Eden Spiritual Care wants to support you in your spiritual journey.
What is spiritual direction?
In a spiritual direction session you will meet one-on-one with a trained and certified spiritual director who will join you in listening and watching for God’s guidance and presence in your life. Spiritual direction may be likened to counseling in that both offer you the opportunity to process your current challenges, hopes, fears, and questions with a professional who will hold what you share completely confidential. Spiritual direction is different from psychological counseling in that the focus of each session is on your spiritual growth and faith journey, rather than on offering mental-health treatment.
Who can benefit from spiritual direction?
Anyone willing to take a close and honest look at their experience of God and faith/spirituality can benefit from spiritual direction.
Meet our spiritual directors...
In a spiritual direction session you will meet one-on-one with a trained and certified spiritual director who will join you in listening and watching for God’s guidance and presence in your life. Spiritual direction may be likened to counseling in that both offer you the opportunity to process your current challenges, hopes, fears, and questions with a professional who will hold what you share completely confidential. Spiritual direction is different from psychological counseling in that the focus of each session is on your spiritual growth and faith journey, rather than on offering mental-health treatment.
Who can benefit from spiritual direction?
Anyone willing to take a close and honest look at their experience of God and faith/spirituality can benefit from spiritual direction.
Meet our spiritual directors...
Sierra Neiman Westbrook is an adjunct professor of Christian spiritual formation at Portland Seminary in Portland, Oregon. A graduate of Portland Seminary, Sierra holds a Master of Divinity degree and a certificate in Spiritual Formation & Discipleship. She is also certified through Portland Seminary as a spiritual director. Sierra brings to her work a curiosity about how theology of lament, narrative pastoral care, and explorations in imago Dei theology can enrich a person’s relationship with God. She also enjoys hiking, watching ballet performances, baking, writing, drinking lots of tea, and trying new restaurants with her husband, Justin.
Sierra specializes in Christ-centered spiritual direction, and seeks to welcome you without judgment, just as you are, regardless of your age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other factor. Her personal experiences and interests particularly incline her to help discern God's guidance and presence in areas such as:
Details about sessions with Sierra Sierra is currently holding all spiritual direction sessions by Zoom. Spiritual directions sessions with Sierra are 60 minutes in length. Scheduling once every three to four weeks is recommended. Sessions are available on a pay-what-you-can basis, from $0 to $60 per session. Contact Sierra to set up an initial consultation to determine whether spiritual direction with Sierra is a good fit for you. Update: Sierra is not currently accepting new spiritual direction clients (directees). Use the scheduling link only if you have already met with Sierra for spiritual direction. New prospective clients, please check back later for openings. |
Samantha Gilbertson’s professional background is in healthcare ministry, where she maintains dual leadership roles in Spiritual Care and Mission Integration. She was ordained as a minister in 2016. She holds a Masters degree in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship from Portland Seminary, of George Fox University. Additionally, she received her Spiritual Direction Certificate from Portland Seminary, of George Fox University. Samantha is a member of Spiritual Directors International. She provides spiritual direction privately through Wellspring Spiritual Direction, to students enrolled in George Fox University’s Doctor of Psychology program, to students enrolled in Portland Seminary’s Masters programs, and through Eden Spiritual Care.
Samantha is specifically interested in the crossroads of life—in vocation and in the mystery of one’s purpose and spiritual journey. She has extensive experience in grief and loss and finds that her presence in a hospital context is beneficial to those she accompanies. Her various roles allow her to offer a safe space for exploration, discovery, and growth opportunities. She has years of experience in ministry and helping others as they navigate the twists and turns of life. Samantha is warm, engaging, and has a genuine love of all people. She enjoys time with her husband, their grown children, and being “Grammy” to her two grandchildren. She is currently employed at Providence Newberg Medical Center in Newberg, Oregon. Details about sessions with Samantha Samantha is currently holding spiritual direction sessions in her home in Newberg, Oregon. Meetings by Zoom/Skype are also available, if you prefer. Spiritual direction sessions with Samantha are 50 minutes in length. Scheduling once every three to four weeks is recommended. Sessions are available on a pay-what-you-can basis, from $0 to $60 per session. Contact Samantha to set up an initial consultation to determine whether spiritual direction with Samantha is a good fit for you. |
"Samantha, I already feel energized and enabled to put some helpful practices in place...looking forward to the days ahead." --M.S.
"Sierra, I love our get-togethers and the conversations that we share....your friendship and mentoring means a lot to me....I know that God has filled your heart with love and kindness, and I can't thank you enough for sharing that with the world." --M.M.
"When I leave these sessions, I feel full." --E.R.
