Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions *

  • What counseling services do you offer?

    I provide free biblical counseling for women, teens, and children. Sessions are offered at no cost and are grounded in the sufficiency of Scripture.

    Sessions include:

    • Scripture-centered counseling and discipleship

    • Help addressing heart-level struggles, including relational, emotional, and spiritual challenges

    • Telehealth sessions or in-home visits (within 30 miles of Sheboygan, WI)

    These sessions are not medical or psychological treatment. They are biblical counseling sessions that seek to apply God’s Word to life and encourage growth in Christlikeness.

    What other support do you offer?

    Lactation & Women’s Care Support

    Prenatal and postpartum education, newborn feeding support, and practical guidance for early motherhood.

    Family & Infant Care Support

    Newborn care guidance, infant feeding education, and support for early family transitions.

    Heart & Home Parenting Support

    A biblical counseling commitment for mothers offering Scripture-centered discipleship, encouragement, and practical application of God’s Word in the home.

    Health Education & Nurse Consulting

    Educational support related to lifestyle habits, family health questions, and lead exposure awareness (education only).

    End-of Life Care Support

    Compassionate encouragement and biblical counsel for families navigating seasons of loss and transition.

    What is Black River Ranch?

    Black River Ranch brings gentle Babydoll sheep and goats to homes, churches, and community gatherings.

    • Simple, calm, family-friendly animal experiences

    • Suitable for children, homeschool groups, birthdays, and church events

    • Supervised and structured for safety and clarity

    • Recreational only — not counseling or medical care

    These experiences are designed to provide a peaceful setting for families to enjoy God’s creation together.

    How do I schedule a session or visit?

    📧 theblackriver.customs@gmail.com
    📞 920-207-5366

    All sessions and visits are scheduled individually and designed to be unhurried, structured, and centered on biblical encouragement.

  • Step 1: Contact or Enroll

    Reach out by email, complete the contact form, or enroll online. The first step is initiating biblical counseling, nursing support, or lactation care as appropriate for your needs.

    Step 2: Complete Required Documentation

    Before your first session, you will complete the following forms:

    • Personal Data Inventory (PDI) – helps provide background information for counseling care

    • Informed Consent – outlines the counseling process, expectations, and participant responsibilities

    • Consent to Record (if applicable) – required only if sessions are recorded for training supervision

    These materials help ensure care is thoughtful, organized, and centered on Scripture.

    Step 3: Schedule Your Session

    Once required forms are completed, your first session will be scheduled:

    • In-person (within 30 miles of Sheboygan, WI)

    • By phone

    • Via secure telehealth video

    Step 4: Your Session

    During your session, you can expect:

    • Scripture-centered biblical counseling, nursing, or lactation support (as appropriate)

    • Application of God’s Word to heart-level and life concerns

    • Practical, biblical steps for growth and change

    • Prayer and Scripture used as appropriate

    • Clear, individualized direction for next steps

    Step 5: Ongoing Care (Optional)

    Additional sessions may be scheduled as needed. For those in ongoing counseling care, brief between-session communication may be available for scheduling and clarification purposes.

  • 1. Initial Consultation

    Duration: 15 Minutes — Free

    A brief introductory conversation to understand your needs, answer questions, and determine appropriate services. This consultation helps clarify whether biblical counseling, nursing support, lactation care, or other services are the best fit for your situation.

    2. Virtual Biblical Counseling (ACBC Phase 3)

    Duration: 60 Minutes — Free

    Biblical counseling for women, teens, and children, offered as part of ACBC Phase 3. Counseling is grounded in the sufficiency of Scripture and seeks to help individuals understand life through God’s Word and respond in faith, repentance, and obedience to Christ.

    Sessions include:

    • Scripture-centered counsel and discipleship

    • Application of God’s Word to heart-level and life concerns

    • Prayer and Scripture used as appropriate

    • Practical steps for growth in Christlikeness

    Available via secure telehealth or in-home visits within 30 miles of Sheboygan, WI.

    3. Nursing & Lactation Support

    Duration: 30 or 60 Minutes — Fee-Assisted

    Personalized nursing and lactation support for mothers, infants, and families focused on education, guidance, and practical care.

    May include:

    • Prenatal breastfeeding education

    • Latch and feeding support

    • Pumping and milk supply guidance

    • Postpartum education and recovery support

    • Newborn care education

    Available via telehealth or in-home visits. Services include a fee-assisted structure to help support ongoing care and access.

    4. Wellness Accountability Support

    Format: Weekly Telehealth Sessions (30–45 Minutes) — Fee-Assisted

    An educational support program focused on stewardship of health, habits, and personal accountability.

    Includes:

    • Weekly check-ins

    • Habit tracking and goal setting

    • Educational guidance for lifestyle stewardship

    • Biblical encouragement and perspective

    This service is educational in nature and does not replace medical care or individualized treatment.

    5. Follow-Up Consultation

    Duration: 30 or 60 Minutes — Fee-Assisted

    Optional continued sessions for review, encouragement, and ongoing support. Available via telehealth or in-home visits (local area).

    6. Black River Ranch Visits

    Format: In-Home or Event Visits — Fee-Assisted

    Black River Mobile Farm brings gentle Babydoll sheep and goats to homes, churches, and community gatherings for calm, family-friendly animal experiences.

    May include:

    • Supervised animal interaction

    • Calm, structured, and safe experiences for all ages

    • Setup tailored to your space and event

    These visits are recreational and relational in nature and do not replace counseling or nursing care.

    A Note on Care

    All services are provided with professionalism, clarity, and compassion. Biblical counseling is grounded in the sufficiency of Scripture and seeks to help individuals and families respond to life in faith, repentance, and obedience to Christ.

  • Black River Nurse Consulting

    At Black River Nurse Consulting, my primary focus is biblical counseling (ACBC Phase 3 training) for women, teens, and children.

    As I continue training with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, I offer free biblical counseling sessions grounded in the sufficiency of Scripture. Counseling seeks to help individuals understand life through God’s Word, respond in faith and repentance, and grow in Christlikeness.

    Each session is tailored to your unique season of life and is designed to bring Scripture to bear on heart-level struggles, relationships, and daily decisions.

    Why Families Seek Care Here

    Families come seeking care that is:

    • Biblical counseling grounded in Scripture and ACBC principles

    • Heart-focused discipleship addressing thoughts, desires, and actions

    • Christ-centered encouragement for women, teens, and children

    • Practical nursing and lactation education when appropriate

    • Calm, relational experiences through Black River Mobile Farm

    • Care that seeks to honor Christ in both truth and compassion

    Additional Services

    Nurse Consultation & Lactation Support
    Practical education and guidance for mothers, infants, and families, offered alongside Christ-centered encouragement.

    Biblical Counseling (ACBC Phase 3 Training)
    Free counseling sessions focused on applying Scripture to life struggles, growth, and discipleship in Christ.

    Adoption & Family Discipleship Support
    Biblical counseling support for foster and adoptive families seeking wisdom, patience, and Christ-centered home life.

    Follow-Up Consultations (Optional)
    Continued biblical encouragement and guidance for ongoing care and application of Scripture.

    Black River Mobile Farm Visits
    Simple, supervised experiences with Babydoll sheep and goats designed for calm, family-friendly interaction and enjoyment of God’s creation.

    A Note on Care

    All services are provided with professionalism, clarity, and compassion. Biblical counseling is grounded in the sufficiency of Scripture and seeks to help individuals and families respond to life in faith, repentance, and obedience to Christ.

    Availability

    Telehealth services are available nationwide.
    In-home visits are available within 30 miles of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

  • It would be a privilege to come alongside you through biblical counseling (ACBC Phase 3). I am currently offering biblical counseling sessions for women, teens, and children as part of my training with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. All sessions are provided free of charge during this training period.

    Biblical counseling is grounded in the sufficiency of Scripture and seeks to help individuals understand life through God’s Word, respond in faith and repentance, and grow in Christlikeness.

    Contact Information

    Email: theblackriver.customs@gmail.com
    Phone/Text: 920-207-5366
    Instagram: @brc_nursewellness
    Facebook Messenger: https://m.me/BlackRiverCustomsLLC

    If I am unavailable, please leave a voicemail or message, and I will respond within 1–2 business days during regular business hours.

    Important Notice

    Messages are not monitored continuously and should not be used for emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical or safety emergency, please call 911 or seek immediate care.

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    All communication and biblical counseling are offered with compassion, clarity, and a commitment to Scripture as the authority for faith and life.

    “Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14

    Thank you for reaching out. I look forward to walking alongside you in this season.

  • I provide virtual biblical counseling (ACBC Phase 3) as my primary focus, offering Scripture-centered counseling for women, teens, and children. Counseling is grounded in the sufficiency of Scripture and seeks to help individuals understand life through God’s Word, respond in faith and repentance, and grow in Christlikeness.

    As I continue training with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, I offer biblical counseling that is compassionate, relational, and focused on applying God’s Word to heart-level struggles, relationships, and daily life.

  • Voluntary Support Contributions

    Black River Nurse Consulting and Heart & Home Adoption Support provide a free biblical counseling ministry during ACBC Phase 3 training, alongside nursing care and family discipleship support. This biblical counseling ministry is supported through voluntary contributions only.

    Important Information

    • Biblical counseling services are part of a free ministry and are not charged for during ACBC Phase 3 training.

    • Contributions are completely optional and are not required to receive services.

    • All non-ministry services, if applicable, are provided at their stated rates regardless of contributions.

    • Contributions are voluntary business support gifts and are not tax-deductible charitable donations.

    How Contributions May Be Used

    Voluntary support may help:

    • Assist families experiencing financial hardship

    • Develop biblical counseling and educational resources

    • Support adoption and family discipleship care

    • Sustain biblical counseling training and ministry services

    Commitment to Integrity

    We are committed to transparency, integrity, and excellence in all financial practices and welcome any questions regarding how contributions are used.

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    Thank you for supporting the work of providing a free biblical counseling ministry and practical care for women, teens, children, and families in every season of life.