Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I START THE PROCESS OF COUNSELING?

Simply click Get Started to start the journey of healing. This link will provide the Detailed Intake Form for adults. You can complete the form one of two ways:

Option 1: Complete the form on your computer and email it to tammy@flcwy.org

Option 2: Print the form, complete it by hand, and return it at your first appointment

ARE THE COUNSELORS STATE-LICENSED?

Most of our Biblical counselors are board certified as opposed to state-licensed and are not under the regulatory authority of any government agency. Also, when the term counselor is mentioned, it does not refer to a psychiatric or psychological state-licensed professional, legal, or clinical medical advice provider. The advice given is based on how to think rationally and clearly from a Christian Biblical perspective.

WHAT IS THE COST FOR COUNSELING?

SFM is a pledge-based ministry, meaning you decide what you can contribute toward your counseling. We do not have a set fee because we do not want finances to be the reason you do not seek biblical counseling. Pledging $100 per counseling hour would cover all expenses to run as a ministry, however, because not all clients can afford this amount we ask you to pledge an amount appropriate for you.

* The cost of any assigned material, which may vary, will be in addition to your pledge and yours to keep.

Read the full Payment Policy.

WHAT FORM OF PAYMENTS DO YOU TAKE?

Contributions may be made online here or via cash, check, debit or credit at the time of your counseling.

WHAT IF I CAN’T AFFORD COUNSELING?

If you cannot afford to contribute, please talk to your counselor. We are happy to work with you.

WILL MY CONVERSATION WITH THE COUNSELOR BE CONFIDENTIAL?

All information is kept in strict confidence - with a few exceptions. For details, please read Release of Liability & Confidentiality.

CAN I BRING MY KIDS TO MY COUNSELING SESSION?

We ask you make arrangements for the care of your young children during appointments. The counselors prefer that children NOT be present during the counseling session in order to free you from distraction. Older children who do not require supervision are welcome to wait in our front seating area. If you cannot leave your home because you’re supervising children, we will make every effort to provide counseling through Zoom.

DO YOU OFFER COUNSELING FOR KIDS?

For kids between the ages of 8-15 we have an Adolescent Intake Form. We ask that your child fill it out to the best of their ability (with the parent’s help if needed). However, we require that parents be equally involved in counseling with their child. The goal is to partner with you in exposing spiritual truths to your child, as well as to equip you with tools to use when returning home to day-to-day life outside the counseling room.