Counseling, Prayer
Ministry and Treatment Centers
Here are some suggested sources for further help
through counseling and/or prayer ministry. Though we briefly review each
organization prior to listing them on this page, we cannot guarantee the quality
of their respective services. We therefore encourage people to use
caution and wisdom when checking into any potential help source.
Updated: 04/01/2008
International
Ellel Ministries:
Based in the United Kingdom, Ellel also has prayer
centers in Australia, Canada, Germany, Hungary, South Africa, India, The
Netherlands, Scotland, Singapore, and the United States. Prayer
centers typically offer healing retreats, healing services and prayer ministry.
Healing for the Soul:
Jayson Graves, M.MFT, Christian Psychotherapist, Sexual Addiction Specialist;
Based in Colorado Springs, CO (USA), Jayson serves a local, national, and
international clientele. He uses an innovative, faith-based approach that can
involve individual, couples, and/or group therapy over the telephone or in
person.
Living Waters
Canada: Are you struggling to know who you are? Unable to relate to people?
Confused about your sexual identity? Hooked on pornography? Dealing with abuse?
No matter where you are on your journey, one of the Living Waters’ programs can
possibly help. Our main offering is the 30-week Living Waters program. Beyond
that, we have The River (for youth), SALT (for addicts) and CrossCurrent (for
anyone).
United States
Nationwide:
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Christians in Recovery: Information and resources for people who are in recovery or desire to
recover from dysfunctional living, life's abuses and traumas, addictions, etc.
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Christian Recovery Connection:
National Association for Christian Recovery, counseling referrals,
phone: (714) 529-6227
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Derek
Johnson, CAP ICDAC; phone and online counseling
for sex addiction and marriage and family issues
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Focus on the Family: Free referrals to counseling sources via email or
phone; call 719-531-3400 weekdays 9:00 AM to 4:40 PM (MST).
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Healing for the Soul:
Jayson Graves, M.MFT, Christian Psychotherapist, Sexual Addiction Specialist;
Based in Colorado Springs, CO, Jayson serves a local, national, and
international clientele. He uses an innovative, faith-based approach that can
involve individual, couples, and/or group therapy over the telephone or in
person.
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Heart to Heart
Counseling Center, Colorado Springs,
CO; Doug Weiss, PhD, offers a variety of counseling options ranging from telephone counseling to
3-day intensives on site in Colorado Springs.
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JourneyOfHopeCounseling.com, Steve
Garufi, M.A. LPC, 719-395-2426
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Lifehouse Restoration Counseling
Center, Colorado Springs, CO, Susan Anderson, MA, LPC, offers a variety of
counseling options and can be easily accessed toll free, 877.574.6620. Susan is
a Christian psychotherapist who uses a faith-based approach to help
individuals/couples needing treatment strategies to overcome and recover from
issues of addiction, trauma, abuse and other unhealthy life patterns.
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Love in Action International:
Features a Live-in
recovery/discipleship program called The Source, for men and women
struggling with homosexuality, sexual addiction, pornography, and other
related issues. We have a range of other programs as well, designed to
minister to strugglers and their families, including Refuge, an intensive 2-
or 8-week program for adolescents and their families struggling with these
same issues. Located in Memphis, TN.
- Ministry of Prayer & Counseling, Sue
Violette, 253-273-3132 (Seattle, WA)
- New Life
Ministries: 800-639-5433 (NEW LIFE)
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Personal Counseling
Solutions: a Christian counseling ministry rooted in the love of Christ
and based on the truth of the Bible; Phone counseling is available and
easy to schedule - phone 814-734-4400 or email info@personalcounselingsolutions.com
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Pure Life Ministries, Dry Ridge,
KY, 800-635-1866, provides biblically based counseling, teaching materials and a
public speaking ministry; also features a live-in program and an at-home
program.
By State:
Alabama:
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www.christiantherapynet.com:
Eric Greer, MS LMFT in Dothan, AL is
a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in recovery from chemical and sexual
addiction. He is on staff at the
Westgate Church of Christ
and provides, individual, couple, and group therapy for those struggling with
sexual addiction.
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Castlebrook Counseling , Brannon LaForce, 7675 Cottage Hill Road, Suite B
Mobile, AL 36695
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Counsel of God Ministries:
Helena, AL (near Birmingham); Kim Herum M.A.; We offer healing ministry in
one hour weekly sessions that meets the needs of the individual ranging from
anger, sadness, anxiety, depression, grief, sexual issues, sexual abuse,
spiritual issues, identity issues, trauma, relationship problems, etc. We
offer marriage mentoring ministry in 2 hour sessions tailored to resolve your
unique marriage issues using the healthy communication and problem solving
skills which we facilitate. We are also available for family intervention or
parenting coaching.
Arizona:
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The Meadows, Wickenburg,
AZ, 800-632-3697; multi-disorder facility specializing in the treatment of
trauma and addiction; comprehensive treatment program created by Dr. Pat Carnes
and Pia Mellody
- SANEResources.org,
Phoenix, AZ, Anna Valenti-Anderson specializes in providing professional
psychotherapy, counseling and EMDR to individuals, couples, families and
groups struggling with sexual compulsion and aversion issues. Anna has
trained, worked and presented at The Meadows®, and currently works with Dr.
Carnes. In-office visits, 2-day intensives, and phone consultation. Call (623)
695-0064 or visit the website.
California
Colorado:
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Front Range
Counseling Center (see also
www.sexaddictrecovery.com): Littleton, CO, 303-933-5800, provides
professional Christian counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples,
families and groups; specialize in treating sexual addictions, co-sex addictions
and many others.
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Healing for the Soul:
Jayson Graves, M.MFT, Christian Psychotherapist, Sexual Addiction Specialist;
Based in Colorado Springs, CO (USA), Jayson serves a local, national, and
international clientele. He uses an innovative, faith-based approach that can
involve individual, couples, and/or group therapy over the telephone or in
person.
- Heart to Heart
Counseling Center, Colorado Springs,
CO; Doug Weiss, PhD, offers a variety of counseling options ranging from telephone counseling to
3-day intensives on site in Colorado Springs.
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Lifehouse Restoration
Counseling Center, Colorado Springs, CO, Susan Anderson, MA, LPC, offers a
variety of counseling options and can be easily accessed toll free,
877.574.6620. Susan is a Christian psychotherapist who uses a faith-based
approach to help individuals/couples needing treatment strategies to overcome
and recover from issues of addiction, trauma, abuse and other unhealthy life
patterns.
Florida:
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Christian Healing Ministries, Jacksonville, FL,
904-765-3332; an ecumenical ministry specializing in healing prayer and
deliverance
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Ellel Ministries, Tampa, FL; Telephone : 813-737-4848
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Higher Solutions: Sarasota, FL;
Counseling, Coaching & Consulting -- God has answers for those who admit they
have problems. Bob Damrau offers second chance solutions to men struggling
with sexual addiction. Call today at (941) 400-6794 or e-mail.
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PathSeeker Center : Tampa Bay
area; A non-denominational and non-profit Christian counseling ministry. We
provide therapy bridging the gap between Pastoral Counseling and Clinical
Counseling.
Illinois:
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Chicago Counseling Center,
4300 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Illinois, Telephone: (773) 736-1447,
www.lydiahome.org
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Dr. Scott Lownsdale, Rockford, IL;
specialized Christian counseling services for psychological and relational
conflicts, 815-229-8750
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Lyons Counseling
Center, 4147 S Prescott Ave, Lyons, Illinois, Telephone: (708)
308-4141, www.lydiahome.org
- Rockford Counseling Center, 910
E. Second Avenue, Rockford, Illinois, Telephone: (815) 965-3447,
www.lydiahome.org
- Chicagoland area:
Willow Creek Church Counseling
Referral: Call 847-765-5000, ask for the Pastor on Call and ask for referral
to a Christian Counselor
Iowa:
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Quad Cities
Counseling Center, 1431 Ripley Street, Davenport, Iowa, Telephone:
(563) 322-0382
www.lydiahome.org
Kansas:
Kentucky:
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Pure Life Ministries, Dry Ridge,
KY, 800-635-1866, provides biblically based counseling, teaching materials and a
public speaking ministry; also features a live-in program and an at-home
program.
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Jerry Leach Counseling, LLC,
Lexington, KY; professional counseling in sexual addiction, gender
identity disorders, homosexuality and marital infidelity.
Maryland:
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Ephesians Life Ministries, Inc., Silver Springs and other cities
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Serenity Pastoral Counseling & Consulting, LLC, 20 Crossroads Drive, Suite
104, Owings Mills, MD, 410-363-6770, 410-977-2571. Serenity is a
bible-based, clinically sound professional counseling service that provides
individual and group counseling for persons who desire to overcome sexual
addiction. We also provide codependency counseling for friends and family
members who are coping with a loved ones addiction.
Minnesota:
Missouri
- Daybreak Counseling Services, LLC,
Todd Kolenda, MA, LPC, 309 N. Jefferson office 209 Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 269-8727
New Jersey:
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East Coast
Counseling Center, 170
Township Line Road, Building A, 2nd Floor, Hillsborough, New Jersey
Telephone: (908) 359-3267,
www.lydiahome.org
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New Strength Counseling,
Union and Freehold, NJ, practice works with men (and couples) struggling with
sexual addiction/purity issues, 888-715-2443
Ohio:
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New Reflections Counseling:
Matt Pavlik MA, PCC, SC Professional Clinical Counselor; offices in Lebanon,
Ohio and Kettering, Ohio; 513-404-1212, 937-474-8832 ; "Transforming How You
See Yourself"
Oklahoma:
Oregon:
Pennsylvania:
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Leadem Counseling & Consulting
Services, provides individual, group, marriage and family counseling in both
outpatient and online counseling modalities to address a wide variety of
relationship problems such as treatment for addictive behaviors, eating
disorders, and co-dependency.
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Personal Counseling
Solutions: Edinboro;
a Christian counseling ministry rooted in the love of Christ and based on the
truth of the Bible; Phone counseling is available and easy to schedule -
phone 814-734-4400 or email
info@personalcounselingsolutions.com
Tennessee:
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Love in Action International:
Features a Live-in
recovery/discipleship program called The Source, for men and women
struggling with homosexuality, sexual addiction, pornography, and other
related issues. We have a range of other programs as well, designed to
minister to strugglers and their families, including Refuge, an intensive 2-
or 8-week program for adolescents and their families struggling with these
same issues. Located in Memphis, TN.
Texas:
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Life Builders Center of Biblical
Discipleship & Counseling, Sunnyvale, TX. Established by Dr. Milburn
Wilson, PhD, C.A.I., L.C.P.C.; services addressing Marriage & family conflict,
Depression, Parent-Child conflict, Grief and loss, Anger and guilt,
Co-dependency and addiction , Psychosomatic disorders, Sexual
abuse/dysfunction
Encouragement for church leaders and pastors
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www.HopeAndFreedom.com: Dr.
Milton Magness specializes in Three-Day Intensives (In Houston and in the
Canadian Rockies) for men and couples to jumpstart sex addiction recovery and
also for relapse or slip recovery. (713) 630-0111
Washington:
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Erik Bohlin, M.A., LMHC, phone: 425-334-8916; uses a combination of
biblical principles, counseling and 12 steps to help men and their wives work
through sex addiction issues
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Ministry of Prayer & Counseling, Sue Violette, 253-273-3132 (Seattle,
WA)
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SoundChristiancounseling.com:
Veronica
Rasmussen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker;
Seatac,WA
If you would like to suggest a recommended
resource to this page for counseling and/or ministry, please send me your
information via our contact form (click here) for
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