Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted Christian Counseling Services in Huntington Beach
The Balm of Gilead Ministries is a Christian counseling, education, and resource ministry dedicated to healing emotional and spiritual wounds through biblically grounded counseling. Founded on the belief that God uses personal transformation to empower individuals to help others, our team of certified professionals specializes in trauma recovery, addiction counseling, co-dependency, and relationship healing. With decades of combined experience, we offer personalized counseling sessions, group workshops, and a comprehensive certification training program for aspiring biblical counselors. Our mission extends beyond individual healing to equipping churches and communities with tools for spiritual and emotional restoration.Through free community workshops, online resources, and a published book 'Hurting Hearts Restored,' we strive to make Christ-centered counseling accessible to all. Our counselors hold advanced certifications in addiction recovery, trauma healing, and life coaching, ensuring evidence-based approaches aligned with Christian values. We maintain partnerships with recovery centers and churches to provide supervised internship opportunities for counseling students. By addressing root causes of emotional pain and emphasizing scriptural truth, we help clients achieve lasting freedom and abundant living.
Services
Christian Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Trauma Healing
Co-Dependency Counseling
Relationship Therapy
Certification Training
Online Workshops
Group Counseling
Biblical Life Coaching
Pastoral Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Our counselors hold advanced certifications in addiction recovery and trauma healing
- We combine clinical expertise with biblical principles for holistic healing
- Free community workshops available for emotional and spiritual restoration
- Comprehensive certification program with supervised internship opportunities
- Specialized training in co-dependency and relationship conflict resolution
Associations and certifications
- Board Certified Christian Counselor (BCCC)
- Board Certified Biblical Counselor (BCBC)
Services
Christian Counseling
Our Christian counseling services integrate biblical principles with clinical expertise to address emotional and spiritual wounds. Certified counselors specialize in trauma recovery, addiction counseling, and relationship healing through personalized sessions. Clients receive compassionate support while exploring root causes of pain and discovering scriptural pathways to restoration. This service caters to individuals seeking faith-aligned mental health support.
Counseling Certification Training Program
This 8-month certification program trains aspiring counselors in Christ-centered methodologies for emotional healing. Curriculum covers trauma recovery, addiction counseling, and co-dependency treatment with 2040 hours of supervised field experience. Graduates qualify for board certification and ordination as pastoral counselors. Ideal for ministry leaders, small group facilitators, and lay counselors seeking professional development.
Hurting Hearts Restored Workshop
Our free workshops address fear, betrayal, and relationship conflict through self-paced online modules or in-person group sessions. Participants explore root causes of emotional pain and learn biblical strategies for healing. Materials include video teachings and practical applications for personal growth or group discipleship. Designed for believers seeking deeper spiritual and emotional restoration.
Addiction Recovery Counseling
Specialized addiction recovery services combine clinical approaches with spiritual guidance for lasting transformation. Certified specialists address substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and recovery support through individual and group sessions. The program emphasizes breaking generational patterns and rebuilding lives through Christ-centered accountability. Clients receive personalized recovery plans and ongoing support.
Trauma Healing Services
Our trauma healing services address deep emotional wounds from betrayal, rejection, or abuse through biblically grounded therapy. Counselors use evidence-based techniques to process traumatic memories while integrating scriptural truth. The approach focuses on restoring identity in Christ and developing healthy coping mechanisms. Designed for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties stemming from past trauma.
People
Cecilia Trent
Director of Counseling
Board-certified Christian counselor with expertise in trauma healing and addiction recovery. Holds Master of Divinity in Pastoral Counseling. Leads counseling team and authored 'Hurting Hearts Restored.' Combines clinical experience with spiritual guidance for holistic healing.
Sarah Armstrong
Certified Counselor
Specializes in co-dependency and addiction counseling. Certified in Christian addictions counseling and group leadership. Focuses on helping women find freedom through biblical principles. Brings personal experience of transformation to her counseling approach.
Patty Molina
Certified Counselor
Expert in co-dependency recovery and women's issues. Combines personal healing journey with professional counseling to help clients break free from destructive patterns. Leads group sessions focusing on identity in Christ and emotional freedom.
Katie Armstrong
Certified Counselor
Specializes in helping women recognize and overcome spiritual deceptions. Certified in co-dependency and addiction counseling. Focuses on restoring authentic relationship with God through biblical truth and practical application.
Rudy Swigart
Head Counselor for Men
Ordained pastor and trauma healing facilitator. Specializes in men's issues including addiction recovery and emotional maturity. Uses biblical framework to address unhealthy coping mechanisms and promote spiritual growth in male leadership roles.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide Christian counseling for trauma recovery, addiction counseling, co-dependency treatment, relationship therapy, and spiritual life coaching through individual sessions and group workshops.
Are your counseling services free?
Initial workshops and some group sessions are free. Individual counseling and certification programs have associated fees with available payment plans.
Do you offer online counseling options?
Yes, we provide online workshops and virtual counseling sessions through secure platforms for clients unable to attend in-person sessions.
How can I become a certified biblical counselor?
Our 8-month certification program includes coursework, practicum experience, and supervised internships. Visit our website for registration details and tuition options.
What makes your approach different from secular counseling?
We uniquely integrate clinical expertise with biblical truth to address both emotional symptoms and spiritual root causes for comprehensive healing.
Can I attend workshops without participating in counseling?
Yes, all our healing workshops are open to the public with free registration. They're designed for personal growth or group discipleship without mandatory counseling.
