About

Welcome to Rooted Biblical Counseling!

We view the practice of Biblical Counseling as a process of applying the Word of God to the complexities, suffering, and challenges of life in a fallen world. The counseling relationship is a special part of the counseling journey and is defined by two people joining together, seeking God and his wisdom, and seeking to apply that in a way that produces hope, healing, and increasing trust in Jesus.

Biblical Counseling seeks to be truly holistic in that it sees all people as made in the image of God and each person as a unique combination of soul and body. The good news of the person and work of Jesus is the center of our Biblical Counseling ministry as we seek healing and transformation in body and soul.

Rooted Biblical Counseling functions as a paraministry of and is under Portico Church of Arlington with VA Code 54.1-3051.

Meet the Team

  • Sarah Blume

    My name is Sarah Blume. I desire to help people find wholeness and fulfillment by connecting with Christ in the midst of the challenges of life. I love to enter into the stories God is writing in people’s lives and help them connect to His big story of redemption and grace.

    I was born and raised in Indiana and attended Indiana University. Following graduation, I worked full-time with a campus ministry and then spent some time teaching and working with children in a variety of settings.

    My husband Brian and I spent several years in central Florida, where I completed a Master of Science in Professional Counseling at Southeastern University. During this time, I worked as a counselor in an outpatient substance abuse clinic. Since 2020, we have lived in northern Virginia along with our two amazing daughters.

    Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, marriage counseling, and addressing spiritual questions.

  • Danielle Peck

    My name is Danielle Peck, a Biblical counselor resident. After 10 years of mostly being a stay-at-home mom to 4 energetic kiddos, I'm excited to get back into counseling, specifically Biblically counseling. I love that while God does not promise us an easy life on earth, He promises that He Himself will come alongside us and comfort us. I love that He gives us His Word and His Spirit to guide us and provide peace, and a safe place in the church to experience His love.

    I received my Bachelor's at Cedarville University in Applied Psychology and Sociology. After getting married and moving to Virginia, I completed my Masters in Counseling at Old Dominion University. I received a certificate in School Counseling and did my internships in Arlington county. My experience during my education included interning with children & youth services, volunteering at a juvenile detention center, and as a care manager at a residential home for adults with serious mental illness in Pennsylvania. My experience solidified for me the significant impact of family in child development and how I want to walk alongside individuals and families.

    Areas of focus include: family counseling, life transitions, grief, and depression and anxiety.