We normally treat clients via weekly 50-60 minute sessions. At times we will recommend intensives/mini intensives if necessary.
***All of our therapists offer telehealth as well as in person sessions.
Almost all of our therapists offer Marital Counseling. We use a variety of approaches including EFT, attachment theory, Gottman theory, and EMDR in addition to assisting clients with communication skills and conflict resolution.
Four of our CCS therapists currently offer 13-hour marital intensives in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Prescott. We have found that treating marriages in this format is more effective than weekly one hour sessions. It is NOT necessary that your marriage is in serious trouble for you to benefit from participating in an intensive. Learn More >
Several of our therapists are trained and gifted in providing family therapy utilizing a family systems approach.
Our Psychologist, Don Durham is our Master clinician in family systems and trains our team. Elijah Steinbrecher is our Marriage/Family Therapist.
Several of our therapists at CCS offer premarital counseling packages. The material covered is attachment styles/Love languages/ GENOGRAMS and family histories/bibliotherapy.
Suggested reading:
***How We Love by Milan and Kay Yerkovich
***The Five Languages of Love by Gary Chapman
Several of our therapists specialize in treating minor clients. Adrienne McGonigle specializes in counseling minors with disabilities such as ADHD/ADD and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Currently, CCS offers 4 groups. Two DBT groups (South Scottsdale and Metrocenter) and two groups for wives/partners of men with sexual integrity issues. (South Scottsdale/Metrocenter). Learn More About DBT Groups >
Christian Counseling Services currently has 7 AZBBHE approved clinical supervisors. They provide professional clinical supervision for Practicum students, Interns, and Associate Level counselors.
***In addition, CCS has a training program for aspiring supervisors. We offer 18 hours of instruction to instill excellence in those who are the “gatekeepers of the profession”
Jennifer Cecil is an EMDR Consultant/Facilitator through EMDR HAP. She offers group and individual consultations. emdrhap.org
A Christian perspective
We have many gifted and talented speakers on our team who have spoken at retreats, church services, workshops, and seminars and have been interviewed on TV and radio stations. Please reach out to Jennifer if we can serve you in any way.
CCS has a team of therapists that are available 24 hours a day to respond to community tragedies and other emergencies. Please contact our coordinator, Theresa Hay at th@ibgaz.com or 602 290-8491.
We at Christian Counseling Services believe in treating our clients holistically, spirit, soul, and body. For those clients who would like to address their fitness level/nutrition, we offer our CCS Wellness Coaching – chrisakard.com/ccs/.
Christian Counseling Services is built on the pillars of a Christian worldview and trauma-informed psychotherapy, including EMDR. In addition to providing high-quality, professional counseling services, Christian Counseling Services is dedicated to teaching, training, supervising, and developing students, interns, and associate professionals in the responsible integration of a faith-based clinical counseling practice. Furthermore, we strive to offer low-fee payment options to meet the mental health needs of those who are unable to pay the full fee for professional services.
Over 40 therapists, working out of 30 offices.