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Recovery Groups

Recovery groups are anonymous, independently-led 12-step programs that meet on our campus.

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

Mondays, 6:30pm, Lobby

SA (Sex Addicts Anonymous)

Mondays, 7:00pm, Classroom 6

CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous)

Tuesdays, 7:00pm, Classroom 5

NA (Narcotics Anonymous)
Sundays, 6:30pm, Lobby

NA - Men Only (Narcotics Anonymous)
Saturdays, 8:00am, Classroom 5

Support Groups

Support groups are led by Crosswinds folks and focus on specific topics like addiction, codependency, chronic pain or other life challenges. These groups use books or curriculum, have trained group leaders who facilitate discussion, and members who encourage one another as they journey together.

GriefShare:
Mondays, 6:30pm, Classroom 5

Details & Registration

DivorceCare:
Tuesday nights in Classroom 4 (14 weeks) starts January 13, 6:30-8:30pm

Details & Registration

7 Pillars of Freedom (Men Only)

Thursdays, 6:30am, Classroom 6 (starts March 5)

More Info/Show Interest (Confidential)

Betrayal & Beyond (Women Only):

Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Classroom 4 (starts March 3)

More Info/Show Interest (Confidential)

Boundaries

Date/Time:TBD

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Pastoral Counseling

Pastoral counseling is a place to find gracious and loving listening and direction as you figure life out. Our pastoral counselor is ready and equipped to hold space for you, to ask questions, help uncover insight, and invite God into your processing.

To get started, fill out our informational form and schedule your (free) intro meeting. Sarah will meet you on the virtual call and help you decide if pastoral counseling is a good fit for what you need in this season.

Counseling fee is $95/session. We have benevolence funds available if finances are an obstacle for you. If you have questions or want more information, email us at counseling@crosswindschurch.org.

Premarital Counseling

It's an honor to get to work with couples and partners who desire encouragement, help, or communication intervention in their relationship. Additionally, for couples who are engaged or considering getting married, we utilize the SYMBIS assessment (created by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, more info at symbis.com) and helpful materials to work together to prepare you for marriage!

To get started, simply fill out our couples informational form here.

Then Sarah, our counselor, will get in touch with you to schedule your first meeting. If you have questions or want more information, you can also email us at counseling@crosswindschurch.org.

Cost: $95/session, payable online here.

Our Counselor

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Sarah Holstra, MACM

Sarah Holstra moved to the Bay Area to join our Crosswinds staff in 2019. As the Growth Pastor, she helps people grow in two ways - inward, through spiritual formation and healing, and outward, by expanding how our church loves our neighbors.
 
Sarah brings a unique blend of pastoral care and clinical expertise to her counseling practice. She focuses on helping people create healthy boundaries, develop clear communication skills, and build meaningful relational connections. Her work centers on supporting clients as they become emotionally and spiritually healthy, deepen their connection to God, overcome codependency, navigate life transitions, and experience authentic spiritual growth.
 
She has a Bachelor's degree in Youth Ministry, a Master's degree in Pastoral Counseling, and is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Spiritual Formation and Relational Neuroscience. When she's not reading (her favorite pastime) or frequenting her local farmer's market, Sarah loves spending time with her husband Zac, their dog Charlie, and their cats Winston and Cece.
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Policies and Information

To learn more about pastoral counseling, please email us at counseling@crosswindschurch.org.

If you are experiencing a crisis and need medical help, please call 911 immediately. You may also want to reach out to the 24-hour Alameda County Crisis Line for free at 1-800-309-2131 and they can also assist you.