Counseling – Postum Cafe

Postum Cafe is part of Happiness Ministry – a 501C3 non-profit organization. Donations to this ministry allow it to provide services, at no cost, the the unemployed and those in financial crisis.

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Our counselors are Christians that emphasizes the loving nature of God. Life is full of transitions that throw us off balance. Our counselors give respect and understanding. We are not judgmental. The counselors at Postum Cafe work with individuals and families to meet their psychological and spiritual needs.

Below are our counselors. Family counseling services are provided via video chat. Anyone wanting a consultation may contact Shane at Shane@postumcafe.com. Payment for services provided by these counselors is coordinanted directly with the counselor. These counselors are recommended by PostumCafe.com but are not employees of this ministry. If you would like to work with one of these counselors, please send a message to Pastor Shane and he will put you in contact with them.

Yasmin Saltana-Muchindu, PhD

Yasmin Sultana-Muchindu strongly believes that each individual is made in the image and wholeness of God, however, at times the pressures and demands of modern life and relationships can disturb the equilibrium necessary for us to live our lives to the fullest and be productive. She strives to offer the necessary human assistance to bring back the balance in lives of her patients and point them to the Almighty Healer, our Lord, Jesus Christ for complete healing.

She endeavors to bring an effective blend of expertise, experience, concern, clarity, and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. Yasmin earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree with double majors in Psychology and Religious Philosophy from Spicer Adventist University, Pune, India and a Master of Arts degree from Andrews University, Michigan, USA. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Chreso University, Zambia. Presently, she is pursuing her second PhD from University of South Africa.

Yasmin is a native of Kolkata, India and has lived in Zambia since 2010. Currently, she serves as a senior lecturer in the Department of Behavioural Sciences at Rusangu University.

She has ten years of counseling experience with a wide range of patients in a variety of treatment settings.

David Kasaji is the Director of Development at Rusangu University in Zambia, Africa. He is also a professor and teaches Pastoral Counseling and Psychology in addition to other classes. He earned his Bachelor degree in Theology from Andrews University, Michigan in 1988. He has earned three Masters degrees. The first in Pastoral Theology from Solusi University, Zimbabwe, Africa in 2001. The second in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, California in 2006. The third in Public Health from Loma Linda University, California in 2010. He also earned a Clinical Pastoral Education from Loma Linda University, California in 2012.

David did his internship as a Marriage Family Therapist with Christian Counseling Center in Riverside, California in 2004. He has worked as a chaplain, with youth counseling, crisis intervention, public health, group, marriage and family therapy. Before becoming a counselor David held several positions working for the Zambia Union Conference Headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist church. He was the Ministerial Secretary, Education Director, Youth Director and Health Ministries Director. Prior to that he worked for the South Zambia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists holding several positions there including Communication Director, Stewardship Director and Executive Secretary.

Dr. Francis Tuffour is a pastor, relationship coach, educator, and Christian counselor. He has provided coaching services and education on love, premarital relationships, marriage, parenting, and sexuality for over 20 years. He has his master’s degree in communication from Andrews University, Michigan, USA; M.A. Guidance and Counseling from the University of Cape Coast and M. A. Religion from the University of Ghana. In 2017 Francis graduated from Andrews University in Michigan with a doctoral degree in family ministry, and his dissertation was on premarital guidance.

He created a model for pastors and counselors to help couples preparing for marriage. Francis has professional training and experience in digital media and instructional technology as well. He harnesses innovative tools to facilitate his online relationship coaching and teaching for his clients and students on virtual platforms. Francis lives in Michigan, USA, with his wife Doris and four children. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology to provide innovative solutions to his clients who cannot be reached through traditional means.

La doctora Teresa ofrece servicios de asesoramiento para clientes que hablan español.

Dr. Teresa provides counseling services for Spanish-speaking clients.

Está casada con el Ptr. Omar Carballo y tienen 3 hijos, una nuera y una nieta. Realizó todos sus estudios en la Universidad de Montemorelos, iniciando con Secretariado, Lic. en Ciencias de la Educación, Maestría en Relaciones Familiares y Doctorado en Educación Familiar. Se ha desempeñado como secretaria, maestra y departamental en diferentes Asociaciones de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día y en la Universidad de Montemorelos. Es coautora de 4 libros: Satisfacción Conyugal, Fidelidad Conyugal, Padres que impactan y Los Celos una emoción que mata. Junto a su esposo ha impartido Seminarios, Conferencias y Consejería sobre Familia en diferentes países durante 25 años.

Shane’s information can be seen on the “Deacon Shane” page on this site.