This is a ministry providing Biblical counseling. We offer counseling to individuals seeking to integrate their faith into the process of resolving personal, spiritual, or family issues. Our counseling is not licensed by the state.
We counsel each person based on her unique personality, experiences, and circumstances. We believe that the secret of a happy and healthy life is to attempt to maintain a balanced lifestyle. This can be achieved through proper planning with guidance from the Bible, the Holy Spirit, Christian friends, Biblical counseling, and knowledgeable professionals.
Many problems are caused by dysfunctional or false beliefs that have developed over time, and these belief systems take time to correct. The process of “renewing your mind” takes time, so be patient and do not set unrealistic expectations for yourself.
In secular psychology, there are approximately 200 different, and sometimes conflicting, philosophies. Our approach is from a Christian perspective. We base our counseling on the Bible and encourage Biblical solutions. Christian resources, such as recordings involving the Bible, books by Neil Anderson, John Reiger, James Friesian, Ed Smith, James Wilder, Dallas Willard, and other authors will be suggested upon request.
The counselor is a consultant only, whose intervention may be freely accepted or rejected by the client at any time. Therefore, decisions made during and after counseling sessions are the responsibility of the client. Even though you can stop counseling sessions at any time, if you have an appointment, please try to be on time or cancel at least three hours prior to the appointment.
There are times when clients feel the need for a “father,” and hope that the counselor can meet this need. They may also have tactile needs (to be touched, hugged, etc.). The counselor will not try to meet these needs. We expect any person we counsel with to be honest and avoid yelling, hitting, throwing objects, or using profanity. Each person should avoid “transference” of feelings of love, affection, anger, sexual desire, etc. onto the counselor. If these standards are broken or something is done to compromise the counselor’s integrity, the client may be asked to leave, or be referred to another counselor. Please respect these standards, as they are for everyone’s benefit. During your counseling sessions, there will either be a female prayer partner present or a video monitor used. We would ask that you dress in an appropriate and modest manner.
Our main concern is your improvement, and not blaming or pursuing any alleged perpetrators. If it is discovered that you have a disorder outside the realm of our expertise, we may refer you to another professional or institution. If a person self-mutilates, or if there is an imminent threat of harm being done to oneself or others, we may encourage hospitalization. Law mandates us to report any cases of child abuse.
We have a strict confidentiality policy, and you can be assured that your privacy will be respected by all of our staff. We do encourage family participation, and with your permission, may discuss things with them as needed.
I understand that the staff at Door of Hope Biblical Counseling Ministry are not professional or licensed counselors, therapists, psychiatrists, medical or psychological practitioners, or if they are licensed in one of these areas, they are not practicing within that license.
I fully understand that the ministry I receive is not counseling in any form, but rather prayer ministry. I accept this ministry fully and completely, and do not hold anyone responsible for any outcome that may arise as a result of this ministry. I also do not hold any one responsible for any further or additional care that I may need in the future. I take full responsibility for my life, health, and well being, both now and in the days to come following my time at Door of Hope.
I am voluntarily accepting this offer of help and/or training, and acknowledge that I understand that I am free to terminate my participation at any time for any reason.
I understand that I must take full responsibility for any and all consequences for prematurely terminating any therapeutic/spiritual intervention done for or on my behalf.
I understand that once I leave Door of Hope, I accept full responsibility for any choices that I make that may be detrimental or harmful to me. I also accept full responsibility for all after-care and follow-up counseling. I recognize that Door of Hope does not provide any promise of future ministry after my time here has ended.
I understand that some or all of the procedures used to give spiritual and emotional help to me may not be clinically demonstrated as guaranteeing results, either short-term or long-term.
I understand that if at any time I display violence or injury towards myself or others, my time at Door of Hope and the Hannah House will be terminated.
I understand that I am under no financial obligation.
I give my permission for the counselor to consult other qualified professions to seek information or advice that will assist in the counseling process. I understand that in such cases every effort will be made to preserve my confidentiality.
I am aware of my right to ask for clarification of any part of this statement of understanding.
You will be contacted shortly after we receive your application.
Please note that we do require the included reference pages to be filled out by a pastor, mentor, close friend, etc. from your church/area and sent back to us before we can approve your application.
