What to expect from your therapist

The respect given to persons at the Pastoral Center for Healing is rooted in the belief that all persons are called into being and are sustained by the love of God. We believe God is present as Healer even when religious issues and language are not explicitly discussed. The integration of spiritual concerns into the counseling does not mean the counselor's beliefs are imposed upon the person coming for help.

In times of trouble few people want to be treated like patients. Likewise, they do not wish to be patronized, condemned, or treated with condescension. The Pastoral Center for Healing acknowledges that all persons experience emotional distress or personal difficulty at some point in life. We do not regard these experiences as failures that make us different from other human beings. You may be assured that your personal situation will be heard and responded to with appropriate concern and empathy. You are encouraged to be an active participant in your healing and to ask questions about any part of the counseling process you do not understand.

Our therapists see individuals, couples, and families. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have and we will do our best to help you find the therapist who best suits your unique needs.

Like all professional counseling, the services of the Pastoral Center for Healing are supported by payment of fees. We will not turn anyone away because of limited financial means. An adjusted fee option is made possible by the generous support of faith communities, foundations, and individual benefactors. Counseling sessions are generally fifty minutes long and are offered by appointment Monday through Friday. Some evening hours are available. Every effort will be made to schedule a time convenient for you. The duration and frequency of counseling will vary according to the need. Again, these matters are normally discussed during the initial session.