CWB Parenting Seminar Speakers…

David Goneau, MA, LPC, MDiv

David is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. He holds an MA in Counseling from Missio Seminary and an MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary.

Prior to pursuing counseling, David spent significant time walking alongside young men and women in high school and college, helping them navigate anxiety, spiritual struggles, loss and discover purpose and identity in transition toward adulthood. David continues to work with youth as a counselor and spiritual guide.

David is an approved facilitator of the Prepare/Enrich program for premarital counseling and enjoys working with couples in both premarital and marriage counseling, helping them face the challenges of family life. David’s counseling approach draws from cognitive behavior therapy and integrates Christian principles based on the client’s interest and faith journey.

John Alexander, MDiv, MTH

John holds a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary as well as a Master of Pastoral Care and Counseling from Antiochian House of Studies. For thirteen years he pastored a congregation right here in Philadelphia, walking with men and women of various life stages through the joys and challenges of their spiritual journeys. He also spent over a decade chairing his denominational leadership development team, mentoring many ministry candidates toward ordination.

John approaches counseling by integrating the client’s faith and worldview with evidence-based therapies, while watching for the hope that is always available through the Gospel of grace. He is particularly influenced by narrative therapy, person-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and emotionally focused therapy.