Hope Lutheran Church - Lutheran Counseling Network
Hope Lutheran Church - Lutheran Counseling Network
Lutheran Counseling Network is a nonprofit organization of dedicated professional psychotherapists providing services since 1981. All LCN counselors have a masters or doctoral degree. Our professional staff observes a strict ethical code of professional conduct. By providing psychotherapy to people in need and education for congregations and pastors, Lutheran Counseling Network is an instrument of God's grace which strengthens and brings healing to individuals, couples and families so that they might in turn be instruments of God's grace.
Services Offered
Anxiety and Depression - Life's experiences can leave us feeling tense and overwhelmed, or can drain us of energy, focus and enjoyment. Whether you are dealing with anxiety or depression, our therapists are ready to help, with treatment methods geared to your needs and preferences, so you can get a handle on your situation and get back to living your life to the fullest.
Trauma - Traumatic experiences can haunt us, with images and emotions that can seem to take over our lives and relationships. Our therapists are ready to come alongside you in your trauma, offering effective treatment, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and Lifespan Integration Therapy, that will help you work through your trauma and take back your life.
Relationship/Couple Counseling - Relationships take effort. Whether you are just starting out or have been together for years, our therapists can help you work through your differences and get your relationship on track, using tools and therapies such as Prepare/Enrich and Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples.
Parenting/Families/Children - Every parent, family, and child runs up against rough spots. Our staff includes therapists who work with parents, children and families, providing guidance and helping families work through their struggles and differences.
Faith & Spirituality - Faith and spirituality can be a source of strength, meaning and healing in our lives. On the other hand, our experiences in the community of faith can be hurtful - even abusive. If you wish to weave faith and spirituality into your counseling, want to grow in your spiritual life, or are seeking to heal from hurtful experiences in the church, we are here to walk with you.
Grief/Loss/Transition - Life is full of transitions. If you are looking ahead to the future, wondering who you are and how to live out your gifts, we are here to help you in that process of self-discovery. If you are experiencing grief and loss due to death of a loved one or loss of a job, dream or relationship, we are here to walk beside you, and help you find new meaning and purpose.
Fees and Payment
As a social ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Lutheran Counseling Network gratefully acknowledges charitable contributions from congregations and individuals. These charitable contributions help us provide counseling services on a discounted fee scale for those who need it. We're also a non profit agency. Check our About us page for more information.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
