Some prospective clients are hesitant to enter into professional counseling for fear that they will receive counsel inconsistent with their value system and beliefs. For those clients seeking faith integration, we are happy to provide counseling to help prioritize and achieve desired changes against the backdrop of Biblical Truth. As a general rule, both Christian counseling and professional counseling share the same desire to help people overcome their problems, find meaning and joy in life, and become healthy and well-adjusted individuals, both mentally and emotionally.
The word “counseling” can have multiple meanings, including offering advice and encouragement, sharing wisdom and skills, setting goals, resolving conflict, etc. Counselors usually probe the past (whether the problem happened a week ago or during childhood) in an attempt to repair the present. Sometimes they explore possible effects of physical and chemical imbalances that can cause physiological problems. A major part of counseling is resolving and restoring conflicts between people.
We are very blessed to live and work in a climate so rich with wonderful resources produced by Christian Professionals to help with issues related to life’s challenges. The truth is, we all have problems and can learn from the experience of others who have experienced spiritual growth through adversity. You may ask for faith-based counseling in your initial assessment.
While there is a focus on faith and spiritual integration at Logos, integration of faith is not required and all faith backgrounds are welcome–we do not discriminate against anyone’s faith (or absence of faith).
