Pastoral
Counseling.
You do not have to carry it alone. Biblical wisdom meets clinical experience in a safe, confidential setting.
Request counselingDr. Carter
Dr. Carter holds a Doctorate in Ministry with a cognate in pastoral counseling, along with a Master’s in Theological Studies and a Bachelor’s in Religion. His clinical training includes four ACPE units and over 2,000 supervised clinical hours.
His approach joins deep biblical conviction with clinically trained intuition. He has sat with people in the darkest moments of their lives and helped them find their way forward.
Married for 27 years with four children, Dr. Carter offers wisdom shaped in the trenches of ministry, family, and faith.
How we can help.
Whatever you are walking through, pastoral counseling can provide biblical clarity, practical tools, and a safe place to process it.
Marriage & relationships
Communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, rebuilding trust, pre-marital preparation, and strengthening your covenant bond.
Parenting & family
Navigating the challenges of raising children with biblical wisdom, from toddlers to teenagers to adult children.
Anxiety & depression
Understanding spiritual and emotional roots and finding lasting peace through biblical truth.
Grief & loss
Walking through the valley of loss: a loved one, relationship, or the grief of unmet expectations.
Spiritual growth & crisis
Doubt, spiritual dryness, life transitions, calling and purpose, and hard questions when faith meets real life.
Life transitions
Career changes, retirement, relocation, health challenges, and seasons that demand new clarity.
What to expect.
A counseling conversation should feel clear and private from the very beginning. You may book a session directly or reach out with a question first.
Reach out privately
Choose a time through the confidential scheduling link, or contact the church with any initial question.
Tell your story
Most sessions run 50 to 60 minutes. The first may run longer so there is room to understand your situation.
Find a wise next step
If licensed clinical care is needed, Dr. Carter will help connect you with an appropriate provider.
About
counseling.
Carefully considered answers before you take the first step.
Do I need to be a member to receive counseling?
Is this therapy or counseling?
Is everything confidential?
How much does it cost?
Can I bring my spouse?
Ready to talk?
The hardest part is reaching out. Everything after that gets easier. Your conversation will be completely confidential.
info@nlcchurch.org · All conversations are confidential.