Deacon Basil has a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Regis University. With advanced training in marriage and family therapy and has experience working with couples and families. He is a married deacon with the Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church (one of the 23 eastern churches which make up the Universal Catholic Church) and holds a Masters of Theology from the University of Balamand and the St. Stephen’s Diploma in Eastern Theology. He is a Lecture in Pastoral Counseling at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, and a regular contributer to Our Sunday Visitor’s Deacon Digest He is passionate about helping individuals, couples, families and groups through integrating the Catholic spiritual life and mental health. Deacon Basil Founded Mount Tabor Counseling in Colorado. Deacon Basil currently only sees clients in the State of Colorado, but can be reached at basil.balke@mounttaborcounseling.com.