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Christian Counseling in Alpharetta, GA

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What is Christian Counseling?

Both Christian counseling and secular counseling share the same desire to help individuals, couples, and families overcome their problems, find meaning and joy in life, and become healthy and well-adjusted individuals, both mentally and emotionally. HWP offers both types of counseling services depending on your personal preference and needs.

It combines your faith with the principles of psychology to improve your mental health and relationships. 

Christian counselors understand that Jesus Christ and the Bible have a lot of practical wisdom about human nature, marriage and family, human suffering, and so much more. These pearls of wisdom are incorporated into your sessions to bring about growth and change.

It focuses on the mind, body, and spirit.  

A biblical understanding of how we’re made, as psychological, physical, and spiritual beings, means all three of these dimensions play an important part in our health and happiness.  As Christians, we believe we are spiritual beings with a soul (our mind, will, and emotions), that lives inside a body.  Christian counseling takes all this into consideration when defining your goals and what you want from therapy.

May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together- spirit, soul, and body- and keep you fit for the coming of Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

It recognizes a higher authority. 

Christian counselors believe that we are uniquely created by a loving, caring, and healing God. Counting on our own strength isn’t enough. Recognizing that God can and will help is an invaluable concept to believe.  Recognize that the Bible, not psychology, is the final authority. True peace isn’t found solely in our positive thinking, our good feelings, or in our relationships with ourselves or others. 

It comes from God and knowing that He is in control.  It is that kind of peace that guards my heart and protects my mind.  And can do the same for you. Only God can give you the peace and protection your heart and mind need.

It takes into account that the human heart can be deceitful.

A Christian counselor’s major strategy is to help their clients substitute biblical truth for human error as they go about their daily lives. They know that the truth, when known, believed, and obeyed, sets people free. When people are set free, they are fulfilling their true calling.

“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”

Proverbs 4:23

It doesn’t just focus on happiness.

Christian counselors want to help clients in their pursuit of God and meaningful and purposeful life. God’s unconditional love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness are freeing—both in our receiving them and also in our extending them to others.  This concept helps us go beyond happiness, to a joy-filled life, content, and whole, even in the midst of suffering or pain.

“You have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence.”

Acts 2:28

Christian Counseling Focus Areas

Areas addressed in Christian Counseling include, but are not limited to:

  • Anger
  • Anxiety

  • Communication and Conflict

  • False Beliefs

  • Feeling Lost/Lonely

  • Grief and Loss

  • Healthy Habits

  • Stress

  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes/Transitions

  • Marriage

  • Parenting

  • Purpose and Meaning

  • Relationships

  • Self-Image

  • Feeling Overwhelmed

What Can I Expect with Christian Counseling?

Expect to be challenged.  

As with general types of counseling, Christian-based counseling will challenge you to be honest about your behavior, perception, motivation, and choices.  In the book of Philippians, Paul makes sure to point out the fact that it’s not enough to hear or read or know about God.  You have to live it.  This means putting Jesus’ teachings into practice, modeling your attitudes and actions like Jesus, and being obedient to what He calls you to do.  A Christian counselor can offer accountability and encouragement in learning to live out your faith, not just believe it.

Expect to know yourself better, as well know your worth.

As Andy Stanley, the Lead Pastor of North Point Community Church says, “following Jesus will make your life better and will make you better at life.”  Christian counseling can help open your eyes to the person you were created to be, utilizing your strengths and gifts.

Expect a non-judgment, non-blaming approach.

Christians can rest in knowing that our sins have been forgiven and that everyone falls short of living a perfect life.  We don’t have to be defined by our failures and weaknesses.  Christian counselors adopt this philosophy into their practice.

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”

Matthew 7:1

Expect to utilize scripture, prayer, and other materials.

Christian counselors use a wide range of materials, tools, resources, and psychological techniques, including prayer, scripture, affirmation, and bible study to help you combat the issues you’re experiencing.

Paul’s advice to us in scripture is to turn our worries into prayers.  Take our struggles, our desires, our wishes, our anxious thoughts to Him and surrender it all and trust that He works for our good in His timing.  You can learn to pray, then let it go and trust that it is in God’s hands.  A Christian counselor can help you practice this valuable principle.

Expect to be made aware of your sin and flesh that cause you suffering.  

Every choice you make has consequences and affects everyone around you.  Trying to live on our own strength and resources can lead to addiction, unwise habits, and other destructive choices.  Don’t be the person who has to lose everything before you realize what you have.

“So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to [spiritual] death.

But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.”

Romans 8:6

Expect transformation.

Our minds have infinite power and what we think about, manifests in our lives.  In addition, what we think affects our feelings and actions, and those actions decide the state of our connections with ourselves and others.  But as Christians, we believe that true peace isn’t found solely in our positive thinking, our good feelings, or in our relationships with ourselves or others.  It comes from God and knowing that He is in control.  It is that kind of peace that guards our hearts, protects our minds, and transforms our lives.

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

Romans 12:2

Reach out today to schedule an appointment for your initial consultation and get started on your path to a healthier and happier future. Video sessions for our Christian Counseling services are also available. Video counseling is an accessible and versatile alternative to traditional in-person counseling.

Counseling Counseling

Individual Counseling Session Rates

All sessions are 45 – 50 minutes long and are held either in person or via video. Sessions are typically scheduled every week or every other week at a minimum.

$135 – $175 per session

Individual counseling rate varies per clinician. Please see clinician bios for more information regarding specialties and rates.

Couples, Premarital, & Marriage Counseling Rates

All sessions are 60 – 75 minutes long and are held either in-person or via video. Sessions are typically scheduled every week or every other week at a minimum.

$225 per session

What Our Clients Say

"I knew from the moment I met her that she was different than some of the therapists I've had in the past. I didn't feel like a weirdo. She made me feel accepted and safe."

- Elizabeth S. (Google)

"Throughout this process, I have learned to forgive, accept, and manage what I can control."

- Katherine D. (Google)

"I tried counseling here and there in the past, and although each time was a step in the right direction, this time I've noticed an absolute change in my mindset and how I feel."

- Michelle T. (Google)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule an appointment?

If you are a new client, you may schedule your complimentary consultation or your initial appointment by visiting the contact page and filling out the short form or outreaching directly to your desired provider by calling (470) 231-5355.

If you are an existing client, please outreach to your provider directly either by telephone, email, or via the client portal secure messaging system.

Do you accept my insurance?

HWP does not accept insurance. Managed care companies were created to “manage” and contain escalating health care costs. Their bottom line is to reduce costs and raise profits; it is not to increase the quality of care professionals provide or your quality of life. HWP is solution-focused on quality of life and personal goals.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel or change your appointment, we ask you to inform your provider at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled session start time. Your full session fee will be charged for missed appointments and cancellations received less than 24 hours in advance.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Cash, credit cards, and health savings (HSA) or flex spending account (FSA) cards that have a major credit card logo on it are all accepted forms of payment.