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This list includes graduates from our program and organizations that express alignment with our vision of care. However, please note that while we regularly train counselors and pastors, we cannot answer for the development of the counseling theory and practice of the counselors that appear on this list. It is our policy that we do not officially recommend any particular counselor outside of our own organization.

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Provides distance counseling

Eldora Brock
CCEF Certificates KS

Laura White
MAC & MATS, Westminster Theological Seminary NC

Krysten Blouin
MAC and MATS, Westminster Theological Seminary FL

Shannon Winebrenner
MAC, Westminster Theological Seminary AZ

Kathryn Weber
MAC, Westminster Theological Seminary VA

Hoejeong Kwon
MAC and MATS, Westminster Theological Seminary NY

Kïrsten Christianson
CCEF Certificates Levels 1, 2, and 3 MN

Angel Dawn Beeson
MAC Westminster AZ

Ryan Wesley Hunter
OK

Brita Goss
ND

Lauren Caldwell
AL

Lori Dalton
LCSW, CCEF Formation Certificate VA

Michael Ruamthong
VA

Peter Banfe
FL

Dr. Ronnie Eng
WTS MAC; RU PhD Marriage Counseling NY

Edward Lee
MAC WTS TX

Nathaniel James Harms
MAC WTS Bangkok

Jacqueline vonReichbauer
MAC WTS, CCEF Formations Certificate TN

Elizabeth Parker
MAC WTS AZ

Kimball Parker
MAC WTS AZ

Cheryl Mowat
MAC WTS Ontario

James Hughes
MAC WTS MI

Loraena Tuttle
MAC WTS OR

Wendy Kok
MAC WTS NC

Sandra Bacon
MAC Westminster Theological Seminary AZ

Katie Boomer
MAC WTS KS

Marie Valle
MAC WTS PA

Scott Showalter
MDiv WTS, MAC WTSP NC

Tara Leigh Hallman
MAC WTS PA

Terry L. Norman
MAC WTS MD

Milton Chan
MA Westminster Theological Seminary, ABC Certified Ontario

Jeremy Britton
BA, MDiv Regent College, ACBC Certified, ABC Certified WA

Eamon & Kathryn Wilson
Ontario

Ellen Oosterhuis
Netherlands

Biblical Counseling Trust of India
India

Ingrid Bijl
ABC Certified (Level 2) Spain

Karen Chacko
MA Biblical Studies, MA Christian Counseling (Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte) NC

Jamison Parker
DMin, SEBTS; CCEF Formations Certificate MD

Rona Michelle Sbraccia
MAR WTS; CCEF Level 3 Certificate PA

Krista Dunham
MA Counseling WTS MI

Pey Chu
MDiv Counseling WTS IL

Angela Taylor
MAC WTS FL

Penny Linson
MA WTS, LAC NJ

Katie Leander
MA WTS

Lori Reynolds
MA WTS, CCEF Certificate CO

Laura Milbourne
MA in Christian Counseling (Cairn University), MABC (SBTS) KY

Hayley Mullins
MAC WTS NC

Rev. Dustin Ray
MA in Old Testament (Gordon-Conwell); MA in Biblical Languages (Gordon-Conwell); Foundations Certificate (CCEF); Coaching Certification (ECO/ICF) MO

Michelle Nelms
MA (Liberty University), LPC/LCPC, AACC VA

Sandra Marchini
MA Christian Care, Chaplain PA

Danielle Sheets
MA WTS GA

Christina Fox
MA, LPC GA

Johnny Sanders
Med, LPC, AACC OK

Kristin Wong
CCEF Level 3 Certificate MI

Joshua Conwell
MDiv Southern Baptist Theological Seminary OR

Jon Blomker; Becca Blomker
MDiv Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, CCEF Certificate; MA WTS, CCEF Certificate KS

Jacqueline Larraga
MA Southern Baptist Theological Seminary DE

Matt Marshall
MAC WTS NH

Lisa Carrington
MA WTS AZ

Joseph Hussung
MDiv, DMin Southern Baptist Theological Seminary KY

Glen Solberg
ABC Advanced Certification AR

Steve DiBenedetto
MA and ThD Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary NJ

Dr. Barry Cureton
MDiv WTS, DMin Covenant Theological Seminary OH

Doug Rumbold
MA Carolina University, CCEF Certificate IL

Joseph Brinkmann
Westminster MAC, ABC Advanced Certification IA

Isaac Van Epps
MDiv Liberty University CA

Ryan Weberg
MDiv and ThM Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary PA

Leonardo Leuci
NJ

Alicia Gutierrez
MA WTS WA

Rachel Hall
MA WTS VA

Angela Adour
MA WTS, Certificate in Trauma and Crisis Rutgers University NY

Noelle Wells
MA WTS PA

Jabez Yeo
MA Missio PA

Erik Sheffer
MA Gordon-Conwell, LCPC MD

Robin Downs
MA in Biblical Counseling NJ

Robin Barnes
MA Capital Bible Seminary MD

Anna Carini
MDiv WTS MO

Wendy Browne
MAC Westminster Theological Seminary NC

Life Counseling Center
Varies MD

Jacqueline Mize
MA WTS TX

Dave Bender
MABC The Master's University, CCEF Level 2 Certificate WI

CCEF New England Office
Varies VT

Andy Selle
A.B., MDiv, DMin VT

Dr. Jackie Griffith
PhD VA

John Lauber
RTS Orlando VA

Michael Gembola
MA/MAR WTS VA

John Neal
MDiv, DMin in Pastoral Counseling WTS, CCEF Certificate VA

Jacqueline Black
MA WTS VA

Clifton Hickman
MA Amberton University TX

Terry Hatmaker
CCEF Level 2 Certificate TN

Heather Nelson
MA WTS SC

Lizabeth Swayne
MDiv WTS SC

Brittany Burden
MA WTS SC

Kristin Silva
MA WTS, MA WSCAL OR

Ben Baker
MA WTS OH

Dan Sietman
MA WTS, CCEF Level 3 Certificate OH

Ashley Buechele
MA WTS NY

Steve Hoppe
MDiv Gordon-Conwell; MAC from WTS; CCEF Certificate OH

Jamie Yoo
BA, MDiv Counseling WTS, Previous CCEF Contract Counselor NY

Bob Dalberth
MDiv WTS NJ

Beth Hastings
MA WTS, Missio Certificate, LPC NJ

Hope Counseling Services
Varies NC

Blake Shaw
MT

CCEF Montana
Varies MT

Rebecca Meyer
MA WTS KS

Cache Barnes
MA WTS, CCEF Certificate MN

John Leonard/Justin Lakemacher
CEO/Program Director MN

Esther Smith
MA, CCEF Certificate, LCPC MD

Jeff Monk; Angela Lee
MDiv, PhD WTS; MDiv WTS MA

David Sommer
CCEF Certificate IL

Jim Payne
MDiv Covenant Theological Seminary. Ordained in PCA. Trained with Larry Crabb. Authorized pastoral counselor under GA law. GA

Barbara Aills
WTS Christian Studies FL

CB Campano
CCEF Level 1 Certificate FL

Ryan Ahlenius
MA WTS; CCEF Certificate CO

Ryan Dyer
MA WTS CO

David Pak
MDiv Fuller Theological Seminary, CCEF Level 3 Certificate CA

Christine Shaw
MA WTS PA

Dina Previti & Co.
MA in Biblical Counseling; CCEF Level 3 Certificate PA

John Applegate & Associates
Varies PA

Philadelphia Renewal Network
Varies PA

Jamie Rose
MA WTS PA

Vicki Tornetta
LPC PA

Dr. Diane Langberg; Dr. Phil Monroe
LPC; LPC PA

Bob Wendt
CCEF Certificate PA

Greg Lowe
MDiv WTS, MSW PA

Joe Carnuccio
MA NJ

Maureen Sutton
CCEF and ACBC Certified NJ

Kathie Donaldson
MABC WTS NJ

Jeff Stark
MDiv WTS PA

choosing a christian counselor

Qualities of a Good Christian Counselor

A good Christian counselor is someone who

loves people, perseveres through tough times, and is confident that Jesus works redemptively through suffering and struggle.
believes that God's Word is sufficient to counsel for all of life's issues (2 Pet. 1:2-4; Heb. 4:12; 2 Tim. 3:16-17).
gives clear evidence of a vital personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
your pastor (or trusted Christian friend) believes would provide wise, biblical, loving, and faithful counsel.

Questions to Ask

It's important to ask prospective counselors about their theoretical orientation, their use of Scripture in counseling, and how Christ figures into the way they think about helping others. The questions below will help you get a clearer picture of what a counselor believes and how he or she conducts the counseling sessions. With your pastor, elder, or wise Christian friend, discuss the counselor’s answers in light of God’s Word.

How would you describe your approach to counseling? How do you understand people's problems? How do you help them grow and change through counseling? Please describe the process.
What books or other resources do you recommend on a regular basis? What books have most influenced your approach to counseling?
Are you a Christian? How does your faith affect your view and practice of counseling?
Do you bring Christian truth into your counseling practice? How? What role does Scripture play?
Do you pray with those you counsel?
Do you attend church? If so, where? How long have you been a member?
What is your educational and professional background? What role does it play?
Are you married? Do you have children? Have you ever been divorced? How does your marriage and family situation affect how you counsel people?

Counseling is an interactive process. It is established and maintained on the basis of trust. Open and honest dialogue between a counselor and a counselee is the most important component of building trust. If you cannot establish this foundation early on, and are not confident that the counselor will be wise, biblical, loving, and faithful in your interaction, you may need to look elsewhere. If you find a wise counselor who uses God's Word to help you grow in your Christian walk, your marriage, and your family, Scripture says you will be blessed!

This page draws from material developed by CCEF's David Powlison and Family Life Today of Little Rock, AR.

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