christ-centered counseling
HEALING Behind Closed Doors.
HOPE you can see and feel.
It hurts to hurt, and you don’t have to carry it alone. At Life Center, you’ll find a safe, caring place to rest your soul (your mind, will, and emotions), uncover what’s been holding back your breakthrough, and discover that Christ is the source of lasting joy, peace, and contentment.
Whether you’re discouraged, brokenhearted, or just plain worn out, we walk with you toward healing, freedom, and victory. Here, you’ll see that God is your biggest cheerleader.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Relief, not more to-do lists. We don’t hand you more coping mechanisms that drain your time and energy. We help you exchange striving for Christ’s life, so you have the key to overcoming and live confidently.
- Clarity about what’s really going on. It’s hard to find your way through life’s storms. We help you get the satellite view, locate the root issues, and gain a fresh vantage point on yourself and the Christian life.
- A starting point that meets you where you are. We begin with the foundation of Christ and show you how to walk by faith in every circumstance, without pressure, performance, or formulas.
- Real change at the root. You were created spirit, soul, and body. Where willpower runs out, you have access to God’s overcoming power in your spirit. We invite the Holy Spirit’s ministry to provide the healing, freedom, and victory that God promises.
Even the smallest step in the right direction is turning the corner.
why one-on-one
One-on-one is the best setting for lasting change. An experienced, caring professional who meets you where you are is the best guide to get you where you want to go. Every person and every story is different, and you need to be heard and understood. We personalize our mentoring to fit you and your goals. Our counselors are Spirit-led, biblically grounded, and abuse- and trauma-certified.
For children and youth, parents are welcome to sit in the sessions or receive regular updates.
who we walk with
Individuals, seniors, premarital couples, married couples, youth, children, lay leaders, and pastors.
What we help you overcome
- Heavy emotions: depression, anxiety, anger, shame, self-loathing, hopelessness, and thoughts of self-harm
- Painful experiences: abuse, trauma, and the weight of the past
- Bad habits/thoughts: addiction, being a pleaser, sin, lies-based beliefs, suicidal thoughts
- Relationships: marriage and relational struggles
- Faith battles: confusion, doubt, defeat, weariness, and hearing voices
Every child of God can experience lasting healing, freedom, and victory. God keeps His promises. They are for today, and they are for you, no matter where you are in life.
Your first meeting is an easy conversation. You share as much as you want, at your pace. No pressure, no judgment. Instead, you will see the truth that sets you free.
START SMALL. START WITH GOD. START WITH A NEW PERSPECTIVE.
Ready to live a life you love? Life-change begins with one conversation.
If you’re in immediate danger or thinking about ending your life, please call 911 or call or text 988 (U.S.).
healed people Help People
Hurt people hurt people, and healed people help people. When you’re ready, we also offer conferences and classes as well as certification for those who want to confidently share the gospel with those around them.
One Minute Office Tour
Sheryl at the Byron Center satellite office is the best! I spent time with her for over a year and she really helped turn my life around. I now have the tools I need to see myself the way God sees me and to get through the tough times with a good attitude and a thankful spirit! Definitely recommend!
Life Center COUNSELING CLIENT: Ruthie
“I believe that I was saved. I thought that I had to maintain it. Perform. Do. God doesn’t want me to live that way. I learned to let Him live His life through me. Rather than me trying to live like Him.”
The sliding scale fee is based on your household income.
- Sessions are 1.5 hours long, which is 50% longer than most counseling sessions. This helps you get the solutions you need faster.
- Use health savings or flex spending accounts.
- We accept HSA and FSA debit card payments.
(Please verify eligibility with your provider.) - We do not participate with insurance companies or governmental agencies.
| Household Income | Per 1.5 Hour Session Fee |
|---|---|
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Less than $60,000 |
$60.00 |
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$60,000 to $70,000 |
$70.00 |
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$70,000 to $80,000 |
$80.00 |
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$80,000 to $90,000 |
$90.00 |
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$90,000 to $100,000 |
$100.00 |
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$100,000 to $110,000 |
$110.00 |
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$110,000 to $120,000 |
$120.00 |
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$120,000 to $130,000 |
$130.00 |
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$130,000 to $140,000 |
$140.00 |
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$140,000 or more |
$150.00 |
Counseling FAQ
- Our staff presents Christ-centered Biblical solutions by entirely relying on the word of God, trusting the Holy Spirit, the Great Counselor, to set the captive free, heal the hurting, and establish His people in peace and victorious living.
- We are not licensed by the state of Michigan. We are specially trained through our Advanced Ministry Training program to respond to the emotional, mental, and behavioral struggles by presenting Christ-centered solutions. We believe that the church should be on the front lines of most ministry. As we resume our rightful role, the world will come to see how Christ is the answer to all emotional, mental, and behavioral struggles.
- We rely on the Word and the Holy Spirit, the Great Counselor, to do the renewing work of ministry. Our caring staff leads you to locate the lies and coping patterns that are interrupting your victory. We use visual illustrations, life mapping, handouts, diagrams, mentoring, and prayer. As you exchange the lies for the truth and the self-life for Christ’s life, Christ is formed in you through the knowledge that you are already complete in Christ. Progressively you experience lasting freedom and peace regardless of others or circumstances.
- We use a sliding scale based on income to determine session fees. Counseling (lifecentergr.org)
- Currently, we do not participate with insurance programs.
- Yes, we do. We recommend that you confirm that family counseling is an included benefit.
- Please contact the office Contact Us (lifecentergr.org) or 616.241.3433. We will email two forms that help us schedule your sessions?
- Usually, we schedule sessions for every other week. Sometimes sessions need to be scheduled weekly. Our Sessions are 90 minutes long or 60 minutes for youth).
- Yes, we offer both marriage and premarital counseling. Counseling (lifecentergr.org)
- God pours out abounding grace for anger, depression, guilt, shame, fear of inadequacy, anxiety, fear, worrying, eating disorders, self-harm, self-esteem issues, addictions, grieving losses, abuse survivor, abusive relationships, abortion recovery, the forgiveness of sins, and forgiving others, etc. With God, nothing is impossible.
- Yes, we meet with clients virtually.
- Yes, we do. Christ-centered solutions are for everyone.
Contact Us (lifecentergr.org) or, call us at 616.241.3433.
Typically any questions not listed on the FAQ page will be answered within 24 to 48 hours. The normal response time is 24 hours.
Marriage Preparation Counseling
Love Never Fails
Premarital counseling can help you avoid common pitfalls that erode trust and openness in marriage, prepare you to address the roots of conflicts instead of attacking each other, equip you with communication and conflict skills that keep you connected, and show you the pathway to a lasting and fulfilling marriage.
Every marriage can be a great marriage. Not only will we equip you with essential communication and conflict resolution tools, but more importantly, we will connect you with the source of power to love others even as you would have them love you. Premarital ministry saves you from unnecessary frustration and conflict so that you have can have the best marriage ever.
We Cover
- A simple explanation of what causes most conflict in marriage
- A simple explanation of how to stop cycles of frustration
- His needs and her Needs
- A fresh revelation of how Christ is the source to love self/others
- Male and female difference
- How to be tuned to each other
- Listening and speaking communication skills
- Five-year plan and making the marriage decision
- Recommendations and certificate of completion
Premarital Counseling Session Options
One-day session:
Book online now for a one-day in-person three-hour session for $300.Ten in-depth sessions:
Contact us now to schedule ten every other week 1.5-hour sessions at our regular rate.
If you’re in immediate danger or thinking about ending your life, please call 911 or call or text 988 (U.S.).
One Minute Office Tour
Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
Youth and children Counseling
Counseling with Children
Jesus said to bring the little children to Him because His grace abounds in children too. Our caring staff help children understand lies and lead them to know God’s truth. We have child-friendly “fun sheets” to help children understand and overcome anxiety, depression, anger, and fear.
- Children’s sessions are about 45 to 60 minutes long.
- Parents should enroll in our Resilient Life Workshop to equip them with the resources to help ensure that their child overcomes and is prepared for life’s ups and downs. When parents aren’t directly involved, most youth continue to feel alone and on their own, which undermines lasting healing, freedom, and victory.
Youth Counseling
It is common for teens to go through and identity crisis and struggle with self-esteem. With additional stressors, it can be too much to process. The frontal cortex of the brain, where reasoning happens, is not fully developed, which contributes to doubt, fear, anxiety, anger, and depression. Our caring staff help youth understand themselves and other so they can move through the teen years more confidently. We address everything from self-esteem to self-harm.
- Youth sessions are about 60 to 75 minutes long.
- Parents should enroll in our Resilient Life Workshop to equip them with the resources to help ensure that their youth overcomes and is prepared for life’s ups and downs. When parent’s aren’t directly involved, most youths continue to feel alone and on their own which is counterproductive for lasting healing, freedom, and victory.
If you’re in immediate danger or thinking about ending your life, please call 911 or call or text 988 (U.S.).
One Minute Office Tour
Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
urgent care counseling
some things can’t wait
Jump start healing and freedom in this three-hour session geared to deliver revelation, healing, and a lasting pathway to continuous victory. There are reasons that you feel and act the way you do. You are not the problem. When we see through a filter of lies regarding our worth, those lies create inner angst, doubt, and dysfunction. What lies are derailing your peace and joy and affect how you relate to others or respond to stress? We will help you discover every hindrance and exchange those lies for the truth.
Everyone can experience freedom from bad habits, negative self-talk, fear, shame, guilt, emotional wounds, relational struggles, weariness, hopelessness, the past, confusion, and doubt. The promises of God are transformational. They are for today. They are for you, no matter where you are in life.
We Cover
- A simple explanation of what causes and stops defeat, shame, fear, and depression
- An understanding of the roots that hinder breakthrough
- A fresh revelation of your freedom in Christ
- Some personalized ministry that destroys strongholds
- Christ-centered responses to lies that don’t rely on more coping mechanisms
- A mapped-out pathway forward into healing, freedom, and confident living
Three Hour Urgent Care Session — $300
- Book online today!
- Additional sessions are at the regular session sliding scale rate.
If you’re in immediate danger or thinking about ending your life, please call 911 or call or text 988 (U.S.).
One Minute Office Tour
Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
TESTIMONIALS
Life Center COUNSELING CLIENT: Bailey
“Nobody is alone. I’ve learned to accept myself.”
Life Center COUNSELING CLIENT: Naomi
“Life Center is like chatting with a friend about the good news of the Lord.”
Life Center COUNSELING CLIENT: Peggy
“Oh my goodness, this is a game changer.”
Life Center COUNSELING CLIENT: Dawn
“I don’t need counseling, I need God.”