JANA RENTZEL
ABOUT
With advanced academic degrees, success across several fields of endeavor, and a "sunny disposition," I have appeared to have it all together throughout my adult life... to the outside world.
But on the inside, in silence, I fought the darkness of depression.
I learned a lot during my "dark night of the soul": how to get through it, what works and what doesn’t work - how to survive and ultimately thrive.
No one escapes suffering. But we can find light during this time, if we know how and... if we choose.
Helping you navigate your tough time is my deepest passion.
Click here to learn more about my spiritual journey...
MY EDUCATION
MASTERS DEGREE
Transpersonal Psychology
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Palo Alto CA (2000)
DOCTORAL DEGREE
Spiritual Psychology
Union Institute & University
Cincinnati OH (2004)
CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas TX (2005)
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION CERTIFICATION
SMU Perkins School of Theology
Dallas TX (2019)
CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY TRAINING
Highland Park United Methodist Church
Dallas TX (2018)
MY EXPERIENCE
CURRENT:
Private Practice Counselor and Spiritual Director
Dallas TX
Congregational Care Minister
Highland Park United Methodist Church
Dallas TX
GriefRelief Support Group Leader
Highland Park United Methodist Church
Dallas TX
Surviving Estrangement Support Group Leader
Highland Park United Methodist Church
Dallas TX
Teacher / Speaker
(see "Speaker" tab for list of topics offered)
PAST:
Chaplain Resident
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas TX
Cancer Support Group Leader
Gilda's Club North Texas
Dallas TX
Hospice Counselor
Vitas Healthcare Corporation
Dallas TX
Holistic Health Educator
Irving Medical Center
Irving TX
Holistic Health Consultant
Southwest Home Life Insurance Company
Dallas TX
Psychotherapy Counseling Associate
Institute for Personal & Professional Development
Irving TX
MY EXPERTISE
Christian-based Pastoral Care
Spiritual Direction
Personal & Relationship Issues
Grief Support
Depression
End-of-Life Care
Family Estrangement
Group Facilitation
Workshop Presenter
Near-Death Experience Research
Member of:
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American Psychological Association
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Spiritual Directors International
MY ENTERPRISE