Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Counseling Services in Central Florida
Since its inception in 1987, Lutheran Counseling Services has provided confidential professional counseling and consulting services to Florida residents regardless of background. Originally founded by the Lutheran Church and local community leaders, we have evolved into an independent nonprofit offering mental health counseling, training, and consulting services to Central Florida and beyond. Our licensed mental health professionals average 20+ years of experience, combining psychological expertise with spiritual resources to address anxiety, grief, relationship issues, depression, trauma recovery, and personal growth. We maintain offices in Winter Park, Orlando, Oviedo, Lakeland, and other satellite locations across Florida. Our therapists offer individual, family, couples, and group therapy sessions tailored to diverse needs, including child/adolescent care through specialized techniques.We accept most health insurance plans and provide financial assistance adjusted according to client resources. Through community outreach initiatives like our Ministerial Assistance Program and Continuing Education Units, we extend support to church workers and professionals. Our 2023 impact report highlights 1200 clients served and over 11,000 therapy sessions conducted. We maintain strict confidentiality protocols and adhere to professional ethical standards while operating with transparency and no hidden fees. Our mission remains focused on creating safe spaces for individuals to transform their personal narratives through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Services
Therapy Services
School Counseling
Church Worker Assessments
Ministerial Assistance Program
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment
Continuing Education Units
Group Therapy Sessions
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy
Child/Adolescent Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience serving Florida communities with professional counseling
- Our therapists average 20+ years of clinical experience in mental health care
- We offer specialized programs for church workers and ministerial staff
- Financial assistance available adjusted according to client resources
- Multiple convenient locations across Central Florida including Winter Park and Orlando
What people say
Great outcome every appointment
Life changed positively
Safe place to share stories
Experienced professional staff
Effective therapy sessions
Services
Therapy Services
Our licensed mental health professionals provide confidential counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and relationship issues. Services include individual, family, and couples therapy sessions tailored to personal growth needs. Therapists combine psychological expertise with spiritual resources to create safe healing environments.
Church Worker Assessments
Specialized mental health evaluations and counseling for church workers and ministry staff. This program addresses unique stressors faced by religious professionals through confidential assessments and tailored support plans developed by experienced counselors.
Child/Adolescent Counseling
Certified child therapists use play therapy and specialized techniques to address emotional conflicts and behavioral issues in school-age children and adolescents. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and improving family communication patterns through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Continuing Education Units
We offer accredited training programs and educational workshops for mental health professionals and clergy. Our CEU courses cover contemporary counseling techniques, ethical practices, and specialized topics in mental health care with practical applications for professional development.
Financial Assistance Program
Need-based financial aid adjusts service costs according to client resources. This program ensures accessible mental health care for individuals facing economic challenges while maintaining the same quality of professional counseling services.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship issues, and personal growth. Specialized programs include child/adolescent counseling and church worker assessments.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major health insurance plans. Financial assistance is also available based on individual resources for those needing reduced-cost services.
Are your counseling sessions confidential?
All therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality protocols. We adhere to professional ethical standards and privacy regulations to protect client information.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our main office at (407) 644-4692 during business hours or use our online scheduling system through the client portal to book appointments at any of our Florida locations.
What makes your nonprofit different?
We combine psychological expertise with spiritual resources in a faith-sensitive environment. Our 35+ years of experience serving Florida communities includes specialized programs for clergy and religious workers.
Do you offer online counseling options?
We provide telehealth counseling services for clients who prefer virtual sessions. Contact our office to determine if online therapy would be appropriate for your specific needs.
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