Edward Spence

Edward Spence

BCBT (Board Certification in Bereavement Trauma), BCCC (Board Certified Christian Counselor), BCETS (Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress), BCSM (Board Certification in Stress Management), Career Coach, CCHT (Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist), Certification in Cognitive Therapy, Certified Biblical Counselor, Health and Wellness Coach, Mental Health Coach, Personal/Life Coach

Verified by Christian Care Connect

Anxiety, Career counseling, Chronic pain, Depression, Employer Issues

Accepting new clients · Accepting referrals · Offers in person · Offers telehealth

About

Edward J. Spence is a dedicated professional life coach with specialized expertise in trauma, grief, and suicide prevention. With a robust background as a U.S. Marine, firefighter, and paramedic, The American Red Cross in Disaster relief operations around the US, and a Disabled Veterans Advocate. Edward brings unparalleled insight and resilience to his coaching practice. For over 5 years, he has been helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges, achieving countless success stories through his compassionate and insightful approach.

As a Board Certified Professional Life Coach with Light University and International Christian Coaching Institute, Edward provides personalized guidance, empowering clients to tap into their inner strength, resilience, and wisdom. His work focuses on fostering self-awareness, refining mindsets, and enhancing emotional intelligence to help clients break through limiting beliefs and realize their full potential. Edward is deeply committed to assisting clients in building healthier relationships, managing stress, and moving forward from traumas. In addition, he offers practical strategies for financial well-being, creating a supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore and grow.

Edward’s coaching philosophy centers on the belief that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling, meaningful life. As a trusted partner in this journey, he will listen closely to client’s needs, helping them uncover their own insights and form daily and weekly goals and action steps toward lasting change. On his web page, you will see that his services are on a sliding scale as a coach and a chaplain and this is part of his ministry to serve others, but he asks for a $40.00 deposit for the session in case you are a no-show. He really looks forward to getting to know you. Please be safe, and God bless you on this journey of discovery.

Provider details

Middle Name

J

Website

http://www.spencestruenorth.com

Clinician's Sex/Gender

Male

Handicap Accessible

Yes

Cities

  • APO

Counties

  • Genesee County
  • Orleans
  • Erie
  • Monroe
  • Wyoming
  • Cattaraugus
  • Broome
  • Livingston

ZIPs

  • 14125

Teleheath

Yes

Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth

  • AL
  • AK
  • AZ
  • AR
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • IA
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • ME
  • MD
  • MA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MS
  • MO
  • MT
  • NE
  • NV
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • NC
  • ND
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WV
  • WI
  • WY

Psychosocial Evaluations (Non-psychologist psychotherapists)

  • 60 min
  • 75-90 min
  • 120 min

Other Sessions

  • Couples Sessions
  • Family Sessions
  • Group Therapy
  • Telehealth

Psychological Testing

Yes

Ages

  • Adult (18-70)

Special Populations

  • Vets
  • First Responders
  • Healthcare Workers
  • Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
  • Ministry Leaders
  • Disabled
  • Ethnic Minorities
  • Other

Talk Therapies

  • Mindfulness
  • Meditation
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Focused
  • Strength-Based
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Interventions for unhealthy patterns of decisions/behaviors
  • Other

Somatic Therapies

  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
  • Other

Strengths

  • Alcohol use
  • Alzheimer’s
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral issues
  • Career counseling
  • Chronic pain
  • Depression
  • Dementia
  • Divorce
  • Employer Issues
  • Faith Struggles
  • Family Struggles
  • Grief
  • Loss
  • Marriage Issues
  • Men’s issues
  • Moral Injury (MI)
  • Pain
  • Parenting/Children issues
  • Self esteem
  • Self harm
  • Spiritual struggles
  • Stress
  • Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Work Issues

Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement

Yes

Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position

Yes

Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?

Yes

What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?

  • Patient led approach
  • Problem focused approach
  • Solution focused approach

How direct is your approach with patients?

  • I allow the patient to come up with their own interpretations and solutions
  • I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient

Cost Per Session

Individual Sessions

90 min sliding scale

120 min sliding scale

60 min sliding scale

Individual Sessions

90 min sliding scale

120 min group sliding scale

Payment Methods Accepted

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Other

Do you accept payment plans

Yes

Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment

Yes

Educational History

    • School:Christain Leadership College
    • Degree:Undergrad
    • School:Light University
    • Degree:Undergrad
    • School:Genesee Community College
    • Degree:Undergrad
    • School:International Christian Coaching Institute
    • Degree:Undergrad
    • School:American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
    • Degree:Undergrad
    • School:International Critical Incident Stress foundation
    • Degree:Undergrad
    • School:Dallas Seminary College
    • Degree:Undergrad
    • School:Corning Community College
    • Degree:Undergrad
    • School:Craven Community College
    • Degree:Undergrad

Years In Practice

5

Professional Associations

  • AACC

Calendly Embed Code

Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?

Yes

Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?

Yes

Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?

Yes

Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?

Yes

Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?

Yes
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