Professional

July 19, 2017 by Matt Pavlik

I create new things from old things. I’m what you might call an entrepreneurial renovator.

I can take an idea and refine and perfect it into something useful and enduring. My ability spans from the tangible (working with my hands) to the intangible (working with ideas and concepts). I’ve spent a great deal of my life working on projects in home improvement, software development, professional counseling, and writing.

I can summarize everything I want to do by helping everyone discover their True Identity.

I completed my Master of Arts in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary and my Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Illinois. My wife Georgette and I have been married over 18 years and we live with our four children in Centerville, Ohio.

Matt asks questions that go right to the heart of the issue. Sometimes I did not like his questions, however, through answering them I was able to begin to see more clearly the real problem. Secondly, Matt challenged my thinking pattern. He helped me to begin to see how my thought pattern was dysfunctional. He also showed me a way to begin making my own decisions based on my priorities instead of impulsive thinking. Finally, the books, handouts, and exercises Matt had me read or complete were helpful. They showed me new ways of looking at different situations. They taught me life skills to use to deal with problems in my life.
Matt’s books are comprehensive. He writes using Scripture, but also includes needed understanding of helpful clinical theories. He adds practical tools, insightful questions, and easy-to-read charts.
Matt writes in a way that even one person in a marriage can benefit from Marriage From Roots To Fruits. Often only one spouse is ready to make some changes. The details of information and step-by-step activities helps a person stay focused on learning and assessing the state of their marriage.