What Is Counseling?

Counseling at CrossRoads is BIBLICALLY-BASED and includes diagnostics, education, and support along the pathway to wholeness.  The body is physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.  Wholeness can only be achieved if all four aspects are addressed.  At CrossRoads, we provide a safe and confidential counseling environment.  Counseling is provided on site (at the church), by phone or by email.

Counseling Areas

Individual Sessions Offered Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Spiritual Guidance
• Marriage and Family
• Divorce and Grief
• Addiction (sexual, chemical and behavioral)
• Pre-marital
• Relationship
• Mood Disorder (referral as needed)
• Crisis Intervention
• Financial (limited, referral to Financial Peace University)

Group Programs*

• FMO - Men's sexual addiction recovery program (ongoing)
• Divorce Care
• Grief Share
• Anger Management**
• Boundaries**

*Additional groups form as needed   **These classes are offered on an intermittent basis. 

Counseling Pastors

• Dr. Forrest Pershall - Doctorate of Counseling and Guidance
• Marge Pershall - Masters of Counseling and Guidance

"It is our pleasure to have served on staff at CrossRoads for a number of years.  We have seen many miracles of God's amazing grace in the lives we have been privileged to touch.  We look forward, with great anticipations, to be available to our community to help those in need find hope and healing." ~ Forrest & Marge

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  Do I have to be a member of CrossRoads to utilize this counseling service?

A:  No.  While the majority of our clients are related to CrossRoads families, we will minister to any who need help.

Q:  How long could I expect a counseling session to last?

A:  The usual session lasts one hour.  We work by appointment only.

Q:  Do you offer intensive therapy?

A:   No.  Our pastors are not therapists or specialists.  While we can address any issue you may bring, we may make referral to a specialist.

Q:  Will you counsel with my minor child?

A:  Yes, provided the custodial parent remains in the waiting room. 

Counseling Fees

Our services are without cost for the first two visits.  Beginning with the third visit the sessions are provided on a sliding scale basis.  All fees must be paid in advance.