Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Christian Counseling in San Antonio
Abiding Hope Christian Counseling provides professional counseling services that integrate clinical expertise with biblical truth. Founded on the principles of Christian faith, the practice emphasizes holistic care for emotional and spiritual well-being. Our team of licensed counselors and student interns offers specialized support for issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. We utilize evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy while maintaining a commitment to spiritual guidance.With locations in San Antonio and Boerne, Texas, we serve individuals, couples, and families through flexible pricing options and insurance verification. Our mission is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can achieve personal growth and healing aligned with their faith. Student counselors receive direct supervision from our Clinical Director, ensuring quality care while making counseling accessible to all financial situations. We emphasize the importance of the counselor-client relationship as a foundation for successful therapeutic outcomes.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Grief Counseling
Spiritual Counseling
Highlights and features
- We integrate professional clinical skills with biblical truth for holistic healing
- Our team includes licensed professionals and supervised student counselors
- We offer flexible pricing options to accommodate various financial situations
- Specialized in evidence-based therapies like Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- We maintain a strong focus on client-centered, non-judgmental care environments
Services
Christian Counseling
Integrates professional clinical techniques with biblical principles for holistic healing. Addresses emotional and spiritual needs through personalized treatment plans. Specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues while maintaining faith-centered guidance.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Evidence-based trauma treatment using eye movement techniques to resolve negative memories. Addresses PTSD, anxiety, phobias, and grief with rapid results. Sessions typically show improvement in one to two sessions without detailed trauma discussion.
Student Counseling Program
Provides affordable counseling through supervised graduate student interns. Offers $30 sessions while maintaining clinical quality standards. Combines training opportunities with accessible mental health care for underserved populations.
Couples & Family Therapy
Specialized treatment for relationship conflicts, communication issues, and family dynamics. Uses integrative approaches combining behavioral techniques with spiritual principles. Focuses on improving interpersonal connections and resolving relational trauma.
Trauma-Informed Care
Comprehensive treatment for trauma survivors using specialized therapeutic techniques. Addresses PTSD symptoms, emotional disturbances, and behavioral patterns resulting from traumatic experiences. Incorporates both clinical and spiritual healing approaches.
People
Christina Ashby
Clinical Director
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with decades of experience in faith-based counseling. Specializes in trauma recovery and spiritual integration. Supervises student counselors while maintaining active clinical practice.
Tony Ashby
Assistant Clinical Director
Licensed Professional Counselor focusing on sustainable behavioral change through Christ-centered approaches. Empowers clients to overcome personal challenges using evidence-based therapeutic techniques combined with biblical principles.
Georgia
Counseling Student
Sociology graduate with expertise in social determinants of mental health. Provides client-centered care emphasizing empathy and cultural sensitivity while working toward full licensure under clinical supervision.
Kami Prochnow
Counseling Student
Graduate student in clinical mental health counseling offering holistic care integrating emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects. Uses collaborative approach to help clients achieve God-given potential.
Melanie Wagner
Counseling Student
Psychology graduate with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy expertise. Combines person-centered approach with Christian faith to address anxiety, depression, and life transitions while under clinical supervision.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and trauma therapy with specialized approaches like Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with CIGNA, AETNA, United Healthcare, Oscar, and Oxford insurance plans as out-of-network providers.
What are your session rates?
Standard sessions range from $65–$125; student counselor sessions are available for $30 with clinical director supervision.
Are there cancellation fees?
Yes, we charge a $40+ cancellation fee if appointments aren't canceled 24 hours in advance.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our Garden Ridge office at 210-236-7768 or Boerne office at 830-357-1420 during business hours.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
We uniquely combine professional clinical techniques with biblical principles for holistic emotional and spiritual healing.
