In addition to being involved in a small group, having a personal Christian counselor is an important component to healing. For many, it is not until they “go to counseling” that they experienced powerful and lasting change in their lives. One-on-one counseling provides the opportunity for you to be completely open and honest in an confidential environment.
Choosing the right counselor is not easy, but if you are persistent, God will show you the way. Here are some tips for finding a counselor:
- Pray and ask God to lead you to a counselor that is right for you. You may still have to visit one or more to decide, so don't give up in the process.
- Consider investing the money you would spend on other things to pay the co-pay or fee involved. Ask the Lord to provide for you financially.
- Seek a Christian counselor who shares your view about sexuality. Ask them outright what they believe. Don't waste your time on a counselor who will lead you away from your personal goals.
- Consider online or phone counseling if you cannot find a counselor in your area.
The ministries with the most comprehensive list of counselors are Exodus International www.exodus.to and Focus on the Family http://listen.family.org/miscdaily/A000000115.cfm Call them first for a listing of counselors in your area.
In addition to these ministries, please consider the following counseling options. The ministries below are found at our "Ministry Partners" page. Please visit this page for more links to ministries http://www.oneby1.org/ministry_partners.html
Coaching Confidant www.coachingconfidant.org
Dr. Mike Rosebush, former vice-president of Focus on the Family, does confident and confidential phone therapy for men.
Faithful and True Ministries www.faithfulandtrueministries.com
Mark Laaser is an internationally known author and speaker. His first book, Faithful and True , was the first Christian book to address the issue of sexual addiction. With 4 counselors, they provide workshops and therapy.
Healing for the Soul www.healingforthesoul.org
This is the private group practice of Jayson Graves, M.MFT. Jayson and his team focus on Sexual addictions and unwanted Same-Gender Attractions, serving a local, national, and international clientele, using an innovative, faith-based approach involving individual, couples, and/or group therapy over the telephone or in person.
Genesis Counseling (Joe Dallas) www.joedallas.com
Genesis Counseling is a Christian organization founded in 1987 to educate and assist women and men who wrestle with sexual and relational conflicts. To this end we offer pastoral counseling, consultation and life coaching services for those dealing with sexual addiction, including pornography addiction, sexual disorders, relational problems and family crises. All counseling is done from a Biblically-based philosophy and is reasonably priced. Free and low-fee consultations are available on a case-by-case basis.
Living Hope Ministries www.livehope.org (Online Support)
Offers online support for teens and adults who struggle with homosexuality.
Portland Fellowship www.portlandfellowship.com
Portland Fellowship's programs are inspired by men and women who have experienced freedom from homosexual desire and behavior through the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. Since 1988, their ministry has helped hundreds of men and women find biblical resolution to their homosexuality and has ministered to their families, friends, and church leaders.
Please visit this page for links to more ministries
http://www.oneby1.org/ministry_partners.html
