Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Nonprofit Counseling Services in Snellville, GA
Established in 1992, Covenant Counseling Institute (CCFRC) has dedicated over three decades to fostering healing and wholeness within our community. Our mission extends the Church's ministry through pastoral counseling, psychotherapy, education, and consultation, addressing the emotional, relational, and spiritual needs of individuals, families, and organizations. Accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), our team of licensed professionals combines clinical expertise with faith-based approaches to deliver personalized care.We specialize in marital conflict resolution, grief counseling, anxiety management, and family dynamics, while offering educational workshops on parenting, communication, and spiritual growth. Rooted in Gwinnett County, we prioritize community empowerment through accessible, sliding-fee services and bilingual support for Spanish-speaking clients.
Services
Pastoral Counseling
Psychotherapy
Group Therapy
Educational Workshops
Pastoral Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in faith-based counseling and community outreach.
- Our team includes licensed professionals with specialized training in mental health and pastoral care.
- We provide holistic therapy addressing emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being.
- Bilingual services available for Spanish-speaking clients.
- Community-focused sliding-fee payment options ensure accessible care.
Associations and certifications
- Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
What people say
Life-changing support
Empathetic listening
Holistic approach
Community-focused care
Skilled professionals
Services
Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral counseling integrates spiritual guidance with psychological principles to address emotional and relational challenges. Our licensed counselors help clients navigate marital conflict, grief, anxiety, and spiritual struggles through individual and family sessions. This service emphasizes holistic healing by aligning therapeutic techniques with clients' faith traditions and values.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy services address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based techniques. Our clinicians tailor cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches to individual needs while incorporating spiritual perspectives when appropriate. Sessions focus on improving self-esteem, communication skills, and emotional resilience for adults, adolescents, and children.
Educational Workshops
Educational workshops cover parenting strategies, family dynamics, stress management, and grief recovery. These interactive sessions combine theological insights with psychological research to help participants develop practical skills for healthier relationships and personal growth. Topics include adolescent communication, stepfamily integration, and coping with loss.
Pastoral Consultation
Pastoral consultation provides guidance for clergy and congregations facing organizational or relational challenges. We offer conflict resolution strategies, leadership development, and congregational care program design. This service strengthens churches' capacity to support members through life transitions and spiritual crises while maintaining healthy organizational systems.
Group Therapy
Group therapy creates safe spaces for shared experiences around specific issues like divorce recovery, addiction, or grief. Facilitated by licensed professionals, these sessions promote healing through peer support while incorporating faith-based perspectives. Participants develop coping strategies and build community connections in structured, confidential environments.
People
Dr. Kerry P. Duncan
Executive Director
Dr. Duncan holds a D.Min. from Columbia Theological Seminary and is a Fellow with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. He specializes in psychotherapy that integrates spiritual growth with emotional healing for individuals and families.
Margie Peden
Counselor
Margie Peden, MA, LPC, CLC, provides therapeutic counseling for individuals, couples, and families. She focuses on adolescent development and parenting dynamics using a holistic approach that combines psychological and spiritual perspectives.
Jenise Rivera
Counselor
Jenise Rivera, LAPC, NCC, offers counseling for adults, adolescents, and couples with expertise in anxiety management. She integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with client-centered approaches and provides bilingual services for Spanish-speaking clients.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy addressing marital conflict, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and spiritual struggles using faith-integrated approaches.
Do you offer services for Spanish-speaking clients?
Yes, counselor Jenise Rivera provides bilingual counseling services in both English and Spanish for individuals and couples.
Are your counseling fees flexible?
We offer sliding-fee options based on income to ensure accessible care for all community members.
What educational programs do you provide?
Our workshops cover parenting strategies, family dynamics, communication skills, grief recovery, and stress management with both psychological and theological perspectives.
How can churches access your consultation services?
Pastors and church leaders can contact us for organizational guidance, conflict resolution, and congregational care program development tailored to their specific needs.
Are your counselors licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes licensed professional counselors, clinical mental health counselors, and certified life coaches with specialized training in pastoral care.
