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OPC Family Life Ministry Counseling Center
A safe place for comfort, growth and renewal "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Our Mission... Is to help individuals and families achieve spiritual, emotional and physical well-being through professional counseling and educational programs using the resources of faith. We help our clients find more than relief from their symptoms, we help them discover the factors in their lives which prevent them from becoming the people that God intends them to be.
Who comes to the Counseling Center? People... Of all ages, races, and religious backgrounds who are seeking individual growth and long for more meaning in their lives Who feel anxious, fearful or depressed Who seek better relationships in marriage and family life Who experience problems in parenting Who are living through critical periods of grief; a loss through death or divorce
APPOINTMENTS The Counseling Center is open to all members of the community. Clergy, and other professionals may also refer people to the Center. Sessions by appointment only. For more information about the Counseling Center please contact Jane Kinter, 412.828.5770 or jkinter@oakmontpresby.org To schedule an appointment with Jane Kinter, call 412.828.5770, ext. 305 To schedule an appointment with Brad Walters, call 412.828.5770, ext. 304
COSTS Each individual or family's fee is discussed in confidence with the counselor. Fees may be adjusted according to family size and income.
LOCATION Oakmont Presbyterian Church 415 Pennsylvania Avenue Oakmont, PA 15139
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COUNSELING SERVICES INDIVIDUAL A one-on-one trusting relationship for personal growth and self-acceptance.
COUPLE/PREMARITAL/MARITAL Clarifying communication, individuality and intimacy.
FAMILY Creative changes in communication, self-worth, boundaries and values.
GROUP Learning through relating and experimenting with new methods of communicating.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS The Center provides leaders or resource persons for seminars and other educational programs for the congregation and other community groups. Such events include: personal safety, weight-loss support groups, anger management, grief and loss, healthy parenting, marriage enrichment, and stress management.
OUR COUNSELORS Brad Walters, MDiv/MSW, LSW & Jane Kinter, MA Brad and Jane enjoy working with people from all walks of life who are interested in seeking change in any of a number of areas. Over the last twenty years they have helped children, adolescents and adults navigate and/or overcome such issues as: anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, sexual abuse, marital distress, and setting healthy boundaries. Brad and Jane's therapeutic approach integrates Christian disciplines such as prayer and devotional study with psychotherapeutic exercises from cognitive behavioral and family systems approaches.
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