Business Details
Professional Mental Health Counseling Services in Lincoln, IL
Lincoln Pastoral Counseling Services has been dedicated to providing professional counseling services rooted in Christian faith since 1989. Our mission centers on offering compassionate care to individuals seeking wholeness, healing, and personal growth. With over three decades of service to Lincoln and Logan County, we combine psychological expertise with spiritual insights to address a wide range of mental health challenges. Our team of licensed professionals maintains the highest ethical standards while ensuring accessibility through insurance partnerships and sliding-scale fees. We operate with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to confidentiality, serving clients regardless of social standing or circumstance.Our approach honors the whole personphysical, emotional, and spiritualwhile coordinating care with other professionals to ensure comprehensive support. Financial assistance programs ensure no one is turned away due to inability to pay, reflecting our core value of inclusivity. As a registered nonprofit, we rely on community support, donations, and grants to sustain our mission-driven work. Our counselors bring specialized expertise in trauma, family dynamics, anxiety, and faith-related issues, creating a safe space for transformative healing. This enduring commitment to community mental health continues under our new brand identity, Capstone Counseling, while maintaining the same trusted services and location.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Grief Counseling
Pre-Marital Assessment
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Spiritual Growth Counseling
Child Development Support
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of community mental health experience
- Our counselors hold specialized clinical certifications
- We offer sliding scale fees based on income
- Our services integrate Christian faith with clinical expertise
- We maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards
Associations and certifications
- American Counseling Association
- Illinois Counseling Association
- American Association of Christian Counselors
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions provide personalized mental health support for adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions. Therapists create safe spaces for emotional exploration while integrating Christian principles with evidence-based techniques. Clients develop coping strategies and gain self-awareness through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Couples Therapy
Specialized couples counseling addresses communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and intimacy issues. Using Gottman Method techniques and faith-based perspectives, therapists help partners rebuild trust and strengthen relationships. Sessions focus on improving emotional connection while addressing specific challenges like pre-marital preparation or post-divorce adjustment.
Trauma Recovery
Our trauma specialists employ evidence-based approaches to treat PTSD and complex trauma from abuse, loss, or critical incidents. Certified counselors combine cognitive behavioral techniques with spiritual guidance to process traumatic memories and develop resilience. Treatment plans address both immediate symptoms and long-term healing.
Family Counseling
Family counseling sessions address intergenerational conflicts, parenting challenges, and blended family dynamics. Therapists facilitate constructive communication while examining relational patterns through both psychological and biblical frameworks. Services include co-parenting guidance and adolescent behavior management strategies.
Grief Counseling
Specialized grief counseling helps individuals navigate bereavement, life transitions, and complicated loss. Counselors provide structured support through stages of grief while incorporating spiritual perspectives on healing. Techniques address both normal grief responses and prolonged mourning affecting daily functioning.
People
Kim King
Director
Director Kim King holds a Master's in Counseling from Lincoln Christian University. With clinical expertise in anxiety, depression, and communication issues, she leads our team in providing compassionate care. Her background includes specialized training in trauma recovery and family systems therapy.
Deborah J. Tedrick
Counselor
Deborah Tedrick specializes in women's issues and pregnancy loss counseling. A Board Certified Christian Counselor with 20+ years of experience, she integrates faith-based approaches with clinical expertise to address anxiety, grief, and spiritual formation challenges for clients of all ages.
Beth Graves
Counselor
Beth Graves offers Christ-centered counseling for trauma recovery and family conflict. Certified in crisis intervention, she brings 20+ years of ministry experience to treating divorce recovery, abuse trauma, and spiritual growth issues. Her approach combines Scripture with evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Ken Krueger
Counselor
Ken Krueger specializes in depression, anxiety, and couples counseling. A Gottman Method trained therapist, he works with clients across the lifespan using faith-integrated approaches. His experience spans residential, college, and outpatient settings, focusing on healing through Christ-centered care.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and spiritual growth. Specialized services include pre-marital counseling, trauma recovery, and family conflict resolution.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna PPO, Humana, Choice Care Network, Optum, and United Healthcare. We can also verify out-of-network benefits for Aetna, Cigna Behavioral Health, and other providers.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer income-based sliding scale fees and have grant-funded subsidy programs through United Way and local foundations. No one is turned away due to inability to pay for services.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our main office at (217)732-6225 Monday-Thursday to schedule appointments. We offer flexible scheduling with multiple licensed counselors available for in-person sessions at our Lincoln location.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
Our therapists integrate evidence-based clinical techniques with Christian principles, offering faith-integrated care while respecting individual beliefs. This holistic approach addresses emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of healing.
