Real-Time Solutions for Life's Emotional Challenges

Life is full of unexpected challenges, and emotional resilience is key to navigating them effectively. At Root Cause Ministry, we offer real-time solutions tailored to your specific emotional needs. Whether you are dealing with a current crisis or seeking to process past traumas, our methods provide practical tools and guidance to help you respond to life's challenges with love, not fear. Through Heartwork, you can learn to craft personal beliefs and affirmations that support your emotional health and empower you to face life's difficulties with confidence and grace.

Founder’s Story:

Heather Gardner

At the heart of Root Cause Ministry is Heather Gardner, a BSN-RN and Certified Heartwork Specialist, whose passion for helping others stems from both personal and professional experiences. With a background in nursing, Heather combines her medical expertise with a deep understanding of emotional wellness. Her journey toward becoming a Heartwork Specialist began when she recognized the limitations of traditional therapy and sought out a more holistic approach to emotional processing.

Heather’s calling is to help people uncover the root causes of their emotional pain, guiding them toward growth. Her mission is grounded in the belief that true growth happens when we address emotions at their core, rather than just managing symptoms.

Professional Review From Stephanie Phillips, Ph.D.

M.S. in Pgsychology, Assistant Professor of Psychology, American Psychological Association member, American Association of Christian Counselors member 

Root Cause Ministry offers a unique and spiritually-centered approach to emotional processing that integrates Holy Spirit-led heart work and muscle testing, a form of energy psychology grounded in Christian and scientific principles. This nontraditional approach allows a person to confront their emotional and spiritual wounds, drawing on both spiritual guidance and psychological techniques to facilitate resolving emotions at the core level. Heather aims to uncover the root causes of a person’s emotional pain, behavioral issues, and spiritual blockages through a blend of spiritual discernment and energy-based techniques.

Traditional talk therapy (such as psychoanalysis or cognitive therapy) relies on verbal communication to explore emotional issues and cognitive patterns. Root Cause differs significantly in that it incorporates not only conversation but also direct spiritual engagement through prayer and listening for Holy Spirit guidance. While talk therapy emphasizes conscious awareness and cognitive processing, Root Cause seeks to connect the individual to deeper spiritual insights and emotional processesing, going beyond verbal exchanges to address the spiritual dimensions of emotional pain.

Behavioral therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focus on changing maladaptive behaviors and thought patterns through structured exercises and strategies. Root Cause, on the other hand, emphasizes emotional growth at a heart level, often through spiritual revelation and emotional release facilitated by Heather’s various methodologies, such as Heartwork. While CBT is goal-oriented and focuses on the conscious mind’s role in altering behavior, Root Cause engages the subconscious and spiritual realms, looking for growth in the deepest layers of the person’s emotional and spiritual life.

Traditional Christian counseling  integrates Biblical principles and the Christian worldview with psychological methods (such as CBT, EMDR, etc.), often using scripture and prayer in the counseling process. While Christian counseling and Root Cause share a similar foundation in faith, Root Cause differentiates itself by using the Heartwork framework, which blends elements of energy psychology with Christian faith. This method seeks to resolve trauma stored in the body and soul. It goes beyond traditional Christian counseling by emphasizing the active role of the Holy Spirit in uncovering underlying traumas and guiding the growth process in real-time. 

I have engaged with these different modalities. What sets Heather, and Root Cause apart is her approach addresses spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of trauma. Root Cause provides a deeply integrated approach to emotional growth that speaks to the whole person. Her approach allows for a more profound engagement with the Holy Spirit, inviting divine intervention into her process.

Root Cause offers a powerful alternative for individuals seeking emotional and spiritual connection within a Christian framework. By combining Holy Spirit-led Heartwork with the muscle testing methods, Heather provides a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional therapeutic models. For those open to integrating faith and energy-based processing methods, Root Cause has the potential to bring profound transformation. 

Our Philosophy

Heather Gardner

At Root Cause Ministry, we believe in resolving emotional pain at its core. Our practice is built on the foundation of faith-based principles and compassionate care, creating a safe and nurturing space for our clients to find peace and emotional freedom. While our approach is deeply rooted in Christian values, we welcome all clients—regardless of their faith background—because we believe that growth is available to everyone.

We understand that life’s challenges, traumas, and unresolved emotions can manifest in ways that disrupt everyday life. That’s why our mission is to help you identify and release these emotional blockages, allowing you to live with more clarity, peace, and love.