Christian Counseling Services of South Georgia
Individual & Marriage Counseling
Help & hope through professional, Christ-centered counseling
Individual Counseling
At Christian Counseling Services, we help clients develop new skills and explore options for dealing with problems through the power of Christ.
Family Counseling
We use reliable, biblically based principles and strategies to support and encourage clients. Both counselors are available for a session if a male and female perspective is desired.
We offer many types of counseling.
Some of the issues we address are conflict resolution, communication, affairs, pornography, personality differences, gender differences, anger, alcohol/drug dependency, parenting, teenage rebellion, situational depression, blended families, spiritual struggles, ministry, and grief.
Individual Counseling
Pre-marriage Counseling
Marriage / Relationship Counseling
Family Counseling
Children Counseling
Teenager Counseling
Spiritual Counseling
Vocational Counseling
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see a counselor?
While individual cases vary, some of the times a counselor may be helpful are:
When you feel a need for personal or spiritual growth.
When you have a conflict you cannot resolve.
When you lack peace and joy in your life.
When events or emotions seem overwhelming.
When your marriage is in trouble.
How do you do marriage counseling?
Many times we use both counselors when counseling couples. We have found it particularly effective for our clients to receive both male and female perspectives of an issue. Sometimes only one partner comes and we pair them with the appropriate same-sex counselor if possible. We use a variety of strategies and techniques from proven Christian counselors and marriage experts.
What are your fees?
We are committed to providing affordable, Christian counseling. Our standard fee is $125 for a one-hour session, or $185 with two counselors, payable at the time of appointment. We will work to make our services available to all who seek counseling. We are able to take credit cards, and some churches assist their members with the counseling fee. Special funding is available to assist ministers and their families.
Do you accept insurance?
We are unable to accept insurance because we are Christian counselors who operate under the authority of our Christian beliefs and religious affiliations. We do, however, work with anyone to make counseling affordable.
How confidential is your counseling?
Confidentiality is a crucial element of the counseling relationship. Information shared is held in strictest confidence. There are some limitations to confidentiality as required by law.
About Us
Christian Counseling Services provides Christ-centered counseling and encouragement to individuals and families. We are a ministry of Crosspointe Church in Valdosta, Georgia and of First Baptist Church in Tifton, Georgia. In addition, we provide Christian counseling services for many churches, businesses and organizations in South Georgia and North Florida. All counseling is based on principles from the Bible with no theories or methodologies applied which conflict with the truth of God’s Word. We want to help clients develop new skills and explore options for dealing with problems through the power of Christ. We understand that in the midst of difficult circumstances, having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ can enable us to make it through our pain and give us peace. We use reliable, biblically based principles and strategies to support and to encourage clients.
Our Counselors
Dr. Pat Patten, DCC, LCCC
Dr. Patten has been in ministry for over 30 years. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Valdosta State University and a Master of Divinity and Master of Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He completed a year of Clinical Pastoral Education at Baylor University Medical Center. He also holds a doctorate in Christian Counseling and is a licensed Clinical Christian Counselor through the National Christian Counselor Association (NCCA). In addition he is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).
Kay D. Patten, MAMFC, MARE
Mrs. Patten has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Valdosta State University, a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, and a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has over thirty years of experience in individual, family, marital, and group counseling. She has worked as a child therapist for North Florida Mental Health Center and as a counselor for a Christian psychiatrist. She specializes in working with women and teenage girls.
Testimonials
“My wife and I experienced some traumatic events in our marriage. With the Godly wisdom and advice of the Pattens, we were able to work through the problems and realize the tremendous love that can be shared between husband and wife.”
“I found Pat to be a joy to work with and an inspiration to me personally. Pat has a servant’s heart and a strong pastoral presence. He and Kay make a powerful team. They are people of integrity who have a passion for ministry.”
“Both Pat and Kay are sound in their theology, solid in their Christian walk, trained in their disciplines, and gifted in their abilities. They have helped many people whom I have referred to them over the past decade, and I highly recommend them to you.”