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Carla Swanson and Christian counseling in Big Lake

Get to know Carla Swanson of River House Ministries, her Scripture-centered approach, family interests, and online or Big Lake counseling conversations.

Published Oct 10, 2026 · Sources checked Oct 8, 2026

Getting to know Carla

Carla Swanson is a Christian counselor whose Find Faith Therapy profile lists online meetings and in-person conversations in Big Lake, Minnesota. She describes an approach that includes Bible reading, memorization and prayer, with marriage, grief and family conflict among her stated focus areas.

Her River House Ministries biography adds a broader picture of her background: work in television and broadcast news, followed by experience in college and career, women’s and couples ministries.

Family relationships and identity in Christ

Carla’s ministry biography describes particular interests in family relationships, identity in Christ, pastors’ families and families living with disabilities. It also identifies her as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator and describes temperament as part of her approach.

Those details offer useful questions for a potential counselee. If you are contacting her about a relationship, ask how she would decide who participates and whether an assessment is relevant. If disability or a ministry role affects your family’s circumstances, ask what experience and accommodations she can offer.

Learn more in Carla Swanson’s River House biography.

A personal glimpse

Alongside her ministry interests, Carla’s biography mentions travel, crossword puzzles, reading with coffee and time with her Golden Retriever, Maverick.

Personal details can make an unfamiliar name feel more approachable. The next step is still a conversation about your needs, her qualifications and how you would work together.

Preparing for a first meeting

Carla’s profile says she begins by reviewing intake documents and temperament survey results. Her ministry page also offers a free 15-minute consultation. Ask which appointment you are arranging and whether any preparation or assessment has a separate fee.

Useful questions include:

What should I complete before we meet, and how will that information be used?
How do Scripture, prayer and temperament information shape a conversation?
What are the current meeting options, fees and arrangements for couples or families?

Connect with Carla

Her current Find Faith Therapy profile is the place to review her listed concerns and meeting formats or request an introduction. Confirm the Big Lake meeting location directly when arranging an in-person conversation.

Visit Carla Swanson’s Find Faith Therapy profile.

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