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Welcome to
"Counseling The Lord's Way"
Ministries
One in four Americans suffer from depression,
anxiety or addiction, many more from family problems, unsatisfied personal
needs, and loss. God has given us a mission of Hope.
Our
Ministry is to those seeking God's help in resolving life's issues and
problems.
Our mission is to help you achieve God's purposes and your goals for your life.
Our
goal is to find creative counseling solutions with a biblical
foundation for you and your loved ones.
"We Counsel-God Heals"
With God's help and guidance:
- We seek to turn anger, depression and
discouragement into the joy, hope and peace that God has promised!
- We locate the strengths and
gifts God has provided and teach others to use them to improve life and relationships!
- We help people become fully aware of what God intended for them to be and work toward that reality!
- We find a balance between reality and
expectations so that disappointment and discouragement can be replaced with
acceptance and thankfulness!
- We discover negative and destructive
thinking patterns and behavior and seek to replace them with the positive
thoughts and constructive actions which scripture teaches!
- We discover the roadblocks and behaviors
that limit achievement and success and replace them with actions that open
the pathway to the dreams God bestows!
- We explore the origin of unwanted
controlling behaviors and set a course which allows for overcoming and
developing behaviors which fulfill deep set needs!
- We maximize understanding of how God's
Word relates to issues, how His plan can resolve those issues, and set a
track that follows His plan.
- We illuminate how God given temperament
sets the individual apart for specific work and how it can be used to
enhance God's plan for an individual's life and for His Kingdom.
- We help couples and families in conflict
see their lives through the eyes of Christ, both how they are now and how
they can be, and then set them on a road of hope and recovery.
Dr. Wayne Coussens is a Certified Clinical
Pastoral Counselor and Ordained Minister of Pastoral Counseling providing individual counseling and couple counseling, family
counseling, marriage counseling, and pre-marital counseling. Clients come with a large variety of
counseling issues. (See the list in the column to the left). If
you are not sure if you need counseling or whether your issue is one we
specialize in, call us. We will advise you and refer you if we find that your
concern is out of our scope
of practice. You can reach us at 478-719-3054.
Depression, Anxiety, Fear, Marital Problems,
Family Conflict, Sexual issues, the need to be stronger, to accomplish more, or to become more successful; God has a solution to
all of your problems and needs.
He wants you to be the best, to accomplish all He created you for and to fully use the gifts He has provided you.
Deciding to seek counseling or to find a coach is a major decision for many. God
wants you to step out in faith, trusting Him to lead you to the right answers.
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their
wounds". Psalms 15:22 "...But those who hope in the Lord will renew
their strength. They will soar like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint". Isaiah 40:31
Our ministry, "Counseling the Lord's Way", has been set aside
to bring you Hope and a way to recover from your problems.
We can help you discover or rediscover the joys of living and a path to become the person God intends you to be.
We use many of the tools and techniques found
in a secular counseling setting, but in addition, we will pray for you and with you,
if you desire. We relate behavior and needs to scriptural teaching, and
help you find biblical ways to resolve issues. We will look at
how your situation and environment has affected your personality and how it
relates to your issues and will help you make appropriate adjustments that can
enhance the joy and success in your life, your marriage, your family or your
work.
YOU have taken the first step by following His
lead to our website. The next step is to call for an appointment.
Don't wait...step out as He is leading you. Call 478-719-3054 or
email us at DrWayne@counselingthelordsway.com
.
We are conveniently located in Warner Robins, GA with
easy access for all of Houston County and Middle GA.
Counseling the Lord's Way Ministries provide unique
services designed for those who either do not have a church home, go to a church
which does not have pastoral or professional counseling, or who would rather
seek counseling away from their church home for whatever reason. We are
not connected to any local church or denomination and serve all who are in need
and desire to come. We are located in a quiet, safe and private place
where both your physical and mental safety can be assured.
If you are interested in online counseling or email
counseling check our online counseling
page.
Have your issues caused your faith in God to slide?
Do you sometimes feel
like He has left you alone in your time of trouble? Are you having problems
focusing when you read the Bible? Do you feel that often your prayers are not going
higher than the ceiling? Have you prayed and prayed over your problems but
feel like no one hears them or that He isn't answering?
You are not alone!
Achieve healing for the mind, body and soul.
Many of us have felt that there is no answer to our problem and no answer to our
prayers. "Counseling the Lord's Way" Ministries can help you get back to where you
want to be. In addition to helping you begin to recover from your issues
and problems, we can help you achieve a stronger relationship with God, a prayer life that is meaningful
and effective, and scripture reading that is joyful, stimulating and empowering.
"Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will
deliver you, and you shall
glorify me." Psalms 50:15 NIV
We will not only help
you work on your everyday personal problems, we will also help strengthen your
spiritual life. We pray for you and with you as we help
you find the solution, help you find Hope and help you learn to hear God's
answers both in His word and in His world.
Our ministry is
waiting to help. Call now 478-719-3054 or email to
DrWayne@counselingthelordsway.com
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of
God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2
You don't
have to live a life filled with depression or stress or less than the best!
You may feel that there is no solution right now to your problems, but God has
provided the answers and Hope. He has laid out a future for you from your
beginning. You need to find it; grasp hold of it.
"For I know the plans I have for
you...plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future." Jeremiah 20:11 NIV
As a Christian Pastoral Counseling, Life and Relationship Coaching and Mediation Ministry,
we provide a Safe environment
filled with Hope. Here you can open your heart and learn to look to
the Lord for answers to problems that are affecting your daily life. You can find the
path to reach for the goals you have always wished to obtain. God is
the Dream Giver; He sets the dreams in our hearts; He directs our path to our
dream. If we let Him.
Why use a private Counselor?
Our Confidential Pastoral Counseling
ministry can provide services that are beyond the scope of your pastor or that may not be available
at your church.
Perhaps you desire to keep your issues safe from the eyes and ears of your
fellow church members. We encourage you to take advantage of your churches
services. But most church services and Sunday School programs cannot
directly and specifically address your personal needs and issues. We can, because our Counseling Ministry focuses on
what is going on in "your life",
not on the generalized needs of the world. We help where your
church has left off. All you need to do is call us now at 478-719-3054 or
email DrWayne@counselingthelordsway.com
I don't have a church home right now.
Many Christians don't have a church home, are between
churches, or don't have a pastor that they feel they can turn to when problems
arise. If you are not currently in a church or don't you have a pastor you
can meet with, but you seek
a Biblical solution to your frustrations, misery and stress, we can help. We are waiting for your call.
"Pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with
those who call on the Lord from a pure heart."
2 Timothy 2:22
My problem is not spiritual, can you handle it?
We deal with a large variety of
individual and family problems many of which on the surface do not appear
spiritual in nature, so it is very likely that we can help you.
We use a wide variety of techniques and methods to help people resolve their
issues. If we find that our help is not sufficient we have a variety of resources to
which we can refer. That takes the burden of seeking help off of you.
Some of the reasons people seek counseling with us are listed below at
Reasons for Counseling.
How do I know if I need Christian
Counseling as opposed to some other kind of counseling?
There are many reasons why people might seek Christian
Pastoral counseling. Christians who believe that the Word of
God provides the answers to how we should live and the solutions to how God
expected us to resolve our interactions with the world, often are happier with Christian counseling than with secular counseling.
The methods and solutions provided by secular counselors can often be in
conflict with Christian beliefs and expectations. If you choose secular
counseling it might be best to explore how the counselor feels about your beliefs
and their contribution to healing before you
begin counseling. We provide long and short term counseling for a large
variety of problems and include prayer and scriptural reference as a basis for
sound behavior change. If you are not sure whether counseling is right for
you, see Do
I Need Christian Counseling?
If you want a better understanding of the difference between Christian or
Pastoral Counseling and other types of counseling see
Why Choose Pastoral
Counseling?
Are your beliefs compatible with mine?
As an
interdenominational, Christian, Bible-based Ministry we serve clients
from many different denominations. If you want to know if
our beliefs are compatible with yours go to
Our Beliefs.
Even if we may differ in some areas, please understand, we do not impose our beliefs or ideas on anyone else,
and typically these differences do not affect the outcome of counseling. They simply serve as the
basis for our methodology and practice and we are happy to counsel with people
who differ from us in their basic beliefs.
We provide Relationship
and Professional Life Coaching, from a Christian point of view for
those who wish to improve their relationships or strengthen their
personal or professional lives (see
Do I Need Life Coaching?). Dr. Wayne
is a Certified Professional Life Coach.
Mediation services are provided to
aid with finding a Christian settlement for of a large variety of problems or
difficult situations requiring unique solutions or viewpoints (see
Mediation). Dr. Wayne is a
Certified Christian Mediator for Individuals, for Families, for Churches and for
Christian businesses.
"Counseling The Lord's Way" is conveniently located in Warner Robins, GA
on Russell Parkway extension halfway between Lake Joy Road and
Highway 41. We also see counselees at our Hawkinsville location when
appropriate.
"Finally,
brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever
is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any
excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these
things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me,
practice these things; and the God of peace shall be with you." Phil.
4:8-9
"We Counsel-God Heals"
Do I Need Christian Counseling?
Our
program at "Counseling The Lord's Way" is comprehensive. If you, or you
and your spouse are having problems coping with everyday life we may be able to
help. When there are problems coping with each other, coping with personal
habits, coping with other family members or with the kids, coping with your
job, your friends, or your personal beliefs or habits we can help you find
biblically based answers and solutions.
We all have problems on
occasion, but if the problem has been going on for a time, or if it is causing
you anxiety, depression or feelings of a need to escape, then you would likely
benefit from our help.
Check out some of the reasons people seek us for counseling
in the list below:
Reasons for Counseling: (this is a partial, non-exhaustive list)
Suffering from depression or mood swings.
Family problems which make day to day functioning difficult
Dealing with losses and grief, including losses by death, job loss, divorce,
separations, etc.
Anxiety or panic disorders that limit your ability to function normally or
affect you emotionally (i.e., recent or ongoing changes in behavior due to anxiety
or panic)
Sexual/Sensual problems, sexual addiction, problems with pornography, or sexual
acting out
Other addictive behaviors, including the need to do things
repetitively when it interferes with your ability to live normally otherwise,
including weight problems and food addictions
Pre-marital counseling, marital adjustment problems, abuse in the family
Communications problems, behavior disorders, situational adjustment problems
(failure to adapt to recent changes in your life)
Burnout, job related problems, not feeling fulfilled in your job.
Difficulty dealing with work or everyday
situations.
Inability to control emotions or to interact
appropriate with others in emotional situations
Do I need Life Coaching?
Are
you living your life to the fullest? Are there things you would like to
improve on or achieve that you just can't seem to make happen?
Life coaching involves helping people
find ways to achieve the kind of life they have always wanted. It can be
as simple as changing lifestyle or as extensive as a complete character
makeover.
Life Coaching takes many forms and depends on
the needs and desires of the person seeking coaching. Some areas in which
coaching has been successful include Marriage and Relationship coaching, Personal growth
coaching ADD coaching, Health coaching, Financial coaching, Leadership and
Organizational coaching, Executive and Business coaching, Belief and
Spiritual coaching, Performance and Success coaching, Communications coaching,
Parent and Step-Parent coaching, Mediation Coaching, Character Coaching.
Although we coach women and couples, we specialize in coaching men who require
special help with typical male passivity and life issues which keep them from
being the best they can be as husband, father and leader in the home and the
business world.
Some Reasons for seeking Coaching:
Do You desire to Move from mediocre to success?
Is Strengthening your strengths and minimize your
weaknesses of interest?
Would you like to Find and/or develop the gifts God
has given you and how to use them?
Do you need to Create a balance between home life
and work life?
Can Strengthening your spiritual life and
incorporating it in your work and home life benefit you?
Would you like to Learn to cope with inadequacies
and make the most of them?
Increase your ability to communicate effectively
with your spouse, business partners, and /or corporate leaders and reap
the benefits
Find a balance between healthy, low stress life
and success in work can lengthen your life.
Build on your talents to maximize your employment
desirability, for a better position or a new job.
Would Developing skills for interacting more
effectively with friends and colleagues be useful?
Discover hidden talents and strengths and build on
them
Discover joy and happiness in a stressful life style
Obtain skills for dealing with ADD or behavioral
disordered kids
Sharpen skills that can improve parent and
step-parent coping
Get past the hang ups in work and family life
Overcome problems in blended families
Define goals and behaviors necessary to achieve them
Focus visions, goals and desires into actions for
achievement
Get Aid in prioritizing, planning, clarifying and
implementing actions
Free introductory coaching sessions are available upon
request:
There is nothing to lose. We'll provide
you a free 30-50 minute coaching session
so that you can evaluate in what area(s) you need coaching and whether or not
you think you can benefit from our services. Just call for an appointment
and say "I'd like a free coaching opportunity". You'll be glad you did.
Getting an appointment
To schedule an appointment, just call
our number below or email us.
No referral is needed.
If there is no answer when you call, just leave a
message for us and we will call you back as soon as we can. We may be in
session, out of the office, or on another phone call. We want to help you, so be
sure and leave that message so we can get back with you!
About this site
This is a growing, changing website. It is likely to
change daily so we invite you to return as often as you can.
We will have
articles and links that can be of help with many different kinds of problems.
We also plan to have the ability to exchange ideas and discuss problems
on the website in the near future.
Our blog will be available on a regular basis so that you can keep up with not
only what is changing about this ministry but also new developments in the field
of counseling and treatment of various behavior problems. You can ask your questions
and offer your input. So, watch for
the changes...We'll post as many as we can in the
NEWS section for you.
"We Counsel-God Heals"
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