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Our counseling meets you where you are and in what you may be experiencing with the depth of scriptural truth in a biblical and clinically sound approach. We understand that in many situations people simply want to cope with the brokenness as it is the natural first response, but the depths of our beings cry out for healing and the hope of truth.
We know that people are designed to experience freedom in life - understanding their past, their decisions, and their present situations in light of the hope of the God's grace (Matthew 11:28-30, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Romans 6:14). We recognize that God offers healing and transformation that moves us beyond the helplessness and hopelessness of the pains and trials in life. Online Christ-Centered Counseling is: Christ-centered Grace-based Transparency and belief focused Our counselors work with: adults, families, adolescents, couples, pastors & ministry staff, military, and more. Our counselors address: relationships, marriage & parenting, pre-marital, individual emotional & spiritual issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, career & calling, and more. Have a question? Check out our FAQ's or contact us. |
how do I start theProcess
1. Reach out to us via phone or the contact form.
2. We will touch base with you via phone to verify your information and get to know you so we can make certain to match you up with a counselor that can benefit you the most. We will also take this time to give you an overview of how we operate (scheduling, donations, forms, etc). 3. We will get you access to our forms (in case you do not have them already), and we ask that you complete, sign, and submit the forms back to us via email, online submission, fax, or mail. Please have your forms to us at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled counseling session. 4. Counseling begins... Getting started is as simple as that! What are the TechnologyRequirements
Our counselors recognize, and want to ensure that you recognize that all online activity is subject to less privacy than in-person counseling. That being said, our counselors use common online platforms that are familiar for most clients to ease the counseling process for clients. Most commonly we use Skype or Zoom. If your situation requires a different online platform, please contact our office.
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what about
Online Christ-Centered Counseling is an outreach of CrossLife Ministries, a donation based non-profit organization. We do not charge a set fee for counseling services. For our clients we suggest a minimum donation of $95 per session (average costs of counseling services across the United States range from $95 - $150 per 50 minute session); however, we do not want this suggested donation to be a financial hardship for anyone and ask that each client pray about the amount God would have them donate in support of the ministry.
Online Christ-Centered Counseling/CrossLife does not accept insurance for your benefit, your privacy, and to legally maintain the integrity of a Christ-Centered Biblical counseling model. Insurance companies require diagnostic codes that become part of your permanent health records. Our approach to counseling allows us to support you in protecting your privacy so you are free to get the support you need without the limitations of the healthcare system. For some clients donations may be able to be made via a HSA or FSA, but that is at the discretion of your HSA/FSA provider.
The costs of materials and/or testing are separate from any counseling received at a fixed cost:
Pre-marital assessment - $35
Temperament assessment - $50
Career & Skill assessments - custom design, price varies
Galatians 6:6, I Timothy 5:18
Online Christ-Centered Counseling/CrossLife does not accept insurance for your benefit, your privacy, and to legally maintain the integrity of a Christ-Centered Biblical counseling model. Insurance companies require diagnostic codes that become part of your permanent health records. Our approach to counseling allows us to support you in protecting your privacy so you are free to get the support you need without the limitations of the healthcare system. For some clients donations may be able to be made via a HSA or FSA, but that is at the discretion of your HSA/FSA provider.
The costs of materials and/or testing are separate from any counseling received at a fixed cost:
Pre-marital assessment - $35
Temperament assessment - $50
Career & Skill assessments - custom design, price varies
Galatians 6:6, I Timothy 5:18
Dr. Archie L. Bost is founder and executive director of Crosslife Ministries and has extensive training and experience in both theology and counseling. For over 35 years he has been a discipler of and counselor to countless individuals. He is the author of Master Plan for Marriage and has been a featured speaker and trainer for many organizations. His training and experience include a BS in Psychology, a MS in Counseling from the University of Wyoming and a Ph.D in Clinical Christian Counseling from Cornerstone University. He has had theological studies at the European Baptist Seminary and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dr. Bost, an ordained minister, is a National Board Certified Counselor, a Board Certified Coach, a Certified Temperament Counselor, and a NCCA licensed Clinical Christian Counselor. He is also certified as a consultant for SYMBIS and FOCCUS pre-marital counseling and is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and Advanced Pastoral Crisis Intervention. He and his wife Kay have been married almost 50 years, have two adult children and are proud grandparents.
Dr. Bost has memberships with the American Association of Christian Counselors, Association of Biblical Counselors, National Board for Certified Counselors, National Christian Counseling Association, Southern Baptist Association of Counseling and Family Ministry, and Who's Who of Human Service Professionals.
Dr. Bost, an ordained minister, is a National Board Certified Counselor, a Board Certified Coach, a Certified Temperament Counselor, and a NCCA licensed Clinical Christian Counselor. He is also certified as a consultant for SYMBIS and FOCCUS pre-marital counseling and is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and Advanced Pastoral Crisis Intervention. He and his wife Kay have been married almost 50 years, have two adult children and are proud grandparents.
Dr. Bost has memberships with the American Association of Christian Counselors, Association of Biblical Counselors, National Board for Certified Counselors, National Christian Counseling Association, Southern Baptist Association of Counseling and Family Ministry, and Who's Who of Human Service Professionals.
Shane Lakey is a licensed minister and biblical counselor with over 20 years of ministry experience. He served in pastoral ministry counseling and teaching children, adolescents, and adults before moving full time into Christ-Centered Counseling. Shane holds a Bachelor's degree in Theology and Communications from Houston Baptist University, a Master's in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a certified Christian counselor and certified pastoral counselor through the Board of Christian Professional & Pastoral Counselors. He is the author of multiple experiential leadership development curricula, a personal coach to young adults across the Southeast, and a certified SYMBIS Facilitator.
Before pastoral and counseling ministry, Shane’s experience included working in professional sports, live entertainment, audio/visual design and integration, and hospitality. He and his wife, Rebecca are the parents of three children.
Before pastoral and counseling ministry, Shane’s experience included working in professional sports, live entertainment, audio/visual design and integration, and hospitality. He and his wife, Rebecca are the parents of three children.
Rebecca Vestal is a Biblical counselor who has experience in women and children’s ministries. Rebecca holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from North Carolina State University and a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her French Bulldog, Mac. Rebecca loves reading, playing volleyball, and enjoys serving in her local church.
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ARE Your COUNSELORS LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS?
Our counselors have formal professional training and experience that exceeds all standards of licensing boards. Our counselors actually have extensive training and experience in both counseling and theology. Even with the training and experience, our counselors have chosen not to participate in state licensure citing the desire to offer counsel as ministry and to keep an environment that is Christ-Centered. The biblical perspective of counsel offers hope and healing beyond the limits of self and circumstances. Our counselors are members in good standing with the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). WHAT IS Christ-Centered COUNSELING? HOW IS this DIFFERENT FROM OTHER COUNSELING?
Christ-Centered counseling simply stated is a gracious, biblically rooted and executed approach to counseling. The Bible presents to us a worldview that offers hope, true healing, and freedom. We counsel from the perspective that there are answers to the difficulties and pains that we face in this world, and that those answers are found in the gracious truth and love demonstrated and embodied by Jesus Christ. We also approach counseling as Jesus approached relationships…He walked with people graciously, speaking truthfully, and inviting people to a depth of life beyond painful circumstances. The majority of the counseling field operates on psychological theories that are deeply rooted in Naturalistic philosophy, or simply put, humanistic theories. While God has created humanity with amazing abilities, the answers to life are not found inside ourselves; if they were, why would anyone find themselves in a need for counsel? We are different in that while we can acknowledge some of the great work behind theories, we know that full healing and freedom are not found in self, but rather in the one who designed life. See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. - Colossians 2:8 (NASB) WHAT ABOUT CONFIDENTIALITY?
The privacy and confidentiality of our conversations and records are a privilege of yours and are protected by our ethical principles in all but a few circumstances. Those exceptions are limited to the following: known or suspected child or elder abuse; the intent to take criminal actions against another person; active suicidal ideations; and, counseling that is mandated by a legal authority, then it is assumed by your signature that you agree that your counselor may give/receive updates and opinions and share information for the purpose of professional continuity. If another party is making a donation on your behalf, we will communicate necessary appointment information to facilitate that service; however, counseling conversations and records will not be disclosed without an additional signed release from you. Your counselor reserves the right to consult with other counselors at CrossLife Ministries (parent organization of Online Christ-Centered Counseling) for the purpose of providing the highest level of care. A special note about online confidentiality... please remember that online portals of communication are not able to guarantee complete confidentiality of information exchanged. This is the inherent risk in online communication. We encourage clients to use secure browsers and a VPN (virtual private network), A special note about physical location and counseling... We recommend that clients engage in online sessions while in a private location to better secure their confidentiality on their end. Our counselors will always conduct sessions from a private location. to secure confidentiality on our side. HOW LONG ARE THE COUNSELING SESSIONS?
Sessions are 50-55 minutes per session. If longer/shorter sessions are necessary, that will be an option discussed with your counselor. HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL IT TAKE/HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO COME?
The number of sessions needed to address your presenting issue will be determined in conjunction with your counselor. Unlike some counseling offices, Online Christ-Centered Counseling/CrossLife does not accept insurance payments, and is free of the constraints of minimum and maximum limits on the number of sessions. This allows us to serve you with a frequency and longevity that is customizable and beneficial to you. CAN your COUNSELORS DIAGNOSE OR PRESCRIBE MEDICINE?
No, our approach to counseling prohibits us from issuing diagnostic codes or prescribing medicine. If you are in need of/looking for a diagnostic code or medicine prescription while in counseling with us, we will refer you to trusted sources for your follow up. WHAT REASONS SHOULD SOMEONE SEEK COUNSELING FOR?
The main reason to seek counseling is to have an objective, caring, experienced, and discerning individual walk with you as you engage the circumstances of life. Here are a few examples of why some seek counsel:
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF Pre-Engagement/PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING?
We could go on and on about the benefits of pre-engagement/pre-marital counseling; however, to answer your question succinctly:
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT AND BRING TO MY INITIAL APPOINTMENT?
24 hours before your first appointment: * please submit your completed intake form and signed counseling policies form to our office. * verify that the correct online communication platform (the one used by your assigned counselor) is functioning (skype, zoom, signal, etc) For your first appointment: * find a private, quiet environment so your counselor can clearly understand you * bring a notepad, pen, beverage, Bible, or whatever may add to your comfort in the counseling session After your appointment: * call our office at 919.872.1818 to schedule your follow up...your counselor will work with you on session frequency, but we ask that you call and schedule so we can find the best slot for your follow up * kindly consider your donation, and either submit your donation online via our website, or call our office to process a donation via phone...donations are tax-deductible WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY APPOINTMENT?
We ask that appointments be canceled at least 24 hours in advance via phone except in the case of emergencies. This will allow us to utilize the open time slot for others. HOW CAN I REFER SOMEONE TO Christ-centered counseling?
If you know someone that is looking for counseling, you can refer them to visit our website or facebook page or to call our main office at 919.872.1818. If you are desiring to make a donation on behalf of someone else who is receiving counsel, please contact our office at 919.872.1818. Isn't biblical counseling legalistic?
First, we understand! Our ministry has been offering Christ-Centered biblical counsel for 30 years (and still counting), and we hear about people's past negative counseling experiences as they settle in with us. To keep it simple, there are multiple methods of counseling referred to as biblical counseling just as there are multiple methods of secular based counseling models. When a method is used that does not fit the situation or person, that is when negative impressions are left. We seek to meet you where you are and graciously walk with you keeping an open ear to your experience as counselor and client journey together. We seek to approach you the way Jesus would...hence, Christ-Centered Counseling! What denomination does your organization belong to?
Online Christ-Centered Counseling is an outreach of CrossLife Ministries. CrossLife operates as a non-denominational ministry that holds to the historic Christian faith. Our counselors are experienced and well versed in multiple protestant and Catholic traditions. We see clients from every denomination and those that may still be seeking faith. |
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Online Christ-Centered Counseling is an outreach of CrossLife Ministries. Founded in 1993, CrossLife has been a pioneer in
Christ-Centered, biblical counseling, life coaching, and ministry consultation. |
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Hours:
M-F: 9am - 12pm ET 1:30pm - 5:30pm ET |
Main Office:
1005 Bullard Court Ste. 102 Raleigh, NC 27615 |