The Counseling Ministry

The Counseling Ministry at Christ United Methodist Church has been established to meet your counseling needs. When you need to talk to someone about your concerns, we want you to be able to confide in a person who has the professional experience and training to either offer help immediately or refer you to the appropriate person who can help. Contacting us is private and our ministry is strictly confidential.

Our ministry is available to adults, children, adolescents, singles, couples and families. We can assist with all of your relational and emotional concerns.

Mark A. Simpson, MA, LMFT
Director • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Mark Simpson founded LifeChange Counseling Centers in 1991 as the result of his desire to provide biblically-based, professional Christian counseling services. With a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Mark honed his skills through countless hours of counseling sessions in private practice for over fourteen years.

As a Christian, a business owner, a husband and a father, Mark approaches his counseling with reality-based, real life experience that incorporates Scripture and biblical principles. Mark's commitment to Christian excellence and his ability to reveal the love of God in Christ Jesus allow him to touch lives and promote healing.

To schedule a session or to find out more click here.


Counseling Fees & Services

A Community Ministry

For members of Christ United Methodist Church, the first session is free. After that session, church members receive a 40% discount off the counselor's rate. The net cost to the member for additional sessions is $72 per session. Payments are made directly to LifeChange Counseling Centers.

Fees for non-members are based on family income. Information about the fee scale may be obtained by calling our office at 601-914-7119.

Our Ministry Offers Christian Counseling in the Following Areas:

Family Concerns

• Parenting issues with children and teenagers
• Adolescent concerns; dealing with authority, self-esteem, etc.
• Adjusting to the “empty nest” and life transitions
• Chemical dependency assessment for adults or adolescents

Marital Concerns

• Communication difficulties
• Conflict resolution
• Personality differences
• Compatibility concerns
• Couples enrichment using computer scored inventories
• Pre-marital counseling using computer scored inventories

Individual Concerns

• Depression and anxiety
• Job adjustment
• Self-esteem and assertiveness training
• Eating disorders
• Chemical dependency
• Grief counseling
• Overcoming a painful or abusive past or present relationship
• Sexual dysfunction
• Divorce recovery
• Addiction recovery
• Compulsive behavior/habit control (compulsive eating, spending, etc.)
• Anger management
• Unplanned pregnancy

Counseling Resources

Grief

What is grief and why is it so hard?
ABC’s of Loss and Grief

Relationships

Relationship Roles that Destroy Self-Esteem
Hope for Relationships - Five Stages

Suicide

Warning Signs of Suicide Risk

Parenting

Six Broad Guidelines Concerning Discipline
Active Parenting of Teens

Depression & Self Esteem

Happy Homework

Other

Tips for handling conflict
20 Symptoms of ADD or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder).

Support Groups & Classes

Ongoing

Alcoholics Anonymous
Mon. – Fri. 12 noon
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. (closed meeting)
Saturday 10 a.m.
Sunday 7 p.m.

Augustine Fellowship (Men)
Monday 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.

Augustine Spouses (Women)
Monday 6:00 p.m.

Periodically

Anxiety and Depression Recovery
Grief Recovery