We value each client’s individual uniqueness and commit to help him or her journey on a path of discovering solutions to their problems. To help our clients learn new and healthier ways to deal with the stressors in their life.

We specialize in Christian Counseling and Pastoral Counseling using established clinical psychological treatment approaches while valuing one’s religious and spiritual beliefs. The practice of Pastoral counseling is done in the professional context of accepted standards of training and practice and is in conformity with current knowledge of psychology, spirituality, healing, and human development and is informed by spiritual values and is open to the possibility of exploring spiritual and religious issues in the counseling relationship. 

Taking the first step toward getting help is often the most difficult…we congratulate you for making this decision.  We feel blessed that you are giving us the opportunity to assist you with your personal concerns.

We are dedicated to providing professional clinically sound outpatient psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families. We honor and value your religious beliefs and when appropriate, we integrate sound Biblical principles into the counseling process.

Counseling is a valuable health care service that benefits many people. We feel that it is important for consumers to have the right to make their own personal mental health care decisions in consultation with the professional of their choice. You know your own individuality better than anyone else. You are the person who is in charge of following through on maintaining your own mental health. These decisions include the selection of a counselor, the goals of counseling, and the length of counseling. We strive to provide you with clear information about our services and how we can assist you in achieving your counseling goals.

You are entitled to know the types of mental health problems, concerns, or issues that you might have; the benefits of various treatments or other solutions; and the benefits and possible risks of various treatments or solutions.

Answers to those questions and other information are contained in this client information packet. Also included are answers to questions clients often ask about counseling. It is important to us that you know how we will work together. We believe our work will be most helpful to you when you have a clear idea of what we are trying to do.  Please note that we use the terms counseling (counselor) and therapy (therapist) are used interchangeably.

After you read this information we can discuss, in person, how these issues apply to your own situation. Please read all of it and mark any parts that are not clear to you. Write down any questions you think of, and we will discuss them at our next meeting. When you have read and fully understood this information, we will ask you to sign an acknowledgement that you have read this packet and had an opportunity to have your questions answered. Additionally, you will be provided a signed copy for your records.

Again, thank you for considering our services in your mental health care decisions.

Carole A. Greenwald, PhD, P.A.
Director - New Hope Counseling Services

Rev. 1/2007