Partnering with churches for healthier pastors, leaders, and congregations.
CentrePointe Counseling is here for your whole church family, the individuals, couples, and families in your congregation, and the pastors, clergy, leaders, and organizations who shepherd them. For members, we provide Christ-centered counseling for whatever season of life you’re walking through. For church leaders of all denominations, we’re a trusted resource for healthy patterns, organizational development, and spiritual growth.
FOR MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION: whether you are navigating grief, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a major life transition, our licensed Christian counselors offer a supportive, faith-integrated environment for your healing journey. Members of CentrePointe’s partner churches receive priority scheduling and may qualify for subsidized counseling fees.
Search the map to find the location nearest you, or scroll down to browse all of our sites across Maryland and DC.
Pastors, ministry leaders, and congregation members are all welcome to reach out directly. No referral is required to begin.
With written permission from the engaged couple, the therapist will report to the referring pastor. All counseling is confidential and professional.
Trauma · Education · Personal Issues · Parenting · Family · Youth · Clergy/Leadership · Stress · Relationships, each with many session titles (Recovery & Debriefing, Child Safety Policies, Forgiveness & Reconciliation, Connecting with your Teen, Grief & Loss, Servant Leadership, and more).
Fees for speaking engagements may be requested by contacting admin@cpchope.org, charged per hour plus travel; may be reduced or waived by agreement. Scheduled by counselor availability and specialty.
Scheduled with professional therapists (1- and 2-day retreats) on-site at your church or a location of your choice. Church arranges meals, childcare, and entertainment. Hourly rates apply per presenter plus travel; book several weeks in advance.
CentrePointe’s Church Partnership Program provides Christ-centered counseling, consultation, and resources to churches that want to see real, lasting change take root in their congregations.
Partner churches enter a covenant relationship that supports their clergy and members, and brings hope and healing to the wider community.
Download the Church Partnership Guide (PDF)Full benefit details, seminar topics, and covenant terms are in the downloadable guide above.
If your church is interested in becoming a partner with CentrePointe, please fill out the form below!
Yes. We offer counseling both in person and through secure online telehealth. Online counseling is available to anyone located in Maryland or Washington, D.C., so you can meet with your counselor from the comfort of home.
It depends on your coverage. We accept most major insurance plans, so for many clients counseling is covered with just a copay. If you're paying out of pocket, our front desk will walk you through your options before your first session — just call (800) 491-5369. We never want cost to be the reason someone can't get help: our Samaritan Fund assists clients with high copays or no insurance, and we do not turn anyone away based on an inability to pay alone.
We accept most major health plans, including Kaiser Permanente, CareFirst/BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Optum/UnitedHealthcare, Johns Hopkins Health Plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and TriCare. (We do not accept EAP plans.) Not sure about yours? Call (800) 491-5369 and we'll verify your benefits.
We have offices across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia — including Ellicott City, Fulton, Ashton, Clarksburg, Derwood, Olney, Bowie, Dunkirk, Severn, Parkville, and Knoxville. Prefer to meet online? Secure telehealth is available throughout Maryland and D.C. See all of our locations.
Yes. Through our Church Partnership Program we provide Christ-centered counseling, consultation, lectures and seminars, and priority scheduling for partner congregations. Partner churches enter a covenant relationship with us so we can extend hope and care to their members and wider community. Learn more on our Churches page.
Yes — CentrePointe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry with Platinum Transparency through Candid/GuideStar. Donations are what make affordable, faith-integrated counseling possible, and every gift goes directly toward our mission. You can give on our Giving page.
Your gifts directly fund counseling for people who couldn't otherwise afford it. The Samaritan Fund subsidizes care for uninsured and underinsured clients, Women Helping Women provides financial aid for women and children in need, and our General Fund helps us expand capacity to serve more churches and families. For example, $50 helps make counseling affordable for an individual client.
Professional, faith-integrated counseling for individuals, couples, families, children, and teens — for anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, marriage and communication, parenting, and spiritual growth. Our licensed counselors combine clinical excellence with genuine Christian faith.
It takes just a few minutes. Apply online or call (800) 491-5369 with a little basic information about what you're looking for. We'll match you with a counselor based on your needs, availability, and preferences — no waitlist — and confirm your rate. Then you meet your counselor in person or by secure telehealth, often within the same week.
Yes. Your privacy matters to us, and conversations with your counselor are kept confidential in keeping with professional and legal standards.