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Academic: My goal is to build evidence at the intersection of nursing science and spiritual care, and to train the next generation of clinicians and scholars to treat the whole person.
Academic: My goal is to build evidence at the intersection of nursing science and spiritual care, and to train the next generation of clinicians and scholars to treat the whole person.
I’m Josef Hodgkins, a PhD student in Nursing Science, registered nurse (RN), and commissioned chaplain with a Master of Theological Studies (MTS). My work centers on the intersection of mental health, chronic illness, and spiritual care, with a particular focus on anxiety, sleep quality, and quality of life in individuals living with cardiovascular disease.
I currently serve as a teaching and research assistant at Florida State University, bringing prior research experience from Johns Hopkins and the University of South Florida. I’m skilled in cross-sectional survey analysis, quantitative methods, and integrating psychosocial and spiritual variables into nursing science.
My long-term goal is to secure a research-intensive faculty position, where I can continue building evidence-based models of care that treat the whole person, mind, body, and spirit.
🧰 Skills & Tools
🧰 Skills & Tools
Research Design (Cross-sectional, Quantitative)
SPSS, and Qualtrics
Academic Writing & Peer-reviewed Publication
Interdisciplinary Communication (Nursing, Theology, Psychology)
Patient-centered and spiritually integrated care models
Pastoral Counseling with Josef Hodgkins, LLC
Pastoral Counseling with Josef Hodgkins, LLC
Spiritual care for life’s uncertain seasons.
I’m Josef, Registered Nurse (RN), chaplain, Master of Theological Studies (MTS), and PhD student in Nursing Science. I specialize in supporting individuals at personal, spiritual, and emotional crossroads, especially those facing grief, stress, chronic illness, or major life transitions.
With a background in both clinical nursing and spiritual care, my approach blends evidence-based insight with theological reflection. My academic work focuses on anxiety, sleep, and quality of life in individuals with cardiovascular conditions, but at its heart, I’m drawn to the stories behind the data. That human connection drives everything I do.
Whether you're religious, spiritual but not religious, deconstructing, or simply seeking meaning, you are welcome here.
✦ Who I Serve
✦ Who I Serve
I’ve worked with veterans, caregivers, students, healthcare workers, and those navigating loss, identity shifts, or existential distress. My work is especially suited for:
People living with chronic illness
Caregivers and healthcare professionals
Individuals grieving or facing moral injury.
Those wrestling with questions of faith, purpose, or transition
✦ How I Work
✦ How I Work
I offer spiritually grounded, person-centered care that is:
Holistic – attending to body, mind, and spirit
Practical – informed by clinical knowledge and counseling techniques
Respectful – inclusive of all faith backgrounds and belief systems
My practice draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, logotherapy, Lectio Divina, and other integrative spiritual practices. I do not provide psychotherapy or medical treatment, but I will gladly refer you to licensed professionals when appropriate.
✦ Services Offered
✦ Services Offered
One-on-one pastoral counseling (virtual or in-person)
Grief and bereavement support
Caregiver and nurse burnout support
Meaning-making and spiritual resilience
Moral injury and forgiveness work
✦ Credentials
✦ Credentials
BSN, RN (over 20 years of experience) – Southern New Hampshire University
MTS – Master of Theological Studies
PhD Student – Nursing Science, Florida State University (expected 2026)
Commissioned Chaplain
CBT Training – Beck Institute
✦ Important Note
✦ Important Note
Pastoral counseling is spiritual in nature and should not be considered a substitute for psychotherapy or medical care. I do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. If you are in crisis or require mental health treatment, please get in touch with a licensed provider or call emergency services.
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