The Counseling Ministry of First Baptist Church is dedicated to glorifying God through helping people who are struggling with life issues, experiencing marital or family breakdown, or searching for spiritual and emotional healing.
It is not uncommon to come to a point in your life where things appear unmanageable. With the fast pace of society we are pushed to the limits. Many couples are hurting. Parents are discouraged. Children are confused. Most people desire to build strong marriages and families, but sometimes, even after much work, problems go unresolved. It is at this point that many people seek the help of a counselor.
Counseling works by helping you look objectively at behaviors, feelings and thoughts in situations which you find problematic. It helps you to learn more effective ways in dealing with those situations.
As you seek to build a godly life, Christian counseling can be an important tool to help you gain an unbiased, biblical perspective. Our desire is to encourage great growth in your personal life and relationships.
Our counselors consist of committed growing Christians who have been educated and trained professionally in the area of counseling. We require a minimum of a master's degree in social work, counseling psychology, or related field.
Jason H Poland, MA, LCPC
Director of Counseling Services
Jason received a bachelors degree in
Psychology from Taylor University and
a Master of Arts in Counseling
Psychology from Trinity Evangelical
Divinity School. He has been in the
mental health field since 1990 including six years at a non-profit Christian Counseling Center and 5 years in private practice. Jason specializes in marriage and family issues, along with anger management, depression, anxiety, communication and blended family issues.
Carol DiDominicis, MSSW, LCSW
Staff Counselor
Carol received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Northern Illinois University and a Master's of Science in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has been serving clients in the mental health/social service field for over 15 years. Carol enjoys working with both adults and children and is committeed to supporting clients in their journey toward emotional and spiritual health and healing. Her areas of expertise included: sexual abuse, trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, stress-management, grief recovery, career fulfillment, adoption, foster care, divorce and educational advocacy.
Staff Counselor
Paula is a liscensed professional
counselor who recieved her bachelor's
degree from Illinois State University and
her master's degree from Trinity
International University. Paula brings extensive experience helping individuals, couples, and groups pursue healthy relationships, personal growth, and emotional wholeness. She has a passion around the areas of addictions, life struggles, and bringing healing from past hurts. Paula is trained in the Prepare/Enrich premarital and marital program.
To schedule an appointment or for more information contact our office assitant Linda Young at 847-695-8710.
