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A Place To Be Human: A Confidential Clergy Support Group
This group seeks to be a space where pastors, chaplains, and clergy can speak openly about the challenges of ministry without the pressure to lead. Members find support, connection, and room to reflect on their own spiritual and emotional well-being. It is led by Dr. Sean Noe.
Clergy Need Support, Too
Ministry is deeply meaningful—and it can also be quietly exhausting. Whether you're in a pulpit, a hospital, a parish, or a nonprofit, those in pastoral roles are called to hold space for others, often while carrying their own emotional, relational, and spiritual weight. Between sermon prep, hospital visits, navigating congregational relationships, and the constant pull to be available, the pressures add up over time. It can be hard to name these struggles, and even harder to feel like you shouldn’t have to manage them alone.
About This Clergy Support Group
This group, A Place to Be Human, is a confidential and supportive space for clergy to step out of the role of caregiver and leader, and invites them to tend to their own inner life in a safe community. It welcomes pastors, priests, ministers, chaplains, and clergy across different traditions.
There’s room for you under the umbrella.
Experience support that honors both your humanity and your calling.
Common Struggles Discussed in Our Clergy Group
What we talk about will depend on the needs of those in the group. Some of the themes that often arise include:
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Burnout, exhaustion, and compassion fatigue
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Boundary-setting and the pressure to be “always on”
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Spiritual dryness and the complexities of personal faith
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Relational challenges in ministry settings
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The cultural demands placed on the Church today
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Reconnecting with the values and vocation that first called you to this work
A Safe Place for Pastors, Priests, and Ministers to Find Renewal
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, lonely in leadership, or simply in need of a place to be honest, this group is designed to be a place of care—for those who spend so much of their lives caring for others.
Day & Time: TBD Based on member's availability
Cost: $80 per session. I’d much rather you be here than let cost be a barrier. A sliding scale is available—please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re interested in joining the group.
Location: South Vista Office (1800 Thibodo Road, Suite 110, Vista, CA)
Type: Support Group, Ongoing
Members: Maximum of ten participants, minimum of four
Led by: Sean Noe, PhD
Dr. Noe completed a Masters of Arts in Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, as well as a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy
Supervised by: Reid Kessler, PsyD
Dr. Kessler has completed a Masters of Arts in Counseling at Denver Seminary and both a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University
Meet the Leader
Sean Noe, PhD
Dr. Noe is a Postdoctoral Psychological Associate that works out of our Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Vista offices. He approaches therapy with curiosity, empathy, and respect for each person’s unique story and identity. Dr. Noe brings specialized experience in clergy care, faith integration, depression, anxiety, and psychological assessment.
Dr. Noe is currently accepting adult and teen psychotherapy clients at our Encinitas, Vista, and Carlsbad offices.
There’s room for you under the umbrella.
Here, clergy can speak honestly—without fear of judgment or expectation.
Want To Schedule Free Consultation Call With Dr. Noe?
Joining this group offers a chance to step away from constant demands and connect with others who understand the unique joys and struggles of ministry.