Business Details
Biblical Counseling Services in McKinney, Texas
At John Woodruff Counseling, we provide Christ-centered, Spirit-guided counseling rooted in biblical truth. With over a decade of professional and personal experience, our practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, families, and missionaries navigate life's challenges through compassionate, collaborative care. Our approach emphasizes emotional healing, relational growth, and spiritual development, offering tailored support for adults, adolescents, and children through evidence-based therapies like play therapy and premarital counseling. We serve McKinney, Allen, Plano, Frisco, and Prosper, Texas, with a commitment to fostering hope, self-awareness, and meaningful connections. 
Services
Biblical Counseling
Adolescent Counseling
Play Therapy
Couples Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Group Counseling
Missionary Care
Parent Coaching
Supervision Services
Telehealth Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of professional counseling experience grounded in biblical principles.
- Our practice provides specialized care for adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
- We combine licensed professional expertise with faith-based therapeutic approaches.
- Free 20-minute phone consultations are available for new clients.
- Services address emotional healing, relational growth, and spiritual development.
Services
Biblical Counseling
Integrating Christian principles with professional counseling techniques to address emotional struggles and spiritual growth. This service helps clients navigate life challenges through biblically grounded perspectives, fostering healing and relational development for individuals seeking faith-aligned mental health support.
Play Therapy
Using play-based techniques to help children express emotions and develop coping skills. This approach enables young clients to communicate through toys and activities, building confidence and improving behavioral patterns in a safe, therapeutic environment tailored to their developmental needs.
Premarital Counseling
Structured sessions preparing couples for marriage through relationship assessment and communication strategies. The program includes workbooks and practical exercises to strengthen foundations, with completion certificates qualifying for Texas marriage license discounts and fostering long-term relational health.
Adolescent Counseling
Specialized guidance for teens facing emotional or behavioral challenges, including school stress and family conflicts. This service combines traditional talk therapy with activity-based approaches to engage adolescents, promoting healthy coping mechanisms and improved parent-child communication.
Couples Counseling
Focused sessions addressing communication breakdowns and intimacy issues in relationships. Using biblically informed strategies, this service helps couples develop deeper understanding, resolve conflicts constructively, and rebuild trust through guided dialogue and practical exercises tailored to their specific challenges.
People
John Woodruff
Licensed Professional Counselor & Play Therapist
With over a decade of counseling experience, John Woodruff specializes in Christ-centered therapy for individuals and families. He holds advanced degrees in counseling and outdoor education, combining professional expertise with faith-based guidance to support clients through life's challenges.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide biblical counseling for individuals, couples, families, and missionaries, including adolescent counseling, play therapy, premarital counseling, and group sessions.
How does your faith-based approach work?
Our counseling integrates Christian principles with professional expertise to address emotional and relational challenges through a biblical framework.
Do you serve areas outside McKinney?
Yes, we serve clients in Allen, Plano, Frisco, Prosper, and surrounding Texas communities through in-person and telehealth appointments.
What are your session rates?
Standard 50-minute sessions cost $145, with premarital counseling packages available starting at $115 per session when paid upfront.
Can I schedule a free consultation?
Yes, we offer free 20-minute phone consultations to help you determine if our services meet your needs.
