Who is Parhelion?
Rev John Swope PhD
Pastoral Care Provider
john@parhelioncc.com
614-706-7597
John Swope has been helping people navigate the difficulties of life for over thirty years. He’s been a spiritual guide to countless individuals, couples and groups of all ages and backgrounds. He received his pastoral training at Ashland Theological Seminary with further theological studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
John knows that life can be hard, even for people of faith. That’s where Pastoral Care can help. He seeks to deeply listen, offering a blend of support and insight from the fields of education, Scripture, theology, psychology, inner healing, and a great deal of practical experience. The goal is not only to help with an issue, but ultimately to help others walk closer with God, and to partner with what God is doing in their lives. John has helped young people with questions about their identity and calling, and journeyed with those whose travels were coming to an end. He offers help with difficult family situations and relationships, challenging life transitions, and stubborn personal unwanted habits. John has spent his life helping others to go deeper to find the answers and solutions that are at the core of living an authentic, abundant life.
John has served in various ministry roles as well as on regional, national and executive levels. He knows pastoral ministry from the inside. He has taught and supervised hundreds of ministry students and pastors. His heart has always been for God’s people–their well-being and spiritual growth. Throughout these years he has advised, mentored and cared for people who were struggling to live faithfully in a challenging and troubling world.
Because John has encountered God’s grace so abundantly, he is equipped to bring God’s grace, hope and peace into the dark places of life. His joy is to see others encounter the love of God that brings freedom, life, and joy.
Specialties
Life Transitions & Grief
Marriage & Premarital Counseling
Conflict and Communication
Men’s Issues
Parenting
Pastor/Ministry issues
Religious disillusionment
Education
PhD Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Master of Divinity, Ashland Theological Seminary
MS Educational Leadership, Florida International University
BS in Education, Bowling Green State University
Certifications
Ordained Elder, The Brethren Church (Ashland)
Facilitator, Prepare/Enrich Inventory for marital and premarital care
Facilitator, SDI Core Strengths Assessment
Volunteer, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Catherine Swope
Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
catherine@parhelioncc.com
419-665-1377
Parhelion is a new venture for us, but we have been helping others find their way for decades. Between us, we have almost 80 years of experience in ministry, counseling, and spiritual guidance. Now we’re offering to go with you through the darkness until you find the light.
The core of who we are is Christian, and in Christ we are well-trained, equipped and experienced to walk with you along the toughest parts of your journey.
Whether you’re looking for help with a major decision, a relationship meltdown, a family on the fritz, or a personal challenge that is simply overwhelming, chances are good we’ve encountered a similar situation and can help you find a path forward.
Catherine Swope is a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of Ohio. She has over thirty years of experience in the counseling field through counseling in a pastoral role for adolescents and families since 1985 and has worked professionally with youth and families through a non-profit since 2004, in which she works with teens, families, court-involved families, and separated and divorcing parents.
She has several areas of interest working with children, youth, and family issues, performing marriage and couples counseling, divorce counseling, adolescent counseling, behavior issues, addressing substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, as well as life transitions. Her style is to work collaboratively with the individual or family including the many systems, such as juvenile court, juvenile court child protective services, and local mental health agencies that the individual or family may be involved with. She uses several different treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems, attachment styles, and motivational interviewing.
Catherine has a heart for helping youth and families in need and uses her pastoral experience, clinical skills, and lived experience to counsel and help children, youth and families through a trauma-informed lens to promote growth, healing, and hope.
Specialties
Family Systems
Teen Counseling
Couples and Marriage Counseling
Communication and Conflict
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Education
MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Ashland Theological Seminary
BA Liberal Studies, Florida International University
Certifications
E3A Equine Education
Trauma Sensitive Yoga
TBRI: Trust Based Relational Interventions
Formational Care
