Finding the Right Fit: How to Know if Faith-Centered Counseling is Right for You
Finding the Right Fit: How to Know if Faith-Centered Counseling Is Right for You By Jairus Robinson, LCSW, Therapist & Founder Starting the search for a counselor can feel overwhelming. There are so many approaches, so many credentials, and so many questions about where to even begin. If faith is a meaningful part of your […]
What to Bring and Prepare for Your First Appointment at Partners for Peace
What to Bring and Prepare for Your First Appointment at Partners for Peace By Jairus Robinson, LCSW, Therapist & Founder Starting something new takes courage. Whether you are walking through our doors for the first time or scheduling your first virtual session, we want you to know that reaching out is not a small thing. […]
The First 30 Days of Faith-Centered Counseling: What Progress Actually Looks Like
The First 30 Days of Faith-Centered Counseling: What Progress Actually Looks Like By Jairus Robinson, LCSW, Therapist & Founder Starting something new is rarely easy, especially when that something involves sitting down and taking an honest look at your inner life. If you are considering faith-centered counseling or have just begun the process, you may […]
Misconceptions About Christian Counseling: What Partners for Peace Actually Does
What Christian Counseling Actually Looks Like at Partners for Peace By Jairus Robinson, LCSW, Therapist & Founder If you have ever hesitated to reach out for mental health support because you were not sure how faith would fit into the process, you are not alone. Many people carry a quiet mix of hope and uncertainty […]
How to Talk to Your Family and Church Community About Starting Counseling
How to Talk to Your Family and Church Community About Starting Counseling By Jairus Robinson, LCSW, Therapist & Founder Starting counseling is a courageous step. It means you have decided to stop waiting for things to improve on their own and to take real action toward healing. But for many people, one of the hardest […]
The Role of Prayer in Faith-Centered Therapy: How It Works in Our Sessions
The Role of Prayer in Faith-Centered Therapy: How It Works in Our Sessions By Jairus Robinson, LCSW, Therapist & Founder Prayer is one of the most personal things a person can bring into a room. It carries weight, history, and sometimes hurt. At Partners for Peace, we do not treat it as a warm-up exercise […]
How Faith-Centered Counseling Addresses Guilt, Shame, and Spiritual Struggles
How Faith-Centered Counseling Addresses Guilt, Shame, and Spiritual Struggles By Jairus Robinson, LCSW, Therapist & Founder Guilt and shame are among the heaviest things a person can carry. They settle deep, they distort how we see ourselves, and they can make the idea of healing feel impossibly far away. If you have ever sat with […]
What Your Counselor Needs to Know About Your Faith Background Before Day One
What Your Counselor Needs to Know About Your Faith Background Before Day One By Jairus Robinson, LCSW, Therapist & Founder Starting counseling takes courage. Walking into a new therapeutic relationship means trusting someone with parts of yourself that you may not have shared with many people, and that includes your faith. For many people, faith […]
How Your Counselor Will Use Scripture in Sessions: What to Expect
How Your Counselor Will Use Scripture in Sessions: What to Expect By Jairus Robinson, LCSW, Therapist & Founder Starting something new can feel uncertain, especially when it involves opening up about the things that are hardest to carry. If you are considering faith-centered counseling at Partners for Peace, you may be wondering exactly what happens […]
Common Questions Christians Ask Before Starting Counseling, Answered
Common Questions Christians Ask Before Starting Counseling, Answered By Jairus Robinson, LCSW Starting counseling can feel like a big step, especially when you are carrying questions about whether it fits with your faith. At Partners for Peace, we hear from many Christians who are genuinely drawn to getting support but are not quite sure how […]