Many people ask, “Why would it matter if my counselor is Christian?” No doubt if you are a Christian, it DOES matter to you who you let into your life to assist you in finding direction. But what if you do not hold to the Christian faith? A Christian counselor still may be the best fit because of the values and morals held by faith-based counseling practices.
A concern you may have is, “Will I be judged by a Christian counselor because of my struggles?” A true Biblically based counselor will never judge, because their morals and values are centered on being servants and assisting you by building a trusting, nurturing, and supportive counselor / client relationship. This counselor / client relationship is held to the highest of standards for our professional counselors and your growth, as you rebuild yourself and your life, will be guided by Biblical principles.
When choosing a therapist, it is important to make a list of what you are specifically looking for in a professional counselor. Answering these questions, can help you narrow down perspective counselors in your area:
1. What type of struggle are you facing?
- Addiction
- Blending of families
- Marriage
- Reconnect
- Deal with Divorce
- Marriage
- Children
- Eating Disorder
- Depression
- Financial matters
- Abuse
2. What is your ultimate goal in seeking help?
- Resolve past stressors
- Reconnect with your spouse
- Recover from a divorce or infidelity
- Find parenting strategies to make your household less stressful and help your children to follow rules and responsibilities
- Assist your child in making better choices
- Discover new ways to work through depression
- Become financially stable
- Resolve issues of abuse either past or present
- Find better coping strategies so an eating disorder doesn’t diminish your health any further
- Overcome your addictions in order to live a more fulfilling life
- Discover your path Spiritually and how that can tie into a more meaningful fulfilling life
3. What qualities are you looking for in a therapist?
- Warm and welcoming
- Trustworthy
- Respectful, but always honest
- High integrity and moral values
- Professionally trained
- Uses current research and the most effective methods
- A mediator who works skillfully to allow all sides to be heard
4. What is the cost?
- Is your insurance accepted?
- Do they offer a sliding scale fee option for people who don’t have insurance or whose insurance doesn’t cover counseling?
5. What are the hours the counseling office takes appointments and where are they located?
- Does it fit in my work schedule do I can make every session count?
- Can I make it to my appointments with my family?
- Are they in a convenient yet private location?
Now that we know what we are looking for, let’s dive into how The Relationship Center fits into your counseling plan. Our Christian counselors use research based methods that are founded in Biblical principle to help serve you on your path to becoming the best you possible. We can help in many of the areas where you are not finding fulfillment or are not able to cope with the traumas of life. So, why does it matter that we are Christian counselors?
- Our principles are based on service to God first. Through that love, we are then able to guide you with direction that the Bible has provided and examples of how these practices have helped others in your same situation.
- We have experience. Not only because we are highly trained, but because we serve the Ultimate Boss and in turn, can serve you as you go through life’s struggles.
- We hold ourselves accountable to live by the Biblical principles we teach. We know they work because we use them and have used them with families throughout our practice.
- We work WITH you; not just give you a list of “to-do” items. We want to create a relationship of trust and understanding so that have a better idea of how to best help you.
- All counselors have to withhold a specifics level of ethical standards in order to be licensed. We believe that because we follow these practices along with the higher level of Biblical ethics, we can serve all families at the highest quality of service.
Why seek a Christian counselor? The answer is simple. We are professionally trained, use research based methods, seek guidance in Biblically based principles, and are here to serve you through the calling God has placed in our hearts.
Contact us today to learn more about how TRC can help you face your current struggles!
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