Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Mental Health Counseling in St. Cloud, MN
The Center For Family Counseling has provided compassionate mental health services in Minnesota since 1974. Our team of licensed therapists specializes in family systems theory, Christian counseling, and evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. With eight locations across the state, we offer individual, couples, and family therapy tailored to clients' unique needs.Our practitioners integrate faith-based principles with clinical expertise to address emotional health concerns for children, adolescents, and adults. We maintain 24/7 crisis support through partnerships with national mental health lifelines while delivering personalized care in both in-person and telehealth formats.
Services
Marriage Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Family Counseling
Christian Counseling
Child Therapy
Trauma Recovery
PTSD Treatment
Parenting Support
Crisis Intervention
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Established in 1974 with decades of combined clinical experience
- Faith-integrated counseling available from Christian therapists
- 8 convenient locations serving communities across Minnesota
- 24/7 crisis support through national mental health lifelines
- Specialized treatment for anxiety, depression, and family dynamics
What people say
Highly recommend
Truly care about you
Made all the difference
Found the right fit
Place for healing
Services
Marriage Counseling
Our certified therapists help couples navigate relationship challenges through evidence-based interventions. Specializing in communication improvement, conflict resolution, and intimacy restoration, we create safe spaces for partners to address concerns. Christian counseling options integrate faith-based principles with clinical approaches to strengthen relationships across all stages of commitment.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized programs address anxiety disorders using cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. Therapists work with clients to identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and implement lifestyle changes. Treatment plans incorporate both secular and faith-integrated approaches tailored to individual needs for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety symptoms.
Family Counseling
Systemic therapy addresses family dynamics and intergenerational patterns affecting relationships. Sessions focus on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening bonds across all family structures. Our therapists help navigate life transitions, behavioral issues, and trauma impacts while respecting each family's unique values and cultural background.
Christian Counseling
Licensed professionals integrate psychological principles with Christian teachings to support spiritual and emotional growth. Services include prayer integration, scripture application, and faith-based coping strategies while maintaining clinical excellence. This approach benefits clients seeking alignment between their therapeutic journey and personal faith values during treatment.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma-informed care addresses post-traumatic stress disorder and adverse life experiences. Therapists employ evidence-based modalities to process traumatic memories while building resilience. Treatment incorporates both secular and faith-integrated approaches for adults and adolescents, focusing on restoring emotional stability and improving daily functioning.
People
Sherri Eichers
Doctorate of Psychology
Licensed psychologist with expertise in trauma treatment and clinical supervision. Specializes in working with adults aged 50+ and trauma survivors. Board-certified supervisor for mental health professionals seeking licensure.
David Olmscheid
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Experienced therapist with 10 years of counseling experience. Specializes in working with at-risk adolescents and foster children. Provides faith-integrated therapy for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Terry Skaggs
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Christian counselor specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression. Uses humor and warmth to create safe therapeutic environments. Focuses on strength-based approaches for individual and couples counseling.
Jacob Lukkarila
Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Emerging clinician under supervision specializing in anxiety and relational distress treatment. Combines systemic therapy with faith-based perspectives. Currently completing requirements for independent licensure.
Paula Johnson
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Christian counselor with expertise in trauma and dissociative disorders. Combines cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches. Offers play therapy for children and telehealth services for remote clients.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide marriage counseling, family therapy, anxiety treatment, depression management, trauma recovery, and Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families.
Do you offer faith-based counseling options?
Yes, all our Christian counselors integrate faith principles with clinical practice when requested by clients during initial consultations.
Are crisis services available after hours?
Our 24/7 crisis support connects clients to national lifelines including the Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line for immediate assistance.
How many clinic locations do you have?
We operate eight counseling centers in St. Cloud, Monticello, Cold Spring, Forest Lake, Moorhead, Mankato, Princeton, and Little Falls.
What ages do your therapists treat?
Services available for children aged 4+, adolescents, adults, and seniors across all counseling specialties.
Can I choose telehealth appointments?
Telehealth options available for most services including individual therapy, couples counseling, and Christian counseling sessions.
