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Garden with Fountain

Jennika Padilla

Passionate About Encouraging Growth

Jennika grew up in a large family with 5 siblings and committed parents. She was homeschooled and later attended Portland Bible College earning a BA in Psychology and Masters in Clinical Christian Counseling from In His Image Institute of Counseling and Training. 

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Jennika married her wonderful husband Nathan in 2015, and is the joyful mother of three little boys. She continues to spread joy into the lives of her clients as she comes alongside of them, supporting and counseling them in their journeys to healing and growth.

   

Jennika joined the Cross and Crown Counseling team in September of 2019.  She enjoys witnessing the transformation that takes place in her clients as they learn about their temperaments and find freedom in that new understanding. She also enjoys teaching new skills and tools to communicate so that her clients can honor those in their lives in a more deep and meaningful way. Not only does she enjoy the teaching aspect of counseling but continues her own studies to increase her abilities to counsel, serving her community well. 

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Certifications & Qualifications

  • Fully Commissioned Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

  • MA in Pastoral Christian Counseling

  • NCCA Certified Temperament Counselor

  • Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor

  • Professional Member of the National Christian Counselors Association and Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling

  • Grief Recovery Group Leader

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