Our journey began with love, loss, and a deep desire to create something meaningful. Recently our beloved daughter passed away from heart issues after years of struggling with physical, mental, and emotional challenges. She sought help in many places—counselors, hospitals, programs—but often felt judged, unheard, and overlooked. This broke our hearts.
No one should ever feel dismissed or invisible when seeking help.
We founded Rays of Hope Counseling to honor her memory and ensure that every person who walks through our doors feels truly seen, heard, and valued. This center is her legacy—a place where healing happens without judgment, where faith and professional counseling come together to strengthen the mind, body, and soul.
Through her journey, she met many counselors, but the most experienced ones made the deepest impact. That’s why we only employ counselors with several years of experience, ensuring that each client receives expert guidance and compassionate care.
We want you to know that you are more than your circumstances—your past does not define your worth. Every person is valuable, capable, and deserving of healing, growth, and joy. At Rays of Hope, we embrace your story and help you discover the strength within you.
We also learned that deep and lasting change comes when we nurture not just the mental and emotional, but also the spiritual side of a person. That’s why we are a Christian faith-based center, integrating gospel principles into our counseling approach to bring true peace, purpose, and transformation.
At Rays of Hope, we believe that healing is possible, hope is real, and you are never alone. I invite you to walk this journey with us, knowing that your story matters, your future is bright, and you are stronger than you realize.
Jen Bengtzen
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