tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90581937183372847512011-08-02T22:07:50.902-07:00MJMiller,MED,LPC,LCSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779135399218735063noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058193718337284751.post-78881324467780986872009-10-21T15:00:00.001-07:002010-01-13T20:07:47.426-08:00<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" >If you are seeking an experienced Christian Counselor in the St. Louis metro area, we recommend you consider the following criteria:<br /></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" >A counselor who has a clear statement of faith embracing a Biblical world-view </span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" >A practice which is recognized by a number of local pastors who have made referrals</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" > At least 10 years of post-licensed professional practice experience</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" > Affiliation with professional groups such as the American Association of Christian Counselors</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" > Professional licensing in the state of Missouri in at least <span style="font-weight: bold;">one</span> of the following credentials:</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> LPC: </span>Licensed Professional Counselor</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> LP: </span>Licensed Psychologist</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> LCSW: </span> Licensed Clinical Social Worker</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> LMFT: </span>Licensed Marriage Family Therapist</span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" ><br />Therapists in each of these professions may provide a broad range of assessment and counseling services for individuals, married couples and groups. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" > While there are some subtle differences in the training programs and specialties of these professionals, therapists with these credentials generally have had much training in counseling skills, mental health issues, family dynamics, research and professional ethics.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> Please note</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> there are increasing numbers of non-regionally accredited Christian schools offering quick graduate degrees in "Christian Counseling." Individuals with such degrees may have MA or PhD behind their names but they often do not have adequate training to obtain the recognized professional credentials cited above. We advise you to steer clear of non-licensed pretenders.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><br /></span></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Finally, we recommend that you are willing to consider professionals who may not be listed on your insurance panel. Many good and experienced counselors have opted to no longer have their practices tied to the secular managed care insurance system. Experienced Christian therapists believe their clients are more interested in a uniquely Christ-centered approach with high quality of service and real confidentiality. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">These factors can often be sacrificed when third party insurers are involved.</span><br /></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">This information is sponsored by:</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Michael J. Miller, MEd, LPC, LCSW </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Director</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Christian Family Guidance Center.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >For more information:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> </span><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christianfamilyguidancecenter.com/">www.christianfamilyguidancecenter.com</a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.christianfamilyguidancecenter.com/newimages/prov1522.gif" width="262" height="93" /></p> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9058193718337284751-7888132446778098687?l=christiancounselingstlouisfindinghelp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MJMiller,MED,LPC,LCSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779135399218735063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058193718337284751.post-64761253639326124382009-10-21T14:43:00.000-07:002009-10-21T14:45:54.506-07:00If you are looking for helpful Christian resources for life's experiences and challenges, you might want to explore the high quality materials we have reviewed and compiled on our <span style="font-weight: bold;">Christian Books St. Louis </span>site. 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