The Cove Counseling Ministry offers Biblical Christian counseling from pastoral and lay counselors who are trained and credentialed through American Association of Christian Counselors. Our lay counselors are held accountable and answer to the Pastor of The Cove Ministry.

Note: Lay counselors offer counseling and discipleship under the umbrella of The Cove Ministry at Fruit Cove Baptist Church. Some of our lay counselors may have professional education or experience, however while serving at The Cove, they do not offer the same professional services as they would outside of The Cove.

We are dedicated to fulfilling God’s direction to comfort those in affliction(2 Corinthains 1:3-4). It is the goal of the Cove Counseling Ministry to provide an environment for individuals to seek help with spiritual and mental health issues. You can expect that our lay counselors will help guide you through the counseling process founded on a  Christocentric counseling worldview. Our counselors are dedicated to showing you the truth of God’s word and imitate Christ’s unconditional love when helping individuals. Our goal is to speak the truth in love.

We are here to help and guide you through the issues you face. While you may find a friend in your counselor, we are here to be more than simply a sounding board. We want to help you apply God’s solutions to your problems.

We know that life often causes pain that needs to be met with a warm smile and a calming place. We believe our counseling ministry can help you or provide you with resources, no matter the issue you are facing. You will enjoy a meaningful conversation, be presented with biblical solutions and go home with clear next steps. Each subsequent session will remain focused on helping you and applying God’s solutions accurately.

If the counselor believes that he or she is unable to adequately help an individual with a severe mental health issue, the counselor will refer the individual to a licensed professional counselor who may be better able to assist the individual.

We pride ourselves on being as confidential as possible. Our counselors have all agreed to keep the utmost confidentiality when working with you by signing both The Cove confidentiality agreement and adhere to the American Association of Christian Counselors Code of Ethics

Confidentiality is an essential element of the counseling relationship. Individual’s information will be carefully guarded and kept strictly confidential unless the individual gives prior authorization to share the information. In the case of a minor, the parent can give authorization to release information. The exceptions to this would be:

• If a person discloses intent to harm himself/herself or someone else.
• If a sexual advance is made or the counselee asks the counselor to violate any element of the American Association of Christian Counselors Code of Ethics.
• If information is disclosed to the counselor that there is evidence or reasonable suspicion of abuse against a minor child, elder person, or dependent adult.
• If a subpoena or other court order is received directing the disclosure of information.
• If you are consulting with the director of The Cove or other Cove lay counselors.

It is the intention of our counselors to maintain confidentiality and seek every effort to resolve problems as privately as possible.

Counseling Information and Agreement Form

Counseling Intake Form