• Biblical Counseling is Faith-Informed and Scripture-centered to help you navigate life’s challenges with clarity and hope.

    Biblical Counseling for woman as well as foster and adoptive mothers.

    Helping families navigate transition, attachment, and daily rhythms with
    practical wisdom and biblical encouragement.

    Please reach out by filling out the contact form.

  • Steady, informed care for you and your baby.

    Support for breastfeeding, pumping, latch challenges, and feeding transitions —
    provided with patience and clarity.

  • Black River Ranch

    Bringing the Farm Experience to Your Community

    Located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Black River Mobile Ranch brings the joy of the farm directly to your community through educational and interactive animal experiences featuring our gentle Babydoll sheep and friendly goats.

    We bring our animals and farm experience to a variety of settings, including:

    • Churches
    • Schools
    • Libraries
    • Community events
    • Senior living communities
    • Family gatherings

    Our mission is to create meaningful opportunities for connection, learning, and joy while sharing the wonder and beauty of God’s creation. Through hands-on experiences with our animals, we hope to inspire curiosity, compassion, and lasting memories for people of all ages.

Black River Nurse Consulting

Christ-Centered Care, Biblical Counseling & Family Support

Helping individuals and families find hope, support, and practical guidance through every season of life.

At Black River Nurse Consulting, we combine professional nursing education, compassionate lactation support, and Scripture-centered biblical counseling to encourage the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

Through secure virtual services, we serve individuals and families nationwide. Locally in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Black River Mobile Ranch brings joy, connection, and educational experiences through farm visits featuring our Babydoll sheep and goats.

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Black River Biblical Counseling

Scripture-Centered Hope for Life’s Challenges

Life brings seasons of anxiety, grief, suffering, change, and uncertainty. Through biblical counseling, we seek to faithfully apply the truth and sufficiency of God’s Word to the heart and life.

Our counseling approach is rooted in biblical discipleship, encouraging individuals to grow in faith, find hope in Christ, and pursue lasting transformation through Scripture.

Virtual Biblical Counseling Available Nationwide

Black River Nurse Consulting

Evidence-Based Support with Compassionate Care

As a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC®), I provide education and support for mothers and families navigating postpartum life.

Services include:

  • Virtual lactation education and breastfeeding support

  • Newborn feeding guidance

  • Pumping and milk supply education

  • Postpartum and family wellness support

Services are educational and supportive in nature and are designed to complement, not replace, care from your healthcare providers.

Virtual Support Available Nationwide

Black River Ranch

Bringing the Farm Experience to Your Community

Located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Black River Mobile Ranch provides educational and recreational animal experiences featuring our gentle Babydoll sheep and friendly goats.

We visit:

  • Churches

  • Schools

  • Libraries

  • Community events

  • Senior living communities

  • Family gatherings

Our mission is to create meaningful moments of connection, learning, and joy while celebrating the beauty of God’s creation.

Our Mission

At Black River Nurse Consulting, our desire is to serve others with excellence, compassion, and biblical truth. Whether through counseling, nursing education, lactation support, or mobile ranch experiences, we seek to encourage individuals and families with practical care and the hope found in Jesus Christ.

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A Biblical Foundation

“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” — Psalm 127:1

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Black River Ranch

A Quiet Place for Connection and Conversation

Sheep and goat experiences are designed to create a peaceful, relational setting for families, children, and gatherings.

Not therapy — but a space to slow down.
A place where relationships grow and meaningful, Christ-centered conversations unfold naturally.

A reminder of the Good Shepherd — present, faithful, and caring for His people.

Available for:

  • Family visits

  • Small gatherings

  • Event rentals

Meet the Founder

Sarah Zavatchin, RN, BSN, CLC

NOW ACCEPTING COUNSELEES

Sarah Zavatchin is currently in Phase 3 of certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and is seeking individuals who are willing to participate in Biblical Counseling.

If you’re interesting in becoming a counselee, please reach out.

BIBLICAL COUNSELOR | REGISTERED NURSE | CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR

With over 20 years of nursing experience, Sarah provides compassionate, clinically grounded care to women, children, and families across all stages of life.

BODY & SOUL CARE

The needs of the body are real—
the deepest needs of the heart are addressed through the truth of God’s Word.

Biblical Counseling and nursing care are offered as distinct, complementary services that support both physical and spiritual needs.

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

Foster and adoptive mother of six
Wife of more than 20 years

Sarah offers steady, thoughtful, faith-rooted guidance for families navigating adoption, transition, and the rhythms of everyday life.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Biblical Counseling including Adoption & Foster Support

  • Lactation & Postpartum Support

  • Black River Ranch

A PEACEFUL PLACE TO CONNECT

Through Black River Ranch, Babydoll sheep and goat experiences provide a calm, welcoming environment for connection, conversation, and encouragement.

A CALLING TO SERVE

From first breath to final rest, Sarah’s calling is to serve with clarity, integrity, and compassion—pointing consistently to the hope found in Christ.

“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” — Psalm 127:1

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Begin With a Complimentary Consultation

Reaching out can feel like a big step —
But it can also be the beginning of peace.

A free 15-minute consultation allows you to:

  • Share your needs

  • Ask questions

  • Determine your next step

You do not have to carry this alone.

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