Mike Haarer
Mike Haarer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Indiana. He has worked in the field of adolescent residential treatment since 2004 when he began working with youth in court-ordered residential treatment. He earned a BA and MA in Counseling from Grace College in Winona Lake, IN as well as a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from Regent University.
From 2012 to 2015, Mike participated in Dr. Townsend’s Counselor Training Program and consulted with Dr. Townsend to incorporate the Townsend Model into a Christian Residential Treatment program where Mike served as Executive Director for 12 years. Mike has also served as a process group facilitator and adjunct faculty member at the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine since 2020.
Mike and his wife Emily have three daughters: Corabelle, Olivia, and Regina. As a homeschool family, they enjoy traveling throughout the U.S. and internationally. They enjoy being active and outdoors, including visiting National Parks during their travels.
Mike enjoys working in special interest areas of executive leadership, parenting, spiritual growth, and mental health.
Upcoming Programs by Mike Haarer
Well Pastors
Also With Shantel Beck
Well Pastors Retreat The Well Pastors Journey at Journey to the Well offers a sacred pause for pastors and their spouses who are devoting their lives to serving others. Ministry can be deeply fulfilling—and profoundly draining. Over time, many leaders neglect their own spiritual, emotional, and relational needs, increasing the risk of burnout and disconnection. This […]
The Journey Retreat
Also With Shantel Beck
The Journey Retreat The Journey Retreat is a 3-day experience designed to help you step away from life’s noise and draw near to God. Set on the peaceful lakeside grounds of Journey to The Well, this retreat combines guided teaching, reflection, and restful moments to nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re seeking clarity, […]