Biblical Counseling
Biblical counseling is committed to the position that Scripture provides the only authoritative guide for what we are to believe and how we are to live (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Our Biblical counselors are trained in the use of Scripture and the principles of Biblical counseling. We do not base our counsel on mans' wisdom, opinions, experience, or concepts of behavior (Isaiah 55:8-11), but seeks to bring the full range of Biblical truth to focus on the counselee's need (Hebrews 4:12). At Timberlake Biblical Counseling & Training Center, we emphasize the importance of change at the heart level. When a person comes to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, they are indwelt with the Holy Spirit who convicts of sins, and works with the revealing truth of Scripture to equip a person.
We believe that God's word contains all we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3-4). When the word of God is applied to the heart of man, we are transformed by the renewing of our minds and these internal changes result in life changes! These are not simply behavior modifications, but a complete transformation that brings glory to God.
Counseling topics include but are not limited to:
We believe that God's word contains all we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3-4). When the word of God is applied to the heart of man, we are transformed by the renewing of our minds and these internal changes result in life changes! These are not simply behavior modifications, but a complete transformation that brings glory to God.
Counseling topics include but are not limited to:
- Anger Management (Overcoming Sinful Anger)
- Anxiety
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Communication
- Depression
- Fear
- Family Counseling
- Guilt
- Marriage
- Parenting
- Pre-marital
- Worry
Next Steps
What are my Next Steps? TBC&TC offers several ways of obtaining help through Biblical counseling and discipleship. Our counselors are available by appointment to meet in person with those in the Greater Lynchburg and surrounding areas.
In person counseling is always preferred, but some exceptions can be made. Skype counseling and consultations are appropriate for:
In person counseling is always preferred, but some exceptions can be made. Skype counseling and consultations are appropriate for:
- Counselee's who live outside of the Lynchburg metro area
- Counselors and counselor trainees needing help or assistance
- Church leaders seeking a consultation or assistance. Example include but are not limited to specific counseling cases, equipping their church, and training questions.
Drug, Alcohol, & Addictions Counseling
Drug and Alcohol Counseling must be done in person - no exceptions.
To protect everyone involved, male counselees are scheduled with men, and female counselees are scheduled with women. Our counselors do not counsel with the opposite gender except in a team counseling situation. Couples, Family, and Small Group Counseling may be facilitated by a member of either sex.
To protect everyone involved, male counselees are scheduled with men, and female counselees are scheduled with women. Our counselors do not counsel with the opposite gender except in a team counseling situation. Couples, Family, and Small Group Counseling may be facilitated by a member of either sex.
What Should I Expect?
Upon our receipt of your completed informational packet, you will be contacted to schedule your first appointment with a counselor.
Your first appointment will be 60-90 minutes long. All subsequent appointments will be approximately 60 minutes long. All Small Group Meetings will be 120 minutes long.
All counselee's are expected to do homework as a part of the counseling process. This may necessitate the purchase of a few resources (at cost) throughout the duration of your counseling. We ask you to be prepared to purchase a resource ranging from $5-$50 that we may assign you at your first appointment. We do attempt to keep purchasing of resources to a minimum and to a reasonable cost, but we ask you to please plan accordingly.
Your first appointment will be 60-90 minutes long. All subsequent appointments will be approximately 60 minutes long. All Small Group Meetings will be 120 minutes long.
All counselee's are expected to do homework as a part of the counseling process. This may necessitate the purchase of a few resources (at cost) throughout the duration of your counseling. We ask you to be prepared to purchase a resource ranging from $5-$50 that we may assign you at your first appointment. We do attempt to keep purchasing of resources to a minimum and to a reasonable cost, but we ask you to please plan accordingly.
DISCLAIMER: We are not a licensed counseling agency, nor are we psychologically or medically trained therapists. We offer 'pastoral' counseling intended to bring life change through heart change.
