Joshua Hawrot, M.A., L.P.C.C. is a clinical associate of the Pastoral Solutions Institute. Joshua holds a Masters in Arts for Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, is certified in Theophostic Prayer Ministry and is trained in Cognitive-Based Trauma Therapy. In addition, Joshua has served as supervising therapist in both partial hospital programs and outpatient counseling settings where he practiced intensive therapy with individuals, couples, and families suffering from moderate to severe diagnoses. He and his wife, Cruz, are responsible for helping to run the marriage preparation program for the Diocese of Steubenville OH and serve as a lead teaching couple for Engaged Encounter. Joshua has received extensive training and supervision in the application of Catholic pastoral counseling approaches to problems related to emotional and relational health. His experience and professional training enable him to combine psychology and the Catholic faith to help others achieve greater healing, integration, and strength in their lives and relationships.