional memberships in the American Counseling Association, National Board of Certified Counselors, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.   

Currently Professor in Pastoral Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Research interests include: Resolving loss and grief issues, trauma and intergenerational trauma issues, crisis, suicide, survivors of sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, integrating spirituality into mental health issues, Near Death Experiences, and After Death Communication.

Publications:

Houck, J, (2018), When ancestors weep: Healing the soul from intergenerational trauma. Abbott Press.

Houck, J. (2014). Reclaiming authenticity: A psychospiritual approach to transformation and transcendence. WestBow Press.

Houck, J. (2010). Redeeming the bereaved: A spiritual model for healing our woundedness.​ Xulon Press.

Houck, J. (2009). The apostle Peter: His words should be red, too. Xulon Press.