Counseling Request

“For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance
and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” – Romans 15:4

We believe that God “…has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” (2 Peter 1:3) Our aim is to equip Christians to counsel themselves and others from God’s Word. We are an ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) certified training center.

Pastors are to be shepherds of their people (1 Peter 5:1-4) and will give an account to God for those entrusted to their care (Hebrews 13:17). We believe each local church should be able to help its people through biblical counseling. If your pastor would like assistance in helping you, please ask them to contact us.

The classes have helped many couselees with answers they need to face their struggles.

Please also refer to the Consent to Counsel form for various information on our policies, confidentiality, what is expected of the counselee, and other relevant information.

We often have observers present at our counseling sessions. Our purpose is to train people to be able to provide biblical counseling in their local churches. One of the best ways to learn is through observation. These observers have been through counseling training and have signed confidentiality forms in keeping with Cornerstone Biblical Counseling Training Center's (CBCTC) overall confidentiality policy.

Counseling at CBCTC is donation-based. We find that a monetary investment in the process often helps one take it seriously and work harder at change. An inability to pay will not keep anyone from receiving biblical counseling at CBCTC. If you would like to donate, please make your check payable to Cornerstone Community Church (preferred method), or via the Giving section below.

We do not charge for our counseling. Our resources are available because of the registration fees from our courses and donations received. If you've benefited, or would like to help others benefit from this ministry, your donations are appreciated!

Our goal in providing biblical counseling is to help you meet the challenges of life in a way that will please and honor the Lord Jesus Christ and allow you to enjoy fully His love for you and His plans for your life.

We believe that the Bible provides thorough guidance and instruction for faith and life. (2 Peter 1:3 and Romans 15:4) Therefore, our counseling is based only on scriptural principles rather than those of secular psychology or psychiatry.

Counseling minors depends on the age of the child and the situation. In almost all cases, the parent is the one to initiate the counseling for a minor. Therefore, we will meet first with the parent(s) to assess the situation and need for counseling the child. We may ask for the child to be present at the first session with the parent(s) but will discern if and when we will meet with the child for further counseling or if it would be wiser to meet with the parent(s) instead.

Counseling sessions range from one to two hours. The overall counseling process can range from one session to as many as 20. However, the normal number of sessions would be around 10-12 sessions.

Counselees are expected to be on time with homework completed. If homework has not been completed, the counselor may ask you to reschedule your appointment. Counselees are also to bring their Bible and a pen to each session.

Please notify your counselor at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel an appointment. If you need to reschedule an appointment, the counselor or secretary will be happy to assist you. The counselor has the right to terminate counseling if there are repeated cancellations, repeated failures to complete homework assignments, or a general lack of initiative or willingness to make progress.

We are not able to provide childcare to counselees with children.

Confidentiality is an important aspect of the counseling process, and we will carefully guard the information you entrust to us.  However, because we are continually training others to be effective counselors, we ask that you agree to allow counselors in training to be present during your sessions.  

There are four other situations when it may be necessary for us to share certain information with others:

1. When a counselor is uncertain of how to address a particular problem and needs to seek advice from another pastor or elder in this church.
2. When a counselee attends another church and it is necessary to talk with his or her pastor or elders.
3. When there is a clear indication that someone may be harmed unless we otherwise intervene.
4. When a person persistently refuses to renounce a particular sin and it becomes necessary to seek the assistance of others in the church to encourage repentance and reconciliation (see Proverbs 15:22; 24:11; Matthew 18:15-20).

Please be assured that our counselors strongly prefer not to disclose personal information to others, and they will make every effort to help you find ways to resolve a problem as privately as possible.