Judi Wright has been blessed to have undergone several life-changing personal experiences that God used to refine her and mold her into a woman who seeks Him first.  It is only through the mercies of the Lord that she has emerged intact, bruised but not broken, and able to share how incredibly gracious her Savior is.

"I am radiant with joy because of Your mercy, for You have listened to my troubles and have seen the crisis in my soul.  You have not handed me over to my enemy but have given me open ground in which to maneuver." Psalm 31:7-8

Who is Judi Wright, LPC?

I am a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor through the National Christian Counseling Association.  I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon and a Master of Art degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Colorado Theological Seminary.  I am also Board Certified by the NCCA in Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy. 

My main counseling office is at Shekinah Christian Center in Longview, WA where I am under the authority of the pastor; Todd Anderson and the Shekinah board of elders.

I grew up in Eugene, OR.  I began working in my father's dental office at the age of 12 and learned how to relate to people of all ages as they waited for their dental treatments. I thank God that He developed in me an empathy for people under stress during those early working years that continues today. 

During my teenage years I suffered from an undiagnosed illness with severe symptoms.  Eventually I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and have dealt with the complications and physical manifestations of that throughout my life.  Despite the physical problems that accompany Crohn's disease I would not ask the Lord to have removed it from my life.  I know and trust that every experience we go through can be used by Him for His glory and for our eventual good.  I have seen Him do that in my life and in the lives of others too many times to presume to know better than God.

Because of my struggles with Crohn's disease and some family issues, I took on an eating disorder at age 16 and remained caught in that cycle until I was 26.  Addictions of any kind are devasting to the person caught in them and to their loved ones.  Dear sister or brother, know that the One who loves you most can reach down from heaven and heal your broken places.  He did that for me and I was able to bear two healthy children and become a healthy adult.  It will take much hard work on your part, prayer and divine intervention and guidance, but the cycle of any addiction can be broken.

I am humbled to admit to you that, despite a very hopeful beginning, my first marriage came apart in divorce after 17 years.  I am grateful that I serve a merciful God and that He allowed me to return to Him and be restored after that choice.  I recommitted my life to Jesus after the divorce and both my children became Christians the next year.  It was a painful process to watch my family disintegrate but it was what I needed to learn to let go and give up my selfish ways.  I pray that God will use my counseling skills to help others before they see their families fall apart, instead of after, like I did.

I have been married to my awesome husband, Jack, since 1996.  The Lord has taught me many things about becoming a Godly wife, mother and daughter during my lifetime.  Sometimes I made it easy for Him and sometimes I went kicking and screaming!  However, He remained faithful even when I was not.    

As you can see, my life has not been perfect.  I have made more than my share of mistakes and I know I will make more.  God is so merciful that He sent His only beloved Son to die for me and to die for you, despite our imperfections.  Because of His grace we can learn to be more like Him and look forward to spending eternity with Him in heaven. 

I would be gratefully humbled by the opportunity to help you work through your struggles. Please know that without God beside us, we will only experience frustration.  By choosing His way, His authority and His Word, together we can find the you He created you to be.

Your sister in Christ, Judi