No. Biblical counseling is decidedly biblical. Being unlicensed by the State provides us with the freedom to counsel from a Christian worldview with a Christian method.

Expect to be heard: Our counselors focus heavily on hearing from you. We cannot help you rightly if we don’t listen well! Expect a compassionate, calm, active listener as a counselor. Your first few sessions will likely be the counselor asking a plethora of guiding questions. (Prov 18:3)

Expect to Look at the Bible: Our counselors are trained not to look to their own opinions for counsel but to God’s Word. Therefore, integral to every counseling session is an examination of the Bible to see what God has to say about any given issue. (2 Tim 3:16-17; Heb 4:12)

Expect Homework: Integral to our counseling process is homework. We believe lasting change and understanding comes not from a single session, but from everyday practice and intentional effort given to live God’s way. Expect homework to be appropriate, biblical, practical, and measurable.

Expect Prayer: We believe God changes hearts, not us. Therefore, every session begins and ends with prayer. The church (though your name and situation are confidential) is praying for you. Peace Counselors are praying for you. Your counselor is praying for you.

Expect to Meet Regularly: The preferred rhythm is weekly or every other week for a 50-minute session. Session lengths can be flexible, depending on your counselor.

No.  However, we believe that true heart change is not possible without an abiding relationship with Jesus. we believe that deep and lasting change is brought about only by God himself.  Our approach in counseling would be considered cognitive behavioral therapy with a strong emphasis on the influence of living in healthy, encouraging community. Our counsel is based upon the Scriptures and other Christian teaching.

No. Because we are a Church-based counseling center. We don’t process insurance or make advisement on or prescribe medication. However, we regularly work with individuals who are seeking other professionals when medication is desired along with counseling.

No. Because we are a Church-based counseling center, we don’t process insurance.

One must be an individual desirous for change older than sixteen years of age and not in need of detox for substance abuse. We offer counseling to both individuals NOT meaningfully connected to a local Church and individuals who ARE meaningfully connected to a local Church. 

Confidentiality for counseling at Peace Biblical Counseling is defined by pastor-parishoner privilege because we are a local church and, therefore, our counselors operate as agents of the church (pastors/ministers), not agents of the state (licensed counselors). If your counseling subject requires professional representation in a court setting by a counselor, Peace Biblical Counseling is not the best fit for your needs.

Confidentiality is an important aspect of our counseling process. We will carefully guard the information you entrust to us. There are times, however, when it may be necessary for us to share certain information with others. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Where a counselor is uncertain as to how to address a particular counseling issue, he may seek advice from a pastor, supervisor, or another counselor.

2. Where a person refuses to renounce a particular sin, it may be necessary to seek the assistance of others in the church to encourage repentance and reconciliation (Proverbs 15:22, 24:11; Matthew 18:15-20; Gal. 6:1-2). In such cases, we will reveal only such information as is necessary for such purposes and only to those biblically required to be involved. Where a counselee is a member of another church, it may be necessary to contact the pastor of such church.

3. The counselor is required to inform local authorities when there is cause to suspect child or elderly abuse or neglect.

4. The counselor may inform others (i.e. family, friends, pastors, law enforcement, medical professionals) if he/she believe the counselee is at risk of harming themselves or is engaging in suicidal ideation.

5. Serious criminal activity committed by the counselee may also be reported to law enforcement authorities. Where the counselee indicates intention to commit a crime, such intention may be reported and disclosed to the proper authorities.  In situations involving legal matters, the counselor may seek a confidential legal opinion or advice from an attorney when it is deemed appropriate and helpful.

6. Where a counselee threatens harm to another person, it may be necessary to intervene in order to prevent harm.  In these cases the counselors or pastors may seek necessary help and make whatever reports or disclosures as they deem to be proper and necessary. 

In the case of marriage or family counseling, there is limited confidentiality, meaning the confidentiality belongs to the relationship and not to the individual.

Counselees who have significant legal, financial, medical, or other technical questions should seek advice from independent professionals. Peace counselors shall be available to cooperate with such advisors and help members to consider their advice in the light of relevant scriptural principles.

Sessions are typically 50 minutes but can be 90 minutes if agreed upon by the counselor and counselee.

The objective of biblical counseling is not indefinite meetings. We want to help you so that you do not need our help anymore, but you are equipped not only to live God’s way but you are helping others do that too. Therefore, the number of sessions very much depends on the engagement of the counselee, the severity of the issue(s), and other circumstances.

Peace Biblical Counseling operates on a donation basis as a ministry of Family Church. Therefore, we do ask counselees to give as they are able. We do not set a charge per session or request a fee. However, for comparison, the fair-market value for counseling in NC ranges from $75.00 to $125.00 per 50-minute session. These donations will help Peace Biblical Counseling remain available to as many people as possible. We trust that each person will give what they are able.

A 24-hour notice is required on all cancellations. If enough notice is not given, we ask that you make a donation to Family Church as if you had your meeting. This is intended to serve as accountability to you and provide some weight towards making a commitment to counseling. 

Training varies between counselors. See our counselor’s bios for individual trainings and certifications. Some counselors have Master's level training from an accredited seminary in Biblical Counseling, some are certified through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), and some have been through Family Church’s formal training process. Regardless, each counselor has received training from Family Church, applied, been interviewed, approved by our church Elders and receives oversight in their counseling. 

• Be on time

• Bring a physical Bible, a pen, and something to write on

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