Jerry Blume
Clinical/Family Therapist

Degree:

• Masters in Pastoral Theology
• Masters in Counseling Psychology

Certification:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
• Chemical Dependency certificate

Areas of Specialization:

Over the last 30 years, I have worked to empower the human and spiritual growth of individuals, couples, families, and groups from 3 to 103 years old. I have worked in schools, churches, a psychiatric ward, nursing homes and a half way house for homeless and ex-offenders as well as treatment programs for emotionally disturbed children, chemically dependent, and sexual offenders. Due to my experience, I work with most of the problems typically seen at an outpatient counseling center such as Lutheran Counseling Center. Intake person will inform you of the exceptions.

View of Therapy:

Therapy is a process of working as efficiently as possible with your strengths and style of change in order to strengthen and increase your ability to find solutions and/or manage your problems/issues. Since Faith/Grace/Spirituality may be a significant resource for you and I believe in God and Jesus Christ; I pastorally utilize healing/prayer/spiritual growth when appropriate and as much as you are willing and able to integrate God into your life.

Locations Served:

• University Lutheran Chapel Building at the edge of University of Minnesota Campus (Minneapolis)
• Jehovah Lutheran Church (St. Paul Midway)