A place of hope, healing, and restoration
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 NIV
First West Counseling Center provides affordable, professional Christian counseling. You can learn practical, Biblical methods to grow through life's difficulties and how to achieve a wholeness that is based on a right relationship with God and others. We offer Marriage and Family Therapy, Individual Counseling and Group Therapy for a variety of issues. Our mission is to provide professional Christian counseling in an atmosphere of hope, healing, and restoration.
Our sessions are one hour long and usually once a week. Our fee is $49.00 per session. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Payment is due at time of your session. First West Counseling Center is a ministry of First Baptist Church that is open to anyone in the Ark-La-Miss area. You do not have to be a member of First Baptist Church. All services are confidential within the limits of the law. All counseling will adhere to a professional code of conduct and ethics.
How do I make an appointment?
You may call the First West Counseling Center office between the hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Thursday or leave a message at any time. You may also contact us by e-mail at fwcc@firstwest.cc and we will contact you to make an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions about First West Counseling Center
First West Counseling Center
A Christian Community Counseling Center
Telephone: 318.322.1427 • Fax: 318.322.1477
212 Cypress Street • West Monroe, LA 71291
We are located at the intersection of Pine and Cypress Streets.
Our Staff
Gil Martin, M.A., LPC, LMFT
Pastor of Counseling and Pastoral Care
Todd Sherwin, M.A., LPC, LMFT
Counseling Center Director
Tina Jinks
Office Manager
Beth Vetrano, M.A., LPC
Ginger Padgett, M.Ed.
Dennis Little, Pastoral Counselor
Ken Grant, LCSW
Mark Debord, LCSW
C.J. Beck, LPC, LMFT
Our Services
We offer Marriage and Family Therapy, Individual Counseling and Group Therapy for a variety of issues including:
- Marriage
- Marriage Preparation
- Parent-Child Relationships
- Child Behavioral Issues
- Spiritual Issues
- Divorce
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Anger Management
- Addictions
- Career
- Financial
- ADHD Developmental & Academic Screenings
- LPC Supervision
GriefShare
Wednesdays, Sep. 9–Nov. 11
5:30 p.m., First West Room A130
GriefShare is a Christ centered, Biblically-based hybrid program (part seminar, part share group). There is no charge for the program, but there is an optional workbook containing sheets which follow the videos and a daily "on you own" Bible study available to aid you through your journey. GriefShare will have an additional meeting on Wednesday, November 18th called Suriviving the Holidays. For more info, contact the Pastoral Care ministry at 398.9101. Learn more >>
DivorceCare
A weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Free childcare is available with pre-registration. For information, call 322-5104, extension 133. Learn more
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