Frequently Asked
Questions
What is Christ-centered counseling?
Christ-centered therapy is a therapeutic modality that seeks to put God at the center of the process of healing by following the leading of the Holy Spirit. The counselor uses evidence-based tools, theoretical approaches, and modalities to engage in counseling without compromising the work of Jesus and the teachings of the Bible. The counselor views people as spiritual beings with spiritual problems and sees the individual as a physical, emotional, cognitive, and relational being and will work in all areas to restore hope, transform hearts and rebuild healthy relationships in the community.
What is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual direction is a safe place to explore your questions and concerns about your life with God. A Christian Spiritual Director is a trained listener who will accompany you as you share about your spiritual journey, helping you to notice God’s presence and activity along the way, as well as your personal reactions and responses. Hospitable, confidential, and grounded in Biblical truth, Spiritual Direction is a ministry that helps you grow in prayer and live into your calling as a follower of Christ.
What are the qualifications of the counselors at CCM?
All CCM counselors are experienced and professionally trained with graduate-level degrees in counseling. Each counselor has a clear sense that God has called and equipped them to minister His Word with compassion and competence. Our counseling staff seeks to effectively communicate relevant Biblical truths in order to help clients respond to challenging life issues in God-honoring ways.
Many of our counselors are pre-licensed or licensed to practice counseling in the state of Pennsylvania, meeting specific requirements set forth by the state. Our pastoral counselors focus more on pastoral care and may not have met the requirements for licensure in Pennsylvania.
What are my payment options?
You can pay via cash, card or check.
Some insurance companies will provide out-of-network reimbursement for counseling fees. Filling out-of-network claims is your responsibility. CCM does not accept any insurance plans.
Attendees of our church partners may receive financial assistance through church benevolence, please speak with your pastor about your need.
A client who requires financial assistance may be eligible for our needs-based assistance program. For those who qualify, an adjusted rate and number of sessions may be provided for counseling services. To determine eligibility please download our Financial Assistance Form.
How long are counseling sessions?
90 minutes for initial assessments
60 minutes for individual sessions
90- 120 minutes for couples and family sessions
90-180 minutes for group sessions
What is the difference between a Support Group and a Counseling Group?
Support Groups are peer-led groups. These groups are made up of group members sharing similar experiences and providing support for each other. These groups typically only require a cost to cover materials.
Counseling Groups are led by trained Graduate-Level Counselors. These groups are generally 1.5 hours; including psycho-education and clinical processing. These groups typically charge a fee.
What are CCM's hours of operation?
CCM's counselors are able to set appointments that fit their schedules, seeing clients between 8am- 8pm Monday- Saturday.
Our standard office hours are Monday- Friday, 9am-5pm.