"WHERE COMPASSION AND HEALING BEGIN"

Handling life’s pressures can be challenging and stressful. For many, opening up to family and friends about what they are struggling with is difficult, and help is needed from individuals trained in providing care. At the Eldred McClean Counseling Center, Inc. , licensed counselors and ministers assist with a range of issues including bereavement, grief and loss; separation and divorce; anger; domestic violence and addictions; eating disorders and much more.

If you or your family needs help navigating a difficult time, contact us. We are ready to help.

The marriage covenant is the most intimate relationship one can have with another person. Whether a newlywed or a seasoned couple, every marriage will face conflict from time to time.  Our trained counselors work with couples to overcome everyday challenges and develop greater intimacy. Because couples often lack the practical skills needed to maintain oneness, we focus on development, coaching husbands and wives to implement what they learn outside of the session. If you feel that your marriage relationship could benefit from some fine-tuning, help through a conflict or practical enrichment, we can help you develop a plan that meets your distinctive needs. 

Problems within the family structure are all too common. From marriages that are struggling, to teens becoming difficult to relate to and frustration with communication impediments, family life can be challenging.

We are here for you. At the Eldred McClean Counseling Center, Inc. we value the family as a God-given institution. We are committed to helping families through the tough times in life and experience restoration and healing. 

Group counseling is a wonderful way to connect with others in a safe, confidential and supportive environment. Groups allow participants to share about their circumstances with others who can understand and relate to their concerns, connect learn new perspectives, and explore new ideas, behaviors and ways of interacting. Through group engagement, participants develop perspectives and skills that can be used to overcome challenges and improve quality of life.

Benefits of Group Counseling

• Gain self-awareness and understanding of others
• Engage with others who have similar struggles and experiences
• Receive a variety of perspectives on your concerns
• Experience meaningful connections with others
• Develop new and healthier ways of relating to others
• Learn how to identify, experience and express feelings with greater ease
• Increase self-confidence & self-esteem
• Increase communication ability to give and receive honest feedback
• Internalize lessons learned by assisting others in the group

Divorce Care – A friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through separation or divorce alone. We want to help you on your journey toward recovery. 

DC4K – Are your children angry, hurt, and confused about your separation or divorce? A DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) group is a safe, fun place where your children can learn skills that will help them heal. DC4K groups blend, games, music, stories, videos and discussion to help kids process the divorce and move forward. Groups meet XXX and are designed for children ages 5-12. 

Single and Parenting – Over the past 20 years families headed by a single parent have become increasingly common. Today, there are all sorts of single parent families headed by mothers, headed by fathers, or headed by a grandparent raising their grandchildren. The Single and Parenting class provides single parents a sense of community where participants can fine-tune their parenting skills; receive emotional support and resources shared in a loving and supportive environment. 

Pre-Marital Counseling – Are you contemplating marriage? If you are engaged to be married or just thinking about it, our counseling team can help you prepare for this very important lifelong commitment. The pre-marital class offers helpful tools for unmarried couples that are NOT living together to prepare for their union. We believe that biblical marriage is meant to be a lifelong commitment between a man and woman.

Grief Share – A friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.

Space is limited. You can view our class schedule and register for our support groups here _____ or by contacting the counseling center at XXX.