What is a Pastoral Counselor?Providing a More Personal Approach to CareAt Prism Counseling & Coaching, our providers are pastoral counselors, a unique type of counselor who is both an ordained minister and trained in faith-based counseling, which integrates a client’s faith and spirituality into their care.
Rooted in spirituality and psychologically informed approaches, pastoral counselors provide support to individuals navigating life’s challenges while also exploring or deepening their spiritual beliefs |
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Why People Choose a Pastoral Counselor
One reason many individuals (both people of faith and those without religious beliefs) may choose a pastoral counselor is because counseling can feel more personal, relational, and meaningful than traditional therapy. Pastoral counselors provide:.
- A relational, conversational approach – Sessions often feel like talking to a trusted mentor or spiritual guide rather than a clinical evaluation.
- Holistic care – Counseling that considers emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being, meeting people where they are.
- Compassionate, nonjudgmental support – Unlike some rigid clinical settings, pastoral counseling emphasizes care, listening, and understanding.
- A sacred space for reflection – Clients can process life’s challenges in an environment that honors their values, doubts, and personal growth.
Who Are Pastoral Counselors?
Pastoral counselors often come from backgrounds as pastors, clergy, or chaplains and have received specialized training in pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual direction. They may include ordained leaders such as pastors, priests, or rabbis, as well as state-licensed therapists who incorporate spiritually-integrated psychotherapy into their practice. Regardless of their specific background, pastoral counselors are skilled in addressing emotional, relational, and spiritual concerns within the context of faith, providing compassionate and ethical care that respects each individual's beliefs and personal journey.
An Inclusive and Respectful Approach
Our faith-based counseling services are available to anyone — whether deeply committed, actively involved in church, spiritual-but-not-religious, going through faith deconstruction, or not spiritual at all. Pastoral counselors are trained to work with individuals from all belief systems, including those who do not identify as spiritual or religious, ensuring that sessions remain client-centered and non-coercive. The goal is to provide a sacred space for healing, reflection, and personal growth, without imposing specific doctrines or beliefs.
Whether you are seeking guidance through a personal struggle, relationship conflict, faith transition, or a deeper connection to your spirituality, faith-based counseling at Prism Counseling & Coaching offers a safe, personal, and supportive environment to explore your journey.
An Inclusive and Respectful Approach
Our faith-based counseling services are available to anyone — whether deeply committed, actively involved in church, spiritual-but-not-religious, going through faith deconstruction, or not spiritual at all. Pastoral counselors are trained to work with individuals from all belief systems, including those who do not identify as spiritual or religious, ensuring that sessions remain client-centered and non-coercive. The goal is to provide a sacred space for healing, reflection, and personal growth, without imposing specific doctrines or beliefs.
Whether you are seeking guidance through a personal struggle, relationship conflict, faith transition, or a deeper connection to your spirituality, faith-based counseling at Prism Counseling & Coaching offers a safe, personal, and supportive environment to explore your journey.
Services Our Pastoral Counselors Provide:
Faith-Based CounselingFaith-based counseling is type of counseling that helps clients utilize the resources of their faith to help them grow personally, relationally, emotionally, and spiritually.
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Spiritual DirectionSpiritual direction is a form of spiritual care that is not necessarily crisis-focused, but centered on helping deepen a person's spiritual growth and development.
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