Black River Biblical Counseling
Hope and Help from God’s Word
Life brings seasons of suffering, uncertainty, loss, and change. Biblical counseling is a ministry of discipleship that brings the truth and hope of God’s Word to the struggles of life, helping us understand our hearts, respond to the Lord with faith and repentance, and grow in Christlikeness.
Virtual biblical counseling for women, teen girls, and girls throughout the United States.
Bringing God’s Word to Life’s Struggles
Biblical counseling helps us consider how we are thinking, believing, desiring, and responding in the midst of life’s circumstances, encouraging us to respond to the Lord with faith, repentance, obedience, and hope.
Common areas include:
Fear, worry, and discouragement
Anger and sinful responses
Grief, loss, and suffering
Relationships and family struggles
Parenting and life transitions
Difficult decisions and seasons of change
Identity, belonging, and approval
Growing in faith and trusting the Lord
Scripture-Sufficient. Christ-Centered. Gospel-Focused.
God has given us everything we need for life and godliness through knowing Christ (2 Peter 1:3).
The goal is not simply changed circumstances, but knowing Christ, trusting Him, and growing in Christlikeness.
Additional Services
Nursing & Lactation Support
Practical, educational support for mothers and families from an RN and Certified Lactation Counselor.
Black River Ranch
Simple farm experiences that provide an opportunity to slow down, enjoy God’s creation, and spend time together.
“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness.”
2 Peter 1:3
Meet Sarah
Sarah Zavatchin, RN, BSN, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Lay Biblical Counselor
Sarah serves as a Lay Biblical Counselor at Crossroads Community Church in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and is currently completing Phase 3 of certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). She has also completed additional biblical counseling coursework through Faith Bible Seminary, further strengthening her training in Scripture-centered counseling.
Sarah enjoys coming alongside women, teen girls, and girls as they navigate seasons of difficulty, suffering, change, and growth. With compassion, humility, and a desire to listen well, she seeks to bring the hope and truth of God’s Word to the struggles of everyday life, encouraging counselees toward faith, repentance, obedience, and growth in Christlikeness.
With more than 20 years of nursing experience, Sarah also provides nursing consultation and lactation support as separate services from biblical counseling.
A Heart to Serve
As a wife, foster and adoptive mother of six, and nurse, Sarah has experienced many of the joys, challenges, and transitions of family life. She desires to provide a gentle, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment where women, teens, and girls can be heard, cared for, and encouraged to look to the Lord and His Word for hope, wisdom, and help.
“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”
Psalm 127:1
Words from clients
“Sarah’s biblical counseling has been transformative, helping me realize that while trials are inevitable, staying connected to God through His Word is the key to navigating them. She provides invaluable guidance, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking support.”
“Sarah created a safe and compassionate place for me to be honest about what I was struggling with. Through biblical counseling, I learned to slow down, examine my heart, and turn to Scripture instead of relying on my own understanding. I’m grateful for the encouragement and truth she provided during a difficult season.
“Working with Sarah helped me see my circumstances in a different way. She continually pointed me back to God’s Word and reminded me of God’s faithfulness when I was overwhelmed. I have grown in my understanding of my heart and in learning to trust the Lord one step at a time.”
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