HERE-&-NOW

“Two Trees. One Choice.”  |  Imperfect Photography by Imperfect Evangeline  |  (Genesis 2:9).

Focus on Your Personal Experiences; Right Here, Right Now

At ICHTHYSroe, we do not offer a set menu of “products or services” to a faceless customer.  The simple reason is that we are not a for-profit business that offers commoditized advice to maximize revenues.  Nor do we label you with negative, false-precision, broad-brush diagnoses that clinicians are forced to provide only for financial reimbursement purposes.  The simple reason is that we are not part of a system that sees you as a disease to be cured or a problem to be fixed.  We know how damaging these two approaches can be, and avoid these conflicts of interest by placing your interests above others (i.e., our own or third parties).

We are Spirit-led and client-centered. What that means is we look at what God has in store for you first (which according to the Bible, is all very good, we assure you!). Then, we look at what your experience is at the moment, which can be very different from that original design.  We look at how we can help you align your reality to that ideal state; in particular, we work with your strengths, capabilities, and motivations (knowing that cognitions, emotions, volitions, and actions will follow). Hence, the emphasis is on us (you and your counselor) being clear on your personal experiences, in order to enter in with you, right here, right now…

Life is a bumpy road.

You are not alone in feeling overwhelmed by physical sickness, emotional distance, and spiritual darkness—even if/when heading in the right direction (Matt 14:13-15). You might be too far in a pit of personal problems to notice anything around you or so stuck in the relational storms that make it hard to see the person standing right next to you.

Even Christians who believe the Bible is the right guide can still find it hard to know exactly how to move forward. But who do we turn to for help (if we manage to at all)? Ask yourself: “who is that person, how do they perceive my concerns, where will they concentrate their efforts, and why they are even helping me?” The answers will tell if they can help recalibrate your journey to the original destination and ultimate purpose that you were meant for.

 

“Wilderness”  |  Imperfect Photography by Imperfect Ronnie  |  (Exod 20:20; 1 Thess 3:3-5; Jas 1:2-8; 12-15; Rev 2:3).

ICHTHYSroe comes alongside.

Jesus told us that we have the honor and responsibility to care for who He gave us and bring all to Him (Matt 14:16-18). We share pragmatic, historical truths learned from Westminster Theological Seminary and the Christian Counseling & Education Foundation (“CCEF”), but speak humbly and plainly (without the jargon that only theologians understand; while remaining unrestricted from the limitations that come with secular government licensure).

 

We will help you find relevant truths sourced from the entire Bible, not just a few verses taken out of context here and there, and not just superficial general concepts. We will help you apply them through evidence-based treatment methods from various psychotherapeutic models that God provided via common grace (e.g., biological, behavioral, cognitive, family systems, existential, humanistic, psychodynamic, socio-cultural, etc.).

“Walking to Child in Distance”  |  Imperfect Photography by Imperfect Ronnie  |  (Ps 1:1-3; Ps 25:4ff; 27:11-14; Prov 3:21-23; 4:11-12).

There is more than you think.

Many sit with us, as we sit with Jesus. We hand out what He gives us, and miraculously it is what is needed and more (Matt 14:19-20). Our members personally sacrifice so that we can offer high-value services—with our local market costs as high as 250USD or 20000TSH—in a not-for-profit ministry setting (i.e., we don’t accept health insurance, but do accept you). We offer this to members because those whose hearts genuinely seek God should have access to the best help possible (viz., Biblical truths through evidence-based practice).

 

As you receive counseling, anything you contribute will be added to what others commit to investing/tithing into ICHTHYSroe; so that together we provide for those who need God’s help—not just those who can afford it. Unlike for-profit businesses, if you can not contribute out-of-pocket, we won’t turn you away. We will work with you to build a care team (of sponsoring organizations and individual partners) to walk with us as we walk with Jesus…

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“Ministry Power: from His Sacrifice to Share”  |  Imperfect Photography by Imperfect Ronnie  |  (Ps 68:35: Acts 4:32-35; Rom 15:13-19; 1 Cor 4:19-20; 2 Cor 6:1-13; 2 Tim 1:7-9; 1 Pet 4:9-11).

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You will have more questions and perhaps even a lot to say after perusing this website.

God will give you not just content to agree with, but a process where the Holy Spirit in you will co-create a set of new corrective experiences!

We are eagerly awaiting your email/call so that we can finally be connected as brothers/sisters-in-Christ, giving you what God has given to us to share…

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