Services
Counseling
At Aletheia Counseling Ministries, the Bible, God’s Word, is related individually to a person or persons struggling under the weight of personal sin and/or difficulties related to suffering. The result is a genuine change in the inner person that allows ones attitude, character and actions to be pleasing to God.
Our counseling practices include an emphasis on the importance of prayer, dependence on God, a thorough knowledge of the Word of God, and an understanding of ministering to people.
The most important qualification of our counselors is a professed personal relationship with Jesus Christ. They bring the understanding and compassion experienced in their own relationship with Christ into their care for those who come to them for help. Furthermore, our counselors have formal education and training in counseling and in the Bible.
Make an appointment
To make an appointment, please click the button below. Currently, appointments are available Tuesday through Friday, 9am to 3pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Aletheia Counseling services cost?
We offer counseling on a sliding scale with reduced rates so that finances do not have to be a hindrance to getting help. It is our goal to provide help regardless of financial circumstances. (At this time, we do not accept insurance payment)
The standard rate for an appointment is $80 for a counselor who is Nationally Board Certified. The standard rate is $40 for an assistant counselor working toward Board Certification.
Payment is required before or at the beginning of service.
If you make or have your payment ready in advance, this will free the counselor up to focus on providing you with excellence in professional service during the counseling session. Contributions may be rendered via cash, money order, credit cards or check
Sliding Fee Rate Scale
Based on combined household income, select the applicable fee to discuss with your counselor during your first session: The sliding fee rate scale is used as a guide when applying for financial aid from your church. For example: If your sliding fee rate comes to $10 then we would recommend you apply for a scholarship from your home church for $70 to make up the difference for our standard fee of $80 for a Board Certified Counselor.
Sliding Fee Rate Scale
Financial Assistance
While some may find it a bit of challenge to remit fees/contributions for counseling, we endeavor to do our part by making counseling affordable to all who request or need it. We ask you to do your part by adjusting your budget and/or spending, during this time, so that you will be able to remit an appropriate contribution for each counseling session.
If you and/or your family have a special need, please consider obtaining a sponsor and/or inquire from Aletheia Counseling Ministry how you can obtain a Financial Assistance Letter to present to your church leaders.
What kinds of problems are addressed by Aletheia Counseling Ministries counselors?
Our counselors have developed expertise in the following areas:
· Anxiety and Depression
· Marital and Family Counseling
· Addictions
· Body image and eating disorders
· Recovery from abuse, trauma, and dysfunctional families
· Children and adolescents
· Parenting
· Aging and family caretaking
· Grief and loss
Do you provide group therapy?
No, but we do offer meetings with individuals who have been through a similar life experience as you and we set up times for you to receive teaching, perspective and hope from people who have benefited from our kind of biblical counseling.
Will Christian counseling really help?
The Christian Counseling Center can provide you an opportunity to develop a relationship with a caring, compassionate, and professionally trained Christian Counselor. The counselor will help you identify areas in your life that are causing distress and help you move towards wholeness. Change may be needed in your emotions, thought patterns, behaviors, or relationships. Change is encouraged through the use of therapeutic techniques and Biblical Truth.
Counseling training
Jim leads a twelve week course that will equip attendees for the ministry of helping other to utilize the principles of the Bible to address life issues they are facing. Attendees will learn to help them identify unbiblical thought patterns, clarify decisions, and make proper choices. The aim of this training is to enable you to be competent to: address the most common counseling issues, use the Scriptures proficiently, be confident in marriage and family issues, understand the importance of integrity and being a role model, and being well versed in medical issues and the way to handle mental illness.
Motivational speaking
Jim Ricci has a passion for helping people from all walks of life learn to live- not just exist. His coined phrase says “You either make a choice or the choice makes you.” Sharing principles like that to an eager audience has the power to change a single life that will influence an entire environment.
Jim's talks aim to fulfill the following:
to be a guide for those who choose to live out their dreams
to motivate individuals to go beyond the Good to be the Great
to create an understanding that bringing closure to all areas of life, also brings health, healing and success
to instruct those who seek to realize their potential through the gifts & talents God has given them
to encourage individuals to embrace their destiny and to live out their calling to the fullest
We exist for you, if you choose to turn obstacles into opportunities and pain into purpose.