What is Christian Counseling?
Comments Off…And, how is it different from secular counseling? Secular counselors are trained not to bring their values into the therapy room. They are to be absolutely neutral with everyone in every situation. Many time situational ethics prevail and whatever a person chooses is OK as long as they “feel” better. People coming from a faith-based [...]
How Does Counseling Help?
Comments OffCounseling can help in a number of situations. Sometimes all an individual might need is a safe person and a safe place. A Proverb indicates that “Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water, but a man of understanding draws it up.” Many people do certain things or desire to do certain things or feel [...]
Can I Get Better Without Counseling?
Comments OffThis is an appropriate question because not everyone needs therapy for each and every situation. Many people can and do get better without any outside intervention. Others have tried dealing with situations on their own, but continue to make bad choices and to experience pain. If you continue to use the same strategies in life [...]
Do You Recommend Psychiatrists?
Comments OffYes. We do so unashamedly. We do not feel this is indicative of a lack of faith. The research indicates that counseling in combination with medication provides the best results. We work with a number of psychiatrists and family physicians and are familiar with others who do a fine job of assessing and prescribing medications. [...]
How Long is Counseling?
Comments OffThis is such a difficult question to answer, yet it is the one asked most frequently. A quick answer would be 10 to 12 visits. You may need fewer sessions or more sessions depending upon what motivated you to seek help initially. Of one thing you can be sure – we are not going to [...]
If I Don’t Take Medication…
Comments Off…can I get better? Many people just take medication and live full and fruitful lives. Their situation is more organic in nature. Back to F.A.Q.’s How to Contact Us: You may contact us by telephone or e-mail. Our office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evening counseling appointments are available [...]
How Do I Get Started?
Comments OffYou may contact us by telephone or e-mail. Our office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evening counseling appointments are available on a limited basis by request. Our helpful staff will be happy to answer your questions and schedule appointments. Terri, Brenda, and Rachel provide friendly and helpful assistance when [...]
