When should I seek help from a Lyndon Center counselor or coach?

You should consider meeting with a Lyndon Center counselor if you are experiencing emotional difficulties and wish to address these matters in the context of faith. You should consider meeting with a Lyndon Center coach if you are feeling struggling with forward movement in life and are would like faith-based help in progressing.

Do Lyndon Center counselors work only with individuals or do they also work with families?

Our counselors are trained mental health professionals and, as such, work with individuals, couples and families. The nature of the counseling is agreed upon by the client and counselor.

What is the stance on confidentiality at The Lyndon Center?

The confidentiality of the counselor or coach/client relationship is of great importance. There are limits of confidentiality. Clients will be informed of these limits prior to services being rendered.

How do pastoral counselors differ from licensed counselors?

At The Lyndon Center, our pastoral counselors and licensed counselors are trained in two disciplines, psychology and theology, both are faith-based. They are trained in promoting spiritual health, emotional health, and mental health. Pastoral counselors are ordained and have at minimum a Master’s level education in clinical counseling. Licensed Professional Counselors have at minimum a Master’s level education in clinical counseling and follow the specifications for the state in which they are licensed.

What is the difference between coaching and counseling?

Coaching is future-oriented (present to future) and goal-driven. Coaching is a partnership centered around the exchange of ideas, encouragement, and accountability. It is a way to make progress toward the client's greater fulfillment in life by both identifying and strategizing the attainment of goals which are set by the client. At The Lyndon Center, coaching if faith-based, meaning a client’s faith is included and utilized in their plans.

Counseling is past/present focused (past to present) and healing-centered. Counseling is promoting spiritual, emotional, and mental health and healing. Counseling is clinical and may include diagnosis, coping tools, and therapeutic models. At The Lyndon Center, counseling is faith-based.

How do counselors and coaches work with other health care professionals to provide therapy?

Counselors may refer clients to other health care professionals, such as a medical physician, for evaluation and medication. In turn, health care professionals may refer clients, who prefer to receive therapy that integrates psychology with theology, to our counselors. In many cases, our counselors work as a team with other health care providers. Coaches may refer clients to counselors and counselors may refer clients to coaches. With the written permission of the client, coaches may consult with counselors and work as a team.