Therapy Services for Clergy

Samaritan Counseling Center recognizes the unique needs of the pastor and pastoral family. As well, we understand the organization and needs of the church at each level. Our work with faith-based organizations is an expression of the Center’s mission statement.

Individual Clergy Consultations

The most frequently cited reason for leaving the pastorate is burn out. Burn out is the product of many stressors coming together in the life of a minister. Knowing how to spot these stressors and then how to handle them successfully can keep you fresh in ministry.

Clergy Family Consultations

Stress in the ministry is stress in the parsonage. Everyone feels it and it impacts each family member in a different way. It is often unspoken and unrecognized until a crisis arises. If your family is experiencing a crisis in the parsonage or is experiencing stress at a lower level, learn how to handle it as a family unit.

Service Providers

Counseling and consultation services are provided by licensed staff therapists with additional training on the unique needs of clergy. Our staff is actively involved with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.

Service Costs

Some medical insurances cover the cost of therapy. Otherwise an adjusted fee can be negotiated with the individual therapist.

Confidentiality

The couples relationship to the therapist and the center is a private matter. All information is kept confidential.

We Provide...

• Coaching for Pastors
• Assessment for Seminary Candidates
• Individual Clergy Consultations
• Clergy Family Consultations
• Clergy Support & Discussion
• Clergy Spouse Support
• Conflict Mediation
• Strategic Planning and Visioning
• Transitional Intervention
• Staff and Lay Leadership Training
• Premarital Counseling for Congregants
• Laity Leadership Training

Workshops for Clergy and Congregations:

• Clergy Burnout
• Healthy Clergy Families
• Healthy Marriages
• Pastoral Care Training Workshop
• Parenting
• Clergy Misconduct
• We also welcome special requests.

The Clergy Institute >

Covenant Congregations can recieve consultations or workshops for free. Find out how >