Christian Counseling
Getting Help is OK
Mountain View Christian Counseling is available to serve you and your family members.
We specialize in Relational, Emotional, and Addictions Counseling but are willing to help with any concern, or issue you may be dealing with. If need be, we can refer you to other counseling services.
Our counseling is confidential, competent, and Christian in nature. We believe God's Word can help.
Dr. Steven Harness is a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, certified by the
Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counselors
and holds a DMIN in Theology and a Ph.D. in Counseling. He is also a certified facilitator for the acclaimed SYMBIS marriage assessment.
- We use the SYMBIS assessment for premarital and post marital counseling. Premarital couples cost is $50 and includes 4 free sessions.
- We use the YADA personality assessment for a personality profile in addition to The Smalley Institute Personality Assessment.
- We provide biblical insights, spiritual practices, and offer Christian solutions to assist in your well-being.
- The Thesis of Purpose and Program Plan are listed at the bottom of this page.
Fees & Info
- Counseling Services are FREE. *There is a suggested donation of $100 per session. Ministry leaders suggested donation is $75.
- 40-45 minute sessions.
- Session Options: ONLINE and IN-OFFICE.
- Resources are often assigned, as needed, and are available in the counseling office for donation per item.
Ask for
Mountain View Christian Counseling
at
518.583.2736; Or fill in the INTAKE FOR below to get started right away.
*The above links are for informational purposes and are not necessarily endorsed.
Donate for Follow-up Sessions
We may have about 7-12 sessions, spread out over several weeks and months.
You can use the form below to make your session donation. If you have not yet filled in the INTAKE FORM, please scroll further down.
MVCC INTAKE FORM
Our counseling is confidential, competent, and Christian in nature.
This information is confidential and is only accessed by Dr. Steve.
Thesis of Purpose
Mountain View Christian Counseling
is a ministry of
Wilton Baptist Church and exists to evaluate, educate, and equip individuals and families who desire and value Bible based relationships, ethics, and principles that can be applied in everyday living. Between every mountain top is a valley. Our counseling ministry will follow David’s pattern for victory over circumstances and personal choices as found in Psalm 30. Our key verse is Psalm 30:7 which states:
“LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.” While looking toward the mountaintop, we desire to obtain a right perspective for daily living.
Statement of Program
Identify: There are many needs today: addictions, relationship struggles, hate, unforgiveness, and bitterness that can consume an individual’s mind. Our first goal is to identify the source of the struggle. Testing, recounting the past, asking questions and focusing on the main topic can help determine this. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Introduce: The solution for all of our emotional, spiritual, and relationship needs is found in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. The most important objective therefore of our counseling shall be to introduce individuals and families to Jesus Christ. The Holy Scripture and Holy Spirit can change their lives today. (Colossians 1:20)
Instruct: The “fear of the Lord is the beginning” of wisdom and understanding. (Proverbs 9:10, 15:33) Utilizing the Word of God and using Truth based resources; we shall give Biblical instruction relevant to the client’s needs.
Invest: We purpose to invest in those seeking truth; families, couples, parents, teens, and children. Clients dealing with abuse, addictions, depression, doubt, or purpose, can all be offered hope and help from God’s Word. Peace and Joy are available to all. (Romans 15:13)
Instill: Through Bible instruction, homework, reading, DVD’s, audio disks, internet testing, and Bible memorization we hope to instill the skills, personal discipline, and daily patterns that are needed for emotional and spiritual victory. (Psalm 119:11)
Inform: Through Word of mouth and the ministry of our local church, people will know about our counseling services. We also have an informational section on our church website.
