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The Dwelling Co

Cultivating heart-level transformation through the guidance of God’s Word & the leading of the Holy Spirit. Offering virtual counseling for females.

Providing training & consulting to equip saints coming alongside hurting individuals.

10/25/2026

✨ A little encouragement from a counselee! Check out her full testimony below!

“If you are on the fence about whether Biblical Counseling is needed or beneficial, here is your push to say yes! Brooke is sensitive to the Holy Spirit and to each person’s needs. She gently asks thought-provoking and intentional questions that get to the root of what could be going on. She intertwines Scripture into her sessions in a way that is both encouraging and challenging. I have personally benefited greatly from Biblical Counseling with Brooke while working through the difficulties surrounding my first birth in preparation for my second. It is well worth the time and effort!”

I am continually challenged and encouraged by the bold and faithful counselees I have the privilege of shouldering up to in this journey. God is so faithful to meet each person intimately and personally, and it is a joy to witness His work in their lives!

All glory to Him!

10/16/2026

In Honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we take time to remember the babies who find themselves being rocked by Jesus. 🕊️🤍

Adora’s song was penned for my daughter, Adora. Her name means “beloved,” and that, she is. 💗

Someday, I hope to put music to these words. Until then, she will be remembered in my heart and through this song, written and sung in remembrance of our beloved baby.

10/10/2026

Deeply grateful for this woman and the way she uses her story, voice, training, and power to defend the vulnerable and fight for change. It has been a pleasure to know and learn from her!

I’m grateful not to do this work alone and for the space she has created for us to join forces and work together so that the vulnerable and oppressed are not overlooked or further harmed.

Shout-out to Laurie for creating such a great space to learn more through her Sisters & Survivors events!

I love the tenacious and gracious daughters the Lord has given me the honor of going to battle alongside!

10/08/2026

🌿 GUEST SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | DEEPLY ROOTED 🌿

We are excited to welcome Laura Osorio as a guest speaker for our Deeply Rooted community!

Laura Osorio is a Christian psychotherapist who specializes in treating OCD. She writes and speaks about integrating Christian faith into evidence-based mental health care, believing that the two can (and should) go hand in hand. She is currently working on a book with The Daily Grace Company about faith and OCD—a dream come true both personally and professionally.

Laura lives in Ontario, Canada. She's married to her best friend in the world and has two beautiful toddlers. Outside of clinical work, you can usually find her spending time with her family, writing, playing Scrabble, studying the Bible, or sipping coffee that’s been warmed up 3-4 times. She also loves to sing and try new hobbies. Above all, her heart is for Christ and all people.

🌱 WHAT IS DEEPLY ROOTED?

Deeply Rooted is a virtual community dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and edifying female biblical counselors who run independent counseling ministries or businesses.

Our mission is to support these counselors as they navigate the unique challenges of ministry and business ownership, faithfully and for God's glory, in partnership with the Body of Christ.

Interested in joining us? We'd love to have you!

🤩 Apply to our Facebook group: "Deeply Rooted: Virtual Encouragement for Female Biblical Counselors."

🤩 Review and sign the Biblical Counseling Coalition's Confessional Statement.

🤩 Agree to and abide by our Member Agreement.

Questions? Feel free to reach out!

10/04/2026

Though God is not the author of our pain and suffering, He willingly stepped into our place, thwarting the enemy’s plan to kill, steal, destroy, and separate us from God.

God is actively working in your circumstances. Every tear and every experience of pain is seen, and in Christ, it will not have the final say.

What the enemy meant for evil, God will redeem for our good and His glory.

10/02/2026

Some questions don’t come with easy answers. I’ve learned that God doesn’t always meet our questions with explanations, but He will faithfully meet us with His presence, His compassion, and the hope that suffering will not have the final word.

09/26/2026

It is so good to remind ourselves what it may feel like for a counselee taking those bold first steps toward counseling, inviting you into some of their most vulnerable places.

As a counselor, it is refreshing to be reminded that even with all of our training, we never outgrow our need for our Savior to meet us and guide us as we counsel His precious child.

09/18/2026

Coercive control is not simply about what someone does to another person—it is about what the perpetrator teaches the victim to believe will happen if she resists.

Over time, resistance begins to feel costly. Speaking up, setting a boundary, saying no, or asserting independence can become associated with punishment, intimidation, withdrawal, or violence.

Eventually, the perpetrator may not need to enforce every rule. The victim begins anticipating the consequences and changing her own behavior to avoid them.

That is the power of coercive control. The threat does not have to be repeated when the fear of its consequences has already been established.

09/11/2026

Sometimes an ordinary object carries a story far bigger than itself.

For me, it’s a little clay cup I brought home from Calcutta in 2014. What began as a simple cup for chai became a lasting reminder of the women and girls I encountered and the deep need for dignity, patience, intentionality, and care when walking alongside survivors of exploitation.

I’ve carried this cup carefully through several moves, refusing to let it be broken. Today, it sits on my office desk as a reminder when I meet with counselees: people are never disposable, and brokenness does not mean the end of the story.

09/04/2026

Conversations regarding body safety can be challenging for a myriad of reasons, but our kiddos need us to manage our discomfort, keep learning how to have these conversations, and create a safe space for ongoing dialogue.

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