Crosswinds offers several types of counselors to fit different needs. We offer family coaches, associate level therapists, and licensed therapists. Family coaches have degrees in psychology, social work, or other related fields that qualify them to work with your family on specific family building goals. Associate level therapists have degrees in professional counseling that allow them to work on family building as well as more severe mental disorders and illnesses. Licensed therapists (in the state of Indiana) have amassed at least 3000 hours of experience, passed a state exam, and have had additional training in the form of continuing education credits annually to maintain their license.
With each of these experience levels and individuals comes a unique approach to therapy. Crosswinds is fully confident in all of our counselors to provide the best help for you and your family. As well as different experience levels, we also offer different settings for therapy. We can meet in a central office or online in a secure environment. Crosswinds is also devoted to being a ministry that honors Jesus Christ and spreads his love into the people we work with. Not all psychological services are Christian in nature. We will always respect the beliefs of our clients, and not push anything on them. But we also make it clear that we find ultimate healing and restoration in Jesus!
Counselors vs Psychiatrists
Another point to remember is that counselors are not psychiatrists. We do not prescribe medication. We will help you explore possible diagnoses, administer some psychological testing, and recommend psychiatric services if necessary. Our main focus is to help you sort through your feelings and thoughts to enable change to be possible. The bottom line is we are here to help, and you are not alone!
If you are interested in learning more about Crosswinds and working with one of our highly trained counselors, contact us today to schedule an appointment.