PASTORAL COUNSELING
Pastoral counseling (www.aapc.org) is a special form of psychotherapy which draws on spiritual resources as well as psychological understanding for healing and growth. Because pastoral counselors are mental health professionals with advanced theological training, they are particularly well-equipped to meet the needs of the majority of Americans who recognize the link between mental health and personal/spiritual values.

We do not try to convert clients to any particular faith. With many clients the subject of faith does not come up at all. However, we do believe that in order for people to heal, they must understand what they value in their lives. Our values orientation is one way that our work is different from the work of some other therapists.

Insurance coverage applies in some cases. First, call your insurer to find out what coverage you have. Our bookkeeper or a therapist can explain our proceedures for collecting payment from your insurer.

PREPARE/ENRICH
A couple counseling service
Presbyterian Samaritan offers a specialized counseling service in addition to traditional pastoral psychotherapy. PREPARE/ENRICH is a program based on a set of five inventories that examine major relationship issues a couple may experience. PREPARE is used for pre-marital counseling . The inventories must be administered by a trained PREPARE/ENRICH counselor and include 2-6 feedback sessions in which the counselor facilitates discussion between the couple based on their inventory results. The inventory is taken on-line. Pastoral psychotherapists who are available to do the above are Kent Tilley, Susan Lewis, Cary Collins, Rachel Matthews, Susan Roddey and Rick Carter. (Insurance does not cover this service.) For more information contact us at info@presbyteriansamaritan.org.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
PSCC is prepared to offer your congregation faith-based programs addressing a broad range of scriptural, spiritual, personal, family, and community interests. Call the center to discuss programs of interest to your congregation or community organization.

CONSULTATION
Our staff therapists are available to consult with Presbyterian clergy and staff on individual counseling situations, difficult interpersonal situations involving church staff and/or church members, or other issues. Clergy and church staff can obtain this assistance by calling our office and asking to speak to a therapist.

TRAINING
PSCC offers a variety of pastoral counseling training programs through the Carolina Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (CICPT). For more information, call or email Louis Reed 704-554-9900, CICPT@presbyteriansamaritan.org.